- MMikeVerified BuyerReviewingTHE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG Whiskey / 10 / Regular - DI recommend this productWhat is your body type? BuiltWhat is your height? 5' 7"How old are you? 25-34What is your weight? 176-200Rated 4 out of 5 stars18 hours agoMostly good
So far mostly good. I like the feel of them, however I bought them in December (now February)and a thin part of the foot pad in the boot is peeling back on both boots and makes it a hassle to flatten it and put it back to put on the boot. Now a stitch is fluffed up so I'll see how that goes but otherwise been in snow and rain as a truckdriver and held up well to the elements. Even with the 0 degree days not too cold at all but that might also be my physiology. My size here matches timberland pros. Roomy toe room compared to timberlands.
SizingRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2Runs Small True to Size Runs LargeWas this helpful?OUOrigin USA4 hours agoHi Mike,
Thanks for the honest and detailed feedback about THE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG and for sharing your experience with both the comfort and durability over the past few months! We're glad to hear that you're appreciating the feel and roomy toe room, and that they've been holding up well to the snow, rain, and those brutal 0-degree days during your trucking work.
Your feedback about the hassle with the footpad during daily wear gives us valuable insight into how our interior components are performing during the break-in period and through heavy work use over time.
Thank you for your valuable input about the specific durability concerns alongside your positive feedback about the weather protection, warmth, and sizing compared to Timberland Pros. This helps us focus on evaluating our footpad construction and stitching reinforcement to ensure we're delivering the long-term reliability that matches the weather resistance and comfort you're experiencing on the job!
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- JJJohnny j.ReviewingTHE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUGI do not recommend this productWhat is your body type? NormalWhat is your height? 5' 9"How old are you? 45-54What is your weight? 201-225Rated 1 out of 5 stars3 days agoNot a fan
I bought these boots for the made in the USA factor but I’m not a fan I dislike lined boots I end up tearing the linking and then boot become useless will not buy another pair unless they make them unlined
SizingRated -1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2Runs Small True to Size Runs LargeWas this helpful?OUOrigin USAYesterdayHi Johnny,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about THE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG, and we sincerely apologize that the lined construction has fallen short of your preferences and durability expectations.
Your specific feedback about the lining tearing during wear, ultimately making the boots unusable, along with your preference for unlined construction, is valuable information that we'll share directly with our production and design teams to review our boot construction options and consider developing unlined alternatives to better serve customers who prefer that style of work boot.
Your feedback helps us identify where our current construction approach hasn't met the design preferences that hardworking customers like yourself need from Origin.
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- SScottVerified ReviewerReviewingTHE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUGI recommend this productWhat is your body type? ThinWhat is your height? 6' 0"How old are you? 45-54What is your weight? 126-150Rated 4 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoThe origin work boot vs the wilton
Long review warning
Bought my 1st pair of origins about 2 years ago when i couldn't get another pair of thorogood emperor toe boots. The origins were unlined just like the thorogoods, but were thicker leather and had more layers along the lacing eyelets. Only possible complaints were the tongue was a little short (barely cleared the top of the laces) & the toe was a bit snug. I mink oil my boots regularly, so stiffness and break-in were fine (have to oil them though.) They had a little reinforcement on the side at the arch too, which was great when working in brush & uneven ground. Still very good boots but I wanted a pair roomy enough for 2 pair of socks in the winter, so ordered a pair 1/2 size bigger this winter.
They're called the wilton now, but looks like the same boot. Not quite. Tongue is longer, check. Toe box is roomier, check (whether it's really different or just 11.5 vs 11.. dont know & doesn't really matter.) Side armor at the arch, gone. Extra layer of leather along the eyelets, gone. Can't quite tell if the upper leather is the same thickness or not because the wilton only comes with a foam liner. Can't get it unlined. Can't oil the leather from the inside when you can't access it. Haven't got the wiltons broke in yet, so can't speak to that, but the 8" big lug originals from 2 years ago are still going strong.
Their customer service dept seems to be entirely ai, too. Nearly useless.
SizingRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2Runs Small True to Size Runs LargeWas this helpful?OUOrigin USA2 weeks agoHi Scott,
Thanks for the detailed feedback about both THE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG and your original Origin work boots, and for sharing your long-term experience with the construction and performance! We're glad to hear that your 8" big lug Originals from 2 years ago are still going strong and that you appreciated the thicker leather, extra reinforcement layers, and side armor at the arch for working in brush and uneven ground.
We sincerely appreciate you bringing up the construction differences you've noticed between your original pair and the Wilton, particularly the removal of the side arch reinforcement and the extra leather layers along the eyelets. Your feedback about the foam liner preventing access for interior oiling and the changes to the reinforcement features gives us valuable insight into how our design evolution is affecting the functionality that made your first pair so reliable.
Thank you for your valuable input about the construction changes, liner accessibility, and durability comparison, alongside your positive feedback about the improved tongue length, roomier toe box, and the lasting performance of your original pair. This helps us focus on evaluating how our design updates are impacting the reinforcement features and maintenance accessibility that contributed to the exceptional longevity you experienced with your first pair!
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- SStephVerified ReviewerReviewingTHE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUGI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoGreat boot and great customer service.
My husband got these work boots a year ago and wears them all the time. We recently purchased the pair without the steel toe so he has just a comfortable at home work boot. I accidently ordered the wrong pair for his birthday and we had great customer service help to make sure I got the right pair this time. Great company and happy to support!
SizingRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2Runs Small True to Size Runs LargeWas this helpful?OUOrigin USA2 weeks agoIt is fantastic to hear that the WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG has become a staple in your husband's daily routine over the past year, Steph. We engineer our work boots to be built for exactly that kind of consistent, demanding use, so knowing they have held up to everyday wear while maintaining the comfort he needs is exactly what we aim for.
Your experience with our customer service team reflects the same commitment to quality that goes into every boot we build. Getting the right gear into the hands of our customers is just as important as the craftsmanship itself, and we are glad our team was able to make sure you found the perfect fit for his birthday.
Having customers who understand the value of American manufacturing and choose to support domestic production is what drives our factory team every day. We are honored to be part of your family's gear and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with both our products and our people.
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- CMCraig M. D.Verified BuyerReviewingTHE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG Whiskey / 9.5 / Regular - DI recommend this productWhat is your body type? AthleticWhat is your height? 5' 9"How old are you? 55-64What is your weight? 151-175Rated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agobreak in
I have been wearing these boots about 2 weeks, the break in time was about 3 days and wasn't as unpleasant as some boots I have tried. so far I'm very pleased with the boots, very comfortable and not too heavy. Love that they are made in the USA!
SizingRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2Runs Small True to Size Runs LargeWas this helpful?OUOrigin USA2 weeks agoIt's great to hear from someone like you, Craig, who recognizes that comfort and quality we put so much focus on with The Wilton 8" Steel Toe Work Boot - Big Lug.
When you find work boots that deliver on both the break-in experience and long-term comfort fronts. Especially with that manageable 3-day break-in period and comfortable feel without being too heavy. That's exactly what we're aiming for with every piece we make. We appreciate the feedback about how pleasant the break-in process was compared to other boots you've tried. It's always valuable to know how our construction quality makes that initial period more bearable.
We're glad you appreciate that these are made right here in the USA. That's something we take a lot of pride in.
Thanks for choosing Origin and taking the time to share your experience!
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