These are a great pair of boots, nice looking and well-made. There are three things I have an issue with though.

* They are not exactly leather - more like a brushed suede. Not as fuzzy as regular suede, but not smooth like leather either. I don't mind that, in fact it's pretty nice. Just thought others might want to know before buying.

*Timberland makes a great quality boot, however they are not proportioned for a woman's foot. It's not just Timberland, most shoe mfg. are doing the same thing. Women have a more narrow heel and are wider in the front of the foot then men. Our feet, like the rest of our bodies, are shaped differently then men are, and shoes should be made to fit us properly.

*On the same note, the calves of boots should reflect the size of the foot bed. It seems like that would be a no-brainer, yet you see this in every boot on the market - 14-15 inch calves no matter the size. Hey, people, the bigger the foot, generally the bigger the leg.

The fit is the main draw back as far as I'm concerned.

These boots would not zip up at first for me. Like other reviewers said though, I gave them a couple tries and they did stretch out just fine. The buckle that you can supposedly adjust? Not too much. It'll give you about an extra 1/8th inch.

They do require a little breaking in, but once softened up I found them comfortable enough to wear all day. They seem sturdy enough to last for years, but the leather is already showing smooth areas where the fuzzy is wearing off, getting shiny. That distressed look is fine with me.