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Timberland Roll Top

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 15
  • Total Losses: 13
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20084
  • Thirty years ago, with the finest leathers and genuine New England craftsmanship, Timberland introduced its first waterproof leather boot.
  • Rugged and dependable, it's the inspiration for Timberland's entire Classic series.
  • Premium full-grain waterproof leather upper for comfort, durability, and abrasion resistance.
  • Direct-attach waterproof construction.
  • Rubber lug outsole for traction and durability.
  • Padded collar for a comfortable fit.
  • Rustproof hardware for durability.
  • A great addition to any wardrobe.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 21 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2004-02-14 19:49:53
Reviewer: Steve from PA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Looks good feels bad - This shoe looks great, but feels bad - no arch or heel support. I put in a insole from Dr. Scholls and was fine then. Overall, these boots are great!
Posted: 2004-04-04 00:54:07
Reviewer: Edward B from Kenya
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The look - It is one of the best shoes ever made. Timberland is such a nice shoe; you will never regret.
Posted: 2004-04-27 14:38:53
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago, Illinois
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great kicks! These boots look good and go with almost anything. They did feel a little big though, but they are a good buy.
Posted: 2004-05-08 18:04:05
Reviewer: Chaco from CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love my Timberland's. I cannot wear them when I make wrong choices. So I do my best to make good choices so that I can wear my Timberland's. They are "tight".
Posted: 2004-06-02 10:52:49
Reviewer: Sharalph from Nigeria
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I NEED TO BUY IT NOW - I've got some one or two problem with buying of roll top Timberland boot. Please, give me a form online to fill so that I can pay with credit card. Please note that I'm from Nigeria, Lagos State.
Posted: 2004-06-23 09:51:56
Reviewer: Anonymous from Georgia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Price - This price needs to come down a little.
Posted: 2004-07-30 10:10:13
Reviewer: Josh H from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A Great Shoe to Buy - The Timberland Roll Up is and awesome shoe. It is comfortable and looks great. Zappos.com is a great place to get shoes from and I plan to buy from them alot in the future.
Posted: 2004-08-04 14:29:52
Reviewer: Anonymous from san fransico , California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A Great Shoe to Buy - A Great Shoe to Buy--The Timberland Roll Up is and awesome shoe. It is comfortable and looks great. Zappos.com is a great place to get shoes from and I plan to buy from them alot in the future.
Posted: 2004-09-21 11:14:08
Reviewer: Steven from Norfolk, VA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Zappos wins my heart again, and the shoes are great - Great shoes, fast shipping! I enjoy FedEx more then UPS though, I got these UPS, and not to down anyone, but UPS in my neighboorhood delivers near 7PM, but I got another pair of shoes from Zappos mid-morning from FedEX, But anyways! The shipping is the fastest ever, Free upgrade to 1-2nd day, and great prices!
Posted: 2006-08-23 15:25:19
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Diego, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Excellent Shoe! Timberlands are one of the best shoes you can buy. I would highly recommend purchasing this shoe. Looks good, Great Comfort, Perfectly made. Zappos.com is the place to buy any kind of footwear. Can't beat the sale price.

ASICS Gel-Nimbus® 11

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 38
  • Total Losses: 29
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #20007
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Running shoe built for the neutral to under-pronator who requires enhanced cushioning and extended durability.
  • With supreme cushioning and enhanced features, the Gel-Nimbus® 11 from ASICS® will keep you running steady and true mile after mile.
  • Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) enhances the foot's natural movement from heel strike to toe-off.
  • Combination upper of breathable mesh and lightweight synthetic leather overlays for added support.
  • Space Trusstic System® - An advanced system that creates a pocket between the Trusstic System® device and the midsole, allowing for greater midsole deformation and more efficient foot function.
  • AHAR® Heel Plug for enhanced durability in key areas of the shoe.
  • Solyte® Midsole Material is lighter than ASICS' standard EVA and combines improved cushioning with durability.
  • DuraSponge® material enhances cushioning and durability in the forefoot.
  • ComforDry™ Insole offers the optimum cushioning system that creates a cooler, drier, and healthier shoe environment.
  • P.H.F. (Personal Heel Fit®) is comprised of a memory foam in the heel collar that molds to an athlete's heel, creating a unique, personalized fit.
  • 3M™ reflectivity features enhance visibility during low light hours.
  • Biomorphic Fit® Upper offers superior fit and enhanced function.
  • A molded midsole component engineered for specific foot types, the Dynamic Cradle® enhances guidance and fit.
  • Weight: 11 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 117 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2009-07-11 20:45:20
Reviewer: from Texas
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Not as good as the Gel Nimbus 10s - Not sure what it is about this shoe but they're not as comfy as the 10s. I'm glad the 10s are cheaper now, because that's what I'll be buying from now on. Hopefully, the Gel Nimbus 12s will rectify the problem.
Posted: 2009-08-04 11:49:23
Reviewer: Gary P from Houston, Tx
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love them! Started running a year ago in the Nimbus 9's. Loved them; bought a pair of 10's. Do not like them at all! Bought the 11's a couple months ago and I'm in heaven again! Just ordered two more pair of the 11's. Have some rarely used Nimbus 10's in size 11.5 sitting in my closet now. I've had 5 knee surgeries and a fractured pelvis. The 11's allow me to run without pain.
Posted: 2009-08-11 14:29:50
Reviewer: Steve from DC
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Different fit and feel than the Gel-Nimbus 10 - So I've run in the Gel-Nimbus 8, 9, 10, and 11s over the past 3 or so years. I've got about 30 miles on the 11s so I thought it was about time to share my experience with them thus far. Compared to the 10s, which I really liked, these for me personally rank lower. While there are some nice new features like the memory foam tongue backing and more open toebox, these new features aren't enough to make up for some of the other changes I'm feeling. In terms of shock absorption and cushioning there is certainly more of it. The Gel-Nimbus is starting to feel more like it did back in the days of the 8. To me, the heal seems to actually have a bit too much cushioning to the point where it almost feels as if it's providing a slight forward lean. There is additional cushioning in the forefoot, too, which seems to make the shoe slower for sure -- and I'm not really a fast runner. I'll be honest and say that my feet and legs have been really tired after 7+ mile runs in them, more so than any other Gel-Nimbus upgrade I've gone through. Concerning pronation and support, I have quite a neutral gate yet they feel slightly unsupportive even to me on roads with a steeper camber or when taking a turn. I feel like I'm riding "high" in them with all the cushioning. Much more than I did with the 10s. All that said, they are starting to break in a bit more. At 6'3" and 200 lbs I'm no small wearer either. I'm hoping that the cushioning and midsole continues to compress a bit over the next several weeks. On a related note, I needed two new pairs of runners so that I could rotate. I decided for my second pair to go with the new Asics GT-2140. In terms of cushioning I think the 2140 feels very close to the Gel-Nimbus 10. The support, which I don't need much of, that I feel in the 2140 reminds me of the Gel-Nimbus 10 when new, too. Assuming the Gel-Nimbus 11s don't feel much better after the next 30 or so miles I'm probably going to order another pair of 2140s -- I like them that much even coming from the Gel-Nimbus line.
Posted: 2009-09-08 19:51:03
Reviewer: Josh L from Sierra Vista, AZ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I bought these shoes to use as cross trainers for the gym and running. The shoes look great and are super comfortable, but apparently Asics runs a little big for my feet so I had to return the size 16 for a size 15, which was a breeze thanks to Zappos.
Posted: 2009-09-12 07:19:36
Reviewer: Philip C from Charlotte, NC
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are great shoes. So far I have run 20 miles in them, and could not be happier. What I noticed first was the full mesh toe box that helps alleviate toe friction. Biomechanical design improvements include a midsole that is full ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) allowing for extra stability and more cushioning. The 11s are four ounces lighter than the 10s. Not a huge difference, but noticeable.
Posted: 2009-09-17 11:06:16
Reviewer: Anonymous from Baghdad, Iraq
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am stationed in Baghdad, Iraq. I ordered my shoes online and received them in a lightning fast 6 days. I am a neutral runner. First, let me say it took me about 6 months to find running shoes I really liked and that were comfortable. I went with the Nimbus 10s and have been running in them for about 8 months. Now I'm also using my new black/lime colored Nimbus 11s and I can already feel the difference. The 10s are great, don't get me wrong, but the 11s have noticeably more cushioning and fit around my foot much better, very comfortable. I can tell there have been improvements made to the midsole. The memory foam tongue is a nice touch, I hope Asics continues with that on future models. I'm glad they stayed with the non-standard lacing configuration. I never thought that could make a difference in running shoes, but it does for me! I think the cut of the material looks better on the 11s than the 10s as well. Again, love my Nimbus 10s, but I think I'm already loving the Nimbus 11s even better. Probably going to order another pair soon as I'm running my first marathon in 2 months.
Posted: 2009-09-22 08:44:18
Reviewer: Joel S from Michigan
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
perfect fit - I had the gel-nimbus 9, which were great, finally needed a new pair, didn't like the nimbus 10 colors, so waited a little longer, finally got the gel-nimbus 11, great fit, super comfortable, they feel like no breaking in is needed. NO complaints.
Posted: 2009-10-07 12:28:28
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Got the Zappos exclusive design. Great looking. Ran in Nimbus 10s (the greatest comfort/padding shoe ever) the past year. Don't like the redesign of the toe quite as much, but overall the padding and fit are still incredible. Have tried multiple other more expensive shoes, and find these better.
Posted: 2009-10-16 07:45:04
Reviewer: Robert W from Indianapolis
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Unbelievable comfort from this running shoe. I have low volume feet with an average width. Shoe fits great for my type of foot structure. Asics also offers wider sizes in this model if you need it. Gel is great and liked the color combo, which I believe you can only get through Zappos.
Posted: 2009-10-19 12:35:58
Reviewer: Vicki V from New York
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I bought these sneakers for my husband. He said they are the best sneakers he has ever worn. The comfort is remarkable. My son tried them on. Guess what. He loved them also. So I ordered another pair for my son. Didn't want to feel left out; I just ordered myself a pair also, in the womens brand. Zappos, you're the best!

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