Initial overview of the shoes show a typical glue construction. No noticeable imperfections. The initial quality is as you would expect of Timberland Pro or any of the other big 4 work shoe makers (Chippewa, Red Wing, Danner and Wolverine) that offer an inexpensive safety toe shoe. I am not expecting the same quality as my other nearly $200 work boots and recommend that anyone thinking of purchasing these, remember, they aren't $200 quality. Tried them on and although the laces are a bit short for my liking, they work. This appears as any non-waterproof footwear would.

Fit - they fit exactly as my other size 12 safety toe work boots fit. Toe box is plenty big. My foot isn't wide enough to be in a wide but just enough that a typical size shoe isn't entirely comfortable at first. Im old enough that my feet have overall stopped growing so the marginal room in the toes is adequate. Note, if you haven't ever worn a safety toe boot/shoe, I could very well see how sizing these could be an issue.

Finish - Giving 4 stars (was going to give 3 only because of not having worn them yet) as these, out of the box, look very good. Both shoes were the exact same length. I will say the right shoe felt like the foot pad was built up a bit higher on the outside vs the left foot. I will be wearing them tonight and breaking them in.

I will be, after the 30 day guarantee is up, applying a waterproofing sealer to help with the water resistance. This is only the 2nd pair of work footwear in 18 years that hasn't been waterproof from the mfg. I didn't have the sealer for my last pair 10 years ago.

Thats it for my initial review. Will give another review in 6 months, maybe sooner.