Customer Reviews Timberland Earthkeepers® Rugged Original Leather 6" Boot

Ordered two color of wide fit, comparing them both to a wide fit pair I own now, one was the same width, this color was obviously more narrow.

Don't believe the high ratings for this boot. It is cold when worn below 45 degrees. The sole is HARD, and in rain, the water pours in because the tongue is not sewn down low enough. Step in a puddle and you have soaked feet. I actually had to spend an additional $30 to get the tongue sewn so I could wear it on a wet day, and another $20 for better insoles with an arch. As for the name. LOL. No one would EVER where these out doing anything with earth, they cannot even be worn outside in the rain.

Original pair was too large and Zappos executed a return and exchange for a half size smaller, good customer service. The next pair was a better fit but they arrived in what appeared to be non-original condition and showed signs of damage. Both boots were not laced up with laces threaded through only a few eyelets with the rest of the length knotted together loosely. They were missing the original interior Timberland packaging (wrapping material and cardboard/ paper shaping inserts) and both boots showed signs of scuffing/ scratches on the leather uppers. In addition, the loop to thread the laces through on the tongue of the left boot was ripped. Very disappointing. In examining these boots I'm not surprised the loop ripped as the leather for the tongue seems very flimsy (also on the pull loops on the boots) and the lining does not cover the tongue. I was also disappointed with the depth of the tread on the soles. It was shallow and I suspect would not provide good grip and likely wear down quickly. These boots look great but I'm going to try something else in light of getting a damaged pair and the questionable quality on examination. Disappointed that Timberland put out such a shoddy product and that Zappos sent me a pair poorly packaged pair that was damaged.