KEEN Utility PTC Slip-On II (Soft Toe)

Men's

I am a chef and stand on a hard tile floor for 10-18 hours a day. For the last 8 years I have been using the free Shoes-For-Crews (SFC) my company provides. Lately the quality has gone down and it was time to upgrade my footwear. I needed something waterproof, comfortable, durable, and lace free. Chefs know how crusty and gross your laces can get when you spill sauces on your shoes, etc. So this shoe seemed perfect. At twice the price of SFC, might be twice the longevity? I only wore them for a short while but here are a few points about the shoes. 1. Yes, they will make your socks black. 2. I wear thick, moisture wicking WigWam work socks and the shoes were still a half size too big. 3. Yes, I can tell your feet will sweat more than normal with these shoes. 4. It may have been very cold outside but I noticed they sounded more like dress shoes while walking, not very quiet, but not annoying either. 5. I noticed that the opening for your foot was not very big, took some effort to get them on but my heel kept sliding out. A bit worried what a half-size down will be like.

These are like Danskos on steroids. They have a similar look, but with toe protection, snugger heel, Cush and supportive insole, and a wide stable heel base. Bridgedale X-hale speed demon exhale socks work great with these. There is no toe cramp, but great cushioning and breathability. The only complaint is that the nonslip sole collects rice and other debris while cleaning up the sushi line. Other than that they rock!

I am an operating room nurse and we do a lot of arthroscopy. Wet floors. Incredible traction, never slips. The first pair I bought of these, the protective toe began to peel off after a couple of months of everyday wear. Replaced gladly and willingly by Zappos. Shoe is comfy with good arch support. My feet are never tired or sore at the end of the day, and I spend a lot of time on my feet, have used many of these 'soft clogs' and the Keens are great. Will buy again as the styles morph and continue to improve features.

OK, before I start using this pair of shoes I had a terrible ankle pain so I give it a try and the pain goes a way I will use those shoes for now on I'm a chef and I have to be walking up to 16 hours a day so if you work in a kitchen just like me then you should try those Keens. The money you will pay for it is well worth it.