10 Things You Didn't Know About Timberland Boots

Learn why the boots were first tested in toilets.

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Are Timberlands still cool? Yes. We're not saying that the classic boots ever fell off, but they came back in a big way this season. Chances are, you've seen many stylish celebrities rocking the constructs recently with both casual and dressed-up looks. So if you aren't rocking them already, the photos might convince you to hop on the trend.

The American footwear company has been around since 1952, and we found some interesting facts that might surprise you. Check out the 10 Things You Didn't Know About Timberland Boots before you lace your pair up for the weekend.

Timberland used to be the Abington Shoe Company.

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A million pairs were sold by 1985.

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Sales tripled when rappers started endorsing Timberlands.

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Timbs were more popular than Jordans in the early '90s.

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The first pair of guaranteed-waterproof boots were created in 1973.

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The boots were tested in a toilet.

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Timberland had the first boot commercial on TV.

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Bergdorf Goodman used to sell Timberland boots.

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Shaquille O'Neal had custom-made boots in size 23.

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Timberland delivered boots to Ground Zero rescue workers on 9/11.

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