KEEN Cincinnati Men’s Utility 6″ Wedge Sole Moc Toe Work Boot-1025614*

In this Cincinnati work boot, the people at Keen have managed to combine a classic, heavy-duty style, lightweight comfort, protection and safety, and practicality. This Belgian Sandshell footwear has dozens of applications, both on and off the worksite.

They’re so confident that these will be your favorite men’s soft toe boots that they’ve constructed them with a full Goodyear welt. The entire sole can be unstitched from the rest of the design, removed, and replaced. Combine that with the removable polyurethane footbed with aerated pillow-top cushioning, and there’ll probably never be a reason to give up on this pair.

In fact, these Keen Goodyear welt boots are made to withstand not only the usual wear and tear but also hazardous materials. The environmentally-preferred premium leather is barnyard-resistant waterproof – oleic acid, sodium chloride, and ammonia hydroxide are no match for its durability.

This Cincinnati 6-inch style is, however, probably most defined by its incredible lightweight comfort. No person on a job site wants to be dragging their feet around in awkward, heavy, and uncomfortable work footwear. When you’re working, you need light, nimble flexibility combined with strength. The 1025614 certainly delivers.

In addition to the removable and cushioned footbed, these are designed with KEEN proprietary technology. One element of that technology is the KEEN Luftcell – an air-infused, polyurethane midsole that contributes to the lightweight comfort. It also comes with shellback heel support for extra cushioning, as well as a nylon shank for midfoot support. With the extra support, it’s much less likely that your feet will experience stiffness and fatigue at the end of a long workday.

Of course, it goes without saying that this rugged Keen design is waterproof. It’s coated with a PFC-free, durable water-repellent that keeps excessive moisture out, and the inner portion includes Cleansport NXT technology for natural odor protection. This Cincinnati seriously reduces the uncomfortable feeling brought on by wet conditions or clammy sweat.

The other name of the game with any quality waterproof work boot is safety, and these provide multiple forms of protection. First, KEEN.PROTECT soft toes guards against any minor impacts that your toes may encounter, and the sole is made of oil- and slip-resistant non-marking rubber. The Men’s 1025614 Belgian Sandshell Cincinnati 6″ Soft Toe Work Boot also meets the standard safety requirements: it passes tests for slip resistance to give you the grip and traction you need, electrical shock resistance (protection against live wires under certain dry conditions), and chemical resistance (isooctane, as well as the hazardous materials listed above).

Safety also comes in the fact that this is a wedge boot, which means that the sole runs the entire length of the outsole. There’s no gap underneath the arch as with a heeled style, so there’s more contact with the ground surface.