The lower Lansing option
KEEN identifies this Lansing Low with asymmetrical steel toes and an EH-rated outsole. Its page also describes an oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole. Those manufacturer claims are specific evidence for the named model; they should not become an assurance that every contaminated floor is safe.
The Low format is the substantive difference from Lansing Mid. A shopper choosing between them is deciding about upper coverage and whether a waterproof boot is required, not choosing between two colors of the same shoe. The low title does not claim a waterproof membrane, and the Mid’s water-protection wording should stay with the Mid.
Understanding the 11 D selection
D/medium is stated here, alongside the size 11. The Cascade Brown/Fired Brick Low listing instead specifies 10 EE. Those dimensions matter more to the fitting comparison than the color. If you want to compare medium and wide Lansing Low at the same length, the two listings alone do not provide that controlled comparison.
A work-shoe fit should permit normal forefoot movement without the foot sliding forward into the cap. Neither a familiar KEEN casual size nor the broad-looking external toe bumper guarantees the internal shape is right. Use the exact selected pair to resolve it.
Where this is worth shortlisting
Consider this listing when a documented low-cut steel-toe option fits the assignment and you want adjustable lacing rather than a slip-on. Compare Cankton for another low athletic work style; compare Lansing Mid when coverage and rain protection are priorities. There is no measured evidence here that either brand delivers less fatigue, more grip or a longer service life for your particular work.