TIMBERLAND has been my favorite shoe company for years, ever since my first hand-sewn 3-eyelet Lug, almost twenty years ago. I buy a couple of pairs every season. Unfortunately, every year it is harder to find a classic looking pair of shoes.

I can understand that styles change and there is a market for trendier footwear. Nevertheless, classic designs should never go out of production. Fortunately, the Montgomery Bay Oxford is a rare exception. They may look like a cool pair of Doc Marten's - but without the need to harden your heels in order to use them.

The shoes are sturdy and comfortable. I usually buy the Wide (or 2E) version however, since they were not available in brown, I went with the regular fit and found it easy to wear all day and surprisingly roomy. I liked the curvy insole and the metal-rimmed eyelets (although I may have to change the nylon laces with cotton ones, as they seem to have the tendency to come undone). What I really appreciated though is how waterproof they really are!
The sole is sturdy enough and (unlike some Timberland chukkas from last year) they are easy to drive in. I bought them in brown and they go perfectly with either my khakis or my jeans. Now I am considering buying a black pair as well.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!