Summary:
- Timberland and Jacquemus release the Authentic Boat Shoe in two crocodile-embossed leather colorways, “Brown Croc” and “Navy Croc”.
- The pair costs $320 (about €280) and is on sale now at Timberland and Jacquemus.
- The shoe keeps the 1978 boat shoe construction, with a rubber outsole, leather lining, and padded collar.
Timberland and Jacquemus apply crocodile-embossed leather to the Authentic Boat Shoe. The two brands first worked together in 2025, and this release builds on the 3-Eye Lug silhouette. The shoe comes in two colorways, “Brown Croc” and “Navy Croc”. Both use Premium Timberland leather embossed to copy the raised texture of exotic hide.
“Brown Croc” uses a warm, earthy tone and points back to the outdoor roots of the shoe. “Navy Croc” uses a cooler tone and moves the boat shoe toward dressier territory. On both pairs, the embossing carries the design. You get depth across a classic upper, with no heavy contrast and no large graphic branding. If you wear boat shoes with tailoring, Navy Croc suits the outfit. If your wardrobe leans casual, Brown Croc matches the shoe’s original role.
Timberland introduced the Authentic Boat Shoe in 1978, and the collaboration keeps the original construction cues. A rubber outsole sits under the structured upper. Inside, a soft leather lining and a padded collar add comfort. Tonal Timberland tree branding keeps the exterior quiet. Branded aglets mark the collaboration and leave the clean profile unchanged.
Jacquemus, the Paris fashion house, brings a focus on material and proportion. Founder Simon Porte Jacquemus has made the boat shoe a personal signature, on the runway and on his own feet. The result sits between Timberland’s utilitarian heritage and the visual language of fine leather goods.
The Timberland x Jacquemus Authentic Boat Shoe costs $320 (about €280). The Lagoon Blue pair the two brands released in July sold for $250 (€250) and used a nubuck upper. This release moves to embossed leather. Both colorways are on sale now at Timberland and Jacquemus. Check both websites for size availability before you buy.
Kristin Kaye
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