Timbaland Announces Limited Edition High-Performance Athletic Shoe Line

Renowned producer Timbaland has taken his passion for fitness to the next level with the release of a limited edition athletic shoe line in collaboration with minimalist footwear brand Vivobarefoot. The collection features a special version of the brand’s popular Motus Strength design in a sleek black and gold colorway, complete with Timbaland’s signature on each pair.

With only 1900 pairs available, Timbaland has also announced a giveaway where two lucky winners will receive a pair of the signature shoe in all gold, along with a trip to Miami to work out with the beatmaker and his trainer Phil Daru. The contest post was captioned with an inspiring message from Timbaland, encouraging others to join him on their fitness journeys.

However, not all of Timbaland’s recent partnerships have been met with the same level of enthusiasm. A recent announcement with Swizz Beatz revealed that their Verzuz brand’s content will now be exclusively released on Elon Musk’s social-media platform, X. Despite the excitement expressed by the duo about the partnership, many critics have voiced their concerns, especially regarding the timing of the announcement on Juneteenth.

In response to the backlash, Swizz Beatz took to Instagram to share a photoset with Timbaland, showcasing merch created to celebrate the partnership. Despite his attempt to address the criticism, many commenters continued to question the decision to partner with X, with some accusing the duo of “selling out.”

As Timbaland continues to make waves in both the fitness and entertainment industries, it remains to be seen how these recent developments will shape his future endeavors.