Men's White Ledge Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

Ok, I'll admit it: I'm a bit of a shoe / boot hog. I have about as many pairs as my girlfriend, mother and sister combined (but no high heels!). I like to switch it up day to day or my feet will be way too uncomfortable. Or at least I did. I've had these boots for just shy of a year, and I've worn these boots just shy of 365 days. I think my other shoes are jealous. These fit perfectly, and they are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn (and again, that's a lot of boots!). I normally wear a size 9.5 boot, but I ordered these in a size 10 in hopes I would have room to add a Dr. Scholls insert without making them fit too small, and it was just right. I did wear the boots for a day without the inserts, and they were perfectly comfortable. With the inserts added however, the comfort is exceptional - I recommend the inserts meant for work boots. I'm a college kid on a huge New York campus, so I do a lot of walking on a LOT of hills, on grass, pavement, gravel, snow, ice, wood chips, sand, etc. and these shoes are wonderful on all terrains. My feet don't get cold in the winter either, which is a big plus. At the same time they're not too hot in the summer. I've worn them upstate on a couple day hikes, climbed more than a few massive boulders, taken them to all sorts of state parks and gotten them plenty muddy, walked across shallow streams (nothing deeper than the boot, though), and even explored a small part of the Everglades. I find myself aiming for puddles instead of avoiding them whenever it rains now and I love that my feet stay completely dry! Really, I can't say anything bad about these boots. Admittedly, I was a little apprehensive about the durability of the sole when I first looked at them online. I have a pair of Timberland slip-on shoes with the same sole and I wasn't so sure they would hold up to abuse because the material is relatively soft. The past year has shown me that my worries are far from reality, though, as the boots have taken beating after beating on every terrain New York has to offer, as well as some of Florida! My feet have never been cold, hot, wet, or uncomfortable in any way while wearing these amazing boots. I do treat them with mink oil every few months just as a precaution, but I'm confident that there wouldn't be a negative affect if I skipped a coating or two. I do like that the oil makes them look brand new again though. I apply the oil with my fingers as to not waste any on a rag, and the first time I applied it, my fingers were brown for a day or two from the dies in the leather. The second coating had much less, and the third had almost nothing. Overall these boots are a fantastic partner on or off the trail, or in a classroom. I have boots that are twice and thrice the price of these and they are just as durable and far more comfortable. They're a great deal, but don't get them right away- I notice that the price fluctuates a pretty decent amount. When I added them to my wishlist, they were 85 dollars (size 10) and I bought them when the price went down to 64 dollars. Now I see that the price is back up! These boots are a great deal and now that I know how great they are, I wouldn't hesitate to pay $85 for them, they're worth more than that. But a college kid has to be smart about spending the little money he has - if I spend too much I'll have to sacrifice a limb or two for tuition! So if the price is up, don't worry: these boots are more than worth it. If you're patient and keep an eye on the price though, you may get an even better deal! Either way, you get a great pair of boots for a great price! Happy trails!

I needed a pair of hiking boots to replace the Keene boots that were only 1 1/2 yrs old but not only lost their waterproofing in the first six months but had a weed stalk in the field go right through the side and almost break my skin. This was the second pair of Keene’s that had gone bad in just over a year and, at $130 I was getting tired of replacing them. Started looking at reviews and found these. They have a large toe box with plenty of room. Before I took them out I took another reviewers advice and put a coating of Mink Oil on them. They were comfortable but I knew they’d take a little break in. I now have about three or four miles of walking through the fields and surprisingly they seem to be breaking in rather quickly. I usually put on about 500-700 miles a year. One note, if you’re looking for hiking boots that will give you really good ankle support these ARE NOT for you, look elsewhere. These are for easy hiking, fields and roadway. When I got them I first put in a pair of Dr. Scholls and that went a long way toward making them immediately comfortable. If I remember I’ll give an update in three or four months. UPDATE: Jan. 6, 2018 - I’ve now had a chance to wear these for a while including the recent snow storm and frigid temps (at least for us). We got 5” of snow, temps this morning, when I took the dog out, we’re 4 or 5 degrees with a windchill of -8. I had been wearing wool socks with these and my feet have stayed warm and dry on a 25 to 35 min. walk through the fields. This time, with the snow and frigid windchill I decided to try just summer cotton socks. Bear in mind I’m a 70 year old with diabetes, which does affect circulation, so I’m pretty sensitive to cold and heat and the comfort of my foot wear. (I walk approximately 3 miles a day with my dog, even in the snow and cold unless it’s too much for her.) So, the results of a 20 minute walk were still warm and dry feet. I could have gone much further but Harley was getting snow turning to ice between her toes every few minutes and we’d have to stop and I’d have to remove it. Bottom line: When I received these boots I put in my Dr. Scholls insoles from my previous pair, rubbed in three coats of mink oil on dry days (which I think was key to waterproofing) and started walking. I’ve found them to be far more comfortable than the Keen’s I was previously wearing. I don’t walk as much as a lot of people, about 25 miles a week, but they’re doing well for me for field and neighborhood walking. 2/9/18: I like to keep folks updated on important stuff: If you want a pair of boots to wear, every day, and forget when you take them off, look elsewhere. Because these are leather they require a LOT of care. If they get soaking wet do NOT continue to wear them the next day, you’ll ruin them. I’ve found that when mine get soaked from walking in the pouring rain, in the field with my dog, I wipe them clean with an old towel, put shoe trees in them to keep the leather from shrinking and set them aside where there’s a flow of air to let them air dry. Do not try and force dry them with hot air, you’ll ruin the leather. Putting them a few feet away from a fan seems to work okay or just let them sit. While they’re drying I use an old pair that I kept. After they have dried completely I retreat every inch of leather, paying particular attention to seams and around grommets, with mink oil, let it sit and dry then retreat again. Is the above a pain? Yes it is but these appear to be quality boots and you need to take care of them, not let them get muddy and wet and toss them in the corner for the next day. Update: 11/12/18 I’ve now had these boots a year and for the money they were a good buy but I’ll repeat a couple of points I made previously. 1. They are not, in any way, shape or form waterproof. 2. If you get them soaked do NOT simply take them off and leave them in a dark hallway. If you do they’ll be ruined. Put them on a towel in front of a fan blowing room temperature air on them. Do not, under any circumstances, place them on a heated surface or someplace where hot air blows on them, you’ll ruin the leather. 3. Once completely dry polish your boots. This is how I do it: I put a match to the polish (in the can) and let it flame and liquify, then take a rag and dip it into the liquid polish and rub it into the leather. Then I take a clean cloth and further rub the polish in and finally use a brush to buff the polish to a shine. Yes, it takes time and effort but if you wear leather hiking boots and walk through wet fields you should take the time to take care of the leather. In wet weather I don’t wear these two days in a row. If you’re looking for that type of boot you’re also looking at three times the price.

Firstly, I'm not a hiking boot wearer type of guy. Usually work boots. But, have to say I was real impressed. Just took these on a coastal Maine trip-rugged terrian, believe me! Key points: Full grain leather , perfect for conditioning / water proofing as time goes on and they look casual. They have great ankle stability for those rocky trails . Grip on uneven and slippery surfaces was pretty good too. Slipping these on while standing is also a perk easy to do. I would say the fit is true to size . Real Happy with these, Happy Trails hikers!

UPDATE 13-AUG-2018: So I wanted to provide an update about the quality of these Timberland boots. Now that I've put many, many mile on them on very rough terrain, I have to say that they are high quality and very comfortable. I'm still a bit salty that they came "new" scuffed up, but end of the day I would recommend this boot to anyone who enjoys hunting, hiking or generally getting out in rocky hard core desert. This may be more about Amazon than the actual product... since it was sold and shipped by Amazon. I'll start with the product... I've had Timberland's before and have found them to be really good products, durable and well made. Since I just got these, it's hard to say if this experience will hold or not, we'll see. However they look sturdy. The fit is a bit larger than expected, it may be best to go a half size down, but I guess with a thick pair of wool socks to keep the feet warm, it might be OK. Certainly not snug. Now on to the issue that I had... When I buy a new product, I expect it to be new, with no indication of use. However when I received the Timberland boots, the left boot leather was scratched up on the front outside of the toe, and on the inside heal (see pictures). It's as though someone bought them gave them a good scuffing and then decided to return them. It was so visible, that there is no way that anyone looking at a return could think it acceptable to send these out as new. Bad show Amazon! Were it not for the fact that I need them to go hunting in 2 days, and they'll likely get scuffed and scraped while hiking through the Arizona mountains, I would probably return them just on principle. However, my procrastination has prevented me from making any moral stand on this as I prefer warm dry feet. I'm giving these boots 2 stars mostly because of amazon sending me a scuffed up (likely used) product as new and because the fit larger than the size would indicate. I'm sure these boots will be good in the long run, and if they survive a couple good hunting trips having kept my feet warm and dry, I'll come back and report on the long-term quality.

For the price, five stars. All day comfort and waterproof. Virtually no break-in required. Also comfortable around town. Fair to say that these are *not* well suited for things like backpacking trips with 30+ lb packs, rock hopping, small jumps across streams and so on. Not enough ankle support and the soles not as grippy as I'd like. Traction is decent but the soles shouldn't be confused with expedition-class Vibram with mountain goat traction and durability. The upside is that these boots don't cost hundreds of dollars. That said, good medium duty boots for moderate to strenuous trail hikes while carrying a day pack. In this role, probably more than good enough for most. They're somewhat oversized but this may be by design. When wearing thick wool blend hiking socks and for those that wear liners underneath their socks, the fit improves. Price considered and given my intended use, good boots. Happy customer.

These boots are absolutely great day-hiking boots. They are *not* backpacking boots or rain boots. If you're looking for great day-hikers, these are hard to beat (especially at this price). If you're hoping these will be appropriate for long backpacking trips with a heavy pack or long days in the pouring rain, you will be sorely disappointed. My experience with them so far: I got these on a Friday morning, just as I was about to go away for a weekend involving some hiking in rough terrain. Although I normally wouldn't wear untested boots on a trip like this, I packed them (along with a known-quantity backup pair). Ended up hiking three five-mile hikes with lots of elevation gain, over mixed mud and scree. These were perfect. They required absolutely no break-in, just hit the trail with them straight out of the box. The very-flexible soles performed flawlessly in mud and scree, and although they're softer than I would want for backpacking, they're perfect for hiking with a day-pack. By the end of the weekend, my hiking companion had blisters and sore spots, but my feet were in great shape. After that, I wore them around town a few days a week for a few weeks. I walk two to four miles a day, on average (got a big dog, she needs a lot of exercise). These are super-comfortable on pavement and packed dirt trails as well. I've worn them in light rain, with no leaking. For Thanksgiving, I did some reasonably long hikes (5 to 7+ miles) up on the Mendocino coast, on narrow dirt trails with lots of rocks and roots. Again, excellent performance. The surprise came when we got stuck in a very heavy downpour for a few hours. I was wearing my ancient Gore-Tex jacket, jeans, and these boots. Dry to the waist, soaked straight through from hips to ankles, and (surprisingly) more-or-less dry from the ankles down. Yes, I got some slight dampness on my right sock, but nothing like I was expecting. My companions were both wearing (non-rainproof) synthetics, and they were squishing with every step. So, basically: 1. These are not exactly rainproof, and I would not recommend them for serious rain-hiking. If you want dry feet in all conditions, you'll need to pop the extra bucks for something with a Gore-Tex liner. On the other hand, for light-to-moderate rain, they're as close to rainproof as makes little difference. Even in heavy rain, they stood up pretty well. And, in case it wasn't clear, they are absolutely waterproof on the bottom and sides (as tested by extensively walking through wet grass, mud, and puddles). 2. There is, as other reviewers have noted, a stupid and avoidable design flaw. If they had extended the leather on the tongue up another inch or so, these would have been much more rainproof. The part of my right sock that got damp was, indeed, right under the gap where the tongue doesn't attach to the upper as high as it should. 3. These boots require absolutely zero break-in. That's good, in that they're comfy straight out of the box. It's also bad, in that serious backpacking boots would be made of much stiffer leather with much thicker soles, and would require a bunch of breaking in. So, y'know, it's a trade-off. The leather is very supple and feels great. 4. Whether consciously or not, these boots are designed to *look* exactly like old-school backpacking/trekking/through-hiking boots (e.g., Sundowners or Lowas). They aren't. I'd be very happy to use these on short overnight trips with a relatively light pack, and I definitely plan to exactly that in the spring. For longer trips with heavier packs, you really, really want something with a lot more support. The nice, flexible soles on these would quickly become agonizing on rocky terrain with a heavy pack. In summary, these are great boots for what they're designed for, which is hiking. I'd recommend them without reservation to anyone except people who are going out specifically in heavy-rain conditions or with very heavy packs. Most importantly, maybe, the price is ridiculously low. I'd have expected to pay at least twice as much for the quality of build and comfort of fit. So, if you factor in the cost, these are a total win. Go for it.

Great shoes. Fit well. Have had many pairs over the years.

I got stuck on Timberland after my first pair. This is my second, and I will probably keep buying these. The have great support and fit well. The boot seems to breathe to prevent foot sweat, yet it's waterproof. I hike a fair amount and often have to do some rock hopping. The soles grip great on rocks/boulders. Of course, this does not apply to slick, algae covered rocks. I've never really had these boots slip on any surfaces. They are even comfortable to wear as casual footwear when just walking about. The mid height is comfortable and the material is not stiff, so you don't get an irritable rub on your ankles/shins. The lacing is easy do adjust from top to bottom. I will never buy cheap boots again. These hold up well. Many miles of wear.

Bellissime: il materiale, le rifiniture. Purtroppo, mio figlio ha un piede molto largo e le ho dovute rendere. Mi e dispiaciuto tanto.

I ordered the light or brown color, And get the dark brown one. Even if you tried this on the app you will find a different picture for the color you want

Feels good around the foot. Materials seem fine as well. The only issue is the thickness of the shoelaces, which is too thick and makes the shoes untie all the time.

Sehr bequem, auch bei längeren Wanderungen.

Excelentes botas, totalmente recomendables. Pues son muy cómodas y los materiales y sus acabados son de muy buena calidad. Aunque la horma es un poco ancha, se resuelve con unas calcetas.