# Timberland

> Timberland is an American outdoor footwear and apparel company best known for its waterproof yellow boot, introduced in 1973. Founded on the shoemaking work of Nathan Swartz and his Abington Shoe Company, the brand grew from rugged workwear into a cultural staple embraced by hip-hop and streetwear before becoming a global lifestyle label. Now a VF Corporation brand headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire, Timberland sells boots, sneakers, apparel and accessories through retail, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels, while pursuing circular design goals through its Timberloop take-back program.

- **Founded:** 1973
- **Headquarters:** Stratham, New Hampshire, United States
- **Founders:** Nathan Swartz (Founder (Abington Shoe Company, predecessor of Timberland))
- **Team size:** ~4,000 employees (brand)
- **Products:** Original Yellow Boot (6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot), Timberland PRO, Earthkeepers, Timberloop, Apparel and accessories
- **Notable:** Created the iconic waterproof Yellow Boot in 1973, still in production 50+ years later., Became a cultural staple in hip-hop and streetwear, nicknamed 'the Air Jordans of boots.', Acquired by VF Corporation in 2011 for roughly $2 billion.

## Products & services

- **Original Yellow Boot (6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot)** — The brand's signature waterproof, seam-sealed nubuck leather boot, the foundation of Timberland's identity.
- **Timberland PRO** — Safety-rated work and industrial footwear engineered for people on their feet all day.
- **Earthkeepers** — A line emphasizing recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
- **Timberloop** — A global take-back and circular design program to keep products and materials in circulation.
- **Apparel and accessories** — Clothing, watches, eyewear, belts, backpacks, socks and leather goods for men, women and kids.

## Achievements

- Created the iconic waterproof Yellow Boot in 1973, still in production 50+ years later.
- Became a cultural staple in hip-hop and streetwear, nicknamed 'the Air Jordans of boots.'
- Acquired by VF Corporation in 2011 for roughly $2 billion.
- Planted millions of trees through international reforestation partnerships since 2001.
- Launched Timberloop take-back program toward a goal of 100% circular-designed products by 2030.

## Latest updates

- **2024-04** — Released the Timberloop Go Roam sneaker built for circularity, with a cotton canvas upper and 34% recycled rubber outsole.
- **2023-01** — Celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Original Yellow Boot (introduced 1973).

## Links

- Website: https://timberland.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/timberland
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/timberland
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwaW-wqS8FeOlf_Ah_M_AEw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timberland/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timberland
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timberland

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