Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot Review

[mwcarper13]

What's going on with the coloring of mine? I've had them about 5 months and only one shoe looks like this. It looks like it's blackened: is this due to the dye coming off? The leather?

 

[nevereast]

What's going on with the coloring of mine? I've had them about 5 months and only one shoe looks like this. It looks like it's blackened: is this due to the dye coming off? The leather?

Yes, the dye is coming off. What have you in terms of care or conditioning and where did you purchase them?

 

[benjaminroy]

Mine look exactly the same. I figured it was just something CXL did with a lot of wear. Is that not the case?

 

[cthip]

That looks like normal patina to me. I have a pair of Aldens in brown chromexcel that did the same "nearly black" thing, and other areas where I was sure I had scuffed them permanently. My black wolverines would scuff deep enough for brown leather to show through.

They always returned to normal after a quick wipe with a conditioner. I use Lexol but practically any boot oil should work.

 

[StWiseHercules]

Mine are doing the same too. Black stuff that I can scrape away with a nail, but sometimes leaves a scar on the leather. Mainly on the toes. Worried for a while, but don't even think about it any more.

 

[Iipe]

Many irregularities that show up on leather can be treated with a horse hair brush. Have you tried that on those black stains? Don't use your fingernails. Brushing makes wonders especially on a leather like Chromexcel that is stuffed with oils.

 

[mwcarper13]

Purchased them from a seller on Amazon. I've used mostly Obernauf's leather oil and LP. The darkening started happening within a month.

 

[mwcarper13]



Yes, the dye is coming off. What have you in terms of care or conditioning and where did you purchase them?

Purchased them from a seller on Amazon. I've used mostly Obernauf's leather oil and LP. The darkening started happening within a month.

 

[Pepitopepperoni]

Hi,

I love my pair of Chippewa 6" Service boots and now I am looking into am looking foro a similar boot but with a leather sole. I think I like the Wolverine 1000 Mile best. Two questions:

1) how long will they last if they are taken care of? How long have some of you had a pair?

2) Does anybody own both the chippewas and the Wolverines? If yes, will I need the same size on both boots or is one brand notiveably smaller or bigger?

thanks!

Herbert

 

[Adrian Beckham]

Just picked up my first pair of Wolverines, now planning to pick up some snoseal and some boot oil.

 

[OldState]

I'm no expert with these boots other than owning a pair in Rust for the past few months.

That said I have owned many pairs of OILED leather boots in my life and higher quality leather boots (both for backpacking and casual wear). I think this is simply what oiled leathers look like. Reapply oil and see if it goes away.

When mine were brand new applying finger pressure on the back side of the leather would cause it to lighten, but it would then disapear

 

[hyong91]

hi i have the service boot in us8.5 but i wear an 8 in the wolverines 1000mile, hope this helps .

 

[yumacool]

I own a Chippewa Apache Lacer in size 10.5D that is a rugged boot which I use mostly for outdoor work situations. It has a lugged vibram sole and is a nice boot with good leather. I recommend it. I also own a Wolverine 1000 Mile boot in black in the same size that has a smooth sole, which makes it not as good for gripping in rough terrain. However, it is a quality boot and I like it a lot. I tend to wear it more in day-to-day situations when I don't need the aggressiveness the Chippewa offers. Also, the Chippewa gets beat up from work outside. I really like both boots and feel there is a place for both.

 

[velvel87]

This is probably a silly question but what is the purpose/proper use for the Rowan 1000 mile boot? Is it for hiking, urban, hunting? Can I wear it in the rain? Is it comfortable for long walks? Looking for something I can wear in casual settings and when the weather is a little gross, but does this fit the bill? Thanks!

 

[sheebal]

Hi guys, been lurking this thread before joining and making my first post.


Went ahead and bought the Wolverine 1000 mile in Rust. Had the soles padded by one of the best boot makers in Los Angeles to not slip in the ice/snow.

Here are the pictures of the vibram done to the soles, stitched







Heels done as well to get rebalancing in proportion to the new soles




Amazed at his stitch work whereas cobblers simply put superglue and leave it on. I'm just leaving his Instagram here because he seems to be an honest guy, down-to-earth boot maker.

IIRC, he said he does these resoling via mail as well, so for those looking to look for quality stitched work, not superglued work, here's his Instagram

https://instagram.com/brianthebootmaker/