KEEN Austin Shoes

At first, I was worried that I'd have to return for a larger size. I'm size 12 almost 100% of the time. These shoes were so hard to get in to, I put them on indoors without socks. I walked around for about 10 minutes. I went outside to take the dogs for a walk (more on them later...they factor into this review) and I put on ultra-thin socks at that time. After about 15 minutes they loosened up a bit. I felt like I'd made the right choice. Now I can wear regular socks with them. What this tells me, despite my hope that I'd purchased shoes that fit perfectly right out of the box, is that these are made of very durable leather. I've worn them for almost a month, about 9 or 10 times, I guess. They get more comfortable by the day. My one concern was the collar, which seemed quite stiff at first, but which seems to be fitting much better with each wearing, and I suspect they will fit like a glove once the leather has been broken in even more. Speaking of being broken into, one of my mutts (or both) tried to dog-handle them. I thought they were out of reach, but apparent'y not, and the dogs were keen (sorrrrrrry) to sink their teeth and claws into them. They ripped a very small area on the right shoe where the collar meets the tongue, just by the first eyelet (far right pic). The stitching (maybe about 3 or 4 stitches) is worn, and a tiny section of the leather has been compromised. They ripped off the logo swatch on the other shoe (far left pic, shoe on left). They scratched the toe area (middle pic). I'd say, given their obvious fervour and delight, that the shoes withstood the onslaught well. The way my wife described the carnage to me over the phone, I thought I'd have to toss them out. Luckily, no. I suspect they will endure for quite some time. For these reasons, I have to award them 5 stars. My first Keens, but definitely not my last. Also, the colour matched my expectations (I'd seen so many pics online, with such a variation in colour). If I had to find one gripe, it would be minor: the laces seem to be a tad short. That's all. To sum up: the Sherman tank of shoes in terms of build quality and toughness, yet extremely comfortable to boot (sorrrrry, part 2).

I love Keen's for the wide toe box, but a lot of their models run too wide in the rest of the shoe, or they weigh 5 pounds each and it feels like you're trying to walk in concrete blocks. Not the Austin's though. They are the perfect size. They do take a couple days to break in, but once they do, they're like wearing nothing at all. They just hug your feet. Overall I would recommend Keen to most people and the Austin model to everyone.

These are a great pair of shoes for someone who works outside or is outside everyday. Their slip resistance, waterproof, and warmth make them a great everyday shoe in a four season climate. I am on my 10th pair of black Keens. For me, they last about 1 year before they get too worn to be cleaned up and be an everywhere shoe. However, they are still usable after that as a mowing the yard or doing some painting shoe. I like these because they are nondescript, utilitarian, and fit my wide foot well. The beefy rubber toe cap is what sets this shoe apart from others in its class. I am somewhat clumsy so it protects me from stubbing my toes. I find Keen to be a reliable and consistent product and have also purchased their hiking boots and sandals in the past.

I'm 6'4", 225 pounds, and have an active lifestyle, skateboarding and biking on platform pedals. My shoes are not going to have an easy life, but my demands seem like reasonable, common expectations. It's surprisingly hard meeting these demands no matter the budget: Durable. Stiff flex. Human foot wide. Good or replaceable inserts. Resilient foot bed core materials. Comfortable and stylish. Not prone to stink. My solution to this problem for decades has been the original Keen Bronx. My first pair were my exclusive daily drivers for a couple years before I had to consider replacing them. I've tried several unsatisfactory Keens over the years. Maybe 20 years ago when they replaced the Bronx with the Bronx II, (identifiable by arched eyestay and a different sole that was nowhere near as durable) I bought and hoarded original Bronx from eBay for over a decade. That well is dry and my last pair of original Bronx are ready for the trash. These Austins are my newest hope for a Bronx replacement. Before ordering I tried canvas Austins on at a local retailer and was surprised I needed to go down .5 from my usual Keen 12 (46). Keen nails the Austin fit and comfort, with the exception of the insert, which seems like it was designed by Keens accounting department, then went through marketing, before going to manufacturing. Too thin and floppy to offer any real support or much cushion. I pop in the older more supportive Keen inserts and we're in business. Toe box is uncramped. No weird pressure points. No normal pressure points like the Achilles and front tendons. Uppers feel a bit stiffer structurally than I expect from a canvas shoe, more like a boot, but 0 miles on these so expect they'll flex easier as they break in. Beneath the insole I see just what I like: A durable looking felt core stitched to the uppers. These should survive cycles soaking and drying in sweat, streams, or weather. The sole of the original Bronx was the same Keen still uses on the Newport Sandal, but tragically not on any shoes for some reason. None of the other Keens soles I've tried have been nearly as durable as the Newport, some wearing through to the spongy core after a couple months, then disintegrating rapidly. The sole of the Austin seems to be of quality construction, but I won't know for a few months. I like the Austin's fairly flat, unobtrusive tread for skating and biking, a willing sacrifice of traction on loose surfaces or wintery streets. The flex feels stiff and supportive, just as I prefer. Short of bringing the original Bronx back, Keen could just glue the Newport sole to the Austin upper, upgrade the inserts, and I'd have a winner. You listening Keen? I've bought a dozen pairs of your Bronx used at no profit to you, and countless other shoes, all money I'd gladly have given to Keen for new pairs of my old favorite. I'm hopeful I have a runner-up favorite shoe in the Austin.

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.

I really like Keen shoes in general but These might be my very favorite shoes ever. I run a handyman service and I am hard on my shoes. I have been wearing these for about 6 months now and wish I knew about them long ago. They are comfortable, durable, protective and they look nice too.

I bought a pair of keen shoes many years ago and I was really satisfied with the comfort and quality, they lasted a long time. My only complaint was that they were a little heavy. Recently I had the need to buy a pair of comfortable walking shoes and began researching my options and reading reviews of the few that I liked. I decided to buy the Keen Austin, and I just got them yesterday. My first impressions are very positive overall. True to the size, I’m a 10 and sometimes depending on the brand I have to buy an extra 1/2 size up, but not in this case. The last pair of sneakers I bought were the adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX, and even though I bought a 10 1/2, they were still a little narrow for my feet. The Keen Austin feel wide enough, but firm. I read in some of the reviews that the shoes take a little long to break them in. After walking a few hours with them I would agree with that. They are comfortable, but they are not soft (yet). Today I’m hitting the parks in Orlando, so I’ll be able to provide a more accurate information about them later. The temperature today was 46° F and they felt comfortably warm. So far so good. Update: The same day I got my shoes, after wearing them for a few hours, I decided to return them and get them in 1/2 size bigger. My toes were touching and rubbing against the front, and the width of the left shoe was too narrow. I’ve been wearing the 10 1/2 now for 2 days and they fit perfectly. I’m still in the process of breaking them in. But as far as comfort I still give them 5 stars.

VERY EXPENSIVE on the Keen site ($160 -- important piece of info for later) and was happy to find these on Amazon fold by the Keen store for $94. Used a credit to further offset the expense because I knew they would be comfortable for me, a teacher, who's on my feet all day. UNFORTUNATELY they started falling apart in less than a year. The two-part sole started separating and flopping around; first a small area and then the whole perimeter of the shoe. I contacted Keen directly because they are covered for one year from the date of purchase against defects in original, unaltered, and unmodified materials and workmanship. Their response was NOT to repair or replace. They gave me a credit for $94 that was only valid on the Keen website. This doesn't cover the replacement cost and since it's a credit, I could not use it to get the shoes repaired. I'm sure someone will say I should be happy with the credit but what could I do with it? I can't replace the shoes -- remember the $160 price tag? -- and they didn't offer anything else. When I pressed that I really wanted them to honor their warranty and repair or replace they told me this was the extent of their policy and that is all they could do. I will never buy KEEN again. You should not but them either. Not worth the hassle and clearly the quality is subpar.

Son anchas de delante, por lo que son muy cómodas. Desde que he descubierto la marca Keen y la forma que le dan a los zapatos y sandalias, cada vez estoy más convencido que serán prácticamente los únicos zapatos que compraré.

The leather finishing isnt as expected as it looks as if it is robbed with dust or used even. For the first time to see size EU 49 equivalent to US17. It should be US14 or 14.5. Just a good offer i got it.

Es muy ligero, de muy buena calidad, lo recomiendo.

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Un peu bec de canard, qui ne me dérange pas. Super confortables, bien finies, agréables à la marche...but recherché !!! Très satisfait de ces chaussures pour un premier essai après mes Timberland et mes Columbia.