T-shirt
Hiking Boots Were Already Dad Sneakers
From £12.83
Let the record show: dads were wearing rugged, practical, no-nonsense footwear long before it became a trend. They were just ahead of their time. This design features a classic hiking boot planted proudly on a forest stump, surrounded by pines — with the definitive statement Hiking Boots Were Already Dad Sneakers, and the clinching tagline below: We Were Just Early. It's the perfect blend of dry outdoors humour and the quiet vindication every trail-walking dad deserves.
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Also available as a mug.
11 colours
- Maroon
- Black
- Navy
- Purple
- Red
- Forest Green
- Dark Chocolate
- Charcoal
- Daisy
- Yellow Haze
- Ash
Fabric
Classic. Gildan heavy cotton: the dependable everyday tee, sweatshirt and hoodie, in the widest choice of colours.
About the design
Let the record show: dads were wearing rugged, practical, no-nonsense footwear long before it became a trend. They were just ahead of their time. This design features a classic hiking boot planted proudly on a forest stump, surrounded by pines — with the definitive statement Hiking Boots Were Already Dad Sneakers, and the clinching tagline below: We Were Just Early. It's the perfect blend of dry outdoors humour and the quiet vindication every trail-walking dad deserves.
A brilliant gift for the dad who's been lacing up proper boots since before anyone called them fashion. Whether it's Father's Day, a birthday, or a Christmas treat for the husband who'd rather be on a fell than in a shopping centre — this one's going to land perfectly.
Who it is for
- Hikers, ramblers, trail walkers, and countryside explorers
- Father's Day or birthday gift for the outdoor-loving dad
- Funny Christmas present for the husband who lives in his walking boots
- Anyone who considers a good boot more stylish than any trainer
- Novelty gift for men who take their outdoor kit very seriously
What it is made of
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
- 100% cotton
- Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
- Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
- Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
- Open-end yarn
- Tubular fabric
- Taped neck and shoulders
- Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
- Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
About our designs: each design is created by us using a mix of AI image tools and our own editing, then printed to order by our production partner. Product images are mockups of the finished design on the product, and some are digitally created or edited. Colours may vary slightly between screens.
Size chart
Measured flat across the garment. Width is armpit to armpit; double it for the full chest. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.
Gildan 5000
Classic heavy cotton tee with a regular unisex fit. Take your usual size, or size up for a roomier fit.
| Size | Length | Width | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 28.0 in71 cm | 18.0 in46 cm | 15.6 in40 cm |
| M | 29.0 in74 cm | 20.0 in51 cm | 17.0 in43 cm |
| L | 30.0 in76 cm | 22.0 in56 cm | 18.5 in47 cm |
| XL | 31.0 in79 cm | 24.0 in61 cm | 20.0 in51 cm |
| 2XL | 32.0 in81 cm | 26.0 in66 cm | 21.5 in55 cm |
| 3XL | 33.0 in84 cm | 28.0 in71 cm | 22.8 in58 cm |
