Timberland, known for hard-wearing work boots, has been making considerable strides in the leisure space. Having conquered loafers and clogs, Timberland is now flexing its mule muscle with the Classic Boat Mule, a simple suede slip-on that's designed for any number of maritime activities.

The soft suede upper and moccasin-style stitching at the top reflect the sophisticated ease the work boot purveyor has grown quite fond of in recent years.

Specifically, Timberland has been heavy in its preppy bag with courtyard-ready slip-ons like the Authentic Loafer or the canary yellow 3-Eye-Lug Boat Shoe, which represent a decidedly more collegiate side of Timberland's established style profile.

Present-day, it's more than understood that Timberland does more than just its era-defining work boots, but this time the brand has taken things a step further by chopping the back half off a shoe altogether.

Yes, Timberland flirts with excess from time to time, but in the case of the Classic Boat Mule, less really is more.

Exposed heels in actual workwear settings? Absolutely not. On an easygoing slip-on mule, though? Well, there's just no other way to do it.

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