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Designed with grippy rubber outsoles and durable lugs for confident traction, the men's Timberland Chocorua Trail Mid Waterproof hiking boots are ready to take on rain, mud and sloppy trails.
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View all Timberland Men's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | TimberDry waterproof/breathable membrane; waterproof leather |
Upper | Leather/mesh |
Lining | Recycled ReBOTL fabric |
Midsole | EVA |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 2 lb. 6 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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I had these boots for a few months and the sole started separating from the rest of the boot. Itsba comfortable boot but it's falling apart.
They were very comfortable boots. They lasted a year and a half of mostly light use. I didn't use them for landscaping or construction work. Mostly, I walked in them on paved roads when it rained or snow. Now, the soles are falling apart, and water seems to be coming in from the bottom. I usually wear running shoes. The soles on my running shoes have lasted longer than the soles on these boots. I think the black rubber sole on these boots must be disintegrating on their own. I'm disappointed.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Must be a good boot because I just ordered a new pair. Both side eyelets (not the hooks at the top of the boot) are failing or have failed. The boots have more life in them, but not much. Maybe another 6 months to a year of everyday use. Regardless, eyelets need to be stronger.
I had the older version of this that used Goretex and it lasted me many years of hiking use. It was an excellent boot. So bought another one two years ago. It is a poor imitation of the last version. It is NO WAY waterproof!!! This "TimberDry" is a joke. Even the dew on the grass when I walk across the field will wet my feet. And after two years, it's now falling apart. The toe cap is coming apart from the leather. This is also happening on another pair of timberland boots, also only two years old. And my boat shoes also fell apart after only 4 years, if that. My 5th and last pair. Never again will I buy timberland. The quality just isn't there anymore.
VERY comfortable boot for walking and casual hiking. I think of it as a hybrid work/hiking boot. Not exceptional at either task but will get the job done doing both. Really my only big complaint is that it has an unusually low tread life. I suspect the softer rubber is what helps to make it more comfortable than most boots I have tried in is price range. But the trade off unfortunately is that I can probably only get 2 years max of tread wear out of it. Which a little more than half of what I get out of my previous boots. That being said, I still don't regret buying them. But I will be keeping my eye out for alternatives.
I have purchased 2 of these boots. The first time I put them on they were so comfortable I did not want to take them off. Wore out the first pair and bought another pair. Have them about worn out. They last a year. The rubber on the toe comes unglued and the sole on the side comes unglued. The tread wears out; gets thin and I can feel rocks through the sole. Will have to find another brand more durable. I live in the New Mexico mountains where there are rocks and pine needles and wear them every day. I glue the rubber toes back on a couple of times but it doesn't last. Wish they could make them more durable. For the price they should last several years, not just one.
I work at a garden center as the main waterer so I am constantly getting my feet wet all day. I bought these boots to protect my feet from getting wet and because they look/feel great. I bought them back in November and it is now april. The shoes have since look worn out and are no longer waterproof. This saddens me because they feel great and look great. I will still be wearing these outside of work but I have to find a new pair to protect myself from water.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I definitely enjoy wearing my new boots. I wear them for construction. I'm bouncing around to different jobs so I need them to be light, durable and comfortable. Which they are! One thing I don't like about them is the lace hooks. As I was moving around a lace got caught on the top hook a few times and I almost tripped so I'm not sure how you could resolve that but I still love my new boots.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am on my fifth pair of these Timberland boots which are by far the most comfortable hiking boots I have been able to find for my feet (note: I have flat feet). I hike the Grand Canyon every year and get up to Colorado to get 2 or 3 14er's in every year in addition to regular local hikes, and I have never gotten a blister. They provide excellent support and great traction in a variety of conditions. My only complaint is that the tread seems to wear pretty fast and I have had the sole separate on one of my boots (fixed with some epoxy), and I usually only get about 18 months out of a pair.
My first pair I bought 18 years ago and they lasted 8 years without any care at all. Every pair after that I'm lucky to get a year out of them. My latest pair was the worst with lots of loose grain that creases in a very uncomfortable way. Awful quality at this point and will be my last pair .