Timberlands: description, assortment, choice

Timberlands - this is what is considered primarily when people choose shoes and sneakers for an active pastime. Timberland brand leather shoes - autumn, with fur and other - look stylish, durable. That's just how to distinguish American original timberlands from fakes and what else you should know when buying such shoes - these issues should be addressed in more detail.

Timberland shoes have long been a true adore for people whose life is connected with tourism, outdoor activities. The company that produces the famous American mustard shoes (those same timberlands) has existed since 1952, but it gained worldwide fame in 1973. It was then that technology was born that turned the idea of ​​the convenience and practicality of shoes. The technology of seamless connection of the top of the boot and the sole of rubber made it possible to guarantee the complete waterproofness of the six-inch yellow boots and brought their creator Nathan Schwartz huge profits.

The Timberland brand was registered all the same in 1973. As a logo for him, the silhouette of an American oak tree was chosen, symbolizing nepotism, the continuity of generations. Since 1988, the company also produces clothes, and since 1991 - accessories and jackets. Children's products appeared in the assortment of the company in 1997.

Among the features that are possessed timberlands, we can distinguish the following.

• Protective sole. In branded shoes, it is always present. The original corrugated pattern is easily recognizable, provides excellent adhesion to the coating of any type.
• Dirt repellent coating. It provides effective resistance to the deep penetration of dirt, salt, moisture, oil into the material. As a result, almost always the shoes can be cleaned quite easily from the spots covering them, returning a flawless appearance.
• Membrane material Gore-Tex. It provides the shoe with excellent breathability even with prolonged wear. Shoes with a membrane are durable, practical, and indispensable for hiking.
• 100% waterproof. Shoes with these properties are marked waterproof. They are manufactured using the brand's patented technology and are still reliable, as in 1973. The base has a silicone layer that prevents moisture and dirt from penetrating deep into the structure of the material.

Timberland has a wide range of shoes that has all the properties of a flagship model. In the assortment you can find classic solutions with laces and new items without them, low and high options. Traderside models and traditional trekking boots 6 or 8 inches high, light sneakers, chelsea shoes, sneakers and sneakers are popular. All of them deserve the most careful consideration.

Footwear for the warm season by Timberland is presented primarily by male trackers - moccasins for everyday wear. They differ from classic top-siders in a more reliable corrugated sole, with the creation of which innovative brand technologies were applied. The cushioning base guarantees excellent cushioning on any surface.

In the assortment of the brand they are represented by models:

• 3 Eye Classic Boat;
• 2 Eye Classic Boat (there is a female version).

Each model has a premium coarse leather upper, 360-degree lacing, leather lining, and an EVA midsole. Summer women timberlands - these are stylish Berline Park slip-ons with elastic inserts. Comfortable shoes for every day in the city.

Stylish autumn Slippers Torrez Slipper Moccasin positioned by the company as an element of home shoes, but also on the street in dry weather they are very comfortable. This male model is presented in 2 colors, has a leather top and laces, a fleece lining.

Demi shoes also include sneakers. Men's timberlands are represented in this category by the following models.

• Flyroam Leather Oxford. AeroCore technology designed for continuous wear. A lightweight sole and signature insole with protection against unpleasant odors make the most active day easy and comfortable.

• Brooklyn Super Oxford. Stylish sneakers with a combined textile and nubuck upper, mesh lining and AeroCore sole.

• Adventure 2.0 Cupsole Alpine Oxford. A skateboard-inspired model from the capsule collection. They have alpine eyelets, cotton laces, a lining with 50% recycled PET in the composition.

• Brooklyn Lace Oxford. Military-style sneakers that blend perfectly with the cityscape. This is a model with a massive sole made using Aerocore technology, premium nubuck top, breathable mesh lining.

In addition, models deserve attention Brooklyn Alpine Chukka, Urban Exit Chukka, Ripcord Low Hiker, oriented to the most demanding lovers of active life. Boots World Hiker Mid and Euro Sprint Hiker Suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. High Bradstreet chukka will also be a good addition to the wardrobe of a modern city dweller. Stylish waterproof boots Radford 6 Inch Alpine Boot with their lightweight design they will help reduce the load on the legs.

No less famous and waterproof Series 8 Inch Made In USA Boot. These high boots are able to cope with the most impassable routes, reliably fixing the ankle and ankle, protecting them from injuries. Fans of walks will like shortened Cityroam Chukka boots with a lightened sole, an exclusive diamond pattern on it, a protective roller. For ventilation in this model, the lining mesh is responsible. In the women's line stands out demi-season shoes in the form of Kiri Up KPU Net Oxford Sneakers with combined top, embossed Delphville Leather Sneaker and embossed Ellis Street Oxford shoes.

The men's collection of winter timberlands is represented by a series of Waterproof and classic 6 inch Premium Boot. These are the same trekking boots that contain PrimaLoft branded insulation that imitates goose down. This model still has a leather upper that can withstand the most intensive use. The company also has universal models - chelsea boots. Vibram Arctic Grip shoes have a special anti-slip sole for walking on ice.

Models with fur or insulation made of fleece, wool are in the women's product line. It is worth noting here Nellie Chukka, Lucia Way 6 Inch Boot. Lapelless model Chamonix valley fold-down boot Suitable for combination with a skirt and coat. Short waterproof Teddy Fleece Fold-Down will be a great solution for not very snowy winters.

The colors of timberlands are quite diverse, while it is almost impossible to find too bright, poisonous shades here. All colors are muted, close to natural or pastel., which makes it easy to combine shoes with a variety of styles and wardrobe elements. The brand earned its fame when it once launched a yellow model on the market - these trekking boots are sold the most successfully today.

In addition, the basic options for coloring shoes are popular. First of all it beige, gray, red, brown, white and black tones. Among fashionable shoes, you can find more striking solutions - red, blue, green, blue boots. The company pays great attention to maintaining the individuality of its collections. In many cases, design elements such as embossing, applying multi-colored prints on the surface of the material are used - this adds brightness to the timberlands. They look interesting silvery shoe models as well neon colors - they are mainly used in sports options.

The choice of raw materials has always played an important role in the manufacture of original Timberland shoes and sneakers. Among the materials used, the following can be distinguished.

• Nubuck. Shoes made of nubuck have a rough outer surface, pleasant to the touch, presentable, resistant to wear.

• Genuine Leather. Timberland makes its famous leather boots from cowhide with an excellent look. Leather is also used in the manufacture of insoles, lining in hiking and working boots.

• Faux fur or wool. It is made from synthetic materials that allow air to pass through and retain heat.

• Fleece. It is used in the lining of Teddy winter boots, has excellent softness, high density, high thermal insulation properties.

• Recycled plastic and PET. Shoelaces and other design elements of shoes are made from it.

• Textiles ripstop or nylon. Used on top of sneakers.

• Rubber for the sole of sneakers and boots. It is made of elastic materials that compensate for shock loads when running or walking.

Timberland uses an American measurement system as standard. Each model also has an article in which the completeness is indicated - medium (M) or wide (W). The men's dimensional grid varies from 6 American, corresponding to 39 Russian, to 15 (50 EUR, 48 RUS, respectively).In centimeters, the measurement is in increments of 0.5 cm - from 24 to 33 cm.

The range of American sizes of women's shoes varies from 5 to 11. They correspond to 35-42 Russian variants of the dimensional grid. It is worth considering that on the shoes themselves, officially sold in the Russian Federation, the figure relevant to the European market is indicated. The discrepancy with the Russian size can reach 0.5 cm.

The problem of falsification is relevant for all famous brands, and Timberland is no exception. To choose truly branded shoes, it is important to pay attention to the mass of points that the creators of replicas in the pursuit of cheapness miss.

The first rule will be the purchase of goods on the official site. To do this, it is not necessary to choose a page registered in the USA, it is enough just not to pay attention to the sites of random intermediaries.

When copying timberlands most often, the following points are missed.

• Logo printing accuracy. At a fake it will be smeared, located at an angle.
• On the back of the boot, instead of the branded quadruple stitch - double, with obvious distortion. Heels of the sole have a different shape, the sole of the original has a translucent structure, perfectly aligned lines. In a fake, its color is distorted, the structure of the material is opaque, opaque.
• On the sole is the brand logo of the brand. The copies can be found obvious problems with the quality of its print. Strong distortion of proportions in comparison with the original is also not uncommon.
• Seams without defects. This is a sign of the original, branded shoes. For fake versions, the distance between the lines varies, it has pronounced curvatures.
• Timberland branded eyelets have no burrs and look like perfect hexagons. In the replicas, the hardware is clearly lower in quality, it has pronounced defects.
• The insoles and lining in the original boots are created using proprietary technologies. In the case of shoes created by Chinese nameless craftsmen, here will be the cheapest option of polymer insulation and mesh that does not meet the requirements for the membrane.
• Joint joints. In a fake, they have obvious irregularities, traces of connection. Layers of material of different colors with a poor-quality compound are visible.

Timberland care mainly comes down to removing contaminants, restoring the correct position of the pile on the material. Dry cleaning of the shoes is not required, but contact with water or soap during home processing can permanently ruin expensive shoes.

You can clean the product correctly and take care of maintaining its shape by following certain rules.

• Dry cleaning is performed after each exit to the street. As a tool, a special brush on the handle is used, with a short bristle on one side and special rubber “fingers” on the back. Such a tool helps to raise the villi, well cleans dry dirt. It is they who should acquire immediately after the advent of timberlands.
• Strong dirt can be removed using a conventional eraser. They carefully wipe the affected area, then brush off the remnants of the eraser with a brush. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated several times. You can also get a special eraser for nubuck, erasing even the strongest traces and stubborn dirt.
• Wet cleaning is carried out only with foam designed for this purpose.. It is applied to the surface of the shoe in places of contamination, left for 1-2 hours, then removed with a brush.
• The sole can be wiped with a damp cloth or microfiber, avoiding contact with the surface of the shoe itself.
• Timberlands from nubuck are recommended to be treated with water-repellent sprays before each exit from the houseto avoid getting wet shoes. Expensive shoes made of this material are completely contraindicated in contact with wax - it is better not to use products based on it.
• Timberlands are dried in vivo, on special plastic or cedar pigs. They are contraindicated placement on a heating battery.
• The use of orthopedic insoles and inserts will help extend the life of the sole. They will ensure the correct position of the foot inside the shoe, prevent its uneven abrasion.

See how to distinguish genuine Timberland boots from fakes in the next video.