KEEN Men's Austin Low Height Leather Oxford

These are decent shoes, they are pretty durable, I have an old pair I use for mountain biking and have had to glue the sole back on a few times but they aren't really made for hiking and mountain biking. You probably will have to glue the sole a few time because it will come apart after some wear. I still love this shoe though, If they had a one piece sole they would even be better. Lots of room in the fore foot area if you like that. I still give them a 5 because they are better than those foam soled shoes that are only comfortable for a short time, comfort is good with these for a long time. My old ones are still comfortable and I've had them for about 5 years with lots of hard wear, hiking biking walking and even working some in the yard. They are made of full grain leather so are durable, the sole will wear through after lots of wear but nothing lasts forever in this world. That's why I give them a 5 because I've already had a pair of them before.

Extremely stiff shoe reminds me of shoes I bought 40 years ago. Bought about 3 weeks ago and takes about 50 hours to break in; the shoe appears to be built to last and provides great support. I wear them 8-10 hours at a time. Wide toe box, a typical feature with Keen is roomy and allows for natural toe spread. They don't have the built-in cushion of a sneaker or pliable walking shoe and the removeable insole is flat and offers no arch support but that's the case with most shoes these days, easy to replace with an insole of your choice. Lack of a lug sole is a plus; I get tired of tracking mud and stones into the house. Overall, a great shoe, hope it holds up as well as anticipated.

Wow. I really like these shoes. I just wanted a work shoe with a wide toe box. These aren't exactly work shoes but close enough. They're tough and protective, lightweight, have decent leather, good traction, and slip on/off easily (no hands). They're a bit hipstery for my taste but the comfort is undeniable. I think I'm gonna buy Keen again. Great shoes. Really hope they last more than a season.

Great shoe for light hiking or just leisure wear. Well made with medium heft--not too clunky. I added gel inserts for additional comfort.

What an awesome shoe. The support is excellent, the toe box is perfectly wide. Wish it was less lippy in the front to look more formal. Size is true to my size. Haven’t hiked with it cause I want it for casual dress, but probably would hike reasonably. Its not as flexible as a true hiking shoe. Liked it so much I bought the other color.

Best shoes for comfort, stability, strength, rain, and look good in any situation. The wide toe box provides enough room where other brands are lacking. The front raised rubber helps with toe space, and provides protection. I was dropped a 37” tire on my toe and didn’t feel anything. Their high arch sole that is sold separately is another best in category. Would like to have the option to buy either their standard arch sole or their high arch, however it’s worth the additional price regardless.

I have previously had this exact shoe three times before and wore them for years each time. They fit great and were very comfortable. This time I wore them every couple of days (alternating with a different style of Keens for heavy rain days: I live in the Pacific Northwest) for just three months, and starting last week, whenever the pavement is even slightly wet my socks are immediately wet! Not stepping in puddles, not even actively raining, just walking on wet pavement. First time a supposedly decent pair of shoes have "worn out" and started to leak in so short a time. No longer recommend.

September 2025 Update: These shoes never really broke in. They are still heavy, still stiff and just do not breathe well. I wear them once a week in rotation with my other Keen shoes and these are my least favorite. I will not buy another pair of these until I see (or hear) that they are made differently. How can a pair of shoes not break in after this length of time? It's a mystery. I've ordered my Keen Austin shoes 1 year and 6 months ago. I wear them around the office, and also at home (on occasion). Here are my observations: Sizing: Sizing is spot on. I like Keens because I have a high-volume foot. Keen shoes generally fit my feet very well and give my toes some room. Which is good because I have back issues and diabetic issues. Appearance: These look snazzy. I like the earthy colors and the leather looks rich. The sole looks great, too. Feel: Here is where the review starts to head south. The collar of the shoe feels uncomfortable (the padded ring around the ankle). The lining material inside of the shoe looks like leather but feels like plastic. The leather of the shoe feels very stiff. I've worn these 3x a week for 18 months and they still don't feel like they've "broken in". They also feel heavy. I have a previous version of this shoe (made in the USA), and it feels lighter and definitely feels broken in. This version, however, feels like a shoe you might buy while on vacation in another country at a market. You'd be thinking "Wow, a pair of Keen shoes for a cheap price! They must be knock-offs, but they look great!". Then you buy them, take them home and a month later you are telling yourself "Yeah, these don't feel like Keen shoes at all. They look like them, but they just don't have the Keen feel." Wear: These shoes wear like iron. The heavy leather (or whatever it is) for the uppers is tough and scratch resistant. Doesn't stretch at all, doesn't like to bend either. The lining of the shoe is likewise tough. It looks like leather, but really cheap plasticky leather. The sole is wearing very well, too. Overall: You know, they aren't the Keen shoes of years past. These feel like forty-dollar shoes, tops. They feel like a shoe you'd buy if you thought that Keen shoes were too expensive, but you liked the look. The only problem is these ARE Keen shoes. I give them three stars after 18 months.