I like chukka/desert boots for their utility as dressy shoes and dress-down weekend wear with jeans. Previously, I had the original Clarks desert boot (the version with the rubber sole instead of the crepe one, so very like the sole on this boot) and loved them, wore them out to the point that I could have resoled them, but would probably benefit from just starting afresh. I put a lot of day-to-day wear on this sort of boot.

I like the other pair of Timberland shoes I have, so I decided to give these a try. They are quite comfortable to wear, more so than the Clarks (which take a little time to wear in and are geared more for light weight and minimalism than support). However I like the quality of the leather uppers better on the Clarks. The glossy finished leather here feels like it will show creases more readily. Only time will tell, and I'll update the review to show my findings.

All in all, these are nice, comfortable chukka boots, but the cost is a little bit more and the quality not that more than the classic Clarks desert boot. If the more refined nature of these suits you better, they're a quality pair of shoes. But if you want the true classic from whence this entire class of shoe originated, at a lower price point, then give the Clarks a try.