Timberland Pro Men's Boondock 6 Inch Composite Safety Toe Waterproof Industrial Work Boot

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The materials used in making these boots are of good quality. They are a little bit on the heavy side, but they are comfortable (once you get use to them) and also durable.

The boots weighs 2 pounds and 76 ounces which is the equivalent of 1 kg and 124 grams more or less. It also comes with a fiberglass shank that’s going to be really supportive for your aches if you hit the shovel a lot or if you go up and down stairs and ladders like Donny does. Are they true to size? Do they run small or large? This could be proof that better quality, more expensive work boots don’t smell bad right away because the materials used to build these boots are of higher quality.Donny replaced the original insoles with a pair of Superfeet Green because he needs some arch support. One of the differentiators, when you compare cheap work boots vs expensive work boots, is that cheap work boots smell pretty bad after wearing them for a few shifts. Donny has wide feet and he says the boots fit him perfectly. This is how wide the boots became after wearing them for about 2 months. What do the letters stand for when it comes to the width of the boot? (W,M,D,E,etc) The top speed hooks are excellent. They’re designed like clips, so they hold the laces in. I almost feel like I can keep the laces untied because those hooks are holding on to them so tightly (for safety reasons, I wouldn’t do that though, and neither should you). This design captures the best of both worlds. Cement construction boots are known to be highly flexible but not as durable as a Goodyear welted boots. Goodyear welted boots on the other hand are very durable but tend to be very rigid and stiff.

I recommend going the eight-inch route if you’re looking for full-scale protection and support. Jobs that require this include safety guards, loggers, military personnel, and certain police forces. You can easily buff out light scratches just using your finger, no oil or cloth necessary. In fact, a lot of light wear disappears on its own, blending into the distressed style of the leather. Surprisingly the leather didn’t need breaking in. So the boots were comfortable right out of the box. The boots are still very comfortable and warm which is great for this time of the year since we’re having some miserable weather, wet, cold and windy! This is one I’ve never heard of before, but they are compliant with ASTM F1671-07 standards for Blood Borne Pathogen resistance.

I’ve thought about getting another pair since speed isn’t a big thing anymore in my new position. 4. Waterproof and slip resistant Of course, you’ll see some normal scuffs on the boots but nothing too bad worth mentioning here considering Donny is going through a lot of different settings during his shift. There’s a lot of confusion about these among people looking to buy a pair of work boots. Hopefully, the little table I’ve put together will help you understand what’s that all about!

He’s mostly on unpolished concrete and tarmac but he finds himself walking on rebar, scaffold boards, or rough ground when he’s working in the yard.Deeper scratches and scuffs are easily erased too. Use a soft cloth and dab it in some leather oil or conditioner. Start at the center of the bruise and gently buff the leather in circular motions. For extra tough damage, use mink oil, which also darkens. Don’t get me wrong, the features in these boots are great … but for the amount of walking he needs to do, the boots are kinda heavy leaving him with very tired calves and legs at the end of his shift. For someone working in construction, a gusseted tongue is a great feature to keep debris, soil, stone, sand, etc out of your work boots.

Personally, I like this lacing system better since it makes it easy to put my boots on and take them off at the end of the shift. Much better than having 7-8 or more rows of eyelets. But other than that, the boots were ready for action as soon as Donny put them on! Price: how much do they cost? As I said at the beginning of this review these boots are quite wide and there’s a lot of space inside the boot. So if you’re a plumber and you have to attend to flooding or other emergencies you might get your feet wet if the water is deeper than 3 inches. 4. Lining The insole is very comfortable to be honest but it doesn’t provide arch support. Being removable is great because you can add a better insole or something that suits you better.

Usually, that’s where I stop when making comments in this section. But I have to say that I was caught by surprise when I put the boots on for the first time. Applying a little bit of mink oil to that leather would’ve made it softer, sooner, avoiding blisters or any other discomfort that is common when wearing new work boots. As mentioned, Timberland claims that their own Ever-Guard leather is heat resistant up to 346 degrees, waterproof, and abrasion resistant. I can fully confirm the abrasion-resistance and durability. They’re not the cheapest pair of work boots out there but they’re not the most expensive ones either. The waterproof membrane does its job perfectly thus far. This waterproof membrane goes up to where the gusseted tongue starts.