Cold-Weather Work Boots
Anyone who spends their workday out in the cold knows that having work boots that keep your feet warm and dry and your footing secure isn’t optional, it’s essential. Made for miners who face down Arctic winds and roofers who climb up and down icy ladders, KEEN Utility cold-weather work boots are built to stand up to snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, so you can keep working through the harshest conditions.
Which cold-weather work boot is best for you? Take a look at some of our most popular styles:
Insulated Work Boots
"I work outdoors in frigid temperatures.”
The men’s and women’s Dover boot is a great choice for repair technicians out in the field or construction workers in cold climates. Available in 6” or 8” heights, it comes equipped with a KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane for dependable protection on rainy days and at wet, muddy jobsites. Choose the insulated version with lightweight KEEN.WARM insulation to keep feet warm through sleet, slush, and snow.
Part of the American Built collection, our Dover boots are assembled with pride in Portland, Oregon, using the finest materials from around the world. Time-honored, hands-on construction techniques are combined with modern technologies to ensure these boots meet the highest standards of quality and durability.
KEEN Utility fans say:
“As a locomotive engineer I’m in my boots 12-plus hours a day. These were appealing due to being lightweight. These boots kept my feet warm and dry during this Indiana winter and have exceptional traction on the inclined ballast, all while being extremely comfortable to wear. Will definitely be buying the non-insulated version for the warmer months. — Daniel M.
“These boots are light in weight and very warm. I have worn them for work (construction in Minnesota) and while ice fishing and walking in the snowy woods with the dog. My feet have been warm and dry.” — Eric
Polar Traction Work Boots
“I need traction on snow and ice.”
Another burly boot you should consider if you’re working outside in snow, ice, and slush is the men’s Philadelphia boot. Each pair has a KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane and a carbon-fiber safety toe. The 8” boot offers extra ankle support and protection against the elements. Some styles add a KEEN.Polar Traction outsole that uses micro-glass fibers to create a micro-cleat effect, so you stay steady on your feet even when your jobsite is slippery. The 6” boot has 400g of KEEN.WARM insulation and the 8” boot has 600g to keep you going strong out in the elements. Put it all together, and there’s not much this boot isn’t able to handle.
KEEN Utility fans say:
“I am a heavy-haul tow truck operator. I am out in the worst conditions, and these boots are great. They were comfortable the first time I put them on and held up during a submerged ice rescue. My feet stay dry and comfortable.” — Chris A.
“I trudge through snow, slush, standing water, and mud like I’m walking down the sidewalk in the middle of summer. The traction on the boots is terrific. I push my snow blower up a 14 percent incline on an ice-covered drive and never slip. I spend hours in snow a foot deep, and my feet stay warm and toasty. I tie the laces once in the morning, and they stay tied all day. I don't know what more you could ask for in a boot.” — Sharon W.
“I need work boots that can handle a variety of conditions, including cold weather.”
If your work takes you indoors as well as outside and the conditions are constantly changing, you need a boot that can adapt. KEEN Utility makes a variety of boots that will keep you moving no matter what the day brings.
The men’s and women’s Cincinnati boot has a classic wedge outsole and is built using Goodyear welt construction for durability. A KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane keeps out the wet. Choose from 6” and 8” versions and those with a carbon-fiber or soft toe.
KEEN Utility fan says:
“I work long hours, normally over 12-hour shifts. Lots of concrete time, but also climbing ladders and varied rooftop terrain. My feet would always hurt by hour 12, and I couldn’t wait to get my boots off. I really liked how these looked, so gave ‘em a whirl with their heavy-duty insole, and I’m sold. My feet feel great at the end of the day.” — Scott
Another boot in the American Built collection, the men’s Independence boot is built with a lightweight and durable KEEN.ToughSole outsole that provides dependable traction on the job. You’ll feel light on your feet even on 12-hour shifts thanks to an air-infused KEEN Luftcell midsole, and a KEEN.DRY waterproof and breathable membrane keeps you from having to tough out a long day in wet socks. It’s available in 6” and 8” versions, with a soft toe or carbon-fiber safety toe that’s 15% lighter than steel toes.
To make the men’s Pittsburgh Energy boot, we took the durability and all-weather protection of our classic Pittsburgh boot and added a KEEN.ReGEN midsole that returns 50% more energy with every step than a standard EVA foam midsole. The result is a boot with an athletic fit and feel that’s jobsite-ready. Carbon-fiber safety toes that are 15% lighter than steel toes add to the lightweight feel. You won’t have to step around those deep puddles thanks to a KEEN.DRY waterproof and breathable membrane.
KEEN Utility fan says:
“These boots are comfortable right out of the box, and the KEEN.ReGEN is very comfortable and supportive. This is a great safety toe boot.” — Chad B.
If you’re looking for a work sneaker that’s fearless in the face of bad weather, check out the men’s Kansas City boot. It’s built with an all-purpose outsole that has deep lugs to give you dependable traction on slippery ramps and metal catwalks. KEEN.BELLOWS FLEX technology means the forefoot flexes and bends with up to three times less effort than those of other work boots, which makes them a great option for anyone who spends the day kneeling, crouching, or crawling into small spaces. It’s available in a waterproof version with a KEEN.DRY membrane that helps keep feet dry.
KEEN Utility fan says:
“These boots required zero break-in time. Wore around the house and outside on the first day and quickly realized they were ready to go. On my feet all day as a glazier, and feet feel great at the end of day. The tread is very aggressive; you'll find traction no matter what you are doing.” — Brian
Wind gusts, spitting snow, brutal temperatures. When the work has to get done no matter the weather, trust KEEN Utility to keep you going. Our waterproof, insulated, and high-traction work boots have all the features you need to overcome the conditions.