The Independence 8" Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot in Dark Earth from Keen.
This style is built in the Pacific Northwest using carefully-sourced materials from around the world. The taller collar height provides additional ankle support and stability, while premium features like a KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane, carbon-fiber safety toes, air-injected LuftCell midsole, and lightweight, durable KEEN.ToughSole outsole keep you protected and productive for the long haul.
Features
- American built using the finest materials from around the world
- Left and right asymmetrical, non-metallic carbon-fiber toes offer unobtrusive fit and are 15% lighter than steel
- KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane
- Electrical hazard (EH) or Electric Shock Resistant (ESR) footwear provides a secondary source of protection incase accidentally coming into contact with live electrical circuits
- 90° heel (5/8" Height) provides stability and helps "catch or lock" the foot in place
- Nylon shank for midfoot support
- Direct attach PU construction creates a strong bond between the upper and outsole without the use of glue or cement
- Contoured heel guard protects against bumps and scrapes, plus normal wear and tear
- Locking metal lace hooks
- Cleansport NXT Technology for natural odor protection*
- Material
- Full-grain waterproof leather upper
- Oil- and slip-resistant outsole that is lighter weight and more durable than rubber
- KEEN Luftcell: Air-infused, PU midsole for weightless comfort
- Mesh and moisture-wicking textile lining
- Removable metatomical PU footbed
Technologies
American Built
- Assembled with pride in Portland, Oregon, using the finest materials from around the world.
KEEN.DRY
- A proprietary waterproof, breathable membrane that lets vapor out without letting water in.
- Provides a secondary source of protection when outsole accidentally comes in contact with live electrical circuits, helping to reduce the potential of electric shock.
- Weight: 27.5 oz / 779.6 g
- Collar Height: 8.0 in / 20.3 cm
- Safety Rating:
- Meets ASTM F2913-19 SATRA Non-Slip Testing Standards
- Meets ASTM F2412-18 and F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 EH standards
- Outsole and midsole meets ASTM D471-06 903# oil and isooctane chemical resistance standards
- Meets ASTM SATRA TM31 material abrasion testing standards
- Toe Type: Carbon-Fiber Toe
- Duty Type: Medium Duty
- Water Proof
