KEEN UtilityUtility Men s Braddock Mid WP Soft Toe Work Boot

Today I bought a new pair of these to replace the ones I bought and wore every-other-day or more for the last two years, during which time I worked and hunted the heck out them. That said, the soles are still good, they don't leak, and they fit fine. Did I "need" to replace the ones I already have? Probably not - but I just want a new pair. I hope the quality of the new is as good as the old - if not, I will update/edit this review. That said, if you are on the fence about these just buy them - they are that good.

The boot is quite heavy duty in the right areas and flexible where needed.Quality thick leather upper mixed with a bit of synthetics and low cut.The toe box is wide and tall, feels nice to wiggle your toes while the boot is tied.Based on my 20+ years wearing Keen, This Braddock model is very well made and I see 3+ years of use, or 2 really good years then as a second as some do.The toe box caps are strong and large dual density, strong toe caps which will also shed water very wellThe insole is removeable and its comfy. the whole boot is comfy. Also foot in and out in mere seconds including tie up.... so easy.As you walk they don't roll real smooth like most Keen boots, they kind of have a double hit to the ground/floor. not a smooth heel contact smoothly roll up and no transition felt. I figure its the strong outer sole has a larger gap between heel and foot so this allows for a double hit instead of smooth roll.I will get used to that I hope, it's minor for the other great features of this light work boot.I highly recommend you add this boot to your collection of footwear.Size wise I found them true to size

These are my new favorite shoes. Shoes are a very type-specific item which depends on the person, so I'll give you some context.I'm 6', 290 lbs, ride a touring motorcycle, and walk 6000+ steps per day, usually concrete, or office floors. I have a history of plantar faciitis, though not currently. I can only wear shoes that have very stiff soles (heal to ball of foot). Most shoes since 2008 or so have gone flimsy, and I would have heel pain within few days if I wore them. I even wear Naot sandals in home on wood/tile floors. I also need removable sole, so I swap in my green superfeet.I've tried many other shoes... I find Keen Utility to have best soles (for me) and Mid boots seem a little more rigid than shoes. Some Keen Utilities have larger toe box (too big for me) like Albany. The steel toes don't work for me, they seem to sqeak more and toe box with ST doesn't allow for superfeet insoles (for me). I prefer black shoes that are nice looking but not too flashy. The detroit low tread came apart (2 part mold) after a while. The Tucson Low soft toe has been my go to pair.....I like these Braddock Mids even better. I like the leather includes in shoe, like that this model is made in USA. They are a little more comfortable and are easier to get in/out of then I expected. I've been wearing them 2 weeks now and my feet feel great. The hard molded toe on Braddock soft, Tucson Soft, is great on motorcycle since it allows for easier shifting without the rigid/weight of ST.

Great shoes! Well made ! Run a bit small

Does not fit