Something that never goes out of style is a pair of boots teamed with jeans, and I’ve been rocking a pair of Caterpillars for many years now. Boots are awesome for winter because while everyone else avoids puddles, grass and anything else, I just trek through all of these hazards, because that’s what leather boots are for. But by far the coolest looking boot at the moment is the Timberland Earthkeepers boot. The sole on my Caterpillar boots is quite thick and they actually are not quite ideal for walking in. They’re not uncomfortable, but they could be better.

The Timberland Earthkeepers are made to be walked in, with a much thinner, more flexible sole than Caterpillars, as well as softer leather. Everything about the boot is awesome! While probably more of a winter item, boots can be worn with jeans anytime of the year and you can’t possibly go wrong with the Earhtkeepers. Another great thing is that they are part of Timberlands new practices, that focus on the environment by using recycled materials and trying to reduce their environmental footprint where possible. Let’s check what they have to say about them:

Timberland Earthkeepers

Description:

Our Earthkeepers range features tough, rugged footwear made with the environment in mind. Thanks to moisture-wicking linings made from recycled materials, organic cotton content, rugged outsoles made with Green Rubber material and the all-day softness of leather from a silver-rated tannery, they’re durable, lightweight and always a talking point. This is laid-back comfort – with a conscience. Imported.

Features

• Premium burnished full-grain leather uppers combined with lightweight textured goatskin leather from a Silver Rated Tannery

• Moisture-wicking textile linings made from 100% recycled PET

• Footbed is lined with leather from a Silver Rated Tannery

• 42% recycled Green Rubber outsole

• 100% organic cotton laces

• Smart Comfort Biorhythmic system is made on a contoured last for better comfort and no break-in period. It has a 5mm memory foam top layer for instant comfort on a dual-density EVA Smart Comfort insole. The insole includes innovative biorhythmic air channels to push air through a series of interconnected chambers to provide cushioning and deliver additional support where and when it’s needed most. Finally, the insole is leather lined for comfort and durability.
• Waterproof

Yeah, the waterproofing is a bonus! And Timberland have legendary status for the waterproofing on their boots. You would have seen a boot in a tank of water at their Cavendish store some time ago.

Timberland Earhtkeepers boots are available for R2000 at all Timberland stores (Try Cavendish and the V&A Waterfront) Try them on…one of the better boots around!