Never tried the CATs but the Timberland pros beat any I've ever had for walking. It's that tough orange piece in there keeps me feeling light. I'd suggest putting a tough gel foot bed under the stock foot bed. When broke in they feel just right for a long time.
I've had the CAT second shifts for about 3 years and they've held up awesome until now the sole in digging through and I wore them everyday damn near they got worked too, when I wore the boots it was for walking, working, everything. So if you're wearing them casually probably last 8 +years but if you're really working them they'll fall apart in 5 years awesome boot they'll hold up for a long time depending on what you consider holding up of course for the price for sure But I just got the pitboss's haven't even worn them yet but looking forward too it!
I first owned a pair of timbs and I liked them at first. They got very uncomfortable as I broke them in. To be fair, they were only $100. Probably the cheapest on the Pro series. I then bought a very nice pair of Caterpillar Tracklayers and WOW. They were painful to break in which made me hate them at first. After they broke in they were super comfortable and I wouldn't wear another pair of boots except for caterpillars. I lost my Tracklayers which I don't think they make anymore but I put them through a lot and they never ripped or tore. Just ordered 2 more pairs and should last me years. I got the Salvo 8in and the Indiana 2.0 8 in. Can't ever see myself wear another boot brand.
@@MrBaldChronicles. Salvo's are a beauty in comfort and style. Keep the feet warm as well. I will say in my experience that two boot-string loops popped out from pulling the strings too hard as I was tying the laces. Something to be mindful of is you can't be too aggressive when it comes to tying these.
I've never owned a pair of caterpillar boots I didn't like. In 10 years I've only bought two, the second pair only a year ago, so take that as you will. Both steel toe, so calluses are going to happen, but very comfortable boots.
Cat's are better than This Timbs PRO, seriously! I own a pair of Cat's Colorado, the Yellow Ones for the fourth year now and I find them more attractive on afoot (even boots are very similar in design ) over a Yellow Timberland! Quality base, they are quite the same!
@@manowarhn well I have two pairs wich I alternate every other day gives the boot a chance to dry and greatly extends the life, I would say 2 years + ..... if u use 2 like me
I did the same as you, I bought both and I too wanted and desired the Timberland boot. They had such a solid feel and a better look, but I was surprised with the Cat boots. The Cat Second Shift wins hands down with excellent fit and comfort with zero heel rub. Try both before you buy.
I've been wearing the Cat 2nd shift steel toe for years. Currently my 2nd pair is 2.5 yo. I occasionally have to go to the warehouse at my workplace so it complys with the rules and regs. They are sturdy and comfortable to walk /work in. I did replace the insole tho. Cat knows people will replace the insole according to their preferences. That's why their out of the box insole is very very basic.
I’ve tried timberlands, Dr Martens caterpillar and more. I must say I stay with Caterpillar Boots they’re way lighter rugged not hot and very comfortable..
Man I had a pair of them pit boss’s and I wore them 2 times only doing light yard work and the mid sole disintegrated and the whole boot fell apart. I’ve heard of other people having the same problem.
Glad I didn't like them. They're tough on the feet. I tried them just in the house. The Cats felt allot better, better rating too. I sent the back and kept the CAT
@@MrBaldChronicles. actually almost no difference, laCrosse is like a factory insole but with a better heel step! But remove the other insole! And around ten dollars!
@@MrBaldChronicles. Well I'm on my feet 8+ hours a day 5 days a week. I need steel toe for work, and I'm either kneeling, walking, or climbing. I have a pair of Carolinas currently that I was VERY disappointed in. I used to only wear them, bought a new pair last year and they haven't held up worth a damn! I've had half the eyelets tear out, the insole is ripping, and the leather on the toes are starting to thin.
@@MrBaldChronicles. Thank you! Everything online shows brown and a reddish brown for the tan but now that I see them in this video I think I like the color!
@@MrBaldChronicles. yes..source out the issue and fix it..they got scotch on the back..but i got a old patchermachine..so i stiched wooll ayer on top..🤔scuffed up heels nobody needs..
I don't understand how so many people rate the pit boss so high!? Do these people actually work all day in them or just wear them for fashion!? I work 12 hour days in a factory there's no way in hell those Tims would cut the mustard
@@MrBaldChronicles. sometimes what feels good on your feet today, will feel terrible on them tomorrow. And other times what feels bad on your feet today, will break in and feel great for years to come.
I have about 30 pairs of shoes and agree. Thats only been the case 2% of the time with me. I know what I like and if I will enjoy it years to come. The timberland was a no go for me. I guess I have sensitive feet lol. The Cat do feel better than the first day I tried them. Cheers mate
I bought a pair of cat boots and they were the worst boot I've ever bought, they completely fell apart the welt is fake (at least on the pair I had) the soles came unglued and almost made me fall out of the back of a semi trailer when they came apart
@@MrBaldChronicles. We shouldn't be buying anything from china after what they've done to humanity with this virus So stop with your bullshit!!!!!!!!!!
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Never tried the CATs but the Timberland pros beat any I've ever had for walking. It's that tough orange piece in there keeps me feeling light. I'd suggest putting a tough gel foot bed under the stock foot bed. When broke in they feel just right for a long time.
I was rooting for those but went with cats.
They say with Timberlands that you should get a size down for some reason. I just ordered the Timberland Pro 6” direct soft toe
I own the CAT pair, I love them!!!!, I'm in the antique restoration field, they are very comfortable for daily use
Nice!
I've had the CAT second shifts for about 3 years and they've held up awesome until now the sole in digging through and I wore them everyday damn near they got worked too, when I wore the boots it was for walking, working, everything. So if you're wearing them casually probably last 8 +years but if you're really working them they'll fall apart in 5 years awesome boot they'll hold up for a long time depending on what you consider holding up of course for the price for sure
But I just got the pitboss's haven't even worn them yet but looking forward too it!
Yah I dig my cats, glad to hear they last. Well enjoy the pit bosses
I first owned a pair of timbs and I liked them at first. They got very uncomfortable as I broke them in. To be fair, they were only $100. Probably the cheapest on the Pro series.
I then bought a very nice pair of Caterpillar Tracklayers and WOW. They were painful to break in which made me hate them at first. After they broke in they were super comfortable and I wouldn't wear another pair of boots except for caterpillars. I lost my Tracklayers which I don't think they make anymore but I put them through a lot and they never ripped or tore.
Just ordered 2 more pairs and should last me years. I got the Salvo 8in and the Indiana 2.0 8 in. Can't ever see myself wear another boot brand.
Yah I love my cats. They felt good day one for me. I will check out the Salvos.
@@MrBaldChronicles. Salvo's are a beauty in comfort and style. Keep the feet warm as well. I will say in my experience that two boot-string loops popped out from pulling the strings too hard as I was tying the laces. Something to be mindful of is you can't be too aggressive when it comes to tying these.
Good to know. They make nice looking shoes for sure.
I have the same pair of cats soft toe and they're real comfortable! I wear mine 5 days a week. Good boots for the price!
Right on man. Yah they feel and look great
I've never owned a pair of caterpillar boots I didn't like. In 10 years I've only bought two, the second pair only a year ago, so take that as you will. Both steel toe, so calluses are going to happen, but very comfortable boots.
Right on man
Cat's are better than This Timbs PRO, seriously!
I own a pair of Cat's Colorado, the Yellow Ones for the fourth year now and I find them more attractive on afoot (even boots are very similar in design ) over a Yellow Timberland! Quality base, they are quite the same!
I'm on my 10th pair of Second shifts , they feel great when u get a quality insert...
How long do they last?
@@manowarhn well I have two pairs wich I alternate every other day gives the boot a chance to dry and greatly extends the life, I would say 2 years + ..... if u use 2 like me
😱😱10th pair..you must be workhorse..or unhuman..🤔
Times are great once you break them in..blisters on toes till you break em in..just ordered cats we will see
Still love my Cats
I did the same as you, I bought both and I too wanted and desired the Timberland boot. They had such a solid feel and a better look, but I was surprised with the Cat boots. The Cat Second Shift wins hands down with excellent fit and comfort with zero heel rub. Try both before you buy.
Exactly
I've been wearing the Cat 2nd shift steel toe for years. Currently my 2nd pair is 2.5 yo. I occasionally have to go to the warehouse at my workplace so it complys with the rules and regs. They are sturdy and comfortable to walk /work in. I did replace the insole tho. Cat knows people will replace the insole according to their preferences. That's why their out of the box insole is very very basic.
Nice! Sounds like you put them to real use. I still love mine.
I’ve tried timberlands, Dr Martens caterpillar and more. I must say I stay with Caterpillar Boots they’re way lighter rugged not hot and very comfortable..
I agree, I love them. Cheers
The soles on 2nd Shift out perform the Grainger
Due to cold weather all construction boots should come with composite safety toes
Man I had a pair of them pit boss’s and I wore them 2 times only doing light yard work and the mid sole disintegrated and the whole boot fell apart. I’ve heard of other people having the same problem.
Glad I didn't like them. They're tough on the feet. I tried them just in the house. The Cats felt allot better, better rating too. I sent the back and kept the CAT
Yeah I’ve heard Timberland isn’t the quality boot they once used to be. I think they’re more of a fashion boot these days unfortunately
@@greg6162 Yeah I agree. They do have some good boots but people have lots of problems with the pit bosses.
That's not normal I'm sure. I've put 18 months and hundreds of miles on mine and they're no worse for the wear.
You might fall in love with the cats then.
What about the size on snikers AM 9.5 i want to Buy the cat's on Amazon but should i get them one size small ora true size?
I personally got true size
I like the the style and the fit of the cats, I got the second shift's!
Right on
@@MrBaldChronicles. just ordered laCrosse insoles off of Ebay, a little better improvement! And also some orthotics!
Nice. Let me know how they feel. I figured insoles would make it too thick for me. Sometimes I double my sock on certain boots and shoes vs insoles.
@@MrBaldChronicles. actually almost no difference, laCrosse is like a factory insole but with a better heel step! But remove the other insole! And around ten dollars!
Nice
So I'm in the market for new boots, I'm at a toss between the two you reviewed, and the Wolverine Floorhand. Help?!
Can’t go wrong with Wolverine. I never owned a pair of those. I went for comfort over everything else.
@@MrBaldChronicles. Well I'm on my feet 8+ hours a day 5 days a week. I need steel toe for work, and I'm either kneeling, walking, or climbing. I have a pair of Carolinas currently that I was VERY disappointed in. I used to only wear them, bought a new pair last year and they haven't held up worth a damn! I've had half the eyelets tear out, the insole is ripping, and the leather on the toes are starting to thin.
Don’t get the Timberland then, those are hard on the feet, some people like that though. Let us know what you end up getting
No shit dude, you're doing the exact thing I'm doing now. Whatd you end up going with? Im leaning towards the cats myself
The wolverine floorhand made my feet hurt after wearing them in the store for 2 minutes. Also the construction feels very shotty
We're those caterpillars the "tan" or "brown" version? They look similar and I can't tell.
These are the Tan. Has that caramelized look.
@@MrBaldChronicles. Thank you! Everything online shows brown and a reddish brown for the tan but now that I see them in this video I think I like the color!
Right on man. They feel and look good. Let me know what you think when you get them.
Quit the bulshit u can tell the difference from car and timbs!!! Timbs are superior
They don’t feel superior. The the brand is better but I go for comfort first
Good people also condition their boots every month of wearing.. use mink oil
Can it be washed in water?
I don’t recommend it but you can.
I work in construction everyday I must stop wearing the steel toe because my legs always end up totally infected be cause of the steel!
That sucks. Sure they’re heavy too. These are lighter because they’re composite toe. Have you tried those yet?
how are they holding up?
The Cats are holding g up. I don't wear them that much now. I will this fall and winter
@@MrBaldChronicles. what about the timberlands?
I don't like those. I chose the Cat over Timbs
@@MrBaldChronicles. thanks!
PUT IN HEELCUSHINS..i stiched them in..😂😂
Lol
@@MrBaldChronicles. yes..source out the issue and fix it..they got scotch on the back..but i got a old patchermachine..so i stiched wooll ayer on top..🤔scuffed up heels nobody needs..
I don't understand how so many people rate the pit boss so high!? Do these people actually work all day in them or just wear them for fashion!? I work 12 hour days in a factory there's no way in hell those Tims would cut the mustard
I suggest you check out Rose Anvil's channel and learn about boots.
I will check it out but don't care to learn about boots. I just care about what feels good on my feet.
@@MrBaldChronicles. sometimes what feels good on your feet today, will feel terrible on them tomorrow. And other times what feels bad on your feet today, will break in and feel great for years to come.
I have about 30 pairs of shoes and agree. Thats only been the case 2% of the time with me. I know what I like and if I will enjoy it years to come. The timberland was a no go for me. I guess I have sensitive feet lol. The Cat do feel better than the first day I tried them.
Cheers mate
Oh! Just goofin, just new boot goofin
Nice video guess I’m getting the cats
Right on. Still love mine.
I bought a pair of cat boots and they were the worst boot I've ever bought, they completely fell apart the welt is fake (at least on the pair I had) the soles came unglued and almost made me fall out of the back of a semi trailer when they came apart
That sucks. So far so good with me. I don’t work in my pair. Most people love them, but any shoe can come apart I guess.
@@MrBaldChronicles. on the flip side they were very comfortable but they only lasted about 6 months of work duty doing deliveries and truck driving
That sucks
You got the wrong Timberland boot.
I’m sure they all don’t feel like this. I thought these looked the best, didn’t feel great though.
You want to get this boots dirty??? Drop this review on them, because it's a real mess.
Lol. Share your dirty boot vid for us :)
Cats look better way better
Nah
Those are Walmart shoes. That's the only place I've ever seen them.
Doesn't matter if they are at Gucci or Wal-Mart. I love Wal-Mart mart shoes. I wish I seen them there lol.
@@MrBaldChronicles. We shouldn't be buying anything from china after what they've done to humanity with this virus
So stop with your bullshit!!!!!!!!!!
Lol can't wait to get my next pair of cats. Don't be so miserable ha. Enjoy your Sunday, I sure am. No worries in the world :)
@@pmaint1 Jesus Christ your comment is so ignorant it hurts.
Right. I let him ride, if it makes him feel better why not ;)
Caterpillar all the way...