I do not normally review products here, but as footwear is a pretty important item and both expensive and time consuming to shop for, I think it is worthwhile providing a review that may assist others in search of similar footwear.  First of all, I was looking for a well formed, supportive boot which would both protect the foot and minimize flexing (I have metatarsal problems from an old march fracture that can be easily aggravated); I do not work heavy construction or anything like that and those of you who do your needs are different I'm sure.  I was looking for a steel shank, but it appears this is nowhere near as common as it once was, being replaced with various fiberglass or composites instead.  While steel toe is a nice to have, it is not a must have feature for me and is the primary problem I have with this boot.  In Timberland hiking boots I wear an 11, regular width; in this boot I first tried an 11 extra wide having read other reviews of similar Timberland work boots which warned they are on the narrow side.  I could have lived with that width I think, but the toe box was far too small for me.  I could barely stand to wear them.  I sent them back for a 12 extra wide and while this is the perfect width for me, and the rest of the boot feels great, the toe box is still too small and within hours was seriously impinging on the sides of my big toes.  Given the degree of discomfort and annoyance so quickly, from a part of the boot that will not "break in," I must conclude that, at least for me, this boot's safety toe is just too small for my feet in a size that otherwise fits the rest of my foot securely.  I am going to have to return this pair as well and continue looking for a boot, perhaps without a steel toe altogether, that will fit my needs.  As it is, the boot itself is just too uncomfortable to wear.  In short, this is a good or possibly even great boot, but is more narrow than other Timberland products I am familiar with (so order large), and has a steel toe cap that is too intrusive for me to use.

I wish to compliment Amazon and Timberland both for the ease with which returns and such have been processed.  Timberland also offers a 30 day money back guarantee for comfort fit that is included in the box when the package arrives.