Since the first glimpse of the official Louis Vuitton x Timberland Six-Inch Boot graced Pharrell’s @skateboard finsta page back on Jan. 12 (and subsequently the western-themed Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2024 runway seven days later), fans have been eagerly anticipating its retail release. The time has finally come.
To guarantee your pair, you can currently pre-order it through LV’s web store. Pairs will not be hitting LV stores around the world until Aug. 8. The particular version of the Six-Inch that we got a closer look at will be available for $2,850, an astounding $2,652 markup from your run-of-the-mill Buttas.
If those aren’t for you, fear not, Pharrell gave you some options. There is also a black colorway of the $2,850 version, beige and black pairs with a clean nubuck upper and monogrammed ankle collar for $2,450, beige and black Ranger Boots that resemble Timberland’s 40 Below boot for $2,990, and three pull-on, ranch-ready styles for $2,990. For LV’s ultra VIP clients (let’s be honest, we’ll probably only see these on Pharrell himself, or other musicians and athletes), there is also the “exceptional edition” Timbs. Limited to 50 pairs, they feature 18-karat gold hardware, a custom lug sole, Italian calfskin leather uppers, and an $80,000+ price tag.
As you will see below, LV didn’t totally overhaul the Six-Inch boot (if it ain’t broke…). Instead, the storied luxury house opted for a much more subtle interpretation using some of its signature house codes. But is it worth the exorbitant markup or is it just a luxury tax?
Note: The LV Timbs are a men’s 10.5 and the regular Timbs are a men’s 12, hence the slight difference in height.
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