CONSTRUCT:10061 was launched in 2018 by Timberland and CONCEPTKICKS. The two brands worked together to research and design shoe innovations and bring together designers across industries who question conventions.

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The annual CONSTRUCT:10061 maker events aim to reveal the guarded innovations in the shoe sector by illuminating the creation and development process of products and leading to tailor-made individual creations.

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The location of the last Maker event was The Shed - Timberland's unique prototyping laboratory in New Hampshire, which pushes the limits of shoe design.

The space was set up by the Timberland Advanced Concepts & Energy team to improve Timberland's innovation capabilities — including setting up new 3D digital prototyping facilities on site, cutting leather patterns, quadruple stitching, embossing, and more.

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The Timberland construct:10061 collection includes five limited edition models created at the last Maker Workshop and sold exclusively during Earth Month to highlight the eco-innovations and advanced design in every shoe.

The high-quality Timberland materials ensure long-lasting durability and quality, as do responsible materials such as REBOTL lining and bio-based Dyneema textiles and outer materials.

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“Our workshop with Timberland has always focused on pushing the boot-making process through the cross-pollination of industries. This mixing of perspectives creates an environment where unexpected innovation and product solutions can flourish,” shared Daniel Bailey, founder and creative director of CONCEPTKICKS.

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Highlighting the works of a diverse group of designers, makers and innovators, the release features original designs by Téla D’Amore, Jaimus Tailor, Jesus Diaz, Daniel Bailey, and John Chen.

All bring a unique perspective to each silhouette and highlight the work from previous construct:10061 workshops with an even more daring approach.

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Fans of the Timberland brand may recognize new versions of their favorite models, such as the C61 Stacked 10-inch Boot, which was designed by Téla D'Amore and picks up the original Super Boot with an extended shaft and an extra stacked EVA sole.

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The addition of braided leather laces adds a contemporary touch to this functional silhouette.

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The C61 Gen Extender Boot, designed by CONCEPTKICKS' own designer John Chen, offers an adaptable silhouette thanks to its expandable, layered outer material.

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The foldable nature of the boot is a small reference to Isamu Noguchi's iconic paper lamp structures.

It offers wearers a variety of options to style the shoe from mid-height to high, from structured to casual.

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Jaimus Tailor, founder of upcycling brand Greater Goods, has designed the C61 Woven Clog, which combines an outdoor attitude with handmade details.

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The outer material consists of woven fabric, which is made from individual strips of nylon fabric, and a neoprene shaft ensures the clog fits properly.

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The Euro Hiker-inspired C61 Neo Veil Hiker, designed by Daniel Bailey and Jesus Diaz, transforms the iconic Euro Hiker with an external Lycra coating.

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The construction of the boot creates a unique visual highlight and blurs the line between shaft and sole. This is particularly clearly emphasized by the transition from the square outsole to the rounded toe.

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Finally, the C61 Dy-Tec World Hiker, designed by Daniel Bailey and John Chen, is a technical material study on an iconic silhouette.

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The shoe consists of a bio-based Dyneema upper with a spacer mesh embedded in it. A rubber material was used in the toe area for climbing, which gives the chunky Vibram Bristol outsole extra structure and volume.

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The CONSTRUCT:10061 collection will be launched on April 24, 2024 and will be sold exclusively through HYPEBEAST. Keep an eye on our Sneaker Releases.

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Photos via Timberland