Timbaland was born Timothy Z. Mosley in Norfolk, Virginia March 10, 1971. Growing up in Norfolk, Mosley became acquainted with future collaborators Missy Elliott and Melvin Barcliff, aka DJ Magoo.imbaland, Missy Elliott, Magoo, and Ginuwine all left Swing Mob in the mid-1990's. Timbaland produced Ginuwine's successful first album Ginuwine...the Bachelor in 1996, and the massive hit single "Pony" put the producer and artist on the map. R&B singer Aaliyah hired Timbaland and Missy Elliott to write and produce music for her second album One in a Million. It was another smash success for Timbaland.
It used to be that when I heard the name "Timberland," I only thought of boots ... that was before I took a good look at Timberland shoes. If you haven't explored this brand recently, you might still be thinking that all Timberland shoes look like boots - but they don't. Sporty and rugged, yes, but bootlike - not at all. In fact, Timberland even has ballerina flats. For more surprises and a few classics, check out these top picks in Timberland shoes.
These Timberland boots will keep you warm, comfortable and stylish on casual days, and they're easy to pair with jeans or other casual outfits.
Timberland boots are nearly synonymous with "rugged," and they've become a modern classic in the world of casual footwear. But Timberland doesn't just make boots. In fact, they manufacture shoes, sandals and performance footwear for men, women and kids. While most of their styles still convey that "rugged" feel, their casual line is anything but predictable.
Not what you'd expect from Timberland?

It used to be that when I heard the name "Timberland," I only thought of boots ... that was before I took a good look at Timberland shoes.

If you haven't explored this brand recently, you might still be thinking that all Timberland shoes look like boots - but they don't. Sporty and rugged, yes, but bootlike - not at all.

In fact, Timberland even has ballerina flats. For more surprises and a few classics, check out these new styles in Timberland Shoes for women.

Or, if you're in the market for men's casual shoes, check out my top picks in Timberland Boots and Shoes for men - there are a few surprises on that last as well.