2020: Great boots, I usually wear the Timberland White Ledge hiking boots for work in security/law enforcement. I also owned the former version of these with a more agressive looking sole (they were fantastic and looked great esp. new). These are good and comfortable, the great quality you expect from Timberland. They look more tactical and they are comfortable but I find the Timberland White Ledge hiking boot to be a bit more comfortable and at a better price. I am not disappointed in these boots though, they are comfortable, have a great tactical look, have a nice cushioned layer in the sole where the vertical lines are, and they provide a nice lift with the thick sole. I'm satisfied with the product so far. This product (pictured) closest, the former model in the middle and white ledge farthest away. Update: AUG 2022, two years later and these boots are still at work, I do switch up sometimes but these are far more durable and have lasted longer than the previous model (I liked the look of those better) and the white ledge, my work would chew up the white ledges and spit them out in less than a year. I'm at work and have them on now, they have held up really well, better than the other two models pictured. The others MIGHT have been slightly more comfortable but the increased durability has negated that, it's minimal. Upgraded to 5 stars. I have another pair that are waiting in the closet but the pair pictured are still going strong. Long lasting, sole still looks very good and I work on my feet, now COVID might have slowed the pace a bit, but still great up to 5 stars from 4.The boots are nice looking. Used them for a couple of days. The left boot rubbed my toes and found that there was extra fabric in the upper toe box area. The right boot had some too but not as much. I like Timberland Pro boots so I will exchange them for a new pair. Received my exchanged pair and same problem. Seller was great with dealing with the problems. Disappointed in Timberland thought.I have finicky feet. It's hard to find a shoe much less a boot that is comfortable, especially for hours on end. These Tims have worked wonderfully. I had a pair of Timberland hiking boots for work and needed to replace them. These fit similarly but with more support and a higher ankle support. I can't tell you what shoes/boots to purchase, but these have met my 8+ hour a day, on my feet continuously, stoop and kneel needs.Have only worn them for 2 days but thats enough to know that I would buy them again. They are a bit tough to get on because the tongue is sewn so high up the boot. A slight design change might make them perfect.Most comfortable boots I've wore, since working as a correctional officer, and I'm a female at that. Always on cement, always walking, sometimes for 16hrs in a day. These are no wear in time, very comfortable, support my ankles, definately metal detector friendly. This is the second pair I have purchased. The first pair lasted about a year and a half. And I could still wear the old pair if I had to. I have always been a big fan of Timberlands and they haven't left me down yet!I've owned 3 pairs of the old version of the Valor boot. I thought I'd try this one. They still look good, but the lacing system and the laces in general seems cheap. They are starting to fray already because of the way they pull through the metal eyelets at the top. As long as I can still get them for under a hundred, I would buy them again. Otherwise, I'd look at something else.I just ordered the newly styled pro Valor and the only complaint I had with the old style was lateral support. This issue has been corrected with the new style foot bed and ankle support.Ill be back home on the 10th all my package should be there