Supreme x Timberland 3-Eye Classic Lug Shoe
The original behind the Supreme x Timberland 3-Eye Classic Lug Shoe is the Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe — $130 retail vs Supreme's $188.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug is a handsewn boat-shoe upper married to Timberland's rubber lug outsole, first introduced in 1978 when the Stratham, New Hampshire brand put its waterproof-boot sole under a moc-toe boat shoe. Construction is premium leather upper, leather lining, rawhide 360-degree lacing, three brass eyelets, and a hand-stitched moccasin toe. Timberland was founded in 1952 as the Abington Shoe Company and took the Timberland name in 1973 after the success of its injection-molded waterproof boot. The Supreme SS19 version keeps the original last and outsole but swaps the leather upper for black cow hair (pony hair), with a small Supreme-branded lace anchor, and was also produced in cheetah and croc-embossed variants. Retail was $168.
About Timberland
Timberland is an American footwear and apparel company founded in 1952 by Nathan Swartz as the Abington Shoe Company in Abington, Massachusetts, and later headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire. In 1973 the company introduced the first injection-molded waterproof leather boot, branded as the Timberland, and adopted the name as its own. The wheat-colored 6-Inch Premium became a staple of 1990s hip-hop fashion, construction trades, and New York street dress. The company, now part of VF Corporation, also produces the Earthkeepers and PRO lines. Supreme and Timberland have collaborated on seasonal footwear and outerwear since 2002.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $188 |
|---|---|
| Timberland retail | $130 |
| Hype tax | +45% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x Timberland 3-Eye Classic Lug Shoe?
The Supreme x Timberland 3-Eye Classic Lug Shoe, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $188 for the Supreme x Timberland 3-Eye Classic Lug Shoe; the Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe retails for $130. That's a 45% markup — buying the original saves you $58, or 31% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe?
You can buy the Timberland Authentics 3-Eye Classic Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe from Amazon or direct from Timberland. Retail price is $130. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
