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Reviews
Great boots
"These are my 6th pair of Austins. really comfortable shoe.. There is some delamination of the sole after a while, but I do wear them a lot. This time when I got them the box and the shoes smelled bad. It did go away, but I never had that happen before."
— Michael G. (5/5)
Comfortable within a day or
"Comfortable within a day or two of wearing in. Plenty of room. Design rugged rather than fashionable - which is what I wanted."
— Hugh F. (4/5)
This one disappointed me
"This was my 5th pair of Keens over the last 10 years or so. The price was always a little high for me but I loved that they lasted for so long. I still have a pair from over 6 years ago that I wear regularly. These Austins were my latest purchase and after less than a year the sole is completely worn through to the point that the inner footbed liner is showing. That's sad for a $150 plus pair of shoes. And I was willing to have them resoled but apparently that not possible. So I guess I'm going to be buying cheap shoes that also wear out in a year but at least it will make financial sense. ,"
— Shmuel B. (2/5)
Excellent shoe, perfect fit. Very
"Excellent shoe, perfect fit. Very comfortable"
— Scot J. (5/5)
Great for walking!
"As an 80 yr old, they give me real stability and confidence, Great looking too!0"
— Steven S. (5/5)
Nice casual shoe
"I've been wearing Austins for over 10 years now and this one is just a bit better than the rest. What I like about it is the wide toe box and smooth leather finish that makes it a nice alternative between sneaker/hiker types and full on dress shoes. Also, I prefer the smooth leather to the previous Nubuck as it can be cleaned and even shined more easily. The leather is a little stiff in the tongue and I don't care for the flat laces which are just a little too short but I expect the leather to soften with use."
— Martin O. (5/5)
The Casual hiker
"After experiencing my first pair of Keen's in the Targhee IV hiking mid boot, I have been looking for something that I could wear to the office with the same comfort. The Austin comes very close. I would think it would be really hard to match the Targhee in terms of support and comfort, and it is, but the Austin is a different type and purposed shoe. I can wear it with casual semi-dress slacks in the office. It looks good. No, its not a dress shoe but for 90 percent of what I wear a shoe for, it is great. I like the leather, its good quality. I am happy with the purchase. I still love my Targhee IV's more!"
— Brad R. (4/5)
New favorite shoe
"I bought a pair of Austins about two years ago, when my previous pair of Keen’s got to old and grungy to wear to church (I still wear them for working outdoors, though). I love these shoes. They’re well made, comfortable, sturdy enough to wear on hikes, and look great whether you’re wearing casual or “nice” clothes. I came to the Keen website today to buy another pair and thought I would leave a review while I was here."
— Steven M. (5/5)
Stitching Came Undone
"I bought a pair of the Men's Austin Shoes. After awhile the stitching started coming apart above the toe. I'm 70 years old, and retired, so they weren't used for work, just everyday wear. I started buying Keen work shoes before retirement, and always liked them. But after this, I'm done."
— Larry M. (1/5)
Returning for a replacement
"I have been wearing Keen Austins for a number of years now. They are my favorite shoe by far. I bought this pair online in the same size as all of my other pairs. There are three spots where my ankles are being rubbed at the point where they first contact the shoe. I have manipulated those spots a lot with my fingers, and worn the shoes on and off for a week, but no change. So I’m returning them for the same thing hoping for a different result. Always a possibility with shoes, one of the reasons I normally only buy shoes in person, but my luck up to point has been good with Keen. Hopefully no issues with the next pair!"
— Jeffrey C. (2/5)
