The Independence 6" American Built style features a KEEN.ToughSole outsole for lighter weight and more durability than rubber.
This style is built in the Pacific Northwest using carefully sourced materials from around the world. 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.
• Product Highlights: American Built, Waterproof, Carbon-fiber safety toes
• Ideal Work Environments: Outdoor/Indoor | Long periods of standing or walking | Rock, Mud, and Hard walking surfaces
• Ideal Job Types: Carpentry | Electrician | Construction | Natural Resources | Road Construction | Plumber
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 BuiltAssembled with pride in Portland, Oregon, using the finest materials from around the world.
- KEEN.DRYA proprietary waterproof, breathable membrane that lets vapor out without letting water in.
- Electrical HazardProvides a secondary source of protection when outsole accidentally comes in contact with live electrical circuits, helping to reduce the potential of electric shock.
