Customer Reviews KEEN Austin

Fabulous fit and comfort. High quality construction.

This is my third pair of Austins in about five years. These are a little narrower in the toe box than the previous pairs, which is too bad because I bought them specifically for the wide toe box. The laces are ridiculously short. Seriously, about a foot shorter than the previous ones. Almost useless. The shoes may be a little smaller overall as well. Although all three pair were 10.5 M, this pair gave me a blister bad enough that I havent been able to wear them for a week. That did not happen before. If they fit better after breaking in, I might consider getting another pair. Otherwise itll be time to move on.

nice shoe

Superior quality

This Keen model is the best ever! I have purchased two pairs for my son and four pairs for myself! It is a versatile shoe with class and style along with comfort.

A great casual shoe. This pair lasted 5 years. I went through 2 sets of laces and inserts. Just bought my second pair

Thank you!

The shoes are great.

Shoelaces too short

The brown leather shoes I ordered are constructed well, but they are full of white spots along the toe and sides. It's as if the leather dyeing process was performed in a sloppy manner with droplets scattered across the shoe. In addition, the front brown part of the shoe has retreated from the black rubber tip leaving a bright white line across the front. I have treated all the lines with leather conditioner and that helped a bit, but the blemishes are still noticeable. I have purchased this shoe model a few times from REI and they never looked this bad.

I walk my dogs every morning 4 miles and through grassy fields and trails. Morning dew and fresh cut grass are the norm. These shoes while being so comfortable keep my feet dry and warm. They have a wide toe box but narrow heel to prevent slipping! I purchased an 11.5 and the fit was perfect and my normal width is E. They have a firm instep and protect your feet from rocks and branches! They also provide great traction! I will buy again!

Good casual shoe that you can take a bit of a hike in. My foot is a little narrow across the middle and these could be narrower there, but I can still lace them to a decent snug fit. All and all just what I needed.

Love to support the PNW companies. Shoe is sturdy like a hiker but looks great casually. These will be great for play, casual social, and traveling.

not as comfortable out of the box as most Keens

Good shoes

still breaking these in but like them.

Ive long sought room for my toes! Keen delivers! These shoes are substantial and comfortable. Well done Keen!

This is my 3rd pair. I like them a lot better after the leather has softened and broken in better. They do last along time and are very comfortable. I wish I could do something about the squeak.

After searching and trying various shoes in the US in an attempt to find an alternative to my european lurchi shoes which are not available in the US, I came across the Austin shoe. In my opinion, the Austin is the American brother of the fabled Lurchi shoe. The one piece sole, backed by a firm and comfortable EVA is very durable and the rubber compound holds true even in cold temperatures and hostile factory environments. I'm an engineer, and outdoor enthusiast and put my gear through alot of difficult situations. I wear these shoes exclusively daily, from the factory floor, to the rocks on the scramble to the climbing crag. I'm currently on my second pair and already have my third pair fresh in the box waiting for the sole on my current pair to wear out. My first pair the sole wore out before the upper and so I've repurposed them for applications where i don't need much grip. The inside back of the shoe has a comfortable and proper leather suede that keeps the heel engaged beautifully and prevents wear from occurring. the ankle cuffs are also leather instead of fabric and have a nice soft foam underlay which provides very comfortable ankle articulation. The toe cover uses a very good adhesive and is contoured in a shape that prevents it from being torn away from the leather upper. The move to brass eyelets is more durable and wears the laces less, but expect to go through at least two sets of regular laces before the end of life of this shoe, or opt for waxed paracord if you prefer. I am now wearing the new version with the brass eyelets and I think the adhesive used on the sole on the old version was better. I opted for the waterproof version of the shoe and the interior liner breathes adequately that I don't notice a difference between a regular shoe in terms of ventilation. The interior fabric has not shown any signs of wear either. I use the stock insoles since they are very comfortable. However, give your foot some time to get used to the new feel because it is a more planted feel than other shoes. The toe box is nice and large and the rest of the shoe fits very snugly to prevent movement between your foot and the shoe, while still giving you room to spread your toes as if you're wearing sandals or toe shoes. My brother has also gotten hooked on these shoes and word is spreading of their greatness. In my opinion, this is the toyota landcruiser of shoes. a little utilitarian, yes, but gets the job done splendidly. they're not overly heavy for how durable they are, and work fine for the occasional trail run. Its a great do-anything shoe. after they are broken in, I clean and polish the shoe every week to keep the leather in good shape which takes only about 5 minutes once a week. Keen used to make a steel toed work shoe version of this same shoe, and the Austin in my opinion keeps all the durability of a work shoe/boot without the added weight of the steel/composite toe. If you're looking for a daily driver shoe to be a worthy partner for your darn tough socks then this is your shoe.

I have very wide (and quite tall) feet and finding comfy shoes is a pain, as most brands are too narrow in the toe box. I've had Keen shoes previously and they've been great, so I've kept an eye out for a style for about town and outdoors and the Austin's seemed ideal. Unfortunately I could only get them mail order, and on first fitting I found the leather construction very stiff, in particular the heel 'rim' which also included a stitched joint (which is a bad idea due to heel rub risk there). Hoping/assuming I might break them in I wore them outside, but got a bad blister on one heel where the stitched joint was! Even applying Nikwax did not significantly soften the shoes, so I've had to put them on Ebay. Disappointing.

good product

always good

A stiff shoe, feels strange, cheap as if it came from Walmart.

Need slip resistant sole