![]() ![]() Normally I spend $65 on a decent pair of Skechers or some similar brand. I am a tile Setter and hard surface flooring installer by trade. ![]() The sole and foot bed are better than most budget boots. They fit like I expected, and are comfy out of the box. I will probably be spending time on my hands and knees, so I ditched the steel toes.īottom line, TLP Barstow boots are good at the price point. Flat soled boots like this give better grip on shingles, and pick up less mud. I plan on using these boots for working around the house and going up on the roof. If you work around heavy metal, I would think something like the Pit Boss would be a better boot at this price point, with thicker leather, and more padding. I like the hooks on the top two lace holes, for easy on and off. Keep in mind that these are a $100 boot, so don't expect great leather. They are going to be easy to break in since the leather is thin and soft. The leather marks easily, although I haven't treated it yet. These boots are made from an oil tanned tumbled leather with a pebbled finish. ![]() Lots of people live with foot pain because their shoes are the wrong shape for their feet. If you can find a last which you are comfortable with, then stay with it. The last that these boots are made on is similar to what Red Wing uses. I measure a 12 D on a Brannock device, and buy Timberland Pro boots 1/2 size smaller. The toe box is quite roomy without the steel toe. I have a long narrow foot, and the D width works well with no heel slip. I wear the Timba Pro Pit Boss boot at work, which is why I stayed with this brand. The foot bed is standard Timberland Pro, which is to say that they fit the same as their other boots. I dinged them a star because there is no liner in the shaft, and the leather is thin. More of a "heritage" boot at a great price. These boots fall in the lightweight end of the spectrum for a "work boot". ![]()
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