Timberland  Mt. Maddsen Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The great thing is the color and comfortable

I thought this boot was good looking in the store. A more classic look than all the rest. But the real shock was the price and value. I pay 50% more for trail running shoes. I purchased 11.5 in wide. The reason I wanted this type of boot was it is waterproof and slightly sturdier than my trail running shoes. The sole is a nice middle between the trail shoe and traditional Vibram soles on more expensive boots which can be much stiffer. I was going to be in mixed weather as well as home in CA so being a mid height boot that's relatively light was the right move. Because I've had toe surgery and some metatarsal issues, I added another insole with some arch support as well as a 1/4" meta pad. The wide option allowed me to customize the fit to suit. The last 2 weeks have been hiking in the Wind River Range, the Big Horns and in Silverton. All my hiking was with just a day pack so not much weight but 10-17 miles a day. No issues whatsoever. No material defects and good traction, wet and dry terrain. Well maybe one. The long laces. I either double knot, or loop a second time the upper hooks. I do plan to get some shorter laces.

Attractive design. Very comfortable. I got these for hiking and found myself wearing them everyday. I bought them about a year to year and a half ago. The soles have worn no much and have started to peel away from the body of the boots. They are no longer waterproof and my socks get wet just from walking in my grass yard in the mornings from dew. I will still wear them for yard work but nothing more.

Just ordered my second pair and man was I happy to see that they're still on the market. The pair in the photo THAT I TOOK TODAY, were purchased before a 1500-mile throughhike on the FNST 10 years ago. I've added twice that mileage since. Comfortable, rugged, reliable, dry, positive traction, great on rock, zero-break in. Zero failure across all components. The only reason I ordered these was that I wanted a pair that I could wear for work on casual Friday's and for inclement weather situations. Yeah, the leather responds that well to care. Dang, I'm happy to see these boots are still around. I guess that says something, doesn't it?

Years(and years) ago back packed and day hiked extensively in Sierras. Had just two pairs of boots in twenty years, Vasque and Raichle. Another 20 plus years and am returning to hiking in the desert southwest. After much research and trying on, settled on the Mt. Madsen. Well constructed. Good leather. Plenty of toe room (a must if you want to avoid losing toenails). Soles are thick enough to keep you from feeling the rocks that are an inevitable part of hiking in this region. As good as so-called high end boots that are more than twice the price. If they fit you, buy them.

I have around 300 miles of mixed surface use on these boots. Fit is true to size. I found they required breaking in and were by no means comfortable out of the box. The right shoe had a hard lump inside the liner (see red arrow) of clumped up material stitched together that was pressing right on the bony ball of my ankle; this was incredibly irritating. The left side shoe did not have this issue, so it's a quality issue. After about 50 miles or so it became unnoticeable, although the hard clump is still there if you feel it with your fingers. The Timberland tag on the tongues are frayed from the laces, which is cosmetically unappealing. I glued a piece of velcro onto the back of these shoes to use gators on them, which was very easy thanks to a piece of rubber acting as a heel protector. The pros? Well, these are lighter hybrid boot that do have pretty good water resistance. The tread wear is surprisingly good for my size and amount of usage. The included laces are decent quality and I have not replaced them yet. The insoles are pretty much useless as far as padding is concerned. If you have custom insoles, you'll definitely want to swap them out. The soles are definitely on the softer side and do not offer much isolation (this may be good or bad depending on your preference). Lastly, these shoes do clean up quite well thanks to being leather. A little soap and scrub brush and you can get most of the mud off these without issue. Overall, these can be a great set of boots for the price, but the quality seems average at best. Of course I am a sample set of one. I think I will probably try something else once these wear out.

I bought these boots 2 years ago and wore them constantly since. For not only moderate day hike, but mostly for rough landscaping work. Digging, picking, trudging, mud and water. Probably the best $100 I’ve ever spent. I researched a lot before buying these but once I tried them on they were great. Still have them and use them! Just replaced the insoles every 6 months since I use them everyday. They have always been waterproof, and very light! That was great! My “serious” hiking boots are salewa, and Loawa, that I switch between. I will be buying these again, when my current pair bite the dust. 5 stars cause I couldn’t be happier.

Beautiful boots, great fit, but very poor quality. In less than 6 months boots started to fall apart and water was getting through shoes. Very disappointed

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had several Timberland boots over the years, typically the 6", but was looking for something a little more versatile. These seem to be just as solid, but a little lighter and good for hiking or jobs that require a little more mobility. Very comfortable so far (though I've only worn them once), and already being waterproof is huge for winters in New England. Only issue I have is that both boots came a little scuffed, and even the stuffing was just laid on top of them in the box (instead of inside the shoe). The soles were still in perfect condition, so it doesn't appear they were really used, and not enough of an issue for me to exchange them.

I have owned these boots for about 2 years now and have survived a lot. I got these boots for a backpacking trip in New Mexico and fell in love instantly. That first summer I put close to 2 hundred miles on them with out a blister. I am now a full time search and rescue responder and these are the boots I recommend to every new recruit. They don't break the bank and are comfortable and durable (not to mention very well built for water crossings). These boots near the end of their life at over 600 miles now and many 14ers climbed and difficult rescues complete but I plan on buying a brand new pair to take me the next 600 miles.