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Friday, October 2, 2009

Timberland Bethel Boots Blend Style and Function for Fall

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A great pair of boots is arguably the biggest must-have for fall fashion, partially because they tend to tie any look together and partially because although it’s warm now, ugly weather is lurking right around the corner—and those ballet flats you’ve been sporting all summer just won’t cut it.

Until recently, however, the only eco-friendly boots out there looked far from fashion-forward, in clunky shapes more suitable for hitting the trails than the town; but one brand that’s single-handedly changing that is Timberland, and their Bethel Tall Brogue Pull-On Boots are a perfect example (just in time for fall). The pull-on style means no cluttering from zippers or buckles on the shaft (though you’ll still be able to tuck your skinny jeans inside), and if you pick them up in their taupe option, you can tap into the gray trend that’s all over runways this season. Never a company to sacrifice comfort for fashion, Timberland kept the heel on the Bethel to one inch, so you’ll still be able to move quick when you need to.

The upper on the Bethel boot is made from leather, which isn’t the greenest of materials, but thanks to Timberland’s new policy (which has been praised by Greenpeace), none of the leather used in their shoes is Amazon-sourced, and hasn’t caused the deforestation linked to some other shoe companies’ leather. Click here to read more