Timberland Premium 14 Inch Tall Boot Womens

 (10 customer reviews)

I've always liked the look of these boots, classic knee-high balmoral crossed with Timberland rugged urban/hiker style. But I missed the boat on getting them in black in the wide foot width when they were first popular, and although I've tried them on wistfully in the regular width several times since, I knew better -- this is a boot designed as much for serious wear as for fashion, and I needed the proper fit to be comfortable in serious use. Timberland offers a nice high toebox but I still really need the extra width in the foot.
So one day I was just surfing around for alternatives, and for some reason Shoe Mall had this boot, in black, in 6.5 Wide. So despite the recession, I ordered them. They arrived yesterday, and I've been wearing them around the house since, because they are so comfortable. And of course because they channel my inner super-heroine! With these boots you can be anyone from Tarzan's Jane Porter through Ripley from Alien. Great boots for a time traveler...Read more

I love these boots. The 6.5 D width fits perfectly -- I love Timberland's wide width, and wish more of their boots were available in it -- and they are both sturdy and fashionable, great for commuting on foot and public transportation. The only negative is that the lining fabric is a bit rough, so be sure to wear socks. One great source for socks long enough not to creep southward in these boots is Sockdreams.com -- [...] -- they carry over-the-knee and thigh-high socks in lots of fibers and sizes. I've been wearing the OTK tubes under my new boots for the break-in period and they've been great.

I purchased these boots to wear while motorcycle riding, but find myself wearing them for everyday use, as well! They look pretty saucy with my skinny jeans tucked in, or with tights and a skirt. They are very comfortable and well made, the leather is thick, but soft, and they were broken in within a week. Despite being such a tall boot without zippers, the speed laces make for an an easy time getting them on and off.

My only qualm is that they ran a bit big. I am normally a size 10 womans, and ordered as such, but could probably have gone down a half or even a full size. I also wish the calf and ankle were slightly smaller. I don't consider myself to have narrow calves, (I'm average, maybe on the muscular side at best) but I can lace the front almost completely together, and still have a bit to much extra material in the ankle.

I have the feeling that these boots will last me a number of years, and perhaps hold up even better than the Doc Martens I've had in the...Read more