text: These boots were great for the first few months.  But now the material is separating from the sole on the right side of the right shoe.  I've own and worn several Timberland boots over the years, but this type of defect is discouraging.  Unfortunately I've owned them longer than the mandated time period for return and stuck with them.  As you can tell in the attached pix I've taken very good care and they show very little wear.  My plans were to wear these for working on the flight line during times of winter.  I'll be considering a different option now!