Maddsen Boot Shoes, Men's Shoes, Boots Timberland
Maddsen Boot Shoes, Men's Shoes, Boots Timberland
Last updated at 04/24/2025 02:35:01
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I just grabbed these on sale - my first shot with Timberlands. I'm a land steward in central PA and the miles rack up quickly. On quality boots the treads tend to wear out on my boots before anything else, not so on my last pair of Merrells- which got up to around 300 miles before the seams on both sides of both toe boxes opened up and blew out.Regarding these Timberlands, the foot bed is deep enough to accommodate my orthopedic insoles, which is a must-have for me. They are stiff, especially around the ankle, but that's going to change with some break-in time. They are otherwise comfortable with an decently spacious toe box and are very VERY light. Suspiciously light. The sides are quite thin, so their long term durability will depend entirely upon the quality of ... MoreI just grabbed these on sale - my first shot with Timberlands. I'm a land steward in central PA and the miles rack up quickly. On quality boots the treads tend to wear out on my boots before anything else, not so on my last pair of Merrells- which got up to around 300 miles before the seams on both sides of both toe boxes opened up and blew out.Regarding these Timberlands, the foot bed is deep enough to accommodate my orthopedic insoles, which is a must-have for me. They are stiff, especially around the ankle, but that's going to change with some break-in time. They are otherwise comfortable with an decently spacious toe box and are very VERY light. Suspiciously light. The sides are quite thin, so their long term durability will depend entirely upon the quality of leather used to construct them. The soles are hard and plastic-y feeling, so there's a good chance they'll hold up for a while as long as I refrain from using them on pavement.
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I bought these just before a winter weekend trip to Quebec City, typically walking 6-10mile a day. Wore them 5 days solidly from dusk to dawn in park snow, urban slush, city streets and upscale restaurants. Was really impressed by mix of support and cushioning, by how light/nimble they were. They were warm and watertight when outside, without being too hot and restrictive inside. Decent size toe box gave me room to wriggle, but there was little in boot slippage when on the steeps, either up or down. Only issue was on first few days the top of the boot color was rubbing on parts of my ankle and calk that don't see that to often: some light pressure bruising, but a) no blisters and b) effect seems to be stabilizing after a week of breaking boots (and my office worker ... MoreI bought these just before a winter weekend trip to Quebec City, typically walking 6-10mile a day. Wore them 5 days solidly from dusk to dawn in park snow, urban slush, city streets and upscale restaurants. Was really impressed by mix of support and cushioning, by how light/nimble they were. They were warm and watertight when outside, without being too hot and restrictive inside. Decent size toe box gave me room to wriggle, but there was little in boot slippage when on the steeps, either up or down. Only issue was on first few days the top of the boot color was rubbing on parts of my ankle and calk that don't see that to often: some light pressure bruising, but a) no blisters and b) effect seems to be stabilizing after a week of breaking boots (and my office worker feet/legs) in!
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I've been wearing my Timberlands for about 6 months now. I'd just come off a pair of hunting/hiking boots that had lasted four straight years of wear nearly every day in every season—only to find the company went out of business. Understandably, I was skeptical of any other new shoe option. I wanted hikers that had a relaxed, leather-like appearance that could go along with anything in nearly every environment whether I was hiking 14ers or running around in my day job in restaurant management. I also have a condition called plantar fasciitis, which means I HAVE to have good support. Quite a bit of criterion for a single pair of boots to meet.So what about these shoes then? Like my last boots, these have been worn almost every single day. I have taken them ... MoreI've been wearing my Timberlands for about 6 months now. I'd just come off a pair of hunting/hiking boots that had lasted four straight years of wear nearly every day in every season—only to find the company went out of business. Understandably, I was skeptical of any other new shoe option. I wanted hikers that had a relaxed, leather-like appearance that could go along with anything in nearly every environment whether I was hiking 14ers or running around in my day job in restaurant management. I also have a condition called plantar fasciitis, which means I HAVE to have good support. Quite a bit of criterion for a single pair of boots to meet.So what about these shoes then? Like my last boots, these have been worn almost every single day. I have taken them mountain/trail hiking on both groomed trails and trails packed with ice, dogsledding in the dead of winter, trudging through rain, and have worn them for 12hr long shifts of constant movement. My consensus is that they make for excellent, flexible (once broken-in), supportive workboots and they are suitable for groomed and light to moderately rocky trails, but I would not choose these for a technical trail or climb.A few notes on concerns from other reviews when I first considered purchasing these:1. Yes, there is a brass eyelet on the inside of the front ankle and it definitely rubbed at first, but after a week or two of wear, they never bothered me again. Just needed breaking-in.2. These boots are waterproof. I have not had any issues with puddles or rain (so long as water doesn't get in through the top obv) and the shoe soles and tread have held up well. The small rubber tab up near the front of the toe has started to separate from the boot, but it has not affected the waterproof quality at all. I have dumped buckets worth of water on my feet and they have stayed dry.3. They are insulated, but not to the degree of a winter boot. I have worn them in snow and that is just fine, but after a while it does start to get cold around the toes. Insulated but the Gore-tex isn't on par with real, winter insulated boots, but that is to be expected if you want to be wearing these all summer long.4. As someone with an inconvenient foot condition requiring specific insoles in all shoes, these both have the space and the support to accommodate orthopedic inserts (unlike the Oboz I tried a few years back).5. They scuff pretty easily but hiking boots aren't meant to be pretty and cute. If you're gonna wear these daily, they're gonna look like you actually live life.All in all, I have been impressed with this shoe and all that I have put it through in just a few months. So far it has performed as expected, especially as a work boot. I would definitely take these on a well-maintained trail, on day hikes of one or two day overnights in the backcountry, but for particularly technical or intense hikes maybe look for a more expensive shoe.
I just grabbed these on sale - my first shot with Timberlands. I'm a land steward in central PA and the miles rack up quickly. On quality boots the treads tend to wear out on my boots before anything else, not so on my last pair of Merrells- which got up to around 300 miles before the seams on both sides of both toe boxes opened up and blew out.Regarding these Timberlands, the foot bed is deep enough to accommodate my orthopedic insoles, which is a must-have for me. They are stiff, especially around the ankle, but that's going to change with some break-in time. They are otherwise comfortable with an decently spacious toe box and are very VERY light. Suspiciously light. The sides are quite thin, so their long term durability will depend entirely upon the quality of ... MoreI just grabbed these on sale - my first shot with Timberlands. I'm a land steward in central PA and the miles rack up quickly. On quality boots the treads tend to wear out on my boots before anything else, not so on my last pair of Merrells- which got up to around 300 miles before the seams on both sides of both toe boxes opened up and blew out.Regarding these Timberlands, the foot bed is deep enough to accommodate my orthopedic insoles, which is a must-have for me. They are stiff, especially around the ankle, but that's going to change with some break-in time. They are otherwise comfortable with an decently spacious toe box and are very VERY light. Suspiciously light. The sides are quite thin, so their long term durability will depend entirely upon the quality of leather used to construct them. The soles are hard and plastic-y feeling, so there's a good chance they'll hold up for a while as long as I refrain from using them on pavement.
I bought these just before a winter weekend trip to Quebec City, typically walking 6-10mile a day. Wore them 5 days solidly from dusk to dawn in park snow, urban slush, city streets and upscale restaurants. Was really impressed by mix of support and cushioning, by how light/nimble they were. They were warm and watertight when outside, without being too hot and restrictive inside. Decent size toe box gave me room to wriggle, but there was little in boot slippage when on the steeps, either up or down. Only issue was on first few days the top of the boot color was rubbing on parts of my ankle and calk that don't see that to often: some light pressure bruising, but a) no blisters and b) effect seems to be stabilizing after a week of breaking boots (and my office worker ... MoreI bought these just before a winter weekend trip to Quebec City, typically walking 6-10mile a day. Wore them 5 days solidly from dusk to dawn in park snow, urban slush, city streets and upscale restaurants. Was really impressed by mix of support and cushioning, by how light/nimble they were. They were warm and watertight when outside, without being too hot and restrictive inside. Decent size toe box gave me room to wriggle, but there was little in boot slippage when on the steeps, either up or down. Only issue was on first few days the top of the boot color was rubbing on parts of my ankle and calk that don't see that to often: some light pressure bruising, but a) no blisters and b) effect seems to be stabilizing after a week of breaking boots (and my office worker feet/legs) in!
I've been wearing my Timberlands for about 6 months now. I'd just come off a pair of hunting/hiking boots that had lasted four straight years of wear nearly every day in every season—only to find the company went out of business. Understandably, I was skeptical of any other new shoe option. I wanted hikers that had a relaxed, leather-like appearance that could go along with anything in nearly every environment whether I was hiking 14ers or running around in my day job in restaurant management. I also have a condition called plantar fasciitis, which means I HAVE to have good support. Quite a bit of criterion for a single pair of boots to meet.So what about these shoes then? Like my last boots, these have been worn almost every single day. I have taken them ... MoreI've been wearing my Timberlands for about 6 months now. I'd just come off a pair of hunting/hiking boots that had lasted four straight years of wear nearly every day in every season—only to find the company went out of business. Understandably, I was skeptical of any other new shoe option. I wanted hikers that had a relaxed, leather-like appearance that could go along with anything in nearly every environment whether I was hiking 14ers or running around in my day job in restaurant management. I also have a condition called plantar fasciitis, which means I HAVE to have good support. Quite a bit of criterion for a single pair of boots to meet.So what about these shoes then? Like my last boots, these have been worn almost every single day. I have taken them mountain/trail hiking on both groomed trails and trails packed with ice, dogsledding in the dead of winter, trudging through rain, and have worn them for 12hr long shifts of constant movement. My consensus is that they make for excellent, flexible (once broken-in), supportive workboots and they are suitable for groomed and light to moderately rocky trails, but I would not choose these for a technical trail or climb.A few notes on concerns from other reviews when I first considered purchasing these:1. Yes, there is a brass eyelet on the inside of the front ankle and it definitely rubbed at first, but after a week or two of wear, they never bothered me again. Just needed breaking-in.2. These boots are waterproof. I have not had any issues with puddles or rain (so long as water doesn't get in through the top obv) and the shoe soles and tread have held up well. The small rubber tab up near the front of the toe has started to separate from the boot, but it has not affected the waterproof quality at all. I have dumped buckets worth of water on my feet and they have stayed dry.3. They are insulated, but not to the degree of a winter boot. I have worn them in snow and that is just fine, but after a while it does start to get cold around the toes. Insulated but the Gore-tex isn't on par with real, winter insulated boots, but that is to be expected if you want to be wearing these all summer long.4. As someone with an inconvenient foot condition requiring specific insoles in all shoes, these both have the space and the support to accommodate orthopedic inserts (unlike the Oboz I tried a few years back).5. They scuff pretty easily but hiking boots aren't meant to be pretty and cute. If you're gonna wear these daily, they're gonna look like you actually live life.All in all, I have been impressed with this shoe and all that I have put it through in just a few months. So far it has performed as expected, especially as a work boot. I would definitely take these on a well-maintained trail, on day hikes of one or two day overnights in the backcountry, but for particularly technical or intense hikes maybe look for a more expensive shoe.
I know $120 doesn't buy a great boot, but I figured that if these were at REI they couldn't be all that bad. Right? Well, they are. They felt reasonably comfortable in the store, but the insoles have bottomed out since then and are now only a couple millimeters thick under my heels. When I pulled them out, I also realized that these boots seem to have no midsole other than a thin, hard plastic layer. Overall, the boot just feels really cheap. I cannot comfortably walk over rough terrain, use a shovel, or do any other strenuous activity in these boots. The leather is quite thin, so they won't offer much protection either. Lastly, I have worked in them five days (landscaping), and the single-stitched seam across the ball of the foot is beginning to pull apart on the ... MoreI know $120 doesn't buy a great boot, but I figured that if these were at REI they couldn't be all that bad. Right? Well, they are. They felt reasonably comfortable in the store, but the insoles have bottomed out since then and are now only a couple millimeters thick under my heels. When I pulled them out, I also realized that these boots seem to have no midsole other than a thin, hard plastic layer. Overall, the boot just feels really cheap. I cannot comfortably walk over rough terrain, use a shovel, or do any other strenuous activity in these boots. The leather is quite thin, so they won't offer much protection either. Lastly, I have worked in them five days (landscaping), and the single-stitched seam across the ball of the foot is beginning to pull apart on the left boot. Will be returning these.
Owned for 3 years. I wear them for work and go hiking after work on south mountain in Phoenix. I moved from Alabama and did a lot of hiking in the deep woods too. The laces are long so double knot is required. The insole is garbage so buy a replacement asap. Never noticed water getting in on wet hikes so seem to be good enough for waterproofing. I bought the wides because I have wider feet and get gout flares so extra room is necessary. I also motorcycle and like the extra layer of protection they provide. Overall good boots for the price. Just bought second pair and added photos of both pairs.
Bought my first pair of these Mt. Maddsen boots years ago and are still in great shape but I simply needed a larger size due to some changes in my feet over the years. Mostly use them nowadays for doing heavy yardwork, occasional hiking, when it snows, and for walking the dog in the slush/rain. Yes, for me they have always kept my feet dry. The soles still have years of tread left in them, the uppers while a bit scuffed are not showing any signs of weakness or busting through, the bottoms have not shown any signs of separation from the uppers, the soles inside are in perfect shape. Literally, these shoes are amazing and I could fully expect this purchase to be the last pair I ever buy unless I live long enough to outgrow these new ones!
I bought these the end of August to replace my 3 year old Salomon X Ultra 4s, and at first I was impressed with the tough leather upper. However 3 or 4 hikes on rocky terrain, the boots are beginning to delaminate. For those who are new to hiking, that is when the upper starts to separate from the outsole. I would argue that these are good for casual wear, but that’s all. I returned them thanks to REIs 100% satisfaction guaranteed policy to members. I will be going back to wearing Salomon’s.
I wanted to wait 6 months to review these boots because I was looking for a pair of hiking boots that was genuinely waterproof. I hike in some very wet climates so waterproofing is very important to me. I've had to return a few pair of boots that claimed to be waterproof but just weren't. After 6 months, 92 hikes and 498.6 miles, I can say that these boots are the best I've experienced yet and they're not even the most expensive! I have only experienced a very tiny leak on the seam of my right boot by the pinky toe, but otherwise they have kept me dry. I use Sno-seal to keep them waterproofed and I would highly recommend this hiking boot. I'm 54 years old, 6 foot 2 inches tall, wear a size 13 and hike all over the US but primarily in northeast Ohio and the Cuyahoga ... MoreI wanted to wait 6 months to review these boots because I was looking for a pair of hiking boots that was genuinely waterproof. I hike in some very wet climates so waterproofing is very important to me. I've had to return a few pair of boots that claimed to be waterproof but just weren't. After 6 months, 92 hikes and 498.6 miles, I can say that these boots are the best I've experienced yet and they're not even the most expensive! I have only experienced a very tiny leak on the seam of my right boot by the pinky toe, but otherwise they have kept me dry. I use Sno-seal to keep them waterproofed and I would highly recommend this hiking boot. I'm 54 years old, 6 foot 2 inches tall, wear a size 13 and hike all over the US but primarily in northeast Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
I had to try these on after reading the hype in reviews. I bought my standard size (12W) and they fit well and the wide is welcoming. They have a traditional lacing system which allows for a lot of creativity. They are designed like a beefy leather hiking boot, but built in a casual but quality way. I will use them for my quick local hikes, maybe even a lightweight overnight. Could even be styled up in a semi-retro look around town. For $100 you get what you pay for, a casual hiking boot that has classic features and appears good quality. IMO, the average line of keen, oboz, merrell, lowa etc. are hybrids between the scale of a casual boot and a capable, beefy backpacking boot. I prefer to have a tool do one job really well. Get a boot like this for less demanding ... MoreI had to try these on after reading the hype in reviews. I bought my standard size (12W) and they fit well and the wide is welcoming. They have a traditional lacing system which allows for a lot of creativity. They are designed like a beefy leather hiking boot, but built in a casual but quality way. I will use them for my quick local hikes, maybe even a lightweight overnight. Could even be styled up in a semi-retro look around town. For $100 you get what you pay for, a casual hiking boot that has classic features and appears good quality. IMO, the average line of keen, oboz, merrell, lowa etc. are hybrids between the scale of a casual boot and a capable, beefy backpacking boot. I prefer to have a tool do one job really well. Get a boot like this for less demanding day hikes and the likes of Zamberlan or Asolo for the scree fields in Banff, no in between.
As a truck driver I’m always searching for boots that fit like shoes and are comfortable and durable and waterproof. I’m pleasantly surprised with these. So much I bought another pair for non work wear. My only small complaint is the laces are too long. But not a big deal. They are comfortable for walking and driving all day. Also they keep my feet dry when I get out in muddy jobsites or quarries. Next time I need boots I won’t hesitate to buy another pair.
