Supreme x Timberland Woven 3-Eye Lug Shoe
The original behind the Supreme x Timberland Woven 3-Eye Lug Shoe is the Timberland Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug Boat Shoe — $130 retail vs Supreme's $198.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Timberland Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug is a hand-sewn, premium-leather boat shoe introduced in 1978, combining the brand's boat-shoe upper with the lug outsole from its Yellow Boot. Timberland was founded in 1952 in Abington, Massachusetts by Nathan Swartz as the Abington Shoe Company and renamed Timberland in 1973 after its patented injection-molded waterproof boot. The standard Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug retails at roughly $130 on Timberland.com and Amazon. Supreme's Fall/Winter 2022 version, released December 8, 2022 at $198, replaces the smooth leather upper with a woven full-grain leather body in black, olive, and pink while keeping the rawhide laces, padded collar, and rubber lug outsole of the original.
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 | $198 |
|---|---|
| Timberland retail | $130 |
| Hype tax | +52% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Timberland Woven 3-Eye Lug Shoe just the regular Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug Boat Shoe?
The Supreme x Timberland Woven 3-Eye Lug Shoe, released in Fall/Winter 2022, is based on the Timberland Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug 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 Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug Boat Shoe is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Timberland Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug Boat Shoe than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $198 for the Supreme x Timberland Woven 3-Eye Lug Shoe; the Timberland Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug Boat Shoe retails for $130. That's a 52% markup — buying the original saves you $68, or 34% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Timberland Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug Boat Shoe?
You can buy the Timberland Authentic 3-Eye Classic Lug Boat Shoe direct from Timberland, from Amazon, or from StockX. Retail price is $130. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
