How to pick the best Work boots & shoes for the Job site & why some wear out so fast

I wanted to find out why some boots wear out while others just seem to last. I also wanted to know how to pick the right work boot for the Job site. So I went to Keen headquarters. I also wanted to see if they are really American Built -Why concrete work will tear a pair of boots apart and how to buy the right boot for the right conditions-especially landscaping, lawncare and in general construction.
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[@DruFishing]

I’ve been wearing keens for 12 years and I won’t lie before they switched to American production they were made in China about two years ago. They were still very comfortable but after about 8 months the sole bonding or the toe rubber would separate. I still bought them because they were so comfortable on my feet and most importantly my back. The quality since they went to American production is night and day. I bought a pair the first time the American version was available and they are still holding up. The support is also better in these. They also make my red wings feel flat footed and heavy. The keens never get wet inside, every other brand I’ve owned have gotten soggy even when spraying a can of kiwi or mink oil on them.

[@seldoon_nemar]

Those met guards are great for welders. I dropped a solid stainless steel bar 1"x4"x50" off the bench and it left a stamp in the concrete floor. That lands on the top of your foot and your in a foot brace or cast for over a month. The outer shell guard is great too because it keeps sparks from burning up your laces 🔥

[@littleglasshouse5797]

Love my Keens. Bottoms fell off. Keen replaced. Bought another pair and got originals repaired too. Most comfortable boot I’ve ever had.

[@RAFV07]

Awesome vid, love Keen boots too. Use mine in ranching and hiking

[@RAJsWork]

Wow that upload quality is crisp. Makes me happy!

[@NickD615]

Great video. I had no idea that Keen was this in depth with their shoes. I got a buddy that has a pair and works in landscaping. Says Keen is the best hands down. I love my Kujo shoes for landscaping, but I got to check these out. Education never hurt no body - haha

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

Really great video! Such great information and learned a lot about the design of boots

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Pamela!

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

I’ve used Keen steel toed boots a couple years now with no complaints. The more open toe seems to allow my feet to be less tired at the end of a 12 hour day 👍👍. Found my first pair at TSC.

[@joshchambers3415]

Thank you for this ive been looking for a really good work foot and im going to give these a try

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great Josh, thanks !

[@duanebrown3356]

Yes I am on my feet all day. I need a comfortable durable steel-toed boot. Thanks great video. I am going to check out Keen boots.

[@hightttech]

Love my CHIPPEWA 27422. I'm a mechanic, and I walk my dog miles every day. I only wear these boots. I keep them polished properly to protect the leather. Soles last about 2 years. Great foot & ankle support have saved me numerous times. Highly recommend.

[@danielsalm6410]

Great video! Thank you for making this! I have two pair of Red Wing boots and another pair of Keen boots that I've had for almost 2 years. I wear them all for different applications. I would like to see more educational videos with other people using other boots and there personal opinions on those boots.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome Daniel, thanks !!

[@tonylocks28]

Thanks. Been looking at Keens online for months. Made up my mind.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad to help Tony, thanks !

[@johncardenas5906]

So glad you made it to Portland! If you ever come back, I'd love to have you come talk to us at the City of Portland about the importance of pre- apprenticeship programs.

[@Rebecca-zr2zx]

Thanks for the part about the concrete protected boots... I have been buying leather boots for years only to replace them in 6 months... Keen will be my next boot to buy! Love the tour.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great Rebecca ! Thank you

[@benjaminkaplan9868]

Love your channel keep up the good work

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks so much ! Glad you like the channel

[@thomassoltis5862]

Thanks for sharing with us awesome video brother cool boats im gonna have to check a pair out god bless you and your family

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Thomas !

[@dancrafton89]

That was great. Wish I had know about them when I was driving a end dump. wore out alot of boots. Sand, gravel and salt are hard on boots.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you liked it Dan, thanks !

[@randyyoungban4021]

I’ve just ordered me a keen utility mid Braddock. I’m a UPS package delivery driver and I’m fighting the weather at all the time. I’ve read so many good reviews on keen work boots and I’ve decided to buy me a pair. I’m hoping that my new keen boots will do me good. If it does, I will try one of the backpacking boots from keen as well. My new boots will arrive in two days... I can’t wait to put on my new keen utility mid Braddock.

[@zxej6879]

I work in a wastewater plant. As a 65 year old, who has worked industrial jobs since 1973. Machine shops, Stationary/Operating Engineer, or even as a truck driver. Your feet like rotating your boots for freshness. I have lace ups, and pull ons. All are safety toe and waterproof. I try and buy ESD rated also. I work 12 hour or longer shifts. I own Keen's, Red Wings, Thorogood, Wolverine, Carhartt, and Hytest. I have an old work injury on the right foot arch. So many of the boots have custom footbeds. For casual wear I mostly wear Keen sandals.

[@QKDavis]

I love all these videos. I really would like to see some drainage work videos. Here in NC 80% of our calls is for drainage work. It pays great but just want to see how we do compared to the legends in the industry with quoting and execution. We do everything from French drains to culverts and learning how to pick which drain is best for the issue sometimes gets tricky.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for watching Kyle and thanks for the suggestion!

[@HenrySimar]

Amazing thanks for the video ,for update for the keen boots Stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you liked it Henry and thanks for watching

[@xxcamdamxx]

Love this review of work boots. Nevet heard of Keen boots. I've used Redwings for so many years. Always been open to other brands but never seen better. I liked what the one guy said in beginning likes a tight fit. Being a roofer it feels much better wearing a snug fit boot.

[@sealevel1919]

CAM Marshall you need to try thorogood boots my friend. I only wore red wings until I tried heritage emperor toe from thorogood.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the comments CAM Marshall, and glad the video may have helped you out

[@roynelson7613]

That was a bad ass video man I could have seen some more of this that was really cool man Big Ups bro👊👊👍👍👍🤘🤙🤙

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Roy!

[@jamesl5010]

2 thumbs up for Keen Boots!! There Deffenetly holding up better than any boot I've had. 30 years of wearing steel toe loggers @ 2 pairs a year to 1 pair of Keen' s a year. I own several from 3 types work shoes and a set of scandals

[@keithparady2594]

That’s what I wear doing metal roofing and they grip the metal roofing pretty good but the seams on the sides of the pinky toe wear out fairly fast

[@904lawnprosllc4]

Badass video. Thanks brother!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you !

[@sevendyseven4090]

I have ONLY discovered you today Mr.Rawlings, er, Stanley..i have been absolutely glued to the computer for almost 9hrs now watching all your vids..you are by FAR my most respected KZbinr now! Why you ask?, I'll tell you, almost as fast as a question pops into my head about something, you are almost instantly answering it just that fast..your a king here on U-tube!!!..so many rimes I am expecting you to do the Richard Rawlings "Whooee" thing also, lol...Dirt Monkey..Monkey Garage, are you 2 related, lol.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hey thanks so much ! Glad you discovered us and thanks for watching !

[@benhamilton8027]

I've had my redwings for 10 years and beat the fire out of them. When I called all the redwing stores in a 100 plus mile radius looking for a 14eee they had nothing. I was surprised that the last store told me that I should check out keen for the wider toe and the quality. I'm loving them and when I climb in and out of the semi I don't have to change since they're comfortable enough for driving.

[@bassmaster393]

I’m in lawn care, do a lot of weed whacking and went thru I guess you can say 2 pairs of itascas in one season need a good high top shoe Both pairs gave out at the inside mid point

[@andrewengland971]

I love red wings. They are awesome. I wouldn’t buy a different boot. I also have had keens and I loved them a ton. But my personal fav is red wing. Once broken in.

[@charlesking678]

I've been working construction and plumbing for 10 years. I'm convinced boots are a personal thing. Some guys like brand x over brand y or vice versa. For me personally I only wear slip on boots and I'm an Ariat man!

[@RJ-lk5pj]

I agree.. you’re only as good as your equipment- I own 3 different makes of boots- so my feet don’t conform to one specific kind- good video 👍🏻

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks RJ!

[@Jonsellscoolstuff]

Ive had 2 pairs of keen and they are size 15 4e wide steel toe.i think its called king toe for wide feet. Used in heavy duty diesel industry. Not one complaint. Made my back hurt less legs hurt much less also.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome, thanks for the comments!

[@tobyclark9756]

If you want really good boots look at Nicks or Franks custom boots they are handmade in America i use to only wear redwings, but was tired of buying new boots every year. I have only had my nicks for about six months but they are way more comfortable than redwings. The nice thing about the handmade boots is they can be re-soled and rebuilt. The only drawback is they are heavy boots

[@rugger8787]

i just bought a pair of thorgoods and they are great for factory work where i work i where danners for hunting and land scaping but most people like keens for hiking

[@electroluxlad]

I love my red wings and I’ve had them for three years and they’ve been going strong from doing plumbing work

[@joeyl853]

I get a 300$ boot voucher every year at work and I've been at my job for 10 years which has allowed me to try every high end manufactured boot from red wing timberland pro Carolina to name a few. Keen are hands down the most comfortable boots I've worn and they last just as long as other boots I've named. Also keen dry doesn't fail within 6 months unlike gortex and whatever Red Wing Carolina use make my feet wet after an hour of work. I love the davinport and Dover because I put on a lot of miles on a daily basis. I can't go back to any heavy lug soles boots.

[@juddmuterspaw4081]

I like Keen’s very comfortable. I’ve bought three pairs in 4 years. The soles across the ball of the foot seems to wear out first for me. It gets thin and then splits. They last as long as anything else I’ve worn just way more comfortable.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great judd, thanks !

[@tonyedmonds42]

I wear keen, we do maintenance, small hard scape and Landscaping projects and they are light and dray.

[@dirtfireservices]

I can have keen hiking boots i got 4 years ago there comfortable and have no issues. I bought my son keen sandals he loves them.

[@JustinHolloway307]

i have loved keen but red wings is hands down my favorite

[@rcrookie4320]

I love my keens but I'll have to say my new Ariat (work paid for) are really comfortable too

[@y2kxj]

I wear meta tech stc boots the first 3 weeks you will hate them but after they break in they are great. I usually get a year or so out of the, due to mud , acidic water, cement , oil etc from a mine.. but the last pair are over 1.5 years old and still don't leak. I have beeen spraying them with fluid film weekly it seams to keep the boots from rotting quite well. Don't have much of a choice since the company pays 1/2 at their selected retailer.

[@OOMAN]

I wear my Keens (Pittsburgh 6") every day. I work in a machine shop environment, and split my time between shop & office. I was previously wearing Georgia boots for years that would usually last me 12-18 months. Keens were very comfortable, but I blew out the sides of the Keens at the flex in 5-months, not impressed. I was, however, impressed that Keen honored their warranty and is sending me a replacement pair with no hassles. I ordered a different style (Philadelphia) with the 3/4 welt sole. We'll see if they hold up better... Had the stink problem with the Keen's, which I never had with the Georgia's until the last pair I bought (same as previous style pairs I was wearing for years). I'm wondering if it has something to do with a change in materials...

[@talkingjunkllc245]

Sorry I'm not mentioning a Made in USA product. But I recently started wearing a pair of Ariat Mens Rebar 6" H2O Composite Toe work boots. So far they are amazing! I hate a big clunky boot. Especially with how I'm constantly moving around, up and down off the truck, through rain and mud. These Ariat boots are very light and they feel like a pair of tennis shoes on my feet. I'm 6'4" 250 lbs. and I'm hard on boots. But so far these boots seem to be pretty tough. And they have the main qualities I was looking for: waterproof, good support, traction, and composite toes.

[@stevenandrews6627]

Great video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Steven!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Love my Keen boots! And the bottoms always fall off! Always!!! Great fit...great boot ...bad bottoms...sad Stoney Ridge Farmer 😪

[@Dirtmonkey]

Well that sucks- I wonder why it happens

[@robertwarfel8120]

Me too. I drag my feet too much

[@LanceSheppard]

Will they hold up to dairy farm cow manure?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

@@Dirtmonkey not sure...they're a great American company I agree...I've spoken with the warranty department...I own 4 pair right now...I'm sure they'll stand by their product

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

@@LanceSheppard hey lance! They're great boots...i don't think its manure messing mine up

[@kylegibbs243]

I’m a diesel mechanic, I work on semi trucks. I blew through keens in 4 months. I went with thorogood boots, never going back.

[@urkryptoknight6793]

Have you tried Redwing's? If not try those as far as shoes goes they have lasted the longest for me. I used to go through shoes in 3 months. Now they last a year and a half, the tennis shoe model with safety toe.

[@highjix]

@@urkryptoknight6793 I bought a pair of Redwing steel toed boots when I was attending commercial driving school because I could feel the steel plates of the truck steps through my nike's, in just a couple weeks I was back at the redwing store buying another pair without the steel toes because I loved them so much. I don't think I will ever buy another brand again. Every time I run across a guy who is on his feet all day I tell him to go try on a pair of Redwings.

[@johnwallace1729]

I bought Keen bottoms wore out quick , waterproof , a joke , uppers at flex blew out nope not again .

[@JustinHolloway307]

redwings been diesel mechanic in all weather use redwings there awsome the hood up had some that i’ve had over 6 years they stand behind there product they really do i’ve had countless laces and loops replaced under warranty they also have resoled them twice great boots i used to go thru boots every 6 months

[@briantoga2626]

I love danner boots, I worked in the prison as a guard. Then worked in a casino. Gortex plus walking on concrete floors all the time. Then if you want them rebuilt you can send them back with money, they will rebuild them for you. With me, uppers and insoles are great, tread wears out. I can get new treads and maybe new shank but everything else it broke in. No breaking period, they are also in Portland. They are heavy but 20 years wearing them, I don’t notice it anymore.

[@muckey7800]

Commercial Sheet Metal Worker and Thorogood moc toes have been the best. Soles last longer on concrete or iron a d put some tuff toe on em and they last bout a year to two before a resole. I wear the 4201s only

[@paulbrink9288]

Love the education of the keen boots. I wonder if keen can make boots to withstand 5 years of new England hell of season both for sub zero winters and 100+° summers and still feel comfortable. I ask because I burn thru boots in 3 to 9 month as Indy contractor and in the winters here in Connecticut I need a decent part of boots to keep my feet warm and dry for those long 20 to 48 hours of snow removal and during the summer my feet become over heated that they start to bleed from the intense pain they indure from 8 to 10 hour days I put in on multiple surfaces. I can go from a flat concrete floor to a incline of a roof to replace or fix a roof and of all things have to worry about have a nail going thru the bottom of my boots from leveling out a dumpster of waste material.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the comments Paul and glad you liked the video

[@CashorChrist112]

I'm also in CT and experience the same thing. My work can range from tarring a foundation to doing final punchlist. I'm going through 2-3 pair a year and for the past 3-4 years have mainly worn Danner and Timberland. I've stuck between $80-$150. I'm wondering if I need to up my price point. I blew through a pair Timberlands so fast I sent them back, got a free pair and 6-7 months later still brought another pair.lol

[@kirkstrassberger5561]

I am a contractor in Vermont. I wear my keen targees all year around unless I am working in deep snow. I buy a new pair every spring. I keep my old pair as a back up. I basically get 2 years out my backup pair.

[@kwgeek]

you should do something on work clothing, like pants, jackets, maybe overall and coverall. under-clothing, like long-john for winter and summer clothing, as I have been at job site, when have to where full length pant legs, but wearing then feel uncomfortable, because they hold onto body heat. An I like to know what pant allow good air flow for killer hot summer days.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good ideas, thank you !

[@Padgett121]

Have you ever tried ariat? I bought a pair two year ago and love them! Have bought timberland pros(hated them). About to buy a new pair really leaning towards ariats, but just curious if you had tried them compared to the keens..

[@peanutsmith1462]

I weld for a living. I have went through some boots!! The best boot I can find is Justin brand I normally get about 1.5 to 2 years out of Them and they cost me about $200

[@andrewshantal757]

Not going to lie I love my Carolina's but you're kinda selling me on Keen boots. Might go and buy a pair now! 👍🏻😂

[@paulnicholson8524]

I got to get some!

[@jonnanderson6489]

Yes more education. Great channel.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you John!

[@martinperuski1226]

I like the feel of bonded boots. Hate that they fall apart. I had hunting boots, Worn two weeks a year. lasted 5 years. padded sole just disintegrated.

[@jefftapper4799]

Damnit, your marketing works. I got to work today, logged into my Grainger account, and ordered myself a pair!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome Jeff! Thanks

[@ronnyarmstead]

How do they hold up on a roof

[@tyrrellroach5872]

My favorite boots so far for landscaping is the danger rain forest pricy but the boots lasted 4 years my second favorite has been the danger quarry if your on hard surfaces a lot the quarry is better but the boot didn’t lay as long about 3 years I have had wolverines, cats, redwings none of them last more than 6 months actually the redwing I only wore about a month before tossing them.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the comments Tyrell!

[@aaron-sonjapenrod4041]

Would love to try KEEN Boots but they do not make the in a wide enough width for me! New Balance 6E width is my favorite boot right now

[@jeremyorr7469]

I love my Matterhorn brand boot

[@fk319fk]

When you find a product that does right by you, and then the company opens their factory to you, and even lest you custom make your own product, to me that is class. I do not go through boots, as I drive a desk, but Keen will be my next boot.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome to hear Frank, thank you!

[@davidmoore8741]

I love my red wing 1412s, I have long narrow high arch feet. My feet always sweet so my boots r always damp when I take them off.

[@dennysmith2291]

I like Dewalt boot myself. They stay dry in wet a not to heavy. In England not much choice to be honest. Great video thanks mate. God bless. 👍👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks David- God Bless!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

No Amazon in England?

[@maycatyuiop]

Metatarsal protection is also great for welding

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Trying being a Diesel mechanic. We stretch out the boots from waking back and forth across a shop and yard. The sides and toe get torn up from rolling around in grease, oil. Welding etc. 6 months max. You can wear them 1 year but your feet will smell. I wish they made boots to last 2 years lol

[@Rebel7469]

Ok what about skid steer operations, I constantly tear the toes out working along the railroad chucking trees with the skid steer. Will Keen boots hold up, I currently go through a pair every 3 months.

[@ricksmash8080]

After reading the comments I don't feel so bad about my Rocky boots opening up on both the insides at the ball of the foot. The leather came apart from the sole and now it's wide open. Other than that the boots are still in great condition so I just keep wearing them this way. I do landscaping so plenty of shovel digging, planting, kneeling, tree trimming, walking through stacks of branches etc. It took them about 5-6 months to start separating. After reading the comments I think I'll look at thorogood, nicks, and Carolina for my next pair.

[@TBJK07Jeep]

I go through about 1 pair a year. They still are usually waterproof. The laces are about the only thing I go through on them, 2 pair of laces a year is about the norm. I used to wear Red Wings until they decided to sign a petition against off-roading. The Keens have been great, I’m on about my 4th or 5th pair.

[@TBJK07Jeep]

I also will only buy the American Built ones as well.

[@jeffwilson1097]

Thanks for the info!! I'll be picking up some KEEN's for the upcoming season

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great Jeff, thanks !

[@motoxhead16]

Personally I wear Ariat work boots and never have a problem. They are super comfy and I have consistently gotten 3-4 years out of each pair. We do excavation work so I am in the dirt,mud,rocks all day everyday.

[@ltdlawnservice4586]

Danner has been the only boot I can get to last a full season plus. All others have came apart and started leaking. They have a few pair that are stitched soles those are what I buy. Keens did fit good , but when spending $150-$250 on boots longevity has to factor in.

[@nmkbrowning84]

I started out with a pair of Keen Lansing's earlier this year and on day 2 I busted a lace loop. They warrantied the boot and I picked a pair of the Tucson's. The Tucson is the most comfortable best feeling boots I have ever put on. I guess I am just rough on footwear because the side of the boot it blowing out and the soles are already starting to wear through. Unfortunately for me they don't and won't warranty a boot that I got from a previous warranty. Maybe I am in the wrong boot. I wish they had warrantied the second pair.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@huckbeduck]

Have you ever heard of Bogs brand? I've had a pair since April of this year, & work on a ranch with a finishing feedlot. Very comfortable, but the stitched seam on the inside of both feet has failed.

[@sng1977]

Irish setter by red wing are awesome

[@javier0304]

Just bought me a pair from their website. I've always bought Thorogoods. I guess I'll give these Keens a try. Thanks for your review hopefully you can get a commission of my purchase.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Javier, hope you like them !

[@FUNNYBOY12375]

Any thoughts after a year

[@anthonygoodrich6487]

Great vid. Just entered trades. Time to get rid of the factory boots

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you !

[@jrobbin6107]

Love your channel and work ethic! Wish I had somebody in Georgia to work for like you. Only thing I don’t understand why it says Made in China on the boot. Do they use globally sourced products like DEWALT?

[@bobaker1531]

They need to put industry boot recombinations on there website. Also get rid of the single lace holder thing and go only double

[@jondelap3667]

Fan of justin brand boots have of pair lasting 2 years currently. I work in an automotive factory

[@JM-qg1er]

hey Stan, what model keen do you wear for landscaping? Does it come with a steel toe cap?

[@theanimalusa]

Please get a camera stabilizer /gimbal :-) Thank you for the informative vids!

[@str8up50]

Keen, Danner, and Anderson Bean is all I wear! Made in America

[@Hutch_moto]

Love the keens , but in my experience you really have to carefully pick and choose , now 12 years ago never had a issue with any model . Curious if anyone else has experience certain models not being up to par?

[@robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871]

You know what?... As much as boots are this is helpful.... But, ya know what????..... Yall have to do GLOVES!!!!..... Especially, for the cold weather..... Most do not last, or keep the hands warm.....Seriously!!!....

[@ewm3686]

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[@QKDavis]

Completely agree! I only get a couple uses out of each pair of gloves. And honestly my guys prefer the disposable gloves with rubber palms because every other glove I used just isn’t impressive.

[@KingParisBuckingham]

Not for colde weather but for 50degrees ,spring n summer best gloves for carpenters is "coolmax" .they are much better than the dollar glovee homedepot aella which are blue n red palms...they are same price tenpack $10. They last much much longer,one will last you 6mths to 1 year.try em at homedepot

[@highjix]

I know this is an old video, but when I was going through commercial driving school the first time I climbed up on a truck I was wearing a pair of nikes I could feel the metal steps through the bottom of Nike's (disclaimer, I am a fat man). I talked to a guy and he suggested RedWings, so I went to a redwings store and they fitted me out in a pair of steel toed mid cut boots. I was back no less then 2 weeks later buying another pair without the steel toe just for regular wear. This was back in 2016. I won't say they look new, and I have worn out the original insole, but man do I love my Redwings. now when ever I run into a guy he stands up all day long I suggest redwings to him or her. I do agree with the toe cap, that is the one thing I hate about my redwings with the steel toe, I can feel how cramped my toes are under the cap.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the comments, comfortable boots are a must !

[@rubenv.4228]

Great Vid Brother. Definitely getting me a pair. Thanks For The Info.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Ruben!

[@bcgpropertymaintenance3150]

I love my Carhartt boots

[@trackmader]

I'm really hard on boots, I've got a short leg so one foot wears much faster and the other foot wears the inside out fast. Any thing with the soft foam lasts 3 months till im walking out the inside. I need hard rubber... A redwing will last 11 months. I paid the piper and bought a Hathorn logger it was very expensive $300. 2.5 years later they are ready to be repaired. They are wildland fire ceritified. So great for welding in. I build fence by myself, sometimes miles from cell service so ankle support and traction is vital. One fall prevented could be life saving as sometimes no one knows exactly where im at... My next boot will be whites...hathorns big brother. They are custom molded to your feet. They first week is heck on your feet, but after that they are the most comfortable you'll ever have.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the input Jacob and thanks for watching !

[@JOKERDIESELS]

Ariait work boots and Caterpillar boots are the best boots I have ever worn

[@jakesgreat]

Man I loved my keens but my bottoms are coming off and it hasn’t even been a year. On top of one of the eye loops just breaking off. I love how keens feel and loved wearing but sadly for spending almost 200 dollars on a pair of boots. My timber lands out lasted them.

[@farmingandmore6497]

Love my keen boots

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great to hear ! Thanks for watching

[@ehexzs10]

What u did was education on shoes. Very important!!

[@PCGonline]

my experience with metatarsal is it sucks until it saves you. i worked in the steel and aluminum industry seemed to me when something dropped it misses the metatarsil barely and rails the side of your foot. i wish companies (i used redwing) would expand the plate an inch or 2 wider. also the damn guard catches everything

[@troglodytegaming3692]

I wear a pear of keen boots, I work in a factory so i dont walk too much and I'm not really hard on them. They don't breathe at all, sweat collects in puddles on the sole. They fell apart in 4 months. The heel ripped out of one and the toe ripped out of the other. Theyre comfortable though even without much padding.

[@artiep6358]

Which are the concrete boots having a hard time finding the SPR leather products

[@pretor706]

Very interesting

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Aron !

[@hvega8199]

I love wedge soles but I walk funny and crush the outsides of my heels. Any recommendations? 🤙🏾