Timberland Men's Richmont Toe Chukka Boot

As to arch support, I use 3/4 length ProFoot inserts, both for added comfort and support and as shoe size is typically not exact.As to these Timberland "chukka" (low-rising) boots, in appearance they are better than the last I purchased, in which the reduction of material was so severe that the sides holding the laces do not make any headway towards meeting in the front, so that the laces span the entire front of the shoes when tightened - as if the manufacturer wanted to trim the absolute maximum amount of leather from the design. The result is that those shoes look odd and have a kind of 'naked' look in the front. Fortunately, the current Chukka model has sides that pull normally close together in the front when the laces are tightened.Still, this manufacturer has trimmed material so far that these are the lightest pair of Timberlands I have purchased. I have worn Timberland boots for decades and appreciated the firm, rubber or rubber-like soles with an island sort of pattern to grip any surface on which I walk. These have been very good for inclement weather and winter conditions, as well as multiple indoor surfaces. The present pair (unlike the previous Chukka pair mentioned above) abandons the traditional Timberland sole-grip pattern for a lighter-weight material as well. I have not had the chance to wear these in winter weather yet. The grip on linoleum, for instance, is good, but testing them on ice will need to wait.I am not sure that the seal between body and sole will last the many years that past Timberland boots I have purchased lasted. There are signs that the method of connection of the body of the shoe to the shoe bottom may come apart or be insecure already. It seems that these shoes are more cheaply manufactured, in the amount of material, the method of assembling parts, and quality than I have expected from Timberland boots in the past.In sum, the appearance and comfort provided are good and as I would expect. I am not sure, having recently received these shoes, how they will perform over time and do not wish to prejudge them. Lightness may be seen as a virtue in shoes, but I suspect it also is the result of an effort to minimize the expense of manufacture. It is too early for me to rate the shoes as to durability or as to the effectiveness of tread on difficult surfaces such as winter ice. This explains my four-star rating: in what I can confidently judge so far, I am pleased. A few months' continual wear would tell more about durability and versatility than I can presently predict.

These are nice boots for anyone that needs a good looking shoe but also needs to be on their feet a lot. However, they are not heavy duty or hiking boots. The sole and insole are not up to that kind of punishment.The tightness across the toes that others have mentioned was definitely present when the boots arrived, but luckily the leather stretched out after a few days and that is no longer a problem. As for the size, your mileage may vary. My previous shoes were a 10.5W, and my army boot size was 9.5W, but these ended up fitting as 10W. In any case, Amazon was happy to swap my first set out for a smaller pair.The reason I'm only rating four stars is because the boots make an annoying popping sound when walking quickly. The leather across the top of the foot bends and audibly pops back into place. This happened with my first pair, and I assumed it was due to the boots being to large, but I was wrong. I was also hoping that breaking in the boots would eliminate this problem, but its been two weeks now and still they pop. Its not a deal breaker, but it is annoying. I'm going to try some boot polish to hopefully make the leather a bit more supple and less likely to pop. I'll update this review when and if the problem goes away.One Month Edit: Popping still there, but it has definitely reduced in both volume and frequency. Boot polish wasn't very effective at softening the leather, but I will say that the appearance of the boots do benefit greatly from a light coat every two weeks as well as daily brushing. I forgot how oddly soothing polishing boots was.

I'm not sure if there was a WIDE option available (didn't research it enough) for me but if there was I could have saved myself the adjustments I did. Down at the very bottom of the shoelace, my foot felt REALLY tight. I wound up getting a knife and cutting the beautiful stitching work underneath that area and it opened up the shoe just enough for my foot to breathe and get relieved of the pressure. LOL! I have worn these ALL week since I modified them and they are super comfortable. I am on the move all day for my type of work and I don't feel any discomfort whatsoever. Good price and fairly prompt delivery (4-5days) considering it was FREE. No complaints here.

I've been buying Timberland's for ever and have always loved them. But the two different pairs I purchase through amazon, both have this issue where they constantly squeak because of sole coming loosing. No idea why, as one pair of shoes I had purchase were the third set of identical shoes. Don't know if Timberland just had a bad batch or two. Or the seller is trying to dump defective pairs. Either way, I ended up purchasing yet another pair of a completely different style and I love them once again. So if you do end up purchasing, I recommend pressing on the sole to see if you can feel any air bubbles. As it may mean you've got a never ending squeak in the making and should just return them.

The wide shoe is too narrow, as most timberland shoes seem to be. I did have them stretched and the width was much better. The shoe was very light weight so I'm not sure of the durability compared to most timberland shoes. These do seem to be a bit longer than their other shoes, which gave them a popping noise with longer strides. It seems like a good shoe, but I gave them to my son and he seems to like them a lot.

Wore this since August 2014, and to do this day, no pain on my feet. I am on my feet for an average of 4 hours a day during work. Shoe is also flexible; i am able to walk comfortably, and it's not a rugged boot. Plus, it looks great for work or for casual outing. Only complaint is about the durability. There are a couple of very narrow openings between the shoe and the outsole. But rain isn't getting in so I'll let that slide...for now. Haven't tested the snow yet. The right glue should fix it if the openings are to become larger. Still, highly satisfied customer!