Quick Timberland Sizing Question

[pitseleh]

So while walking in the rain today, I noticed that a good chunk of the hell on a pair of brown side-zip boots I got at H&M about six months back had come off. I bought them as sort of a probe to see if I was a fan of the style, and as I've worn them for four or five times a week since then, I feel like I've more or less gotten my worth out of them.


After reading Joe's posts on the side-zip Earthkeepers, I've decided I'd probably be better served with a more rugged take on the neutral either casual or dressy boot. Having never owned or even worn a pair of Timberlands, I have no clue about the sizing, and Google reviews seem to indicate that they run anywhere from half a size to a size and a half large. Does anyone have any feedback on this? I wear an 11 or 11.5 typically - I'm an 11 in Clarks, if that helps (they're so popular!). I'm probably going to try to find a pair on eBay since they're kind of absurdly expensive at retail price, so I feel like my return options should they not fit are going to be limited.

[Tat]

I own Timberland Earthkeeper 6'' Lace Up Boots. I love them, they are a good quality leather. And in these boots, I purchased a size 10, and could have purchased a half size lower. But, by all means they are not too big for me, I wear regular socks with em. They are my rainy day boots.


The picture shows them prior to mink oiling, so don't be fooled by all the scuffs u see. They really look great with after conditioning them!

[pitseleh]

Oh, thanks! What shoe size do you typically wear (or wear in brands universal enough to translate well)?

[hdm]

Don't know about the side-zip Earthkeepers, but fwiw I have tried on the timberland earthkeeper chukkas and I'd say they ran a full size large.

[Tat]

I normally wear a 10EEE or sometimes can get away with a 10E or 10D depending on the type of shoe (dress,athletic,boot etc).

Like stated above, a 9.5 would have fit better for me, but by no means is my size 10 Timberlands too big to wear. I just use them in the winter with wool socks which tend to be thicker.