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4.5
In my 2nd photo, is a visual comparison between the newly purchased Timberland 8 Inch 14 wide (on right) and my previously purchased Timberland 6 Inch 13 regular (on left). I purchased the 14 wide because the 13 regular (which I normally wear) was a bit tight on my toes in the toe box. After wearing the 13 regular at my job, I started to get major foot fatigue after a few hours of wear, even started to lightly blister on my big toe & pinky toe. I work 10 hour shifts, 5-6 days per week, so needless to say, my dogs were hurting! I highly recommend to potential buyers to purchase the next size up in wide. So if you normally wear a 13 like me, get the 14 wide width, trust me, you’ll thank me later!Also, the 8inch has 400 grams of insulation vs 200 grams with the 6inch. Once you put the 8inch on, you can immediately notice quite a bit more insulation, which helps cushion your feet better.How does this product fit? The 14 wide is exactly what my feet needed! My toes aren’t crammed in the toe box area anymore, due to the added steel toe insert. As far as arch support, you’ll probably need to purchase an orthotic insole if need be. I do have a Dr Sholl’s (heavy duty) insole in my 13 regular 6 inch, specifically made for people whom are 200+ pounds & offers a decent arch support if that’s your thing. I’ll most likely just swap insoles, but the factory Timberland (anti fatigue) insole is pretty decent I admit.Overall, I’m very pleased with sizing up to the next size up and getting it in wide. I just love Timberland Boots in general, as they’re very comfortable overall & can take a good beating & lasts months, even years. It’s a good stylish, traditional work boot look & the overall construction of the boots hold up well for me at least. I’ve read horror story reviews on here with these boots, and I guess over the years I’ve just been lucky to not getting lemons I guess? Never have I had any of my Timberland Boots fall apart or crack etc like some of these reviews. Sometimes I think some of those reviews are completely false & are created by competitors in the work boot market, just to attempt to steer folks away from the brand lol! I’m sure there are legitimate lemons out there however. I’ve been wearing Timberland Boots since I was a teenager in middle school (I’m 40 now) so we’re talking 25+ years & never have I had lemons!
