Timberland's yellow boot, which has transcended its original role as a work boot and established a firm position as a link between various cultures such as music and fashion, is celebrating its 45th anniversary! To commemorate this, a special website focusing on this model has been launched. HOUYHNHNM's will be presenting a special project linked to the special site in four installments, the third of which will feature six actors who have a close connection with the brand. Please take a look at the real Timberland style shown by each of them.
A1UR8 boots by [Timberland] ¥22,000, [Mr. Gentleman] coat, used T-shirt, [Climie] bottoms, unbranded knit cap, sunglasses by [Kaneko Optical].
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cherry chill will.Mr. (40 years old)
What kind of brand is Timberland for you?
A timeless icon in the boot world that is both universal and resonant to the core.
Is there anything memorable about the first Timberland episode you wore?
The first time I wore them was around 1994, I believe. My hometown in the countryside did not sell Timberland boots, so I called a store in Tokyo and bought them by mail order. I remember how happy I was.
How did you like the comfort and design?
Unlike the standard model, I felt that the down material cushioning placed at the footwear opening was warmer and more comfortable.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
When a miraculous moment is captured.
What is your personal news this year?
It was my pleasure to hold my first solo exhibition in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, which is also my birthplace.
A1UR8
Six Inch Premium Puffer Boots (Men's / Olive) ¥22,000+TAX
A symbol of hip-hop and a slice of youth. Yellow boots remind me of the time when I started going to clubs. It was really fun to get dressed up and go to clubs with my friends, and it was a time when I was determined not to lose to the other high school guys. This item naturally brings back such memories.
Do you have any memorable episodes about your first pair of Timberland shoes?
I bought my first pair of the standard black ones when I was into hip-hop, and it was a boom among my friends to wear a stadium jacket, a Kangol hat, and Timberlands on my feet, so I would do that every day. The soles would wear out and I would buy new ones in different colors.
Do you have any personal rules for wearing boots?
To match the style of the 90s.
What kind of person do you think has good taste?
Unpretentious and quiet.
What do you want to accomplish by 2020?
Now that I have a family and have been able to open a store, which I have longed for, I would like to buy a house or a slightly better car next.
10061
Six Inch Premium Boots (Men's/Wheat) ¥24,000+TAX
Timberland boots "A1VXW" ¥24,000, The North Face jacket, Columbia bottoms, New York hat
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walking on eggshellsMr. (39 years old)
What kind of brand is Timberland for you?
In a word, "Genuine. Genuine, authentic, genuine.
Is there anything memorable about the first Timberland episode you wore?
You bought and wore trekking boots, similar to Euro hikers, at a shoe store in Suidobashi that no longer exists. I miss them.
What models of Timberland shoes have you used in the past?
You have worn a variety of boots, mainly field boots, including the standard 6-inch models, seven-eye, three-eye, Euro Hiker, and World Hiker.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Where even a small team can compete with the world depending on how they do it.
Which country would you most like to visit now? Please also tell us why.
Thailand. I was last there about 20 years ago and would like to see how much it has changed.
A1VXW
Six Inch Premium Boots 45th Anniversary Model (Men's / Wheat) ¥24,000+TAX
Timberland boots "8658A" ¥24,000, John Lawrence Sullivan parka, Toga skirt
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LicaxxxMr. (26 years old)
What kind of brand is Timberland for you?
From mountain play to nightlife, this brand is loved by active people.
What music and artists do you associate with Timberland?
I have a strong image of the club scene, especially hip-hop, I guess.
Please tell us about the key points of today's outfits.
The rugged work boots with a strong presence are paired with a mode-inspired skirt for a mix of high and low.
Do you have a creed that you usually follow in your work and life?
Don't do anything that you think is lame when you consider yourself to be a fan of yours.
What kind of person do you think has good taste?
Someone who has a wide range of knowledge. A person who can express in words and sentences what he/she feels but not what he/she backs up.
8658A
Six Inch Premium Boots Regular Model (Ladies / Black) ¥24,000+TAX
Timberland boots "10061" ¥24,000, Camber parka, Haines innerwear, Lee bottoms, New York Times knit cap
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KOJOEMr. (38 years old)
What kind of brand is Timberland for you?
An icon of New York hip-hop.
Is there anything memorable about the first Timberland episode you wore?
I first wore them around 1996 when I moved to New York and everyone was wearing yellow boots, but I didn't want to wear the style at the time, so I bought the black color.
Do you have any personal rules when wearing Timberland shoes?
Basically, wear them without tying the laces. So, choose a size that fits your feet just right. Also, do not take off the tags.
Why did you choose your current job?
I didn't choose it because I don't think of it as work. If I liked doing it, it would feel like a job.
Do you have a creed that you usually follow in your work and life?
With a motto of "say what you mean and do what you don't mean," you just have to take action. I have to keep taking action on my own. Also, when training young people, I basically don't get angry at them, but keep telling them what to do. In the end, that is the most persuasive way.
It's a brand that dancers are familiar with, and you can always be a cool lady just by wearing them.
Is there anything memorable about the first Timberland episode you wore?
I first bought them when I was in a dance team called "SHIZZLE FREAK" that I was in when I was 20 years old and we were trying to get our members' costumes in the 90's style. At that time I was wearing black-colored ones.
Please tell us about the key points of today's outfits.
While making the dress the star of the show, I was conscious of layering it with a street feel to create a look that is uniquely my own in everyday life.
Which country would you most like to visit now? Please also tell us why.
Mongolia. I would like to experience the free and comfortable life of nomads who have no concept of money. In Japan, I tend to waste money, but I think it would be a great pleasure for me to experience their values in my life.
What has surprised you recently?
Japanese athletes were active around the world, winning gold and silver medals in breakdancing, which was newly added as an official sport at the Youth Olympic Games.
A1TLM
Six Inch Premium Boots 45th Anniversary Model (Ladies / Brown) ¥24,000+TAX
Six Inch Premium Boots 45th Anniversary Model (Men's) ¥24,000+TAX
The brand's classic models are updated to anniversary specifications.
The brand's standard "Six Inch Premium Boots" celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, and a pair with special specifications appropriate for the anniversary year has been released. The familiar expression and basic details are kept as they are, and a hangtag with a dark sapphire color that indicates the anniversary model is attached to this work, and the logo indicating the 45th anniversary is engraved on the tongue part. In addition, the yellow boots of the 45th anniversary model are finished with dark sapphire coloring on the material switching part of the opening, showing the attention to detail. Men's sizes are available in four colors: wheat, black, dark sapphire (not shown in the photo), and brown.
Six-inch premium puffer boots (Men) ¥22,000+TAX
A reliable new face for winter expressed by switching materials.
This new model follows the form of the Six Inch Premium Boot. Puffer boots designed with a material switch between down material with excellent heat retention properties and the well-known premium full-grain nubuck leather. The iconic logo of the brand is boldly printed on the side of the down portion. While maintaining the tough look and feel, the Puffer Boots are more comfortable to wear. This is a pair that can withstand use in active scenes and extreme cold as well as town use. This model is only available in men's sizes, and comes in four colors: black, olive, wheat, and red, which are only available at ABC-MART.
Six Inch Premium Boots Seasonal Color Model (Men's) ¥24,000+TAX
Seasonal smoky colors are now available exclusively this season from the standard model.
The Six Inch Premium Boot is the brand's iconic boot. The combination of premium full-grain nubuck leather, thick rubber lug outsole, and the unparalleled craftsmanship that the brand continues to embody has made these boots a staple for many people up until now. The iconic model is now available in a special color lineup of navy, beige, and charcoal gray, colors that have never existed before. This series, which gives a more rugged impression, is a pair that should be paired with a more relaxed styling in the coming season.
Six Inch Premium Boots Regular model (Men's) ¥24,000+TAX
A permanent masterpiece boot that deserves to be called a symbol of the brand.
The brand's iconic Six Inch Premium Boots. The history of the brand is surprisingly long. In 1973, it was the world's first completely waterproof leather boot, and was loved by European workmen, especially in the UK, as a revolutionary work boot at that time. Later, in the 90's, Hip-Hop artists in the U.S. began to wear a pair of these wheat-colored boots, nicknamed "yellow boots," amidst the trend to incorporate workwear into fashion, and they became a big hit in the music and fashion scenes. They became a big breakthrough in the music and fashion scene. Since then, the classic model that has established an unshakable position in the fashion scene is still available in regular colors. In addition to the standard Wheat, the lineup includes a total of four colors: Black, Brown, and Red.
Six Inch Premium Boots 45th Anniversary Model (Ladies) ¥24,000+TAX
Limited release of a standard model clad in commemorative specifications for the 45th anniversary of its birth.
The Six Inch Premium Boot is the brand's permanent and classic brand name. The anniversary model, celebrating its 45th anniversary, will also be available in women's sizes. Like the men's model, the face clad in premium full-grain nubuck leather and thick rubber lug outsole are of course the basic details, and the hang tag with a dark sapphire color indicating the anniversary model and the logo indicating the 45th anniversary engraved on the tongue are also still there. The logo and other features are still in place. In addition, the special specification for the Wheat color is the use of dark sapphire color in the material switching part of the footwear opening. Unlike the men's size, the women's version of the anniversary model will be available in only two colors, wheat and brown.
Six Inch Premium Boots Regular model (Ladies) ¥24,000+TAX
The standard model, which is also popular among ladies, is available in yellow and black.
In the long history of the brand, which started from outdoor activities, it has now widely penetrated the fashion scene via the hip-hop culture of the 90's. It is no secret that the brand is not limited to men's wear, but is also gaining support from the women's market. It is a well-known fact that the brand is not limited to men's wear, but has also gained support from the women's wear segment. Among them, wheat, which has been an unshakable standard, is also very popular among ladies. And this season, along with these popular colors, we have prepared a chic black color that can be worn with basic styles. Pair it with men's styles, of course, or choose according to your own style and mood.
