Supreme x Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot
The original behind the Supreme x Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot is the Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot — $130 retail vs Supreme's $248.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Timberland 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot features waterproof full-grain nubuck leather, direct-attach construction that bonds the upper to the sole without adhesives, and a lugged SBS rubber outsole built for rough terrain. Introduced in 1973 by Sidney Swartz at the Abington Shoe Company in New Hampshire, the boot was the first mass-produced injection-molded waterproof leather boot, and the Swartz family renamed the company Timberland after the product in 1978. It was adopted by New York City hip-hop culture in the early 1990s, earning the nickname "Timbs" and establishing a dual identity as both a jobsite essential and a fashion staple. The Supreme FW2023 collab retailed for $248 versus $130 for the standard wheat boot.
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 | $248 |
|---|---|
| Timberland retail | $130 |
| Hype tax | +91% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot just the regular 6" Premium Waterproof Boot?
The Supreme x Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot, released in Fall/Winter 2023, is based on the Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot. 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 6" Premium Waterproof Boot is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $248 for the Supreme x Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot; the Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot retails for $130. That's a 91% markup — buying the original saves you $118, or 48% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot?
You can buy the Timberland 6" Premium Waterproof Boot 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.
