It’s been a minute since I submitted a written entry for the feature here at this site where I document the various Timberland boots in my collection.
I just received a package from some friends who know how much I fux with the tree. They sent me these dandy Timberland boots which are part of the Earthkeepers series. I placed a tie in the shot because the boots invoked a hunting theme to me.
The style is called the City 6″ boot. I like the side zipper detail which lets me keep the boots laced up when I take them off. Yeah, I’m lazy like that, but that’s only because I was wearing the boots all day long while Chocolate Snowflake and I walked the streets of Prospect Heights.
First, we returned books to the library at Grand Army Plaza and chilled in the auditorium for a presentation. Then we walked down Flatbush Avenue to the BestBuy at Atlantic Terminal (stopping at Christies for a patty, natch). Then it was over to the food co-op on Union to do some grocery shopping.
I wanted to give the boots a test run in conditions that a normal workday for me might consist of with the time on my feet. The boots were as comfortable as a sneaker. That has to be due to the removable insole that Timberland placed in these boots. Its an anti-fatigue foam that Timberland needs to place in every single shoe they make. Walking in these shoes was glorious.
I’m gonna try and politic with Timberland to see if I can get two more pairs of these insoles.
The Earthkeepers definitely look sharp, but don’t get fooled by the good looks. These boots were made for trekking. The Earthkeepers are built to last with green rubber outsoles made from over 40% recycled rubber and the latest Timberland innovation called ‘Bionic Canvas’. The ‘Bionic Canvas’ is made with organic cotton yarn and recycled PET plastics which aid in the abrasion resistance and the water repellent ability of the fabric.
This is why I’m wearing the City boots for the rest of the week to see how they hold up in the rain that is forecast for the NYC area. Give credit to Timberland also for making shoes that let you express your various changes in lifestyle apparel as the seasons change.
