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[–] 64 points 2 months ago (8 children)

I went on a hike once with timberland boots that had been in a closet for a couple years. The glue dissolved at the destination (freshwater swimming area) and the rubber sole separated from the leather upper. I had to hike back to the car in moccasins.

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  • [–] 36 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Timerland boots are anything but good hiking boots.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Not good for any type of boot. I bought a pair on clearance from Sears. Legit wanted a pair of steel toe work boots for yard work and other work around the house. After about 3 years of light wear the soul started to fall away.

    I would have been better off with a cheap work boot from Walmart.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    Almost same thing happened to me, including them being timberland boots.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    These things have long been subject to enshittification.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I had some Docs split between lower and mid sole after light wear. I guess there was a reason they got rid of their lifetime warranty.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    Supposedly the good ones are Solovair, who made Docs at one point (probably when the warranty was still offered). But I doubt that few, if any shoes are made well anymore.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    Yeah, I've looked at those. I worry about sizing though because I'd have to order online and at the time I think they only shipped from the UK so if they didn't fit returning would be a PITA.

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