No laces. No hassles. From construction sites and manufacturing plants to server maintenance and truck driving, pull-on work boots and shoes offer a combination of convenience, safety, and comfort advantages over traditional lace-up shoes. KEEN Utility offers a full range of pull-on work footwear to match your trade.
If your work has you going in and out of clients’ homes or you just appreciate the increased convenience over traditional laced boots, pull-on work boots are a great choice. And if you work outside in wet or winter conditions, you won’t need to worry about trying to untie muddy or frozen laces at the end of your shift. Plus, you never have to worry about replacing broken laces ever again. There’s no wonder why these easy-on/easy-off styles remain popular.
Beyond convenience and ease of use, pull-on footwear offers safety advantages over laced shoes too. Heavy equipment operators and those running machinery in a manufacturing facility can move without the risk of laces catching on equipment or foot pedals. When you spend your day climbing ladders or navigating tools and materials on the jobsite, pull-on footwear eliminates the risk of tripping over laces.
You can’t ignore the clean style and aesthetic appeal of laceless, pull-on work shoes either. Shoes with a lace-free upper feature less stitching, which increases their durability and ensures easy care year after year of wear. Finally, if your job is client-facing or you split your time between the field and the office, pull-on work shoes boast a sleek, clean look for a professional appearance.
Which KEEN Utility slip-on work footwear is right for your work? Keep reading for a model-by-model comparison of our jobsite-proven, slip-on work shoes and boots.
The chart below breaks down five KEEN Utility slip-on work shoes by toe type, cushioning, heel type, and upper.
| Series | Soft Toe Available | KEEN.ReGEN Midsole Cushioning | 90° Heel | Leather Upper Available | Breathable Mesh Upper Available |
| Evanston | X | X | X | X | |
| Lansing Chelsea | X | ||||
| Arvada Shift | X | X | |||
| Vista Energy Shift | X | X | X | ||
| PTC | X | X |
Let’s go deeper to find the right pull-on style for your work.
If burly protection, all-day wearability, and easy on/off are what you’re after, check out the Evanston Pull-On work boot. Available in carbon or soft toe versions, this boot is as tough as nails, with the underfoot feel and flexibility of your favorite sneaker.
Similar to the rest of the Evanston work boot lineup and our other sneaker-like work boots such as the Reno Mid KBF, the Pittsburgh Energy, and the Red Hook, the Evanston features lightweight KEEN.ReGEN cushioning that gives back 50% of the energy you put in. That’s like making it through your workday but only taking half the steps!
A full grain leather upper keeps you protected on rugged jobsites, and we worked especially hard to perfect the shape of this boot’s shaft. It’s open enough to allow your foot in and out without a struggle, but narrow enough to provide a secure fit, especially in the ankle area. Plus, your jeans will fit over the shaft nicely – no bunched-up denim here!
Are you moving heavy loads that require the protection of steel toes? Are you looking for pull-on work boots that can hold up in ranch and barn work? The men’s Lansing Chelsea boots combine the secure, dependable fit and flex of a hiking boot with jobsite safety features and the convenience of pull-on wear.
These good-looking boots feature steel safety toes for added impact protection and Barnyard-Resistant leather for durability that extends from ranch to construction and truck driving. Built with a nylon shank and a compression-molded EVA midsole, they provide the support you need for long days on your feet moving around the jobsite. Their Electrical Hazard (EH)-rated outsole adds peace of mind when you’re working around open electrical circuits, and an oil- and slip-resistant outsole keeps you on solid footing, from concrete and wood to wet ground.
Designed for medium-duty work, the Lansing Chelsea offers exceptional abrasion resistance and the added durability of KEEN’s signature rubber toe caps. The Chelsea boot style allows for easy on and off without compromising the boot’s overall secure fit and feel.
KEEN Utility fan says:
"This Lancing slip-on is so simple and comfortable. It fits perfectly without my foot feeling loose or too tight in the shoe box. For long working days, this boot keeps me going forward after 10 hours. Highly recommend this boot. It’s business casual but geared to do the hard stuff." — Glenn M.
Existing at the spot where workday convenience meets weekend style, the Arvada Shift (in men’s and women’s) brings fresh colors and designs to the jobsite. A lightweight carbon toe and slip-resistant outsole keep you safe at work, while a breathable mesh upper keeps your feet cool during warm conditions. KEEN.ReGEN midsole cushioning returns up to 50% energy with every step, providing all-day comfort. Working on sensitive electronics assembly tasks? Men’s and women’s Arvada Shift ESD styles will add protection for whatever you’re building.
Sensitive work environments like data centers, semiconductor fabrication plants, and aerospace manufacturing require non-metallic, ESD-rated footwear. For this type of work, you can count on our Vista Energy Shift family of slip-on work sneakers.
No matter which Vista Energy shoes match your workplace, the enhanced energy return of a KEEN.ReGen midsole and the lightweight feel of carbon safety toes make a noticeable difference during a 10-hour shift.
Choose from the elevated style of a full leather slip-on work shoe or the more casual style of a breathable work sneaker.
KEEN Utility fan says:
"I work in the engine room of large commercial ships. I wanted comfortable, slip-on-style work shoes with a protective toe in a wide version. This model caught my eye. They were a little bit difficult to get on initially but have broken in nicely and now slip on without a problem. I pair them with merino wool liner socks and have not had a problem with my feet sweating and the problems that arise from that. They are very well built. It pulls double duty, both on the jobsite and for casual wear. I like them a lot, actually." — Nate
Popular with restaurant workers, catering crews, and hospital staff, the men’s PTC slip-on work shoes combine confident traction with comfort, durability, and a clean, professional appearance.
Equal parts comfy clog and service industry workhorse, these leather slip-on work shoes feature the confident footing of KEEN.WET TRAX to channel liquids and maximize ground contact for sure-footed traction on smooth kitchen and hospital floors.
Water-resistant leather handles spills to keep them looking sharp through long shifts and makes for easy cleaning when they need a wipe down. A flexible but supportive shank works with a compression-molded EVA midsole to support your feet step after step and hour after hour.
KEEN Utility fan says:
“Durable, clean, and comfortable. These shoes are exactly what I needed for wild and exciting shifts at the hospital. A true set-it-and-forget-it option for the busy professional!” — Seth D.
Pull-on work boots & shoes bring a whole new level of convenience to your workday. Get the same all-day comfort & lightweight safety you’re used to, with added easy-on/easy-off wearability. Whether you prefer a sneaker-like athletic feel or the burlier support of a leather work boot, find your fit in our lineup.
