Wolverine 1000 Mile. Michigan, USA. Timeless styles handcrafted in America from archival patterns.
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A story in every stitch.

Our story stretches across 3 centuries and countless miles. The 1000 Mile Collection honors
that legacy with time-tested techniques and archival details.

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plain-toe

First introduced in 1914, the 1000 Mile Plain-Toe Boot is America’s original work boot, crafted with quality materials and effortless style. It's distinguished by a slightly arched collar, which hits right about the ankle.

Moc-Toe

Recreated from a 1940s Wolverine pattern, the 1000 Mile Moc-Toe Boot features a triple-needle-stitched contour back and a clean, classic moc-toe design detail.

Cap-Toe

The timeless silhouette of the Original 1000 Mile boot with a double-needle stitched cap-toe design detail for classic work-inspired style.

Hundred year old sole.

While the details remain true to the first 1000 Mile Boot introduced in 1914, the
1000 Mile collection continues to evolve with soles for today.

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original

A classic leather outsole with a Vibram® heel, the same way it was in 1914.

Classic

A Vibram® rubber tap sole and heel for added traction and durability.

Rugged

A rugged Vibram® lug outsole for ultimate grit and versatility.

Wedge

Vibram’s® classic, rubber wedge for all-day comfort and maximum miles.

A legacy in leather.

The entire 1000 Mile Collection is handcrafted in the USA with premium leathers from some
of the world’s most renowned tanneries.

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Chromexcel

Crafted over the course of 28 days and 86 steps, this “hot-stuffed” leather comes in a variety of rich colors that feature unmatched pull-up character gained with each wear.

Essex

Horween’s Essex leather is a full-grain option that features an extra step of tumbling when made to provide a soft, supple feel right out of the box.

Rough Out

Charles F. Stead’s Waxy Mohawk Rough Out leather has a rugged, broken-in character and is saturated with a unique blend of waxes that give it long-lasting integrity.

The work is never done.

This is our third century of making quality boots, and we’re not done by a long shot. With limited edition
releases and new takes on classic silhouettes, the collection continues to get better with age.

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distance

Our story stretches across three centuries
and countless miles. We honor that legacy
with the 1000 Mile collection: timeless styles
handcrafted from archival patterns.

Our story stretches across three centuries and countless miles.
We honor that legacy with the 1000 Mile collection: timeless styles
handcrafted from archival patterns.

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Wolverine Heritage Collection

Grounded in tradition with a modern take on vintage style, the Wolverine Heritage Collection offers a fashion forward yet classic look that started more than one hundred years ago. Made in America, our collections of Wolverine 1000 Mile and Wolverine vintage boots and shoes are crafted with top quality materials, including Horween leather and Charles Stead suede. Our Heritage Collection is designed to have the style you want, with the quality craftsmanship you expect.