It all started with a boot. The now-iconic yellow boot with the embossed tree logo and leather collar plants its roots in 1918 when Timberland founder Nathan Swartz began his career in footwear by stitching together fine leather boots. The quality of craftsmanship has never diminished. In the 1960s the company incorporated new injection-molding technologies to make the first truly waterproof boots, a boot that in the ‘80s and ‘90s became an urban fashion icon that’s still going strong. The company has continued to innovate, creating hikers, boaters, sandals and athletic shoes, as well as clothing and gear for the active lifestyle. The Timberland style is a rugged, meaty leather upper with a thick lug sole. The women’s collection boasts a wide range of colors and patterns; Timberland’s genius stroke is to give you that outdoor appeal in a shoe that doesn’t brand a girl as manly. Gender aside, you wouldn’t wear Timberlands to a formal dinner, but just about everywhere else you’ll fit right in (and get compliments to boot). And thanks to Timberland’s Smart Comfort System built into every shoe, you’ll mingle in comfort. The Smart Comfort System has an expandable outsole that grows as your foot swells during the day (it’s normal, trust us). Stretchable leather uppers hug your foot, providing a constantly comfortable fit, while a zoned pressure system with a flexible nylon shank distributes the weight and impact of your stride. Timberland is high-tech, quality bootwear that bridged the gap to mainstream fashion by expanding into lifestyle wardrobes. The result is a shoe or boot with a history of comfort for the long haul that’s a ruggedly handsome addition to your look.