Our staffers are no strangers to the Keen work boots lineup. Indeed, you’ll find a pair on our Best Work Boots Reviews list. Recently, the company unveiled its new Evanston boots. Specifically, we’ve heard that these kicks will deliver the rugged protection of a work boot, but with the design, comfort, and flexibility of a sneaker. I like the sound of that. Better still, Keen Utility is offering the Evanston Work Boots in both men’s and women’s styles. That said, I’d like to take you through some of the features that make this model worth considering.
Keen Utility Evanston Work Boots Performance and Design
First, the Evanston work boots utilize a 90-degree, 6-inch heel design. From what they tell us, this enhances the wearer’s footing on scaffolding, ladders, and uneven surfaces.
Now, one thing that’s very important to me is moisture protection. In this case, the Keen Utility Evanston Work Boots use Keen.Dry technology, which incorporates a breathable, waterproof membrane. Sealing out moisture from the inside, you can expect to stay dry all day. Ah, the little things in life.
Furthermore, these boots are oil- and slip-resistant.
Specs
- 6-inch height
- Oil- and slip-resistant
- EH rated
- Full-grain barnyard-resistant leather
- Removable metatomical insole
- Heat-resistant outsole
- Non-metallic
- Dual-purpose metal lace hooks
- Metal hardware
- Mesh liner
- Carbon fiber safety toe
Finally, if anything has stigmatized work boots over the years, it’s their weight. Historically speaking, they’ve been darned heavy. And that brings us to the sneaker-like design behind the Keen Utility Evanston Work Boots.
The Evanstons have a carbon-fiber safety toe that Keen says is 15% lighter than steel. Moreover, you’ll have the benefit of Keen.ReGEN technology, which incorporates a compression-resisting midsole that provides a 50% energy return with each step.
Certifications
- Meets ASTM F3445-21 and F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 EH standards
- Meets ASTM F2913-19 SATRA non-slip testing standards
- Meets ASTM F1677-96 Mark II non-slip testing standards
- Meets ASTM SATRA TM31 material abrasion testing standards
- Outsole and midsole meet ASTM D471-06 903# oil and isooctane chemical resistance standards
KEEN Utility Evanston Work Boot Price
These boots are available in women’s sizes 5 through 11, and men’s sizes 7 through 17. Both styles retail for $149.95 on Amazon. The men’s boots come in Bison/Black or Black/Black colorways. However, Bison/Black is the only color option currently available for women.
