Bradley Cooper is a die-hard sneakerhead. We know this because he invests in rare future classics. He’s got the Riccardo Tisci x Nike Air Force 1. He has the elusive Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 High OG. Recently, he even managed to get his paws on the Air Jordan 4 ‘Paris Olympics,’ which sold out in mere minutes back in July. Now, the Oscar nominee has proved his taste in boots is equally as elevated—just look at his Timberlands.
Strolling through the West Village yesterday, Cooper looked more than ready to take on another brutal NYC winter. The Maestro star was kitted out in a cozy beanie, rugged cargo pants, and two beefy jackets layered on top of each other. But it was the ultra-rare Louis Vuitton x Timberland work boots on his feet that really caught the eye.
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The odd-couple collaboration was unveiled during Louis Vuitton’s fall-winter 2024 runway show in January, which riffed on classic American western wear and workwear. Timberland’s iconic nubuck work boots—beloved for generations by everyone from general contractors to platinum-selling rappers—were a natural fit. “Timberland, it just makes sense,” Louis Vuitton men’s creative director Pharrell Williams said in January. “It’s something that we love, but at the same time, whether you’re in the hood or you’re somewhere in a factory, Timberlands last long and it’s durable.”
Cooper’s menacing all-black pair was one of four styles in the capsule. Crafted in Italy from some of the finest nubuck leather around, the tonal black colorway is accented with individually engraved silver eyelets. The collar is decked out in lovely calfskin and embossed with LV’s historic monogram.
Underfoot, you’ll find a big, beefy midsole, perfect for keeping clear of those slushy NYC winter streets. The finishing touch is chunky zip that runs down the medial sidewall, which allows you to slip in and out without having to fiddle around with any annoying laces.
Bradley Cooper’s Louis Vuitton x Timberland boots are available right now. Clocking in at $2,450, they’re certainly a good deal pricier than your average Timbs. But, you know, who needs both kidneys anyway?
This story originally appeared on British GQ.
