Without the demanding conditions of New England, there would be no Timberland—the company’s story began with making work boots for professions where shoes needed to be tough, durable, and protective.

The brand’s founder, Nathan Swartz, developed the first waterproof boots with his son, Sidney. His son decided to build a brand around these boots, and that’s how Timberland was born.

Timberland’s big mission is to be responsible. This mission is present in everything from the design table to production and the final product made for the customer.

In 1973, the first model to achieve legendary status was released: the 8-inch Timberland Boot. Three years later, the 6-inch version, which remains the best-selling model today, hit the market.

Today, the company’s production is divided into three categories: Work, Casual, and Outdoor.

Timberland products are crafted by over 250,000 artisans in more than 300 factories across 30 different countries. The company has a long-standing tradition of providing a fair, safe, and equal workplace for its employees that does not harm workers, local communities, or the environment.