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SHIPS vs Timberland: similarities and differences

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SHIPS

Japan Founded 1975

Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics · Outdoor & functional

Timberland

United States Founded 1973

Outdoor & functional · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    Timberland shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    Timberland shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SHIPS (solid line, circles)
  • Timberland (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SHIPS and Timberland, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • SHIPS
  • Timberland
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
SHIPS
Timberland
Country Japan United States
Founded 1975 1973
Category Clothing Footwear
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Clothing Bags Accessories

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

SHIPS

  • SHIPS for women

    A core line within SHIPS’ label system, specializing in womenswear. Centered on basic elements, it p...

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  • SHIPS Primary Navy Label

    A derivative label of SHIPS in the women’s segment, proposing “basics in progress” based on traditio...

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  • SHIPS any

    A separate label derived from SHIPS, built around the theme “anyone, anywhere, anytime” (clothing th...

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  • SHIPS any Standard

    A derivative line within SHIPS any that groups wardrobe staples forming the foundation of a wardrobe...

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  • SHIPS KIDS

    A kids’ line derived from SHIPS, originating from the idea of “wanting our children to wear the clot...

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  • SHIPS Colors

    A derivative label based on SHIPS’ concept, “STYLISH STANDARD,” comprising original items ranging fr...

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  • SHIPS Days

    A line derived from SHIPS’ lifestyle offering, focusing on lounge wear, sleepwear, and living and ba...

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  • SHIPS Days WHITE LABEL

    A derivative line presented separately within SHIPS Days as “WHITE LABEL,” offering daily items suit...

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  • SHIPS Days STANDARD

    “SHIPS Days STANDARD,” derived from SHIPS Days, was introduced as a label that brought together ever...

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  • SHIPS JET BLUE

    A men’s line derived from SHIPS, whose reorganization was announced around the concept “SONS OF STYL...

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Timberland

Collaborations

SHIPS

  • 2025-11-05

    Barbour

    Released on November 5, 2025. A model based on OS BEDALE, featuring a crazy-pattern lining, silver zips, and other modifications to mark the 50th anniversary.

SHIPS collaborations

Timberland

  • 2026-06-13

    nonnative

    A 3-Eye model reviving a past collaboration between nonnative and Timberland. It was offered in a taupe colorway featuring long-pile suede, a nubuck saddle, a thick sole, and the logos of both brands.

  • 2026-02-27

    OUR LEGACY WORK SHOP

    A consumer-facing capsule by OUR LEGACY WORK SHOP and Timberland. In addition to 6-inch boots in Horween leather, it featured the Wharf Coat, Weather Cap, denim Work Cut, Timber Shirt, and other items.

  • 2025-11-06

    Supreme

    A 2025 6-inch waterproof boot by Supreme and Timberland. Crafted from waterproof premium nubuck with a debossed logo patchwork pattern, it was released in three colorways.

  • 2025-10-12

    Acne Studios

    Timberland’s classic 6-Inch Boot was reworked exclusively for Acne Studios’ SS26 show. It is characterized by an oversized silhouette and a washed finish.

  • 2025-05-21

    Chrome Hearts

    In May 2025, Chrome Hearts × Timberland boots attracted attention after celebrities were seen wearing them. No sales information has been confirmed.

  • 2025-04-23

    Jacquemus

    The 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoe “La Bateau” by JACQUEMUS and Timberland. It features Timberland’s classic silhouette in iconic banana yellow, with a co-branded metal lace keeper.

Timberland collaborations

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