Typical price
£85
What it is
Neat blokey boots made from recycled and organic materials
8.1
5.0
What you need to know: Timberland Men's Earthkeepers Rippler Chuka Boots
We like:
Nice styling; comfy and robustly made; Timberland's wholehearted and company-wide attempts at being greener and more ethical
We don't like:
Lack of transparency and detail about the production of these shoes; Timberland's past track record on worker conditions
SmartPlanet judgement:
These boots are a huge step ahead of most high street rivals on their green credentials, style and quality. The only real shame is the lack of detailed information on their manufacture and Timberland's chequered history on worker rights and conditions. Even with those caveats, we give them a thumbs up.
Score breakdown:
8.1
Full review:
Timberland's new to the eco footwear world, but it's jumped in both feet first. This pair of bloke's fashion boots are its flagship design in a range of ten 'Earthkeeper' shoes that each have a different twist to make them a little kinder to the planet, varying from using organic cotton to recycled materials. Continue reading...
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5.0
myfanwyclogau 06 June 2008 12:48pm
Might as well pour oil on a baby seal Read review by myfanwyclogau
Might as well pour oil on a baby seal Read review by myfanwyclogau
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