Portland-based boot manufacturer Danner worked in partnership with MLS soccer label Portland Timbers to drop the 600 Boots. The two have come together once again to introduce the 2018 edition of the classic hiking boots. Created for outdoor environments, the footwear model boasts the team's signature colors of yellow and green found across the tongue, lining and heel area. The highlighting component of the piece is its durable hardware and waterproof leather construction.
The uppers are crafted from fully waterproof full-grain leather materials and have branding accents with the Timbers logo. There are also durable hardware details with a slight star to resemble the team's 2015 championship. Additionally, the dry lining gives extra protection from water and the piece is finished with a speckled Vibram SPE tooling. The 2018 600 boots are now available for purchase online at Danner and in-store for $200.
Waterproof Leather Boots
Danner and Portland Timbers Dropped a New Iteration of the 600 Boots
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