Timberland Partners With a Cult Japanese Brand for These Stylish Hiking Boots
Following their debut collaboration in the spring, Timberland and White Mountaineering are teaming up once again to deliver two stylish pairs of boots.
The White Mountaineering x Timberland Motion Scramble Mid and Mid Zip-Up Boot deliver distinct approaches to the fall and winter ahead. First launched by Timberland at the beginning of the year, the Motion Scramble Mid incorporates elements of both sneakers and boots and takes on a teal, navy and grey upper made out of suede and mesh. White Mountaineering’s branding is modest, as its name is printed small on the tongue pull and heel. The mid cut also comes higher than the version of the Motion Scramble that appeared in the collaborators’ first capsule.
The Mid Zip-Up is completely new is a new addition to the partnership and is essentially a stripped down version of the 6-Inch Boot. No laces, tongue or padded collar are two be found on the minimilast upper, and the zipper runs down the heel. Black forms every element of the sneaker, including its simplified suede upper, Timberland logo and White Mountaineering-branded hardware.
Timberland launched the broader Motion range in February, and the Motion Scramble is a waterproof sneaker-boot hybrid available as either a mid- or low-top. Timberland’s suede is paired with Cordura fabric for the upper, while the sole unit makes use both TimberCush and GreenStride foams, as well as a TimberGrip outsole. 55 percent of the outsole rubber is sourced from farms using regenerative agriculture, while 65 percent of the Greenstride EVA comes from bio-based materials and 50 percent of the lining is recycled.
Founded in 2006, White Mountaineering is an outdoor-leaning streetwear brand from Japan with footwear collaborations that have also included Vans, Reebok, Merrell and Diemme.
The White Mountaineering x Timberland Motion Scramble Mid and Mid Zip-Up Boot will release November 2 through both parties’ websites, as well as select third-party retailers. Pricing for the former is set at $150 and the latter $250.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.