OUR ROOTS
DEFINED BY THE OUTDOORS
Without New England’s fierce and demanding environs, there would be no Timberland. We started by equipping workers to power through the toughest outdoor environments.
DEFINED BY THE OUTDOORS
THE FOUNDING FAMILY
Born from the craftsmanship of our founder Nathan Swartz, who first developed waterproof boots with his son Sidney, who then went on to brand the boots. Sidney’s son Jeff took the company on a journey of purpose that drive the values today.
THE ORIGINAL FACTORY
In 1955, Nathan took full control of Boston-based Abington Shoe Company and moved operations to a damp and drafty riverside factory in a quiet New England town in the U.S.
THE ORIGINAL TIMBERLAND® BOOT
The yellow boot that started it all. In 1973, an icon was born when the Abington Shoe Company launched the Original Timberland®8-inch Boot. The 6-inch version was released three years later, becoming the icon we know today.
