Supreme x Timberland Stars and Stripes 6-Inch Boot
The original behind the Supreme x Timberland Stars and Stripes 6-Inch Boot is the Timberland 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot — $210 retail vs Supreme's $248.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
Timberland was founded in 1952 by Nathan Swartz in Abington, Massachusetts and launched the 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot in 1973 as the first-ever injection-molded, fully waterproof leather work boot. The base 10061 "wheat" build uses waterproof nubuck uppers over a direct-attach rubber lug sole with a padded collar and rustproof hardware, and retails for about $210 on Timberland's site. Supreme's FW17 version overlaid the same boot silhouette with a printed Stars and Stripes American flag graphic in red, wheat, and navy; it released November 24, 2017 at $248. The flag print is exclusive to the collaboration. The un-printed wheat nubuck boot is the closest retail equivalent.
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 | $210 |
| Hype tax | +18% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Timberland Stars and Stripes 6-Inch Boot just the regular 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot?
The Supreme x Timberland Stars and Stripes 6-Inch Boot, released in Fall/Winter 2017, is based on the Timberland 6-Inch 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-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Timberland 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $248 for the Supreme x Timberland Stars and Stripes 6-Inch Boot; the Timberland 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot retails for $210. That's a 18% markup — buying the original saves you $38, or 15% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Timberland 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot?
You can buy the Timberland 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot from Amazon or from Foot Locker. Retail price is $210. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
