Rare-Historian7777 t1_ivvwjzb wrote on November 11, 2022 at 12:14 AM

Timberlands used to be really great construction boots made to last. Then they became “fashionable” and the quality went downhill as their popularity rose among the “never actually step foot on a construction site” crowd. Don’t know this specific model, but if you’re looking for good-quality work boots, I’d recommend Chippewa or RedWing. Hiking is not the same as work boots so that’s an entirely separate question. What is it that you’re looking for?

DarkAce5 OP t1_ivypojy wrote on November 11, 2022 at 4:33 PM

I'm part of that "will never step into a construction zone" crowd. I just like my things to be robust and comfortable. The timberlands were mostly for style. But basically anything I can wear during winter and walk through the slush around the university campus, while still looking professional enough to take into the lab, hospital, and operating rooms.

I know this makes it sound difficult, but I guess I'm going into this not knowing much about boots (I've only baught the typical adidas and nike runners, soccer cleats, some super heavy-duty winter boots, and some not-so-amazing hiking boots that hurt my feet and knees after a few hours). I guess I want to bridge that "super-heavy duty winter boots" and "hiking boots" gap with a reliable and fashionable pair...