Humberto Leon's Timberland Future73 Collection Puts Classics On Steroids

Timberland's Future73 initiative has enlisted six international creatives to reinvent its classic silhouettes. CLOT's Edison Chen, A-COLD-WALL* designer Samuel Ross, Suzanne Oude Hengel, and Nina Chanel Abney have revealed their designs throughout the year, with American designer Humberto Leon up next. Leon co-founded Opening Ceremony in 2002, making a name for himself in international retail. He has walked hand-in-hand with Timberland for decades, debuting a protective 6-Inch Boot. The high-top model is given an exaggerated treatment, inspired by functional footwear to last a lifetime. Leon delivers an outdoor-ready thick-cut rubber boot, featuring recycled uppers, grip-enhancing dramatic soles, and dual-branded pouch tags. The duo also debut a new All-Gender 6-Inch Puff Shoe with wavy perimeters in insulating ripstop textiles. Leon completes his Future73 collection with seven coordinating garments, including a 5-in-1 Jacket, zip-off pants, quilted rugby-inspired sets, sweatshirts, and tees in black and brown tones. Take a closer look at Humberto Leon's Timberland Future73 collection in the gallery above. It is available to shop now via Timberland and select retailers. Elsewhere, Ten C's FW23 editorial illustrates the power of precision.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast