Timberland PRO Men's Boondock 6" Waterproof Non-Insulated Work Boot

As a pipe fitter, I have worked in some of the toughest terrain imaginable. While working the Trans-Alaskan pipeline in Valdez, Alaska, it quickly became apparent that the boots I was wearing werent going to withstand the 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off, seven 10 hour shifts we were working. (Thats right folks, 7 days a week, 10 hour days, for 8 weeks at a time.) I did my research, and found these boots. Two weeks into my first rotation I went ahead and ordered them, along with two sets of air pillows. Not only did these boots withstand three rotations on the pipeline without so much as a scratch, they are still in good shape now almost two years later. I will not lie to you and say that youll want to wear these all the time. The fact is that there is no work boot known to man that will prevent your feet from hurting at the end of a hard day standing on concrete or grating. However, these boots are the most comfortable pair Ive ever owned, and my feet hurt less with these than any other brand Ive tried, which is always a plus. I have worn these boots while working the pipeline, combined cycle and coal power houses, paper mills, nukes, and even at Blue Origins at Cape Canaveral, FL. If they ever do wear out, there will be no guesses as to whether or not Ill buy the same damn thing.

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After several weeks of wearing the boots I am now going to write this review. Comfortable. One person wrote too much volume, I found it perfect. I had a wish list for work boots that I have developed over the last 40 years and these fit all categories but one. This list is specific to me so this is not a reflection on the boot. I wanted;waterproof, but not insulated, (how hard that is to find), easy to lace, but strong eyelets, a tongue that stayed in the center and did not creep to the side and expose my socks. I also wanted comfortable. Doing floor work has destroyed the toes of many of my boots, these are reinforced with this rubber toe. Soft top. The only feature that I would have liked is a flat, light colored sole with no cleats. I am very careful about tracking dirt as I am in and out of peoples houses all day. also light soles dont leave black scuff marks on a polished floor. But I will say that those flat soles offer little traction in the ice and snow we just came out of and these made me feel a lot safer walking on ice, going into these houses. Did I mention comfortable? These are surprisingly so...even right out of the box.

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Have been using these boots for 3 months now, working 12 hour shifts. Footing is mostly on concrete with some time spent on compacted gravel. These are hands down the most comfortable pair of boots I have owned. The waterproofing is excellent having been through standing water and downpours. Durability to this point is excellent, with no degradation of any materials or stitching. The insoles are removable and can be replaced. These boots are slightly heavier than most other boots I have worn, but the comfort factor more than makes up for an extra ounce or two. Would I buy again? Absolutely!

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After my first waterproof work boots I got from Scheels quit working, and after my water proof caterpillar work boots I got off here quit working I took a chance on these and so far they are working great. The first two work boots I had only lasted one year each. These have so far worked pretty well, though I dont believe its been a full year yet. However, they show no signs of breaking down yet. I take care of them pretty well, by cleaning them and putting a type of leather protectant on them they have stayed nice. Pros: 1. The composite toe which absorbs blows pretty well. No need for steel toe where I work but this helps. 2. Waterproof (so far). 3. Looks good. (hard to find a good pair of work boots that also look nice) 4. Laces have surprisingly held up even till now. But you never know. 5. Felt pretty comfy at first (though its starting to wear off or go away? Possibly the padding on the inside is wearing out cause of use idk). Cons: 1. Squeaky. Unfortunately these squeak a lot especially on polished floors. I was hoping it would go away once they got broke in and wore off the first layer on the bottom but they continue to squeak. Not as bad some some shoes iv seen but its a bit annoying. Though might be okay to endure this to have good boots. Only time will tell. 2. Feels like the cushion on the bottom is wearing out but its been over 6 months I would say so its not a big surprise. I am guessing every boot the cushion wears out. Just need to maybe look into getting inserts soon. Not a big con. So, I like these boots so far. I am just worried they will wear out after just one years of use like every other boot iv tried. I want a boot that can last at least a few years before needing replacing. I know its not as profitable for the company when they dont get a sale as often. But if I have a good quality boot that lasts a long time, im for sure gonna keep giving my business to that company. I want reliability and dependability when it comes to important stuff such as what im having to stand on for sometimes hours a day. I will update this in the future if I come across any problems.

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I am no stranger to work boots. I have worn leading brands. I read up on the reviews before purchasing this boot. Okay, first of all, this boot is made out of synthetic man made materials. Due to this, the boot is very warm. You can not get away with wearing cheap run of the mill socks while working in these non-insulated boots. Again, really, ...they are warm, notably. I upgraded my socks due to this. I didnt have much of a choice if I wanted to enjoy these boots on a 12 hour shift schedule. Now, the best part for last - These are by far the most comfortable work boots Ive ever worn. End of story. The insoles are as good as its going to get, next to being barefoot around the house free from any footwear issue. Best boots as far as comfort goes that Ive ever experienced in my life. Lastly, they are a little on the bulky side. A little heavy and a bit tacky in appearance. They feel very secure however. No worries here. Your feet are safe. The built in toe cap made of rubber is nice, too. I prefer 100 percent leather boots, but because of the comfort this boot provides to my feet, I would definitely purchase again, and most likely will be. Nothing compares to this in terms of comfort. Also, If you have wide feet, get wide.

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