How to Choose Hiking Boots

Lace them up and they're ready to go—the men's Timberland Mt. Maddsen Mid hiking boots feature quality leather and CORDURA® fabric on the uppers and rubber lug outsoles for traction on loose trails.
Imported.
View the Timberland Maddsen Product LineView all Timberland Men's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Premium Timberland leather and CORDURA fabric |
Lining | ReBOTL fabric |
Midsole | Compression-molded EVA |
Support | Thermoplastic urethane arch shank |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 8 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains leather from a tannery rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG) Contains recycled materials |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 |
EU | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 47.5 | 49 | 50 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These hiking boots are great. They are very well built and perfect for warm weather hiking. I say warm weather because of the excellent ventilation these have. They do however have nice support and reinforcements in let areas do they don't break down or get damaged. I made the mistake of sizing down and they were too small. Order your usual size and you'll be good. I received these for free to review. That being said, I would definitely repurchase these when they wear out. I really like the look of these as well. Very stealthy.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you Timberland for the FREE Mt. Maddsen mid lace up hiking boots. This was a part of a tester group that gave me free boots in exchange for a review. I actually loved the design for a hiking boots they looks stylish and were pretty comfortable. Now I will say you will need to break them in around the top they are firm materials that hurt a bit if you haven't broke them in. They have a nice design and my feet didn't hurt after using them. They have great soles and kinda curved so walking heal to toe isn't still and feels good when walking.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My new Men's Mt. Maddsen Mid Lace-Up Hiking Boots have definently held me up nicely with the recent ice and snow this winter in IN. The outsole has a strong grip that makes each step feel confident and true. Not to mention these boots are slick and stylish for casual wear as well. The smooth "REAL" leather design goes great whether I'm dressing up for work or down for camping/hiking at one of many of our State Parks. After my 3rd time wearing them I knew I HAD to purchase a DUPLICATE PAIR! One specifically for working hours, the other for play! I honestly choose these boots to wear over ANY OTHER pairs of shoes I own, sneakers & slippers included..lol! Their COMFORT just CANNOT be OUTDONE!
Boots feel good and solid after a good few miles out. I have done around 20 miles in these boots, almost all of it has been in muddy or snowy terrain while carrying around 40lbs. Through these hikes the boots have held up well, but only time will tell if they will remain this way. I have very wide feet so I always go half a size up but after wearing these I would say they run a little large overall. I would've gotten the regular and most people should go a half size smaller. My first complaint are that the lacing is strange, I can't quite put my finger on it, my foot at the front of the boot has way to much room to move vertically, even with lacing it down. My other complaint is that these boots reek! Seriously! They stink to high-heaven of glue and industrial smells, when I first got them it was room filling but now it's only about a 3 foot radius. This is after many mud baths and hikes so the smell is a tough one. Since I only wear these outdoors, on hikes, it's not a big deal but if you wear these indoors be warned. Overall I would say 7.5/10
Boots fell apart after only 3 months of typical wear. Timberland claims it's normal wear and tear and isn't covered under warranty.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first boots were Timberlands back in the early 2000s, so when I was offered a chance to review some Mt. Maddsen Mid length lace-ups, I jumped at the chance to go down memory lane. This product was sent to me free in exchange for this review. My immediate reaction was pleasant surprise. The Maddsen's broke in relatively quickly (about a week of regular daytime use to get comfortable) and feel much lighter than other boots I've purchased from Timberline in the past. The waterproofing is good, holding up on a number of slushy Colorado winter walks, and these boots look nice enough to wear to most work meetings as well as hikes. On the flip side, I found myself disappointed in the lacing system and style. The four lace hooks are set very high on the boot and the tongue of the shoe sets low. This makes it very easy for the laces to slip under the tongue when walking. For daytime use and short hikes, this isn't a deal breaker, but I can see annoyance growing on longer hikes along with blister/rubbing concerns. Ultimately, these probably won't replace my current summer hikers, but will fill a niche in my hiking gear for short to medium winter and shoulder season hikes along with work walks in muddy areas. In short, it's a boot for some situations and does a job well. It's probable experienced hikers can play with the lacing set up to make this a very good part of their closet.
Hike 6 miles per day. Half asphalt and half gravel. To Date = 54 miles in these boots. Break in took 40 miles. Cons: 1.Blister: Still have Blister on right heel. 2. Ankle: Inside Right ankle was sore through 40 miles. This was due to rubbing up against part inside ankle padding that attaches outside Hook Eyelet. Pros: 1. Sturdy - No breakdown of any material or stichibg above the sole 2. Comfortable- After break in period of 40 miles, ankle pain went away. Hard to tell boots are even on during each hike. 3. Sole - Slight wear on heal and outside ball - nothing significant 4. Grip - excellent. I do have to go down hill on 20% grade for 70 feet on loose gravel, no slip Overall 1. I Recommend these boots 2. Water Resistance = ?? - No rain or puddles where I live yet
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] "Thanks Timberland sent me this free product through the BzzAgent sampling program." First impression is the style. It is a hiking boot, but looks classic for minimal stylist and dressed up. True to size and look durable. I was surprised how super light weight they are. I didn't wear it when raining, but had tested on the snowing day for waterproof feather. I wish they add more cushion to support around my ankles as they often get sores and tired after a long walk. I still really like it so far.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I spend a lot of time outdoors hiking and Timberland Mt. Maddsen Mid Lace-Up Hiking Boots offer many amazing features. The boots are very comfortable and provide great ankle support. The rubber lug outsoles great for walk in, as it allows for a more rolling and less jarring stride while hiking. It fits true to size and suited for long backpacking adventures and day trips. I received this product complimentary from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest opinion and would definitely recommend it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I go hiking frequently in the mountains of New Mexico and the deserts of West Texas and I've gone through plenty of hiking boots and after getting a pair of these from Timberlands I wonder why I never got these in the first place! They're super durable, light weight, and stylish so they don't just look like they're meant for hiking. It gripped onto the trail easily and after a couple wears it got really used to my feet. They handle terrain very well.