Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot Review - Page 153

Originally Posted by kiddoso 

So I finally took the plunge and bought a pair of the 1000 Mile based on this thread (I know...I am not the only one).  Trying to get some expert opinion on something that I noticed:  When I place the shoes on a level surface (e.g. a table), with the heels in full contact with the table, there is actually a gap between the bottom (leather sole) and the table.  Put it in another way, if I place the shoes on the table, there is actually a gap between the heel (towards the very end) and the table.  This is as if the heels are angled.  Is this suppose to go away after the shoes are fully broken in, or is this by design?

Originally Posted by JDMFanatic 

I wore my 1ks in the rain today and the water is mostly just beading up and rolling off, but after i got inside to a dry area i noticed that my boots are absorbing a small amount of the water still in certain areas. I sno sealed twice very liberally. Does that mean i didnt get enough sno seal penetration and that i should do it again?

Originally Posted by althanis 

I've had my 1Ks for a year, with moderate wearing during that time; is it too late to put a half sole on them?

Originally Posted by digga 

 

that's normal.  when you put your weight on it, the heel will flatten out.

 

I also find that it takes a bit of use until the heels on my shoes wear into the way I walk... dunno if that makes sense, but I can tell by the feel when I walk if the shoe is brand new.  Eventually the edges of the heel wear in to make everything fit my gait.

Originally Posted by Crane's 

In the store we have Irish Setter's Elk Tracker boots insulated and not insulated. Both have a Goretex liner. It's a really decent boot for the money. Full grain leather, Goodyear welt, aggressive multi terrain lugs, 12 inches high so decent protection from briars and snakes with fangs and it doesn't weigh six tons. It's definitely heavier than an upland boot but as it's name suggests it's geared for Elk country. Oh and it has a scent blocker as well. Rus Moc makes an awesome boot, so does Filson and Browning.
Now just so you know there's a reason why I no longer buy insulated boots or ones with Goretex. With the exception of wool once the insulation gets wet it's useless and it traps water so not only are your feet cold they're wet and cold. Goretex is great as long as you don't sweat a lot or step in water and flood them. Unlike a plain old boot they aren't going to drain so until you take them off guess what you'll be doing? So with this said I just go out with a simple leather uninsulated boot with a good lugged sole and match them up with a good wool sock designed for the temperatures I'll be in. If and it seems like it always happens you have to cross a stream or underestimate how deep the water really is and you flood your boots it's no big deal. You take off your boots and set them so they drain, take off your socks, wring them out (or get your spare pair out of your pack), put them back on and then put your boots back on. Your feet will feel dry, they'll be warm and you'll be no worse for the experience. This is one of the most well known tricks in the hiking world but it seems to be the biggest secret to anyone else.

Originally Posted by MarkI 

I would love to see a well worn pair of these, but seems like everyone here babies them.

Originally Posted by MarkI 

I would love to see a well worn pair of these, but seems like everyone here babies them.

Originally Posted by promiscuousbone 

When these boys are not in use, would it make sense to use a shoe tree? Or would that sap some of the moisture out of the leather?

Originally Posted by JVD521 

Got my boots in from Crane's last night.  Looks like the commonly accepted advice of sizing down 1/2 size didn't work for me.  Wear a 9.5 in pretty much everything, bought a 9 in these.  With some light, padded socks (Smartwool New Rib Classics) they were pretty snug on the top of my foot and the width.  Borderline uncomfortable on the left boot.  Dave at Crane's was great to deal with.  Talked to him this morning and he's ordering me some 9.5's and the 9's are already on the way back to him.  On the off chance that they end up a little large after break in I'll just add an insole but I'm pretty sure they'll be perfect as is.  Now just need to be patient....

Originally Posted by Crane's 

I also think they should make a limited edition original 1K in . . . whiskey shell with my world famous Raptor/lugged heel half sole factory installed.