On top of that, I like that Donny is taking care of the boots applying dubbing to them every two weeks or so not only making them water-repellent but also keeping the leather in good, healthy condition. The boots are quite heavy compared to the majority of work boots I’ve reviewed. Fair enough, these are heavy-duty boots…but I wasn’t expecting them to be so heavy. They do meet ASTM standards for electrical resistance so these are great if you’re an electrician. Slip Resistance

Something that impressed Donny very much is the fact that the boots don’t smell at all. His feet sweat quite a lot in work boots and he’s positively surprised that these boots don’t stink. This could be proof that better quality, more expensive work boots don’t smell bad right away because the materials used to build these boots are of higher quality. By cementing the heel and only welting the boots ¾ of the way around, Timberland created a flexible yet durable boot that sits right in the middle ground of being highly durable but also highly flexible. The deep lugs grab on to loose dirt which is kind of annoying. Still, I’d rather have that over slipping around in the mud. Fit and Sizing I recommend going the eight-inch route if you’re looking for full-scale protection and support. Jobs that require this include safety guards, loggers, military personnel, and certain police forces.One of the differentiators, when you compare cheap work boots vs expensive work boots, is that cheap work boots smell pretty bad after wearing them for a few shifts.

He finally got used to the fact that these boots have a Goodyear welt sole which was making it difficult for him at the beginning especially when he was going up the stairs. Don’t get me wrong, the features in these boots are great … but for the amount of walking he needs to do, the boots are kinda heavy leaving him with very tired calves and legs at the end of his shift. This design captures the best of both worlds. Cement construction boots are known to be highly flexible but not as durable as a Goodyear welted boots. Goodyear welted boots on the other hand are very durable but tend to be very rigid and stiff.But other than that, the boots were ready for action as soon as Donny put them on! Price: how much do they cost? In my experience, this look is easy to restore and maintain, especially since it hides scuffs and scratches effectively. I can also report that the waterproof leather and membrane are highly effective. I once spent ten hours doing outdoor farm errands in moderate rain. I was soaked from the ankles up, but my feet were bone dry. My buddy Donny, works a combination of outdoors and indoors where sometimes he might work in a bit of soft ground and mud and other times on tarmac or hard concrete.