I really like this shoe a whole lot! I bought it because the guy in the store said people had told him they had this shoe for multiple years and loved it so much they were on there second, third pair etc. I have a pretty wide foot and I was finding everything I was looking at felt like my foot was on the edges of the outer rubber sole. These fit perfectly for me, and do not have the tight, cinching feeling a lot of leather type shoes give me. I have had them for about a year, and they still look almost brand new and feel just as good as day 1. When the time comes I'll buy another pair if they are still available. They have been good for my feet and I really like walking in them in the summer. They even look nice enough to wear out for the evening if your hike didn't get too messy. I have found zero odor held in the shoes either nor do my feet get very hot in these. The only thing I'd change is a slight improvement in grip for the icier conditions. Otherwise I highly recommend.

Jimmy the Canadian

Alberta

This is my second pair of these. The first pair had the sole issue and made the squeak noise that other reviews complain about. For that pair I had a friend who was a shoe repair person inject some product into the sole that solved the problem as I was not in a position to go without the shoe for the time required to do a warranty claim. A few months ago I bought another pair. No sole issue on this pair, however one of the lace guides or eyes (not sure the official name) has a tiny sharp shard of metal sticking out and it has ruined my laces. I am starting a warranty claim to get it sorted. If that doesn't work I will have to buy a tiny file and try to fix it myself and then buy new laces. My concern here is that this is the 3rd pair of Keen footwear I have purchased and so far I have had a quality issue with every pair. Its too bad. These look and feel well built. They are comfortable and I love the look of them but the quality control and longevity doesn't come close to other high end brands I have purchased in the pass that are in the same price bracket. Keen really needs to address quality control or whatever corner cutting is going on at the plant. I find it hard to believe that my 3 #keenfails are just a random flook.

DarrenG

Nova Scotia

Owned Keen other products over the years with long life use. This pair of Austin soles squeaked from day 1 while using them on a trip to Europe three years ago. Not just the soles on hard polished surfaces but also air being squeezed out of the soles. Totally annoying. I read other reviews with the same concern. Keen design staff please resolve. Didn't wear them when I got back but recently had to start wearing them again in the pinch. Today I dropped them at the Sally Ann so someone who wants shoes can use them. Emailed Keen and asked for 50% on next pair and they offered a 30% on-line promo. Lesson here is to get warranty claim right away but I hoped the noise would self resolve overtime but got worse.

Big B

Victoria, BC

I'm quite happy with the shoes thus far, but the laces are absolutely horrible. They will not stay tied, no matter how hard you tighten them. You have to double knot them or just throw out the laces and buy proper ones. The shoes are much stiffer, both material and soles than anything I've ever owned. I hope this tells me they will last a long time!

Fresh Air Eh

Calgary

I have owned 3 pairs of these shoes over the past 10+ years. First pair i wore around the world with work, play, hiking and office. Second pair were on the same path as the first and they started squeaking whilst walking through airports, i contacted keen and they gave me a new pair - - PAINLESSLY!!! Third pair is still going strong! An amazing product!!! Cant wait for a new colour to come out to grab a forth pair incase they get discontinued.

ADBHAGEN

Vancouver Island

the week after I received these as a gift the glue between the sole and the shoe came loose and now there is a terrible squeak every step I take. I had to stop wearing them.

Bruce

Nova Scotia

It is my fith pair of Austin , they are very confortable, and resistant to wear and tear

John Walker

Ottawa

They take a little breaking in but most shoes do.

Jules

Alberta

I use these shoes almost daily, another awesome pair of shoes from Keen! Very comfortable for sitting or walking, look great in any casual business setting. I almost always wear a 9.5 in Keen's but this model it was size 9 for me.

SaskatoonCory

Saskatoon