Genuine Timberland^® branded products are held to high quality standards related to materials, production, performance and chemical use. Counterfeit products will have defects, strong chemical odors, labels with unknown images or names, etc. Remember: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

The culmination of the Swartz family's journey came in 2011 when Jeffrey Swartz, Sidney's son, and Nathan's grandson, sold Timberland to VF Corporation. The story of Timberland is indeed a testament to the vision of three generations of the Swartz family.

Each tannery is certified by the LWG (Leather Working Group) for their use of chemicals, impact on the environment etc.. and Timberland only buys from Silver or Gold rated tanneries. To maintain a more ethical approach to this kind of work uses more man hours, more labour and is therefore expensive.

A key Timberland vs Timberland Pro design difference is the safety toes – an extra feature of the PRO versions. Safety toes are reinforced toe caps that protect the toes from impact or compression injuries. They can be made of alloy, steel or composite materials.