Gents, I am getting ready to buy some new work footwear. A few provisos first. I do electrical and commercial maintenance. I do not have to have a steel or composite toe and will avoid it if necessary. My work is typically not around crush hazards but like most things in life, if you knew it was coming you would have avoided it in the first place. Second, and really the most important, size. I need wide shoes. It is not a good idea or suggestion but a necessity. I am currently wearing Merrill low cut shoes in size 9.5W. They do not distinguish widths by the old American letters such as a, aaa, d, c, e, ee, etc. In years gone by when I work Red Wings Pecos pull on boots they were size 9.5E. Chippewa pull on were 9.5EE and my Allen Edmonds Walnut Strands fit perfectly at 9.5EEE. I also have a pair of Nike 'wide' athletic shoes that fit pretty well too.
So with that comparison to go by, where do the Keens fall in the fit area? Also, what are your opinions on how well they wear and last? Comfort? I need something fairly soon and I have gotten way past trying to save two dollars on good work wear. Here is a model I picked from their lineup. I may go to the mid height tops but for coolness I tend to stick to the lower cuts. Thanks.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/shoes/men/braddock-low-soft-toe
So with that comparison to go by, where do the Keens fall in the fit area? Also, what are your opinions on how well they wear and last? Comfort? I need something fairly soon and I have gotten way past trying to save two dollars on good work wear. Here is a model I picked from their lineup. I may go to the mid height tops but for coolness I tend to stick to the lower cuts. Thanks.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/shoes/men/braddock-low-soft-toe