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Get ready New Yorkers. Now that Timberland boot season is upon us, Timberland is preparing to release an exclusive version of their classic construction silhouette that will be paying homage to the first anointed king of New York’s rap scene, The Notorious B.I.G.
According to Nice Kicks, Timberland will be collaborating with the estate of the late-great Notorious B.I.G. to drop a boot that pays tribute to the legendary rapper as they look to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of his debut album, Ready To Die. This is the latest footwear brand to pay homage to Big Poppa as not too long ago Jordan Brand released an ultra-limited edition Biggie version of the Air Jordan 13 that basically no one was able to cop.
While these boots are sure to have limited stock available, Biggie fans will at least have a chance to cop when the boots release on Sept. 27 exclusively at Foot Locker stores.
Nice Kicks reports:
Biggie’s relationship with Timberland also reflected the broader cultural trends of hip-hop embracing workwear and street-ready attire. The boots, originally designed for manual labor, became an iconic piece of fashion in urban culture, thanks in part to Biggie’s influence.
Biggie’s frequent use of the boots and his lyricism embracing the 6-inch boot helped shape how the brand was perceived, turning them into a symbol of authenticity and toughness in the world of rap and street culture.
Biggie did love himself some Timberland construction boots. Just look at his music videos and photo shoots.
Still no official images on how the boot will look and what kind of details it will have showing it’s related to Biggie, but best believe OG Hip-Hoppers and Biggie fanatics will surely be looking to cop a pair when they release.
Will you be copping a pair of Biggie Timbs? Let us know in the comments section below.
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The Louis Vuitton x Timberland collaboration is upon us, and while we’re sure many heads in the different boroughs throughout New York City wouldn’t mind rocking some fresh construction boots with the Louis V imprint etched all over them, we’re not sure that’s going to be the case with the price tags these are carrying with them.
According to Highsnobiety, the collaboration is rumored to be releasing Aug. 8. We’ve seen the 6-inch construction boots with the “LV” stamp on the tongue, but it seems like we’re also getting a Louis Vuitton version of the classic “40 Below” boots that Tupac made famous in his breakthrough role as Bishop in the cult classic film, Juice.
We’re not gonna lie, these are hella tough. Still, a retail price of $3,000 almost guarantees you won’t be seeing these in your hood anytime soon… if ever.
Per Highsnobiety:
Rumors are swirling that Louis Vuitton’s New York AF collaboration with Timberland is hitting stores on August 8. That’s perfect for all the real Timb steppers who hit pools and beaches with 6-inchs all summer. And a leaked image from what looks like a line sheet distributed by Louis Vuitton sales associates reveals that a “LV Boot Ranger Boot” will be priced at $2,990.
It’s worth noting that, though August is a plausible release date as the LV Timbs are part of Pharrell’s FW24 collection, this info is unconfirmed.
We remember when a pair of construction boots went for $100, but once prices hit $190 a lot of heads fell back. We’re not sure if a pair of $3,000 Timbs will have heads flocking to grab a pair, but don’t be surprised if you see a few rappers or athletes rocking these joints when they’re out in public. Feels like they’ll be the only heads willing to shell out big bucks to rock a pair of construction boots with the “LV” emblem on them.
What do y’all think of Louis Vuitton’s remix of the classic Timberland silhouette? Let us know in the comments section below.
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MSCHF, the Brooklyn-based art collective that landed on many radars with the release of their Big Red Boot just dropped a new boot that’s sure to get people talking once more. Tapping legendary Brooklyn native Spike Lee, MSCHF is set to release its new 2X4 Boot that is most certainly a riff on a classic boot beloved by many in New York and abroad.
As spotted on Nice Kicks, it appears that the MSCHF 2X4 Boot is an elaborate return shot at VF Corp, the company that owns Timberland. According to the outlet, the 2X4 Boot is in response to VF Corp taking legal measures to halt the sale of the brand’s Wavy Baby shoe collaboration with Tyga, which took the classic Vans silhouette and added some wavy flair. Max B would’ve loved these sneakers, if you catch our drift.
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The latest from MSCHF is a continuation of the brand’s satirical outlook as the brand pokes fun at Timberland, owned by VF Corp, which also serves as the parent company for Vans.
Vans successfully won an appeal to prevent MSCHF from selling its “Wavy Baby” shoes and the Brooklyn-based art collective has returned to troll Vans’ parent company, VF Corp, with a knock-off boot of its subsidiary Timberland brand.
The 2X4 Boot drops on March 19 and retails for $400. We expect this one to have a nice run similar to the Big Red Boot and the backstory is one for the ages.
Check out MSCHF here.
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Pharrell Williams certainly knows how to get the people going. On Friday (Jan. 12), the multihyphenate talent teased a collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Timberland, and all the corners of well-dressed, fashion-forward social media are going in.
If you don’t know, one of Pharrell’s current gigs is Creative Director of Louis Vuitton. This union with Timberland is just the latest bomb drop since he picked up the reigns of LV about a year ago to fill the void left by the untimely passing of Virgil Abloh.
Taking to his LV’d out @skateboard Instagram, Pharrell showed off what looks like your standard 6″ high construction Timberland boot—except his version sports the Timberland logo with “Louis Vuitton Paris” written below on the tongue and the world-recognized LV logo on the inner portion which he of course folded down for a look. After the reveal, he pulled down his wide-legged denim that surely cost more than your standard Timbs, too.
No word on a release date or pricing, but you can guarantee these will sell out instantly and cost a grip considering the LV x Nike Air Force 1’s went for about $2750, at retail. Expect to see plenty of these at LV’s Fall/Winter 2024 menswear show that goes down on January 16 during Paris Fashion Week.
No matter the high price of admission, social media has already started either thirsting for these or slandering the design as “lazy.” See for yourself in the gallery.
We’d take a pair, for review purposes, though.
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Culture Kings, a leading fashion apparel brand founded in Australia, has partnered with a number of notable figures and brands over the years to deliver its high-quality wares. Via a new collaboration with Timberland, a brand that is prominent within Hip-Hop and streetwear circles, Culture Kings once more delivers a product that is a must-have for fans of both entities.
The Culture Kings and Timberland 6-inch premium boot comes in an array of stylish colorways for whatever mood you’re trying to bring to the world in your fashion journey. A quick scan of the lookbook for the collaboration lists out six colorways: the classic wheat; black/gold; black/silver; red/gold; castlerock; and hummus.
For purists, the collaboration does not veer too far off the classic Timberland silhouette fans the world over have come to love. There are new flourishes, however, with the deft hands of the designers at Culture Kings adding their flair via a custom swing tag and side zipper for a new iteration of the original boot.
The boot retails for an average price of around $230.00 USD with periodic sales and campaigns that interested buyers can find on the brand’s main website. In our upfront look at the boot, the quality you’ve come to expect with brands that have invested major effort in creating top-tier products is present from the onset. In other words, this is official.
To learn more about the Culture Kings and Timberland 6-inch premium boot collaboration, click here.
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Timberland boots have been a staple in the wardrobes of New York Hip-Hoppers for decades. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Timberland will be releasing a special colorway of the iconic boot that will be considered grails in the tristate area.
Hypebeast is reporting that the upcoming “Hip Hop Royalty Boot” has just hit the digital shelves on Timberland. With it’s purple suede colorway, golden ankle pads and gold eyelets, these are sure to be the standout footwear in any establishment you step in. Senior Footwear Designer Chris Dixon’s creation has the kind of details that sneakerheads and boot lovers would appreciate. Along with the standout colorway, details such as the “Sedgwick Avenue” street sign on the tongue and the tree logo on the heel looking like it was graffiti’d on, make these a must-have for any collection out there. But that’s not all.
In conjunction with the release, Timberland partners with CNSTNT DVLPMNT to curate youth mentorship and community activations to advance the representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color designers in the footwear industry.
“Having the opportunity to design in celebration of both boot and Hip Hop culture is a huge honor for me,” said senior footwear designer Chris Dixon. “The Hip Hop Royalty Boot project is Timberland’s way of giving Hip Hop its flowers and showing appreciation for what they have done for the brand. I am really happy to partner with Timberland and give young creatives something I did not have as a kid, which is the empowerment of creativity.”
We love it.
The “Hip-Hop Royalty” Timberland boot is available now on Timberland.com and retails for $210. Check out pics of the kicks below. Let us know if you’ll be copping a pair in the comments section below.
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