KEEN Utility Men's Kansas City Mid Carbon-Fiber Toe Work Boot - Black/Gun Metal - 1025617
The Kansas City Mid is a carbon-fiber toe work boot built for jobsites that swing between surfaces: dirt, grating, gravel, and concrete in the same shift. It's 100% non-metallic, with electrical hazard protection, and weighs less than a steel-toe equivalent - a good fit for electrical work, general construction, and any site where you're moving between tasks all day rather than standing in one spot.
Key Features of the Keen 1025617
- Abrasion-Resistant Synthetic/Textile Upper, Black/Gun Metal, lighter than leather and built to take rubbing without wearing through early; note this is a synthetic upper, not full-grain leather, with a different durability and care profile
- Left and Right Asymmetrical Carbon-Fiber Toe, 15% lighter than steel, shaped to follow the actual foot so the cap doesn't crowd toes the way a symmetrical steel toe can
- 100% Non-Metallic Construction, no steel toe or shank, passes cleanly through metal detectors at secured sites, airports, plants with screening, or correctional facilities
- KEEN.BELLOWS FLEX Forefoot, bends up to 3x easier at the flex point, most noticeable if your day involves a lot of kneeling, climbing, and squatting
- Electrical Hazard (EH) / Electric Shock Resistant Protection, a secondary layer of protection if the outsole contacts a live circuit; not primary protection, and like all EH footwear it degrades in wet conditions, so treat it as backup, not a substitute for proper procedure
- Oil and Slip Resisting Non-Marking Rubber Outsole, an all-purpose tread built for mixed terrain rather than one specific surface
- KEEN.ReGEN Midsole, returns 50% more energy than standard EVA foam for more bounce-back underfoot through a long shift
- Nylon Shank for midfoot support, non-metallic and consistent with the metal-detector-safe build
- Non-Marking, Non-Mutilating Upper, avoids scuffing finished floors or equipment
- Mesh Liner with Moisture-Wicking Textile Lining, moves heat and sweat out, built for warm weather and indoor work where leather boots run hot
- KonnectFit Heel-Capture System plus a lace-capture system to lock the heel and keep the foot from sliding
- Removable Metatomical PU Footbed, can be pulled for a personal orthotic or insole
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this boot fully waterproof?
No - the synthetic upper and mesh liner are built for breathability, not submersion. If a fully waterproof boot is what's needed, this isn't the right style.
Will this bend easily if my job involves a lot of kneeling or squatting?
Yes, the KEEN.BELLOWS FLEX forefoot is built specifically to bend up to 3x easier at the flex point for exactly that kind of movement.
Will EH protection hold up if the boot gets wet?
EH protection is a secondary layer of protection and, like all EH footwear, it degrades in wet conditions - treat it as backup, not a substitute for proper procedure.
Note: this is a discontinued clearance item. All sales are final; no returns or exchanges.
