Timberland PRO Splitrock XT Work Boots Review (Great Safety Boots For Women)

Hey, Mikala here. Welcome to my Timberland PRO Splitrock work boot review. In this review, I’ll share everything you need to know about this work boot.

From how they fit and how heavy they are, to waterproofing, comfort and whether they need breaking in or not, and everything in between.

Buckle up cause it’s quite a long review. For your convenience, I’ve created a menu for this page that’s helpful to jump to a specific section. Just click on the “What’s inside” below to open it.

Let’s go!

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My industry and work environment

I work in the engineering industry so I definitely need comfy safety boots as I’m on my feet all day but being a size 4Uk/6US I definitely struggle to find many boots in my size let alone get much choice of style!

Being in a workshop environment I need boots that will protect me from falling & moving objects, sharp objects, and especially sparks.

Unboxing my Timberland PRO Splitrock boots

Features of these Splitrock steel toe work boots

Boot model	Splitrock XT A1GH2
Electric hazard rated	No
Safety toe cap	YES (steel toe cap)
Waterproof	YES (waterproof membrane)
Lining	YES (fabric lining)
Boot construction type	Cemented sole construction
Shank	Not specified
Removable insole	YES
Outsole material	Rubber
Midsole material	PU (polyurethane)
Upper material	Nubuck leather
Boot height	6″
Boot weight	~700 grams (1.5 pounds) per boot
Heel height	1.5″

My first impressions

As soon as I opened the box and saw the boots, I loved the color of them (classic Timberland color)  and they looked very high quality! 

I then got the boots out to have a closer look and felt the sole and sides inside of the heel and they felt squishy.

That’s exactly what I was looking for as I’ve had safety boots in the past that have been flat and hard.

I loved the design of them with the lower back of the boot but still having the ankle support.

Alright, let’s dive deeper into this boot and see what else we can learn about it.

The Timberland Splitrock XT on the outside

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1. Upper’s material

I personally went for the Timberland PRO Splitrock model that comes with a nubuck leather upper.

I simply love this color in a work boot. If you’re a boot nerd and want to know more, the leather on this boot is premium full-grain leather.

There is another Splitrock boot model that comes with a smooth leather upper. It’s easier to clean and to condition so you might want to go for this model instead.

2. The sole

The sole on these Timberland PRO Splitrock work boots is composed of two parts:

The outsole, which is a thin layer of rubber that helps with the slip resistance factor and also adds to the durability preventing the sole from getting worn out too fast.

And then we have the midsole which is made out of a softer material, possibly PU, which is why this boot is so comfortable right from the get-go.

It provides so much cushioning, especially compared to some cheaper work boots I’ve had in the past.

Great work boots for those of you standing or walking a lot during your shift.

3. Construction type

These Timberland PRO work boots are built with a method called cemented sole construction which basically means that the upper and the sole are attached together by using strong adhesives. There are no stitches used here.

Compared to Goodyear welted work boots, these boots are more likely to experience sole delamination since there are no stitches involved that could prevent that from happening.

Having said that, cemented-sole work boots are more flexible and more comfortable for those of you that need to kneel, bend, flex, and crouch a lot.

4. Shaft height

These Timberland PRO Splitrock safety boots are 6 inches tall at the ankle and it’s a bit shorter at the back of the leg (at the Achilles tendon area) which makes them great again for those of you that crunch.

Additionally, because of the lower back, these work boots are great for warehouse workers, especially if you have to drive forklifts.

The reason being the lower back upper of the boot won’t dig into your legs when you’re pressing the pedals.

5. Heel height

If you’re wondering how tall these boots can make you look, the answer is simply to add an extra 1.5 inches to your overall height.

6. Hardware

The Timberland Splitorck XT comes with metal hardware having 4 eyelets and 1-speed hook at the top.

The speed hook is very helpful for a few reasons, the most important one being that will help stop any possible heel slippage when you tie your laces tight through the speed hook.

Here are a few different ways you can tie the laces of your work boots if you want to achieve more support and comfort.

7. Rubber rand

The boot comes with a rubber rand which is an additional piece of material, in this case, rubber, that wraps around the boot to provide more stability and also helps protect the leather from abrasion.

Also, not my case, but if you work in an environment where you might have to go through a bit of mud, dirt, wet concrete, etc, this rubber rand helps prevent damaging the nubuck leather prematurely.

This is a feature you’ll see only on this model.

The Timberland PRO Splitrock XT on the inside

Alright, now let’s see what we can learn about the boot by looking at the features we can find inside.

1. Gusseted tongue

These boots have a gusseted tongue. A nice feature to have in work boots.

Not necessarily an issue for me because I work indoors mostly but if you work outdoors the gusseted tongue helps with keeping water, dirt, and debris out of your boots.

Also, it stops the tongue from flipping around inside the boots as is the case with boots that have a free-floating tongue instead of a gusseted one.

2. Lining

This Timberland PRO boot is lined. Some of you don’t like lined boots but these are very comfortable for me.

This doesn’t make my feet sweat in these work boots at all. Here’s what you can do if your feet sweat a lot in work boots.

3. Removable insole

If you have to wear custom orthotics or you simply like to add a better over-the-counter insole into your work boots, you won’t be able to do that with these Timberland Splitrock XT work boots because the insole isn’t removable.

4. Toe box

Some of the boots I looked at after starting the test on these Splitrock XT boots, come with a composite toe cap. At least that’s what it shows on Timberland’s Official site.

But the Splirock XT I have come with a steel toe cap.

The toe box is spacious and my toes are not rubbing against it. They’re very comfortable in that aspect and I’m very happy since I had steel-toe cap work boots in the past that were quite the opposite.

7. Puncture resistant

If you’re working in a dangerous environment with lots of sharp objects laying on the ground (screws, nails, sharp metal objects, etc) you’ll be happy to know these Timberland XT Splitrock come with a non-metallic puncture-resistant plate.

Are they lightweight? (What’s the weight?)

These Timberland PRO Splitrock XT safety boots weigh about 1431 grams (3.1 pounds give or take) for the pair.

So each boot weighs more or less 700 grams (1.5 pounds) which makes them quite lightweight for being a steel-toe boot.

Are they waterproof?

I mostly work indoors so I don’t really need waterproof work boots so I did a little test by pouring a glass of water on the boots and the leather seem to repel the water very nicely.

Of course, this is not a real test to see if they really are waterproof but I’ll submerge them in water for you and bring you the results.

Make sure to check out the latest updates at the bottom of this page.

If you want to make them waterproof, make sure to check out this article first: How to waterproof work boots in which I explain what products to use for the different types of materials found in work boots (smooth leather, nubuck, synthetic, etc)

Are they slippery?

Where are they made?

This is something important for some of you so if you’re wondering where this work boot is made the answer is, they’re made in Bangladesh according to the label of my boots.

Are they true to size? Do they run small or large?

Yes, these boots are true to size for me. I’ve always been a size 4UK/6US woman in safety boots and these fit perfectly.

Is the boot good for wide feet?

Yes!!! These Timberland PRO Splitrock boots fit my wide feet amazingly and the sides of my feet don’t rub the sides of the boots which is so nice!

So if you’re a woman looking for a pair of wide safety toe work boots, check out these Timbs Splitrock XT. My feet are just over 3 and a half inches wide in case you want to have a reference.

Are they comfortable?

Very squishy under foot straight away but the sides of the ankle were quite hard and not very flexible, I think they just need wearing in to mold to my feet.

What’s the Break-in period?

They did rub on the sides of my ankles to start with but after 2 days of wearing them at work, they were very comfy! So that’s all the break-in period I had to go through.

Adrian put together a very helpful article in case you need to learn how to break in your work boots.

Do they provide support? (Ankle, arch,etc)

Yes, they provide support to the ankle but have a lowered back of the boot so they might be the best for you if you have weak ankles and need total ankle support.

Actually, if that’s your case it’s better to go with taller work boots that wrap around your ankle pretty well providing you with much more ankle support than these Timberland Splitrock.

What colors do they come in?

Boot model	Price
Black	See In-Store
Brown	See In-Store
Wheat (my favorite :D)	See In-Store

Price: how much do they cost?

Prices change all the time as we all know so the best thing to do in order to get the most up-to-date price on these Timberland Splitrock XT work boots is to click here to see the latest price on Amazon.

When I got these boots they were £120 ($150 more or less depending on the exchange).

Where to buy these work boots?

To my surprise, there aren’t any local or online stores that have these boots in the US. these work boots are not available in the US. But you can check out Timberland UK’s website as they might be able to ship them to you in the US.

But if you’re in the UK like I am you can find these Timberland PRO Splirock boots on Amazon.

Who do I recommend these Timberland Splitrock work boots to?

These Timberland Splitrock work boots are going to be a good choice for those of you mostly working indoors like myself in a metal fabrication shop, factory workers, warehouse workers, working in retail, etc.

They’re great because they provide a lot of cushioning under the foot and that’s a great feature to have if you stand and walk all day on hard, polished concrete surfaces.

Also based on my experience, these work boots are great for women with small feet.

As mentioned a few times in this review, having such a small foot makes it very hard to find a pair of work boots. And to limit even more the option, I have wide feet as well.

So if you’re a woman looking for small-size work boots that fit wide feet, then these Splitrock XT boots from Timberland is what you need.

Last notes: Are the Splitrock XT work boots worth the money?

After wearing some cheaper work boots I can definitely say there is a difference between cheap work boots versus more expensive ones.

Most boots I’ve had in the past were hard and stiff which in turn will leave me with tired feet and at times even some pain or discomfort.

After wearing the boots for a few months at the time of writing this review I can say that these boots are definitely worth the money.

More pictures of these Timberland PRO Splitrock XT safety boots

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Update: 1 month of wearing these PRO Splirock XT

Not much to add after my first month of wearing these Timberland Splitrock work boots. I’ve been very happy with these in all honesty.

After wearing these boots for a month I can say they are the best safety boots I’ve had so far! (Especially for a woman with wide, small feet)

Update: 6 months of wearing these Timberland Splitrock XT boots

Stay tuned…it’s coming soon

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