Timberland Celebrates the Year of the Dragon With Lunar New Year Collection
Timberland is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a new collection.
The collection presents a new take on the beloved 6-inch boot in honor of the Year of the Dragon, taking starting on Feb. 10 according to the Chinese zodiac. The celebratory models are cast in valiant shades of red and black and crafted of Timberland’s premium leather, providing each boot with a durable and plush finish.
Available in a range of both men’s and women’s sizes, the style features dragon-shaped fobs, gold eyelets, contrasting rugged stitching, contrasting Timberland logo detailing on the heels and reptilian embossed detailing on the boot’s collar akin to the scales of a dragon.
The Lunar New Year booties also include sleek lace-up closures and thick rubber soles aiming to provide the silhouette with excellent traction and grip, especially on slippery surfaces. A release date for the collection has yet to be announced, however, the brand will likely release more information on the boots in the upcoming weeks.
In 2023, Timberland celebrated the Year of the Rabbit with a similar iteration of the 6-inch boot. Coming in a range of neutral hues, the footwear included similar decorative rabbit-shaped fobs accompanied by rope-esque closures. The boot collection was inspired by a rabbit’s agility. Both styles are no longer available for purchase on Timberland’s official website, however, they can still be snagged on a variety of resale websites. In subsequent years, the footwear brand has released a myriad of New Year-inspired collections.
The brand is best known for its iconic yellow work boot, the Original Timberland boot. The utilitarian boot was introduced in 1973 and was made to take on the harsh elements of New England. Today, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel, and accessories to choose from. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture.
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