WOMEN'S WORK BOOTS
KEEN Utility women work across multiple trades and in all kinds of weather. Some of you are landscapers or dairy farmers, forest rangers or beekeepers. Others are electricians, machinists, pipe fitters, or construction workers. You build, fix, protect, maintain, and deliver all the things that keep the world going. That’s why KEEN Utility builds boots are tough enough to keep you going.
KEEN Utility women work across multiple trades and in all kinds of weather. Some of you are landscapers or dairy farmers, forest rangers or beekeepers. Others are electricians, machinists, pipe fitters, or construction workers. You build, fix, protect, maintain, and deliver all the things that keep the world going. That’s why KEEN Utility builds boots are tough enough to keep you going.
The difference is in the fit
Women across industries know the truth: wearing men’s boots isn’t just less comfortable, it’s actually less safe. KEEN Utility is proud to offer a full range of professional-grade boots with all of the safety features you count on, specifically created to fit the working women who depend on them.
KEEN CSA work boots for women feature our signature hiking-inspired work boot design, translated for the jobsite. A snugger fit in the heel and a more spacious toe box creates a one-of-a-kind work boot that redefines fit and function. All of our women’s boots meet ASTM standards, ensuring your feet are well protected from top to bottom, and have outsoles that are oil, chemical, abrasion, heat and slip-resistant.
The right boot for your job is here somewhere. Let’s find it. Pick the statement that fits you best:
“I’m tired of wet feet. I need some truly waterproof boots.”
Wet feet shouldn’t be part of the job. It’s important to keep your feet dry from rain, hoses, or standing water, but you also want your boots to breathe (so you don’t end up with damp, sweaty feet). Our women’s waterproof work boots feature a KEEN.DRY membrane that seals out moisture, but still allows your foot to breathe.
Check out these top-selling waterproof boots:
The women’s CSA Seattle 6” Waterproof Boot is a lace-up leather boot. It’s waterproof and features a lightweight aluminum safety toe. Fans love the heavy lug outsole for better traction on even the muddiest of worksites; it’s also Electrical Hazard (EH)-rated) and available in an 8” version, the women’s Seattle 8” Waterproof Boot.
Our CSA San Jose waterproof all-leather work boot feels like no other and works hard from clock-in to clock-out. Offering a KEEN Luftcell air-infused cushioning midsole, KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane, lightweight aluminum safety toes, and an ESR-rated, slip-resistant outsole, this featherweight work boot packs a punch.
If you need a burly tall boot with a soft toe, check out the women's Detroit 8" work boots. This high-collared work horse is made from waterproof full grain leather with a KEEN.Dry waterproof/breathable membrane, its high profile keeps you dry out in the field or at a rainy work site.
"I work at the airport and am on my feet for long hours everyday. I've gone through so many pairs of shoes in just a few years. These boots are wonderful. They are comfortable and I can tell these will out last any pair I've had previously...” — Screening O.
“What kind of safety toe boots do you have?”
We’ve got them all: steel, aluminum, composite, and carbon-fiber. Here’s a rundown:
STEEL TOE
Steel toes save your feet from heavy impact. KEEN Utility steel toe boots also come with features that provide other types of protection, including static dissipation, insulation, waterproofing, and electrical hazard protection.
For steel toes, check out the women’s Oshawa Mid. Waterproof, comfortable, and good looking, this lightweight women’s work boot combines outdoor style with advanced protection and innovation for the job. Featuring a custom steel toe and puncture plate.
“I have had 5 pairs of the Oshawa Mid (Steel Toe) over the past 10 years. They are so comfortable and provide excellent support around my ankle and the arch of my foot. I am pleased with the amount of time each pairs lasts me.” — Sarah T.
ALUMINUM TOE
Aluminum toe caps are 30-50% lighter than steel and have a sleeker appearance than a composite safety toe, so some people prefer them.
For aluminum toe boots, check out the women’s Seattle 6" Waterproof Boot, Seattle 8” Waterproof Boot (both lace-up boots) or the Seattle Romeo Boot (a pull-on boot). All three feature a sturdy leather upper on top of a rugged anti-slip outsole.
“Picked up the box and I thought no way are these a safety shoe they were so light! Put them on and instant comfort! Had no doubt that I would not have to break them in. I am into my 1st four hours of a 12 hour workday on cement and my feet feel wonderful!! No heel rubbing, no toe rubbing, just a wonderful boot!” — Deedee
COMPOSITE AND CARBON-FIBER TOE
Composite or carbon fiber are good choices if you need rugged protection without the metal. Roughly 30% lighter than steel toe, they’re also good for extreme high or low temperatures.
Safety note: After a heavy impact, composite toe work boots may not dent like an aluminum or steel toe, but they can have invisible cracks that damage the integrity of the boots. Always replace boots after a heavy impact.
We recommend the women’s CSA Seattle Romeo if you're looking for a pull-on work boot, or the CSA Oshawa 8"+ Side Zip boots..
“I love these boots [CSA Seattle Romeo]. I am on my feet for at least 12 hours a day on cement floors and I no longer have the foot, joint and back pain that I had with my last pair of boots. These are comfortable and quick and easy to put on/ off. I think they’re pretty stylish compared to most work boots as well.” — Amanda
“Heavy boots drag me down. I want a boot that’s lightweight but still sturdy.”
The heavier the boot, the more effort you’re expending all day. If a lighter boot is what you’re after, you should try the women’s San Jose 6” boot. It has an air-infused KEEN Luftcell midsole for an especially light feel. It comes in two versions: a soft toe version, or a safety toe version with an aluminum toe (aluminum toes are 30-50% lighter than steel). Both styles are made of waterproof leather and feature an oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole.
When your feet feel good, your day just goes better (on and off the clock). KEEN spent years perfecting the hiking boot. And then we brought everything we learned back to the jobsite. The result: a better fit for a better feel. That’s what sets KEEN Utility apart from all the other work boots on the shelf.