Hender Scheme and Timberland® Present the Authentic Boat Shoe for First-Ever Collab

Hender Scheme, the master in leather from Japan, recently announced its first-ever collaboration with Timberland®. The link-up landed on the iconic 3-Eye Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe, which has exploded in popularity amongst those whom graduated from sneakers to dressier footwear.

Akin to Hender Scheme's most iconic footwear projects, the rugged boat shoe arrives with a luxurious 'Medium Brown' full grain leather construction. The Authentic Boat Shoe (as it's been renamed for the collaboration) features leather that preserves its natural texture. Therefore, each panel of material is different, and could consist of color unevenness, scratches, and more. The intention behind this choice is to allow the wearer to achieve a unique patina over time.

Uppers on the boat shoe enjoy a refined look, with the bulk of its DNA intact. A detachable tassel arrives at the laces in the same material as its surroundings. A number of co-branding elements arrive across the shoe, with Hender Scheme appearing on a special label at the lateral heel, and in a shimmering gold on the leather footbed. Underfoot, the aggressive tooling contributes to the upscale project with its semi-faded brown finish.

Enjoy detailed shots of the collaboration below–courtesy of Hender Scheme. The Timberland® Authentic Boat Shoe is only set to arrive across Japan. Raffle entries are currently being accepted until Sunday, March 16, at 8 p.m. JST (7 a.m. EST). A first come, first served online drop will occur on Friday, March 21, at 12 p.m. (Thursday, March 20, at 11 p.m. EST), but only domestic shipping is offered.

The Hender Scheme x Timberland® Authentic Boat Shoe is priced at approximately $325.

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