UPDATE: been a few more years, still wearing these. They last maybe 6-9 months, I’m a big guy and wear a single pair of these as the only shoes I wear 18 hours a day. Seriously. Then I replace them. Found this is the only way to go, different shoes make my bones hurt so I stick with a single pair of boots until worn out. My complaint is they are still hard to find, often out of stock in 12 wide in black. At around $100 per pair, about 1/2 the price of danners. And frankly not many boots are orthotic friendly including other Tim’s.
I had been wearing the big "D" boots for years, in particular the striker series. They changed them, two more times from the original, and their last iteration was impossible to wear. Seriously, those boots is all I ever wore, work, home, beach, etc. Trying things like the popular "C" shoes, sneaks, etc. all gave my feet major problems even with orthotics. I'm as flat footed as they come, so this is always an issue and thus why I wear orthotics.
Fast forward and I did a lot of research on boots. I had thought of trying a more common name in uniform boots, but wanted to try these because of the good reviews. These turned out to be an awesome find. I know that I was wearing an 11 EE in the big "D" and so I ordered the 11.5 EE (wide) in the Timberlands and that turned out to be a good idea. Their sizes run a tad small and definitely not as wide. Timberlands EE is more narrow than the big "D" EE. Since they don't make an even wider size, I'll make due. And the leather will surely stretch, it always does.
The quality of these is amazing. They have a great build quality, seems to be very comfortable though I have just started wearing them today. They do accommodate an orthodic, but not as well as some other wide boots may. Either way I have been wearing them since USPS delivered today (SUNDAY) and they feel good. This is a first, never had a pair of shoes or boots that I could wear the whole day and not have aching feet.
The only real problem I see is that this size is sold out everywhere. Even Amazon. I can only hope they are not discontinued, that would be awful and would have to start searching all over again for something that fits and works with my feet. I even tried a pair of Timberland White Ledge or something, 11 EE, and those are being returned. They are not wide enough, not long enough, and they cut down across the top of my foot no matter how loose I make them. My goal is just to buy enough of these to have on hand as the others wear, to go into a new pair. I figure a pair of boots, worn all day and night, might last 9 months-1 year, if I get more that is great. But a year is a good plan even per my foot doctor as they wear down over that year.
If you like brown, or you can find these in your size, go for it. They are awesome boots and feel very comfortable, even on someone who has major foot issues with fit/comfort/etc. I've written to Timberland to see what their future plans are for this model.
UPDATE: After about a week, my feet could not be happier. They are working out well. In fact, much better than my previous brand boot that I was wearing for 7-10 years. I would buy 2 new pairs of those other brand boots each year. I'd wear a pair to work, then come home and get changed, and wear the other. And after a year, they were both worn down pretty bad. I'd know because my knees would start hurting. So, I can only hope these hold up as well.....so far, so good. Bad part is these are on backorder until October, 2014 per Timberland. (in black)
From the manufacturer
About Timberland
Founded in 1973, Timberland is a global outdoor lifestyle brand based in Stratham, New Hampshire, with international headquarters in Switzerland and Hong Kong. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying – and protecting -- nature. Timberland is a VF Corporation brand.
Timberland Men's Chocorua Trail Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boot
These men's boots mean business on the trails, lend a rugged aesthetic to your streetwear look and use Gore-Tex membranes to keep your feet dry.
- Waterproof leather and mesh uppers
- GORE-TEX bootie construction for waterproof protection
- Rustproof hardware
- Fully gusseted tongue
- EVA midsoles
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| Compression-molded EVA foam midsole comfort system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Primaloft Insulation | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Material | Rubber lug sole 100% Premium responsibly-sourced leather upper | Rubber lug sole, 100% Premium responsibly-sourced leather upper | Recycled Rubber Lug Sole, 100% Premium responsibly-sourced leather upper | Recycled Rubber Lug Sole, 100% Premium responsibly-sourced leather upper | Rubber lug sole 100% Premium responsibly-sourced leather upper | Recycled Rubber Sole, 100% Premium responsibly-sourced leather upper |
| Gusseted Tongue | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
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| ReBOTL fabric lining | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Removable Anti-Fatigue Footbed | ✓ | ✓ |
First 6 months great, after that, not so much...
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
So although I bought these for my electrical contractor husband to wear on construction sites he thought they would serve him better on his "field management days" and for our Steelers weekends. I tell you this so you understand he does NOT wear them for actual construction, but does walk around on construction sites with them on. He wears them pretty regularly but they are not put through harsh terrain nor environments as if he were working in the field (he wears his RedWings for that). He absolutely loved them for the first 6 or so months and says to this day that they are the most comfortable boots he has ever worn (and we have paid $$$$ for construction boots over the years). Anyway at about 6 months in, the seams started to rip out. So, because of this, the star rating on these boots is only a 3. I was really thinking he could get a couple of years out of them as he does not wear them for construction, but I guess that was not meant to be. I wish they held up because he really did love them! :( I attached a pic but I think the pic itself is either overexposed or the flash did something to the color. His boots are black. Either way, you can see the rip/tear I am referencing. The boots are just shy of a year old in this pic.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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