Timberland F&F – Use code BFF11 for 40% off site wide
Aside from Black Friday, 40% off is about as good as it gets. And this looks like it’s a true-blue not advertised all over the place “Friends and Family” sale. Unlike a lot of Friends and Family sales which are advertised all over the retailers website, this code (BFF11) seems to have only gone out to Timberland’s Email blast list. Sizes seem to be well stocked, and returns are free. On with some picks…
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Earthkeepers 6-inch city- $99.00 and 6-inch canvas boots – $96.00 (reg. $166 and $160)
The 6-inch city is pretty much identical to the oft-mentioned Earthkeepers Side Zip, only without the zip. Some extra padding at the top too, but more or less it’s a slimmed down work boot that can, um… work in plenty of situations. The 6-inch canvas paneled boots DO have the zip, and replaced the all leather versions. Which is honestly too bad.
Earthkeepers Cotton Jacket – $59.99 (reg. $168.00)
A different sale knocked it down to $100, and with the BFF11 code it drops another $40. Less can absolutely be more for these types of light jackets. This one looks like it proves it.
Newmarket Nordic Hiker – $59.99 (reg. $120.00)
Already marked down and the extra 40% off gets it into clearance rack territory. They look better than they’ll perform since they’re not waterproof, but if you want a pair of light hikers you can test out on a not too tough trail? $60 is a tough price point to beat.
Striped Fabric Belt – $15.00 (reg. $25.00)
Grommets are a huge plus. Plenty of good looking striped belts have fallen out of favor with their owners for not holding their torque through the day. Grommets guarantee that it will.
City Adventure Oxford – $62.99 (reg. $150.00)
What in the Sam Hades… where’d these come from? Not suit worthy or anything, and with that Timberland stamp on the side you can’t dress em’ up. But with that elongated toe box and closed lacing? Might be a super comfortable way to upgrade your casual Fridays for cheap.
Sheepskin Leather Gloves – $26.40 (reg. $44.00)
Rugged but still sleek looking. Available in dark brown or black. Already pretty inexpensive at under $50, now dirt cheap.
Classic 2-Tone Boat Shoes – $45.00 (reg. $75.00)
A lot of guys swear by boat shoes when it gets hot. A lot of guys have thought about giving the boat shoe thing a spin, but just haven’t gotten there yet. $45.00 might do the trick.
The Timberland Friends and Family 40% off code BFF11 expires 5/2/2011
Those boat shoes are nice.. however that particular style doesn’t have the color I’m looking for (grey or khaki).. Do you recommend any other boat shoe styles that comes in those colors?
Uhhh Sperry’s?
a man sperry’s is the go to for quality affordable b. shoes…i own a pair of honey b. shoes from Timberland, with a blue sole…nice shoes, but not the most comfortable
anyone know whether or not these are accepted at the B&M or outlets.
why cant you wear those City adventure shoes with a suit? i mean the timberland sign wouldnt be seen and i think the silhouette of the shoe is suit ready
I meant Timberland specifically.. this sale is pretty tough to beat.
But maybe I’ll just have to go with Sperry’s.
I would def score a pair of those shoes if they had any E sizes. Oh well.
Well… I’m no expert, but I would probably wear them with a suit (and I would DEFINITELY buy them if they had my size left). I might make en exception for court appearances, but for general suit-wear, I would definitely rock ’em.
If someone is observant enough to notice AND picky enough to care about that tiny bit of logo sticking out from under your pant leg, then they deserve a cookie. Or something.
Looks like it’s good for 40% off in store, and 30% off at outlets. You’ll need the email though: http://view.ed4.net/v/KQVPIKS/CX8K/1O7BLPJ/94R5CS/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H&HOSTEDFLAG=Y
I would buy that jacket today if I didn’t already have a lightweight in military green.
http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11373501&c=1110757
http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11269512&c=1106603
Closest I could find.
Re. those Nordic hikers….
Waterproofing your own leather shoes is a snap, actually. Unlike a shoe with some kind of waterproof insert, a treated leather hiker won’t get waterlogged and rob your toes of their warmth. (That insert doesn’t keep the actual shoe itself from getting wet.) In fact a lot of hikers and backpackers prefer classic leather boots over those with waterproof inserts for that reason (and for their longevity, durability, and comfort). A waterproofing leather conditioner will not only keep your toes dry, but greatly extend the functional life of your shoe.
You can use something as basic as mink oil, or you can head to your local sporting goods store to find a leather waterproofer. Most of them are inexpensive and easy to apply. I, personally, prefer natural waterproofers (like beeswax-based Sno Seal) to synthetics. But there are all kinds available. If you own leather boots and you haven’t been treating them, get off your duff and do it. You will thank yourself. Part of being stylish on the cheap (as per Dappered’s mantra) is knowing how to take care of your stuff so it lasts forever.
Ah man. I’ve wanted the 6″ city Earthkeepers for a while, now. It is finally time to strike.
Yeah, waterproofing them yourself is pretty easy (I’ve never had any real luck though, I’ve almost always stuck with gore-tex or a variation of) but I do wonder if they’re more of a looker than anything. Might be good for an hour or so hike, but not much more. Who knows, they are nice looking though.
Yeah, regardless of waterproofing it’s hard to say if these would actually function for hiking. My hiking boots are Timberlands, but in a much more conventional modern style, Vibram outsole, etc. Like this, but a few years older: http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11194113&c=1110751
I’ve had nothing but good experience with Timberland shoes, though, so who knows… maybe they are functional.
A lot of people default to Sperry for boat shoes – check out their slightly slightly higher-quality cousin, Sebago. It looks like the Sebago Finn in off-white (on sale for $75.20 on zappos, free shipping & top-notch customer service,) might be exactly what you’re looking for. And as a plus, they still make most of their shoes right here in the USA (Maine.)