Timberland × Geolier: what the black 6-Inch with the light blue bandana is made of

New arrivals · Timberland × Geolier

On November 4, Timberland released a special edition of its most famous boot, the Premium 6-Inch, reimagined by Geolier. It’s black, with a Napoli-blue bandana and three charms, each telling a part of his story. Below, you’ll find what it looks like, what’s in the kit, and where to buy it. And why we, just a few kilometres from Naples, don’t have it in store.

In this article: What it looks like · The kit · The campaign · Where to buy · The 6-Inch · How it fits · Questions

What it looks like: black, a bandana, and three charms

The base is the boot everyone knows, the waterproof leather Premium 6-Inch. Geolier wanted it in all black and customized it with a Napoli-blue bandana and three charms, one for each side of his personality.

The boot wasn’t designed on a drawing board. Geolier wore it ahead of its release at the June concerts at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, and only later did it arrive in stores.

The kit: what comes with the boot

Anyone who buys the black 6-Inch at the listed stores or on the official website receives an exclusive kit, designed by Geolier to recreate the look he wore on stage at the Maradona. According to the publications that covered the launch, it includes a pendant, a logo gymsac and a thank-you card signed by the artist. The kit is available while stocks last.

The campaign: Secondigliano and the factory

The campaign photos were shot in places from Geolier's life: a rooftop in Secondigliano, the neighborhood where he grew up, and the factory where he worked before pursuing music. See them on the official edition website.

We think this is what makes the collaboration work. The 6-Inch began as a work boot and became a street icon when American hip-hop adopted it in the 1990s. Now it returns to the places it comes from through an artist whose roots are in a factory and a working-class neighborhood.

A work boot adopted by the streets, returning to the places it comes from.

Where to buy it (and why we don't carry it)

The special edition is available only at selected Timberland stores in Naples, Rome, and Milan, and on Geolier’s merchandise website. The updated list of stores is on the initiative’s official website.

We are authorized Timberland retailers, but we are not among the stores selling this edition: you will not find it in our boutique or on our website. If you look for it elsewhere, make sure the seller is on the official list. With limited editions, unauthorized sellers and copies appear quickly.

The original model: the Premium 6-Inch

Remove the bandana, charm and kit, and underneath is the boot Timberland has been making since the 1970s. It began as a waterproof work boot by the Abington Shoe Company in New England. In 1978, the company took the name of its best-known product: Timberland. Hip-hop adopted it in the 1990s, and it has stayed in wardrobes ever since.

At our boutique, we carry the Premium 6-Inch in several versions: black for men, like the base model of the Geolier edition but without the bandana or charm; classic yellow; the Heritage version; and a few versions for women. Find everything else in the Timberland collection.

Available now in store

The Premium 6-Inch, the model that inspired the edition

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Fit and care

The 6-Inch runs large. If you’re between sizes, choose the smaller one: many people go half a size down from their usual sneaker size. See our complete chart in the Timberland size guide.

For cleaning and protecting it without damaging the leather, see our guide on how to clean Timberland boots.

Frequently asked questions

Vittorio Citro. The Citro family has sold footwear and fashion since 1917; in 2017 Vittorio Citro founded the multibrand boutique in Roccapiemonte (SA). Authorized retailer of Timberland and over 200 brands.