It's winter boot time

[noTAGlove]

I think that every bloke should have a pair classic Timberlands in their collection.

Not the very light wheat coloured boot which I think are a bit chavvy, but the darker nubuck rust coloured ones or chocolate brown leather.

I've had a pair on the go for 20 years now. In that time I'm currently on my second pair, and these are seven years old and just broken in. I've got the darker nubuck boots, and although I've got plenty of other boots, these are the first I go to when the weather is particularly crappy.

Significantly cheaper than redwings too. As a previous owner if redwing boots, I don't get them at the price point they are now asking.

[zippy]

I picked up a pair of Red Wing Logger boots with a proper vibram commando sole which was excellent in the snow and ice last year. Maybe not to everyones taste but I have been looking at getting a pair of Red Wing ice cutter this year to compliment the Logger's, again with the vibram sole but with a wool lined interior.

As for holding up, my Logger's hardly show any wear on the vibram sole and with a bit of regular cleaning still look as new and that was with being used regularly. I also find them to be extremely comfortable after being broken in.

[craig1912]

I picked up a pair of Red Wing Logger boots with a proper vibram commando sole which was excellent in the snow and ice last year. Maybe not to everyones taste but I have been looking at getting a pair of Red Wing ice cutter this year to compliment the Logger's, again with the vibram sole but with a wool lined interior.

As for holding up, my Logger's hardly show any wear on the vibram sole and with a bit of regular cleaning still look as new and that was with being used regularly. I also find them to be extremely comfortable after being broken in.

Only problem with most Vibram soles is poor grip when it's wet, although they don't wear much. I prefer a softer sole which gives me an excuse to buy a new pair when they wear out!

[Neil.Ldn]

Significantly cheaper than redwings too. As a previous owner if redwing boots, I don't get them at the price point they are now asking.

I agree. I still have a serviceable pair of Chelsea Ranchers which are probably 10 years old, but wouldn't buy any more Red Wings as they seem to me to be fashion boots at Northampton prices these days. And I believe the quality has dropped away too - I bought a pair of their Beckmans a while ago and sold them on as the leather wasn't up to much.

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[MST]

I think that every bloke should have a pair classic Timberlands in their collection.

Not the very light wheat coloured boot which I think are a bit chavvy, but the darker nubuck rust coloured ones or chocolate brown leather.

I've had a pair on the go for 20 years now. In that time I'm currently on my second pair, and these are seven years old and just broken in. I've got the darker nubuck boots, and although I've got plenty of other boots, these are the first I go to when the weather is particularly crappy.

Significantly cheaper than redwings too. As a previous owner if redwing boots, I don't get them at the price point they are now asking.

On the strength of noTAGlove's post above (no pressure) and after [finally] coming to the realisation that Vans Classic Slip-Ons are really not suitable for year-round wear I've just ordered myself a pair of these:



Timberland Heritage 6-Inch Premium

Decided to go half a size down ordering UK10.5 instead of my usual UK11 after a bit of Googling, handy because the Timberland online store were very limited on size availability due to them being on sale; £170 down to £119 plus an extra 10% off and a cheeky 5.25% back from Topcashback with free shipping. Depending on how I get on with these and if the sale is still on I might splash out on a pair of the "Redwood Smooth" waterproofs

I also quite fancy a pair of the Thorogood 6" Moc Toes but didn't fancy resorting to eBay just yet.

I'll let you know how I get on

[bambam]

On the strength of noTAGlove's post above (no pressure) and after [finally] coming to the realisation that Vans Classic Slip-Ons are really not suitable for year-round wear I've just ordered myself a pair of these:



Timberland Heritage 6-Inch Premium

Decided to go half a size down ordering UK10.5 instead of my usual UK11 after a bit of Googling, handy because the Timberland online store were very limited on size availability due to them being on sale; £170 down to £119 plus an extra 10% off and a cheeky 5.25% back from Topcashback with free shipping. Depending on how I get on with these and if the sale is still on I might splash out on a pair of the "Redwood Smooth" waterproofs

I also quite fancy a pair of the Thorogood 6" Moc Toes but didn't fancy resorting to eBay just yet.

I'll let you know how I get on

I do like those. Great colour too.

[noTAGlove]

I think that every bloke should have a pair classic Timberlands in their collection.

Not the very light wheat coloured boot which I think are a bit chavvy, but the darker nubuck rust coloured ones or chocolate brown leather.

I've had a pair on the go for 20 years now. In that time I'm currently on my second pair, and these are seven years old and just broken in. I've got the darker nubuck boots, and although I've got plenty of other boots, these are the first I go to when the weather is particularly crappy.

Significantly cheaper than redwings too. As a previous owner if redwing boots, I don't get them at the price point they are now asking.

Bumping this, as autumn has (well and truly) arrived. I'd mentioned my great experience with classic Timberlands last year, and I was in John Lewis today when I noticed a burnished brown pair on the sale rack. It said they were £85 and down from £110. Well, someone got it wrong because they are £160 all day long.

But seeing there wasn't much of a discount from the incorrect start price, I cheekily asked for an extra discount given a couple of light scratches, and was promptly offered the boots for £70. I naturally snapped their hand off. So a nice pair of burnised brown heritage classic Timberlands for the winter - that's me done.



And next to my (now) 8 year old burnt orange pair.

[seikopath]

I bought a pair of sheepskin lined think! boots earlier this year. Think! have supplanted ecco as my eurobrand de choix when it comes to mass produced footwear because they are just as comfy (if not more ) , not that much more expensive and are a massive step up in quality

[Optimum]

I bought some Loake Mulligan (think Bedale with hooks and a commando sole) in the summer sales for dog walking. The bellows tongue swang it for me. Sadly, the dog has passed away but at least I have some nice new boots for the winter.

[TOMCAT69]

Great boots I have a dark brown pair must be 10 years old still going strong

[acg]

Heads up on cheap timberlands, though the colour in the picture ain't right
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B.../?tag=ho01f-21

[Pitch3110]

I need some new boots for work and thinking after many years to switch the Jallette for a lace up.

Really fancy some Danner's which can be ordered in from the U.S. of A. but does any folk know if these are supplied in their manner.

http://www.danner.com/product/work/q...-brown-at.html

I do like them and not because Mr Craig has a pair.

Also I have just dipped my toe into Red Wing with these and they are most comfy boots I have ever owned..

[bonzo697]

I fancy a pair of these. The best price I can find is £149 - can they be found cheaper anywhere?
Also, how do they size? I find American shoe sizes are generally half size larger than UK, so a UK 10 would be a US 10.5, but my previous pair of Red Wings listed as a UK 10 were actually a US 11.

[zippy]

I fancy a pair of these. The best price I can find is £149 - can they be found cheaper anywhere?
Also, how do they size? I find American shoe sizes are generally half size larger than UK, so a UK 10 would be a US 10.5, but my previous pair of Red Wings listed as a UK 10 were actually a US 11.

I doubt you'll find a pair cheaper, the RRP is around £240. As for size, for me Redwings do size large. There'es alot of room in the Moc toes, so you're looking at coming down 1/2 to one full size.

[Optimum]

I fancy a pair of these. The best price I can find is £149 - can they be found cheaper anywhere?
Also, how do they size? I find American shoe sizes are generally half size larger than UK, so a UK 10 would be a US 10.5, but my previous pair of Red Wings listed as a UK 10 were actually a US 11.

I found the RW Chukkas true to size.