Kingston McKnight, makers of the finest slip-resistant footwear, designed specifically for harsh work conditions usually found in the hospitality industry. We have developed the best shoes in the industry and offer a slip-resistant product for every department. Safety, comfort and styling are incorporated into all of our footwear.

Every component, from full grain premium waterproof American leather, a comfortably constructed EVA and Poron removable insole and our exclusive KM specially formulated rubber outsole. The interior of the shoe is fully lined with Dri-Lex material to keep your feet dry and cool as possible.

KM is turning up the heat on the competition with the most technical chef shoe available. Our reputation has been earned by consistently providing Superior performance and comfort for workers who spend long hours on their feet in slippery kitchens.

Technology is part of our formula… Kingston McKnight’s design and engineered features:

• Exclusive slip-resistant rubber outsole compounds.
• Unusually long sole wear.
• Innersoles are a EVA and Poron that give the most comfort for hours of standing. Cemented to that, the foot sits on a Dri-Lex fabric that keeps the feet dry and cooler than any other material that we’ve tested.
• Elevated internal heel design reduces leg fatigue by centering the body weight properly over the arches which reduces fatigue in the lower back.
• Thermoplastic heel and toe for protection.
• The upper waterproof American leather is unusually thick at 1.6-1.8 millimeters- this provides extra durability from water, oil and food particle build-up.
• Footwear that works as hard as you do.

"Jeff, I just wanted to let you know I've been wearing your shoes for over 7 years. I think they are a great quality shoe. The pair I have now are much better than the year before. Your customer service is excellent and I am enjoying the test product you sent me. I can't wait until the final product is done. I will order 5 pairs of these shoes."

Executive Chef Thomas Collins
Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, CA

"Thank you so much for a great product! Having worn Kingston McKnight shoes for 9 years now I have always felt these are the most comfortable shoes with the best slip-resistant sole I have ever worn in my 25+ years in the kitchen. With the new leather and improved sole, they are even better than ever and have helped to save my feet during those 70 plus hour weeks that are common in our industry."

Executive Chef Michael Dunn
Yankee Pier, Lafayette, CA

"Welcome back Kingston McKnight! I am really looking forward to carrying your new shoes beginning this May. I have personally worn your shoes for years and am very pleased that we will again be selling your great kitchen shoes. In your absence, we have carried two or three other brands of shoes and nothing compared to the quality and comfort of KM shoes. We have many customers that have continuously asked us for KM shoes. Now, we are very pleased that we can again offer them the “very best” in slip-resistant work shoes. Not only will we carry your shoes in our store in San Mateo but we will be carrying them on all five trucks that service fine restaurateurs in the Northern California marketplace. I have been testing your newest, updated clogs for the past two months and it is by far the best fitting yet. I was very surprised that I fit right into your medium width clog – great comfort right out of the box. The new waterproof leather and the updated cup outsole design are very nice!"

MikeSolaegui, Owner/Operator
Perfect Edge Cutlery, San Mateo, CA