Keen Utility Men's Cincinnati 6" Carbon-Fiber Toe Waterproof Wedge Work Boot — Belgian/Sandshell — 1023222
This heavy-duty wedge introduces lightweight comfort into a classic style. Carbon-fiber toes and an air-infused midsole offer all-day comfort, while an EH-rated rubber outsole provides oil and slip resistance.
Key Features of the Keen Utility 1023222
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Left and Right Asymmetrical Carbon-Fiber Toes — Non-metallic, 15% lighter than steel, meeting ASTM F2412-11 and F2413-11 I/75 and C/75.
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Electrical Hazard Rated — Secondary protection against accidental contact with live circuits.
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Full-Grain Waterproof Leather Upper, Barnyard Resistant — Belgian/Sandshell leather that holds up to manure and acidic environments.
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KEEN.DRY Waterproof, Breathable Membrane — Keeps water out while letting moisture escape.
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KEEN Luftcell Air-Infused PU Midsole — Lightweight cushioning underfoot.
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Continuous Goodyear Welt Construction — Stitched the full perimeter; resoleable.
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Shellback Heel Support and Locking Metal Lace Hooks — Heel structure and a lace-up you can cinch down.
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Removable Dual-Density PolyAer PU Footbed — Aerated pillow-top cushioning; lifts out for an orthotic.
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Moisture-Wicking Textile Lining — Keeps the interior dry.
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Oil- and Slip-Resisting Non-Marking Rubber Wedge Outsole — Flat, full-contact tread for hard surfaces.
A Wedge That Weighs Less
Keen pairs a carbon-fiber toe that is 15% lighter than steel with a Luftcell air-infused midsole, so the Cincinnati carries the classic wedge silhouette with less weight on the foot over a shift on concrete, decking, or a shop floor.
Asymmetrical Toes, Anatomical Fit
Keen shapes the left and right toe caps differently to follow the natural shape of each foot, which gives more room for the big toe at the same size than a symmetric cap and makes the safety toe unobtrusive in wear.
Built to Be Rebuilt
Continuous Goodyear welt construction stitches the wedge to the upper around the full perimeter rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace the sole when it wears flat and you keep the broken-in upper.
Why Choose the Keen 1023222?
A waterproof, EH-rated, barnyard-resistant carbon-fiber-toe wedge on a resoleable Goodyear welt — the pick when you want a lighter safety-toe wedge for long days on flat, hard surfaces, indoors or in the barn.
Similar Styles to Consider
Don't need a safety toe? The Cincinnati 6" Soft Toe 1023223 is the same waterproof wedge without the cap. Want 8" of coverage? See the Cincinnati 8" 1025694. Browse the full Keen Utility collection and all wedge sole work boots at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety standards does the Cincinnati 1023222 meet?
Carbon-fiber safety toes rated to ASTM F2412-11 and F2413-11 I/75 and C/75 for impact and compression, plus an electrical hazard rating for secondary protection against live circuits.
How is a carbon-fiber toe different from steel or standard composite?
All three meet the same I/75 C/75 thresholds. Carbon fiber is non-metallic and 15% lighter than steel, transfers far less cold into the toe box, and reaches its rating with less material than standard composite, so the cap stays slimmer.
Does the Cincinnati run true to size?
Keen's asymmetrical toes follow the natural shape of each foot, so the cap gives more room at the big toe than a symmetric cap at the same size. Order the size you wear in athletic shoes; the cap does not stretch, so size for room across the toes from day one and cinch the locking lace hooks for a snug heel.
Can the Cincinnati be resoled?
Yes. Continuous Goodyear welt construction stitches the wedge outsole to the upper rather than bonding it, so a cobbler can replace the sole when the tread wears down.
Why choose a wedge sole over a lugged heel?
Full-contact tread and no defined heel. On flat surfaces like concrete, decking, and shop floors it spreads load evenly instead of concentrating it under a heel, and there is no heel edge to catch on a rung or a form edge. On loose dirt or slopes, a lugged heel grips better.
What does "barnyard resistant" leather mean?
The leather is treated to hold up against manure, urine, and other acidic compounds that break standard leather down — useful for farm, livestock, and dairy work — and the KEEN.DRY membrane keeps the wet out underneath it.
