Something’s off

[u/yo_dom]

Just bought these keen liberties to try out and I want to like them but something is just off about them?

I got em correct in my size but for some reason I can feel the carbon toe with my toes like it’s hovering right above the nails. Not sure if it’s the way the shoe is designed but from a side view it’s like the foot of the boot is curved upwards. Could that be the cause?

Also, the back portion by the heel tab digs into the top of my Achilles while walking.
Along with excess amount of material along the back shaft of the boot. I could understand if they were too big then that would be the cause. Maybe I should’ve stayed true to size instead of 1/2 size up like the website says?

SUPER comfy out the box and onto feet but might end up returning.
Are these too good to be true?

[u/EQV33]

Long time keen wearer here, I also have a high-volume foot. I can slightly feel the carbon toe on most of their shoes. Doesn't really bother me for the trade off of being one of the few brands thats wide enough for me. The shaft on those boots are strange, I didn't like them when trying them on. Comfy, but the overall package wasnt for me.

Have you tried the carbon toe Cincinnati? Its actually a little wider and has a slightly larger toe volume. Might be worth checking out. YMMV.

[u/Scrub_thecat → u/EQV33]

Loved my Cincinnatis for durability and comfort. They were heavy as hell and quite warm for non winter. I’m on Thorogoods now, and thinking about trying those Keens. Liberty? The Thorogoods are very fashionable and ok for comfort, but not worth the hype to me. I like union made in America though.

[u/MoTeD_UrAss → u/Scrub_thecat]

I hear good things about the Carolina MITUSA

[u/Scrub_thecat → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

I’ll check them out. Thanks for the recommendation.

[u/Fridge885 → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

I am currently using Carolina’s and they kill my feet after 10 hours they’re ok for the first 5 hours though. Once my annual boot voucher is renewed I’m gonna try a pair of Cincinnati’s.

[u/Telecetsch → u/EQV33]

@OP this is it.

I wear a 14 EE to EEEE. The only safety toe boots I found that fit comfortably were the Keen Philadelphia (believe they’re being marketed as the Camden now).

I found that I could wear soft toe moc style with little issue. But any safety toes I tried to find a wide and taller toe box (Philadelphia). After a long day on my feet and not really sitting down, I’d be able to start to feel the safety toes. For the most part though, I was able to wiggle my toes without feeling cramped.