Vans’ Half Cab and Timberland’s Euro Hiker come together on a brand-new silhouette that’s half skate shoe, half boot and entirely unique….
Vans’ iconic Half Cab, a storied skate shoe that was first released in 1992, is nearing the culmination of its year-long 30th-anniversary celebration. Over the past 12 months, a set of releases that encapsulates the Half Cab’s wide-reaching cultural influence have hit shelves, so for the grand finale, it’s only right for the Half Cab to head down a bold new trail and into the world of Timberland. Vans and Timberland have come together for an entirely new hybrid silhouette dubbed the Vans Skateboarding x Timberland Half Cab Hiker, a design that’s half skate shoe, half hiking boot and entirely unique.
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The Half Cab Hiker draws equal inspiration from the Half Cab and Timberland’s Euro Hiker, a lightweight yet surprisingly sturdy hiking boot created in 1988 that, just like the Half Cab, has transcended its original purpose to be adopted by a variety of subcultures worldwide. The Euro Hiker’s clean silhouette, earth-inspired colorways and outdoor cred have made it a wintertime staple for style-conscious city dwellers – much in the same way skaters still look to the Half Cab for timeless performance.
With this new capsule, the Half Cab’s familiar ⅝ cut upper is placed on top of Euro Hiker boot tooling and amplified with metal eyestays plus two-tone round boot laces. From a construction standpoint, each pair is made from a combo of canvas and Timberland’s premium leather. There’s also a ReBOTL™ lining that’s made from at least 50% recycled plastic, helping keep waste out of landfills. Padded leather collars, rubber lug outsoles and co-branded Vans/Timberland detailing round off the look. They come in Wheat and Chocolate/Olive colorways.
Accompanying the duo of Half Cab Hikers is an entirely new take on Timberland’s paradigmatic Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Boots. First introduced in 1973, the 6-Inch Boot provides an instantly recognizable style that’s been revamped by the Vans team for a combination of streetwear, workwear and skate aesthetics. The Vans Skateboarding x Timberland® 6-Inch Boot comes in Black.
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The concept of “meeting in the middle” runs through the products’ DNA, and it’s acknowledged in the accompanying campaign imagery as well. Shot in rural Nebraska — right in between Vans’ sunny California headquarters and Timberland’s majestic New Hampshire base of operations — by celebrity photographer Cian Moore, the imagery showcases both professional models and locals, including Phil Burcher, the owner of Omaha-based Precision Skateboards.
The Vans Skateboarding x Timberland collaboration will touch down on December 20 via select Vans & Timberland® retail stores, Vans.com, and Timberland.com. The Half Cab Hikers are priced at $160 USD while the 6-Inch Boot retails for $230.