The first evening of Red Wing Memoirs; a travelling exhibition highlighting fifteen pairs of Red Wing boots. It’s been a great evening in the Red WIng Shoe Store Berlin. This exhibition shines the spotlight on those boots, but also on the very personal, unique stories behind each pair of them, as told by the owners themselves. More info on www.redwingheritage.eu
In an interesting new collaboration, designer Mark McNairy and Timberland have linked up on their iconic 6 Inch Premium Boot. As much as Mark was able to revive the classic Brogue with interesting new twists, he has also managed to add some color to the otherwise clean boot. It comes in black suede with royal blue hit on the padding, as well as in beige suede with bright yellow leather hit. A nice detail, without [...]
This Winter, Supreme has teamed up with Timberland® to release an updated version of the Euro Hiker. Adopted by New York City’s youth in the early 90s, the Euro Hiker has been a mainstay since. Supreme has updated the classic model utilizing high quality leather from Horween®. The boot features a padded collar and tongue with a rubber rand around the boot for added protection. Each pair of boots comes with two different sets of [...]
The collaboration between mastermind JAPAN and Timberland on the classic 6 Inch Boots will come out this week. Exclusive to Isetan Men’s, the boots feature the classic wheat upper. mastermind JAPAN added a front zipper, logos to the heel, side-panel, zipper pull and the tongue. We like the look of these and details, while overall retaining its classic looks. Available through Isetan.
adidas Originals met up with Kendrick Lamar in New York to launch the new boots collection. Kendrick talks to us about his inspiration and what originality means to him.
A Danner boot is a mark of unsacrificing quality. It’s been that way since 1932, the year Charles Danner decided to open his boot making business in the midst of the Great Depression and risk his future on a stubborn belief that – regardless of the economy – superior craftsmanship matters. The Pacific Northwest was the ultimate proving ground for Danner boots, and Danner boot makers. From the earliest days, we have only used the [...]
Moncler releases for Fall/Winter 2011 a nice Suede Hiking Boots with red wool plaid ankle detailing and tricolor mid-sole, rubber heel with gunmetal eyelets. Making this a truly premium all weather boot for the season. Available online through Browns.
SUPRA Footwear introduces its new line of boots with two rugged, yet modern interpretations of a classic boot silhouette: The Douglas, and the Skyboot. The Douglas is a powerful outdoor boot constructed with a waterproof, full-grain leather that ensures your feet remain warm and dry. The boot’s strength is enhanced with heavy gauge stitching, tough metal eyelets, and woven rope laces. The Douglas is built atop a heavy-duty Skywalk® lug outsole for added durability that is ideal [...]
Palladium might not be a name you are familiar with, but they have specialized in making hard-wearing rubber products since 1920. Beginning life in the aviation industry, their durable rubber tires equipped the majority of Europe’s aircraft in World War II. After the war, they turned their expertise to footwear, producing similarly-popular and hard-wearing products. The highest honor was accorded to Palladium when the French Foreign Legion adopted boots as part of their official uniform. [...]
For Spring/Summer 2012 Timberland has collaborated with mastermind JAPAN on their iconic and classic 6 Inch boot. The brand keeps the wheat colored classic upper, yet adds other nice details, including a metal logo on the heel, as well as a special zip closure system. The boots will release Spring/Summer 2012 in very limited quantities.
Martin Margiela short boots with detachable wool ribbed socks , completely brown leather with a black rubber outsole. available for 1090$ on the latest line 22 collection.
Something a bit different that pulls from the urban aesthetic. Martine Rose and CAT Footwear unveil their Autumn/Winter 2011 work boots. “Mixing canvas, leather and wool, the Cat Footwear X Martine Rose boot features a nylon webbing ankle strap, back strap and loop, and contrasting storm welt stitching, in three colorways.” Interesting takes…
In a bygone era, cobblers lived in every major town and would both build new shoes and repair broken shoes for their customers. In some places, shoes are still made with hand-cut leathers and sewn on soles – shoes that can hold up for a decade rather than months – with proper repair… Meet the team who helps restore timeworn Red Wing shoes. If you prefer your boots to have a little history, you’ll appreciate the [...]
