Timberland F&F – 40% off almost everything w/ code FRIEND11
Credit to John M. and Edward C. for the style tips. Expires 9/19
Well now. A friends and family sale that isn’t plainly noticeable on the brand’s webpage. And 40% off is no small discount either. 20% is okay. 30% is pretty good. 40% is always worth a look around.
There are only a few exceptions that the code won’t work on. One of which is Timberland’s upscale line, Timberland Boot Company. 40% off is good in store too. 30% off for Factory stores. Just need the email w/ the code 500223. On to the picks, which oddly enough have just as much clothing and outerwear as shoes…
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Abington Waxed Plaid Jacket – $148.80 ($248)
Wow. A dark plaid on a waxed jacket? That right there is something. British Millerain waxed cotton. Waterproof. $100 off with the code and also available in black for $30 less if that’s more your thing. Looks a bit like a Belstaff.
Stratham Leather Bomber – $298.80 ($498)
This one has potential. No squishy cuffs or banding at the waist. Just a slim (allegedly) leather silhouette without bulky pockets, epaulets, or other details. From a silver rated tannery. One reviewer said they wished it was a little more tapered.
Safari Jacket – $59.99 ($128) | Waister Jacket – $49.99 ($128)
Both are already on sale and now with the extra 40% off they end up less than half of the original price. For the guys who don’t feel quite right in a true Harrington style… try the Waister. Huh huh. Waister.
Canvas Bomber Jacket – $76.80 ($128)
For those who are hooked on grey and want a casual, higher necked jacket. Comes in the lighter British Khaki (shown) and a more standard olive.
Ribbed Crewneck Sweater – $35.70 ($59.50)
Certainly not the most suave thing, but instead looks like a sweater that Jason Statham would wear in some movie. Four colors to pick from. All have the reinforced shoulders.
Earthkeepers 6-inch City Zip – $111.00 ($185)
They’re back. Our long international “why the hell did they put that canvas on the side of last year’s model” 6-inch city zip nightmare is over. Kinda like these. A lot. Full review here. They’ve been back for a bit, but they’re finally affordable. Available in just the tan (shown, and appears lighter in person, right guys?) Wondering where the dark brown is.
Earthkeepers 7-inch waterproof Moc-Toe – $117.00 ($195)
For the readers near Lake Wobegon or other icy climates. Waterproof. Not insulated though, so, they’ll keep the sleet off your feet, but make sure you’re stocked on wool socks for the upcoming long winter.
Earthkeepers Full Grain Desert Boots – $59.99 ($125)
A little different than a standard desert. Combination suede and leather uppers. Sizes are limited in the brown, but the black with the grey suede is an interesting twist.
The 40% off Timberland Friends and Family Sale code FRIEND11 expires Monday 9/19.
Love the 6 inch Earthkeepers Joe but reviews say that the back sole wears out too quickly…true in your experience after all these months?
Not for me, but I don’t wear them every single day (when, y’know, it’s not 100 degrees out.) I do wear mine quite a bit and the sole, while not thick like Florsheim’s Gaffney, is still holding up well for me. But yeah, I’ve read the same thing too.
Argh, they only ship to the states! I would of loved to have picked up a pair of winter boots from this sale.
I have the City Zips and they are great. They also polish up nicely with some of Timberland’s leather cream. They are very comfortable and light which is a plus for me and dress boots. They are of good quality although I have read someone saying that the leather was fake looking. Not at all to me. And the sole is no Vibram, but I wear mine often in the winter and it has held up nicely for me. But I don’t drag my heels when I walk either. I did pick mine up in a Timberland store for under $100 on clearance.
Unf. That bomber in khaki. It’s too bad I already have two khaki jackets.
pretty much what I was thinking…
http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10880477
pretty badass, a “poor” man’s belstaff
the plaid jacket is amazing. might have to pull the trigger. i’ll wait on the earthkeepers – if they do come out light, i’d prefer the dark brown. the waister jacket is only available in XXL now.
+1 for the Lake Wobegon reference. Because their women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above average.
I’ve been looking for a casual sweater like that for awhile. I went to surplus stores and tried on a 100% wool commando sweater. Way too uncomfortable/itchy without a full length shirt on underneath.
This above ribbed crew is a good approximation but 100% cotton blends haven’t worked for me in the past. The colors fade and the sweater stretches out (until you dry it on high heat to bring it back in). Is this true for all 100% cotton blends? I’ve only had good luck with merino wool / cashmere.
My experience with these is that the soles wore out really quickly. I wore them once a week or so and the sole was gone within a year. Love the look but I think overall these aren’t made to last.
I ordered the leather bomber in black. Hope to love it.
Interesting. I wore mine at least twice a week for about six months and didn’t see much of an issue. But that’s not the first time I’ve heard a reasonable knock against the “green” rubber sole.
Bebop-a-rebop. Rhubarb. Pie.
anyway to get free shipping with the f&f?
Does anyone know if the desert boots would hold up in winter w/ a little snow on the ground?
I’ve read a lot of mentions/predictions that safari clothing is the next boat shoes/preppy wear and I’m a sucker for kitschy attire, so I picked up the safari jacket. Hopefully not too many people will confuse me for just having gotten off my shift at Busch Gardens.
any idea on the weight of the Abington Waxed Jacket? It looks, sounds, and is priced as though it’s pretty substantial, and I’m actually wondering if it would be too warm for most of the fall. Is it more of a December jacket than an October jacket?
holy batman that is one badass jacket. wish i had $400 to blow right now. i wonder what kind of lining it has.
They don’t have crepe soles like (standard? other?) desert boots; I’d imagine the lug sole would be able to carry you over a light dusting.
Ordered the sweater and Mt washington boot today. Great prices and free return shipping!
I am waffling really badly about those Moc-Toe boots right now. Good thing this sale lasts a few days so I can think about it….
They’re like boat shoes… for winter. And I love my Timberland boat shoes… which I also purchased during one of these family and friend sales.
Oh the temptation….
Anyone know anything about sizing on the jackets? I size down in outerwear a lot and I’m not sure if it’s appropriate here..
I was actually wondering the opposite, if I would survive in it during a New England winter. Looks warm in the pictures, and the description makes mention of “flurries…”
I can say, after owning two pairs of the Earthkeepers and wearing them nearly every day, that the rubber soles wear out very, very quickly. Especially the fronts, in my case. Otherwise they’ve been very comfortable, but I wouldn’t buy them again.
The plaid jacket is pretty cool, but the rational voice in my head decided it is not worth to pay $30 for color. Yay! A small triumph of function over form. Still pricey at $143 shipped, but I’m mildly excited.
I always put away my waxed canvas when the temps dip below 40 F. The moisture from the wax makes it feel even colder.
Still, it could be a very attractive jacket if it fits well.
The plaid jacket is pretty neat, but I would probably stick to black.
That Abington jacket looks really nice right now. I’m feeling tempted to
get it, but I hate impulse buying. I do need a Fall/Winter Jacket. Is
it worth the $143 (in black) Anybody know anything else about it?
For anyone wondering about sizing. I took advantage of this sale and picked up the safari jacket and the sweater. My chest measure 42″ so I usually wear a large… unfortunately both garments are too big.
I’ll be driving out to the timberland store and hoping to try on a medium to check the fit, than exchanging if it works.
* And by runs large I mean, I can easily grab a handful of material on my chest with the jacket. The sweater is better till I raise my arms(although the arms themselves are sloppily loose), than I look like batman as the sides hike up.