I've been a fan of Timberland's shoes for a while.  This was my first pair of boots for them, though so I wasn't sure how they would feel compared to their other shoes.  After wearing them for a few months now I'm a big fan, liking the rugged look and quality of them.

The leather when you first get them is quite stiff, but after a day or two of just walking around it breaks in very nicely.  It has a good thick, quality feel to it. The internal lining isn't very thick so these would be best for cool to moderate climates (not extreme colds). The bottom of the soul has good traction which is part of what I was looking for (I live in a area that's cool wet and slick for a good part of the year). If you need arch support in your shoes or like a very cushy soul though you'll want to add inserts to these (which I don't need, but would have liked to see in order to give the product 5 stars).