Customer Reviews Timberland PRO Rigmaster 8" Waterproof Steel Toe

I bought these boots because I need to depend on my footwear to get the job done. I run heavy machinery and I'm in and out of the hole countless times an hour. The tread started falling apart after one month within a week I had a hole through the rubber. At the price I paid I expect a little more quality but not with these....save your money

Purchased 3 months ago and already leaking water and sole separating. I've have Red Wings that are 2 years old and in better shape. Will not purchase Timberland again.

After leaving Timberland Pro after 5 years of excellent boots, due to consistent sole problems with my usual choice, I returned to see if there had been any improvement. This time I went with the Rigmaster due to its sole construction. I have waited to review for about 2 months of daily wear on the steel decks of tank barges. These boots are just plain uncomfortable. I'm on my feet up to 18 hours a day so comfort is number 1. These boots have little cushioning in the insole, unlike the other boots I wore. They also pinch at the ball of the foot. I am extremely disappointed in this boot in particular and in Timberland in general, which is a shame because I used to rely on them as my only boot. No more. Timberland has lost another customer. Don't buy it. If I could rate it lower I would.

The boot is marketed as a tough work boot. It is anything but. I purchased one pair. The sole was ripping away from the mid sole in 2 months. A replacement pair was sent to me after I brought this up. That pair lasted 4 months before the sole had a crack running the entire width of the boot, exposing the underside of the mid sole. I wore these boots daily, on concrete and dirt only, at no point abusing them. Ridiculously poor quality in these shoes. The sad part is I actually liked the rest of the shoe.

Six month review. I work as an automotive technician, and stand on concrete all day It gets oily / greasy from time to time. So, it was time for a new pair of boots. I finally wore out the toe on my beloved Cabelas S.A.W. boots after 2 1/2 years. Overall the Cabelas boots were still in decent shape other than the steel toe showing through on one boot. I did some research and found these Rigmasters by Timberland. My thoughts were "perfect". I have found a boot that has a toughened toe, and with a name like Rigmaster surely they will be superb no-slip boots. WRONG ! Working in the shop is like ice skating. I believe the need to be rebranded as SOME SLIP. Now I have completely worn a hole in the right insole at the ball of my foot, and the left isn't far behind. At 175 pounds I feel like overall this boot has been a let down. Never in my many years of purchasing high quality boots has this ever happened. So if you're looking for a good boot this is NOT the one for you.