Are Timberland boots worth the money?

[RooKangaroo]

Just that, really. I've been searching for waterproof ankle/Chelsea boots that I can easily throw on and can handle both wet city pavements and soggy beaches or fields. Not wellies.

I like the classic Timberland 6-inch ones (though not throw-on as they have laces....), but they're not cheap! And I worry that after a few wears they'd look a bit scuffed and worn, in a bad way.

Anyone recommend?

I bought a pair in TK Maxx a few years ago and they are still looking good.

They are brilliant boots and last for years and years. I had a pair for over ten years that stayed pretty decent looking and waterproof - they just lost their warmth eventually. I’ve replaced them with a new pair which I expect to last equally as long. I wouldn’t be without them in winter.

I love mine and they have lasted years; although I bought them at the Outlet Shop so not as expensive.

I’m on my second pair of “ugg” style timberland boots and they are absolutely brilliant. Really warm, comfortable, hard wearing and waterproof. Well worth the money if you can get a discount code or their sales are good.

They are the most comfy boots I've ever had. Didn't even need a wearing in period, just comfy from the start. I also bought the care stuff and mine still look new (had them for over a year).

Same as pp.
I only ever buy in the sales. My waterproof ones are still waterproof 2 years later, my purple not waterproof ones can be left to dry naturally, brush off the dried mud and they look like new.

Yes absolutely worth the money. They last forever and are so comfy. However what size are you? Online their junior sizes go up to an adult size 5 but are half the price of adult shoes so check whether the style you want also come in junior sizes.

Timberland boots are great - I've got 2 pairs. I clean them with a suede brush & Timpsons can resole them.

I own 2 pairs currently and they truly are the most amazing boots!! They can with stand any amount of mud/dirt if you wanted to go walking in them (can scrub anything right off!)
But then they can be used to look stylish with a nice pair of jeans, plus they last for yeeeeears!!

Mines are 12 years old this year and still my favorite footwear

Yes ... mine have finally given up, had them reheeled & resoled a few times, they lasted 20 years and I wore them a lot.

Wow. Serious endorsements, thanks everyone. I'm now very tempted. Will keep an eye out for codes or outlets so I don't have to pay RRP.

@LunaLoveFood - I wish! I'm a 6.5/7, unfortunately, but thanks for the heads up.

Yes buy them!
DP got me a pair as a surprise and I was very because they’re really not my style. I was wrong! They’re comfy, warm and waterproof. 5 years on, they’re still going strong!

Yes, 100x yes! I asked a similar question last year on here, and the verdict was they were amazing but fairly heavy. I love heavy shoes, so I went for it, and they are absolutely the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Even in the January sales they were expensive, but so worth it.

Yes but mine took some serious breaking in, on a par with DMs

My boots are 18 years old! They look tired but so so comfy!!!

I bought the London Square ones last year - so Timberland but not the “original” style.

I wore them probably every other day to walk 4 miles to work for about 5 months, and they still look brand new.

I have really awkward shaped feet that always blister but these were so comfortable straight away. I would say that they are slightly on the narrow side, which is probably why they fit me so well.

Oh yes and then yes some more. I bought a pair 10 years ago and wore them everyday in the winter. They’re still waterproof but looking a bit ropey. But I’ll be taking them to Timpson based on what @ChinookPilotsGoVertical said.

I got a new pair last year.

I do find they come up a bit smaller than other brands if you want to wear thick socks then maybe go up a half size. That’s for the 4 inch ones.

Try Office Offcuts for a discounted pair, its the outlet for Office shoes. It mostly display or returns, so there is a description of the fault. But most times, its a small blemish or crease!

Mine have always lost waterproofing after a winter or two. Surprised to read other endorsements.

Depends which style I think. I had a pair which were great until they couldn’t be re-soled and I had to get rid of them.

Never paid full price but I have 3 pairs + a pair of walking boots and I love them. A little narrow and cause blisters while you break them in (I can't wear thick socks to help as they're so bloody warm!) but 110% worth it. I treated myself to a pair over lockdown