Timberland PRO Men's 53009 Wedge Sole 6" Soft-Toe Boot Review

After days of reading reviews, watching video comparisons, and generally taking in more info than needed I bought these Timberland Pro boots and they are great. Soft but fairly thick leather that holds it shape and is not stiff at all. Timberland knows boots and has the buying power so this high quality leather is just the start of the list stating the reasons to select this boot. The seams are stitched well and the soft wedge sole material has a hard rubber layer at the bottom which will add life to the goodyear welted sole. There is a nice synthetic liner up in the toe box only and there is a hardened heel cup Leaving the remaining leather upper unlined and here again the leather quality and flexibility are both evident and appreciated for comfort right out of the box. This means you can lace them up all the way up tightly,for good ankle support, and even after walking up and down Seattle's many hills these boots get me to and from work using the bus in comfort. While Redwings are nearly perfect they could use equally thick yet more supple leather and they choose not to which at their price point take too long to soften up so goodbye Redwing and if you want an example of thick buttery leather check out the Keen Cincinnati Wellingtons I discuss at the end of this review and it made me wonder why if not for profit would so many boots use thick leather that is called "quality" yet is hard and then takes weeks to break in. Not these. I guess that's it as my first review disappeared before I could post it and doing this over sucked however getting good boots out so many similar brands and styles has gotten tough so cut through the clutter and go for the company who has been making boots for 50 years and now offers their Pro line with offerings with welt construction and very high quality materials at the $100 price point. These are superb boots that happen to cost only $100. This isn't a compromise for savings these boots are exactly what I want. My other workboots are the Timberland classic round toe that are also great for $150. My about town boots are both Keens. The Cincinnati welt construction Wellington is simply luxurious feeling, thick, supple, and attention to detail throughout and on sale now for under $100! For Seattle's wet weather a really waterproof boot is essential and while the San Jose 6" mock toe has a cement construction sole this works perfectly for around town as it makes the boot lighter and more flexible than typical welted boots. The San Jose costs about the same as the Timberland classic round toes($150) so there are my wet and dry boot recommendations for work and around town. Timberlands for my work boots and Keens for around town with each pair currently available on Amazon you should buy all four and not need to think about boots again for years. John in Seattle.

I initially bought these just to have a "nice pair" of work boots for interacting with customers and walking roofs. I ended up wearing them most days as they turned out to be comfortable and relatively durable. After several months, they've held up very well with just minor scratches and scuffs to the material. They aren't a $300 boot by any means, but if you're looking for a cost effective work boot that has the look and holds up to wear and tear for the most part, I'd say you can't go wrong with these Timberlands.

Comfortable but they do run a size big. Lot of wiggle run i have to double sock it

These boots are good for the price. I’ve had better. They run wider than normal. I typically order wide boots. These seem to be extra wide than I’m used to. The laces are very bad. They’re slippery and hard to get a good lace up for work. Not a lot of ankle support due to the bare leather sides. I like a lot. No really break in period. Good boots for the price. I would order again. Not the toughest boot. I’m an electrician. I walk a lot and on ladders a lot. Good for that so far. Does not have the anti fatigue like others I’ve used. Hopefully these soles last longer than the waterproof version of these?

I only received the boots a few days ago, so this is a preliminary review based on a couple full days of weighing them.Summary initial impression is "AWESOME".I wear 11D and the fit is perfect for me. I cannot tolerate tight boots. As a day gets long and your feet get warm, you need boots with a little room, but not too much. These fit my dogs very nicely, both in length and width. I will also note that the boots slide on and off very easily.The leather is thick, rich and super supple. The tanning is even and first rate. They are beautiful boots.The insole in high density molded foam, covered with a durable fabric. They are comfy, but I may eventually replace them with something more customized to my feet. That's just a personal preference, and not at all necessary.The soles are cushy and as such I would expect them to wear more quickly than something harder. Like tires, it is a trade off. If you want softer more comfortable soles, you're going to forfeit some longevity. I always opt to the side of comfort. I'd rather buy a new pair of boots in a year than have sore feet.I specifically chose a work boot that had eyelets all the way to the top. Some might prefer speed lace eyelets. I do not. I lace to the top and put knots in the ends of the laces. I then loosen up the laces, slide my feet in, tighten them up and tie them off. It takes less hassle and less time to tie. I will also note that the included laces are exactly what I like. They are durable nylon that slide easily through the eyelets and tie off easily. The color is perfect for the boots.I seriously considered buying a pair of Red Wing Heritage boots for $280. I am glad I opted for these. We'll see how they hold up, but even if they wear a little more quickly, I can buy nearly 4 pairs of these for the price of the Red Wings.