Many of us own
timberland
high tops, they are a high fashion name yet the boots are essentially work wear. That chunky and sturdy look is what has drawn people to the brand and it is instantly recognizable whether you are buying a leisure boot or a safety boot for work. The Timberland name has only been in existence since 1978 when the previously named The Abingdon Shoe Company changed its name.
Timberland uk as a brand existed before that in 1973 and from that date the brand name started to become well known and recognized.
Timberland boots are owned by the Swartz family and they started out in the footwear business in 1952 when Nathan Swartz bought a 50% interest in the Abington Shoe Company in Massachusetts. The family bought the remaining percentage of the company in 1955 and they made private label shoes for leading brands for nearly 10 years. Innovation is part of the
timberland classic boots philosophy and in 1965 the Swartz family introduced injection-molding technology into the footwear industry for the very first time. This revolutionized shoe manufacture as the soles could be fused to the upper without any stitching thereby giving completely waterproof footwear.
