Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot Review

[kpag]



Maybe they were too dry?  Did you condition the laces?

I did not condition. I did notice that when I laced them up they got leather "dust" all over the boots. Not sure if that was a sign or cheap or dry laces

 

[MarioImpemba]

Those that have switched to leather laces, what brand do you use and/or where did you get them? I picked up a pair of leather laces from a local sporting goods store that actually matched pretty well in color to my rust boots. One lace broke as soon as I laced them up (luckily it was only about 12" on the end, which is just about what I was planning to cut off anyways) and the other lace broke within a week. Were these crappy laces or is this just a risk of buying leather laces?

I get mine from the grocery store and haven't had any issues. Sorry to hear about your bad luck.

 

[squyntz1]

I did not condition. I did notice that when I laced them up they got leather "dust" all over the boots. Not sure if that was a sign or cheap or dry laces

Sounds like your laces were dried out and brittle.

 

[Brian Itzaina]

Whats the beefiest topy possible on these guys?
Does anyone have a good cobbler in north county/san diego are for having some 1,000 miles topy'd?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[blazingazn]

You can get a Vibram Tread Commando style on them.
Only a bit more expensive. Just ask your cobbler.

 

[Crane's]

The commando half sole is a light lug pattern. The Raptor is a small random patterned lug that is a lot stickier with a toe section made for traction on ice, snow and slick rock.

 

[Brian Itzaina]

The commando half sole is a light lug pattern. The Raptor is a small random patterned lug that is a lot stickier with a toe section made for traction on ice, snow and slick rock.

What do you mean by light lug pattern?

I searched and found these.

I definately remember passing through all the photos months back.
Definately trying to go with the commando half sole.

 

[Crane's]

Widely spaced and not very deep. Here's the Raptor half sole and a commando heel plate. It's shallow as well but has much more bite.


Original 1000 Mile Boot Commando Resole 2 by DYSong Photography, on Flickr

 

[zchen]

In stock on my back shelf. I told you if things went well we would start stocking more boots right?

Original 1Ks:

5301 Brown 8.5 D , 9 D, 9.5 D, 10 D, 10.5 D
5299 Rust 7 D, 8 D, 8.5 D, 9 D, 9.5 D (2), 10 D
Cordovan 10 D

You want them, you know the drill.....

Rust in 7D is on the way to me~

 

[Crane's]



Rust in 7D is on the way to me~

Good deal and thanks.

In the Rust add size 10.5 to the list

 

[milesbeyond]

Save that 10.5 for me! Dropping mine in the mail tomorrow, Karl.

 

[stephan75]

Good morning,

I really love the looks of the 1000miles original or - even better - the cordovan 744 LTD version. The problem is, that it is by no means easy to find the correct size. I have scanned the thread, but haven't found what I'm looking for.
Calling from Germany, I haven't got a chance of trying these particular boots on, so I really depend on your advice: Normally, I'm quite happy with UK11 ot EUR 46, which would suggest a US 12 to 12,5 for the Wolverines. Reading through this thread however, I'm not sure if this isn't too big...
So:
PLEASE HELP:
My foot is about 30 cm / 11.8 inches toe to heel
UK size (usually) 11
EUR size (usually) 46
What size could you suggest for the Wolverine 1000 miles?

Thank you ever so much!
Stephan

 

[ClambakeSkate]

Hate to be that guy... These are work boots I know. Meant to be beat to **** and what not... But would this nick in the leather bother anyone else?

I haven't worn them yet, they came out of the box with that. Am I being an asshole?

 

[Patek]

That would not be acceptable to me.

 

[Crane's]



Save that 10.5 for me! Dropping mine in the mail tomorrow, Karl.

Better call the store and reserve them!

Hate to be that guy... These are work boots I know. Meant to be beat to **** and what not... But would this nick in the leather bother anyone else?

I haven't worn them yet, they came out of the box with that. Am I being an asshole?

No, that wouldn't work with me either.