Supreme x Timberland World Hiker Front Country Boot
The original behind the Supreme x Timberland World Hiker Front Country Boot is the Timberland World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001) — $250 retail; Supreme charged $248.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — Timberland
World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001)
About the original
The Timberland World Hiker is a leather mid-cut hiking boot built on the brand's Euro Hiker lineage. Timberland was founded in 1952 by Nathan Swartz as the Abington Shoe Company in Abington, Massachusetts, and introduced its first waterproof leather hiker in the 1970s. The FW18 Supreme collab uses the World Hiker Front Country chassis (style TB0A1U4E001): a waterproof full-grain leather upper with GORE-TEX lining, seam-sealed construction, padded collar, D-ring lacing hardware, and a Vibram rubber outsole with lugged tread. Each pair shipped with two extra sets of laces and a red Supreme box logo applied to the side panel. The standard World Hiker uses the same chassis in Timberland's retail black colorway without the box logo.
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 | $250 |
| Hype tax | Below original retail |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x Timberland World Hiker Front Country Boot?
The Supreme x Timberland World Hiker Front Country Boot, released in Fall/Winter 2018, is based on the Timberland World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001). 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 World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001) is the one to buy.
Is the Timberland World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001) cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme priced this one below the original's retail: the Supreme x Timberland World Hiker Front Country Boot sold for $248, while the Timberland World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001) lists at $250. Supreme's price only applied at the drop; the original's $250 is its standard retail price. Either way, the Timberland World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001) is the version that doesn't require catching a Supreme drop.
Where can I buy the Timberland World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001)?
You can buy the Timberland World Hiker Waterproof Boot (A5MUY001) direct from Timberland. Retail price is $250. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
