In 1951, Nathan Swartz, a New England leather craftsman, set up shop in The Abington Shoe Company and was later joined in the business by his sons Sidney and Herman in 1955. In those days, the company resembled more a community boot maker and cobbler than the sophisticated manufacturing operation it has become. Emphasis on innovation led to the invention of our waterproof boot; the same iconic yellow boot that remains at the heart of the Timberland® brand today.
The workers of those early years are the inspiration of the Timberland Boot Company™ collection, work-wear inspired footwear from a company serious about its values and its history, made for people who admire quality, authenticity and classic design that evolves with the seasons. It is robust footwear rooted in a post-industrial mindset that combines the best traditions of mass manufacture with the earlier ideals of craftsmanship - all wrapped up in a culture of community responsibility.
At the heart of the collection is footwear crafted with materials produced in the industrial age and improved with modern methods. Details like Vibram® soles, or the ergonomically fitting moulded leather midsole, encompass the art of the cobbler and are steeped in every collection. The Timberland Boot Company™ collection is a perfect excuse for the wearer to reconnect with the way his shoes are fashioned and offer meaning through craftsmanship, while maintaining individuality.
The Timberland Boot Company™ was launched in 2005 in the UK and has since expanded into new markets including Italy, Japan and the U.S. - focused on selective independent menswear and shoe specialists around the globe. The flagship store occupies an entire house on Fournier Street, East London. It’s a converted banana warehouse in an area rich with creative minds and ethnic diversity. The store design is inspired by the heritage of the building; the regenerated and recycled materials create a sense of a living space, where the past and present exist as one. Part of our Fournier Street store is thrown open as a platform for local talent, including filmmaking, music, design and art. This is just one of the ways we connect with local people and businesses. In the post-industrial age, commerce has a responsibility to strengthen the community in which it thrives. This is the Timberland Boot Company mandate.
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