The All Rounder: Timberland Pro
Author: Jennie Bell
For nearly 30 years, Timberland has been a leader in sustainability in the footwear industry, as an early participant in the Leather Working Group and a longtime suppor of tree-planting projects throughout the world. More recently, the brand has become a proponent of regenerative farming. The agricultural technique helps conserve natural resources by, for instance, rotating cattle so that pastures have time to restore their biodiversity and absorb more carbon from the environment. Bert Spiller, VP of product creation at Timberland Pro, said, “In fall ’21, we launched the Gridworks EK+ work boot made with leather sourced from farms using regenerative farming practices. We’re following this up with the fall ’22 launch of the men’s 6-inch Nashoba EK+ work boot.” Both styles also feature Timberland’s ReBotl linings, made with at least 50% recycled polyester, as well as key safety features.