KEEN Utility Men's Sparta 2 Low Height Alloy Toe Industrial Work Shoe

I work in a dealership as a Diesel Technician for Ford. I work on this shoes 12 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week. They are nice with pants and shorts too. I tried different type of work shoes, boots, and even the ones from those Instagram adds about indestructible shoes, ( those lasted about 7 months and they suck but they were cheap lol). Bought my first pair of KEEN's on April 2021, that pair lasted me 13 months, although the next pair lasted me 7 months only. I just ordered my third pair, I really hope it can last at least the year. From a scale from 1 to 10 I would give it an 8 on being comfortable, a 7 for slip resistant, (most of the time holds pretty well but there has been a few instances where I slipped but thank god never fell), I'm not sure if its water resistant but i never had a concern where water got through, sometimes I wash parts with a pressure washer and never seems to get water inside. It is not Steel toe but I honestly think it's fine, it is not as heavy as a Steel Toe, feels pretty light and it has saved my toes a few times were a tool or a part fell on my feet. They will start tearing from were your foot bends on the toe part as it wears out, also the no slip part will work less as it wears down, the shoe laces when they get oily they will not hold as well, I had to often stop and tie em up again. Overall one of the best shoes for work out there, at least for my type of work. There you go. Update 11/5 This third pair lasted exactly 9 months. From February to November. This is how they look. They still feel comfortable but it's time for the fourth pair.

Comfortable and fit to size

Nice KEEN fit. Appears durable.

Great shoe, unfortunately after about a month one of the lace guides came apart. Contacted Keen customer support and they provided credit for new shoes. Awesome company that stands behind their product. They are light and durable with excellent grip.

After wearing 5 or 6 versions of safety shoes, these are by far the best. My employer pays for other options, but I was glad these were on sale. Really comfortable, size was accurate, I can wear the supplied insoles with my own too, and they feel like I’m wearing regular sneakers. I had heard that kind of talk for other safety shoes (including a few that I’ve worn), but this is the first time that it has been true for me. Unknown brands, Reebok, and New Balance let me down. Keen for the win. Mine are in an obnoxious color, but the price was right and they feel great.

I purchased 11 and 1/2 wide but they were too tight in the steel toe area. So I was not able to wear them very long before it got uncomfortable. I would use caution if you feel that they are too tight on your toes because that can cause a bunion. Anyway I decided to cut the steel toes out of them carefully and had to use a pair of snub nose pliers but eventually got them out now they feel great. I will will see if my cuts and prying impacts the long-term longevity of their durability. I know without a doubt Keen makes the most durable sandals I've ever known that last for years and years and years. I just wish they had more wide options available in their sandal selection.

Working in an auto shop is taxing on footwear. These are comfortable, they do not slip in oil and have been holding up to the shop environment quite well. Definitely will purchase again!

I have several pairs of Keen boots and shoes and these shoes are not the quality or comfortability that Keen is known for. Very uncomfortable even with inserts. Toe caps do not even match by a long shot so they look weird when wearing. What happened with Keens quality? Won't buy anymore Keen footwear going forward!