This week “In the Window” we feature the Wolverine 1000 Mile boots in rust. Made with Horween Aniline Chromexcel leather uppers, they’re also available in black.
Found in each box of 1000 mile boots, your certificate of genuine quality
Sure it would have been perfect if the song were “1000 Miles” but it wasn’t. Instead Bobby Bare sang “500 Miles Away From Home” in 1963 and it’s still a favorite of mine.
So what’s the point? Well we received the first delivery of the Wolverine 1000 mile boots and I couldn’t help feeling nostalgic. I could imagine the men who wore these boots when they were first produced in the early 1900′s. I also imagine that some, if not many of them worked “away from home”, doing whatever it took to put bread on the table.
Many years have past and yet, today there is a stronger sense of heritage, and “doing what it takes” than any time I can recall. I grew up in Michigan and Wolverine (a Michigan company) was always present. It represented the no nonsense, Midwestern sensibility of it’s customers. Today over 100 years later they are still manufactured in the U.S.A. as they’ve always been and that’s good enough for me.
So listen to the song twice or 500 miles per boot, these babies were classics from day one. I encourage you to slip a pair on, lace ‘em up and embrace your heritage.
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots in Horween Rust and Black Chromexcel Leather $325
For those of you who have reserved the 1000 Mile Boots by Wolverine, (you know who you are) the ship date is August 15th. We expect to receive delivery around August 20th. Many of the sizes are pre-sold however we will be placing a reorder.
If you would like to reserve a pair please contact us by email or phone.
Wolverine’s 1000 Mile Boots in Rust and Black, $325
Wolverine is relaunching their 1000 mile boots which, they first introduced in the early 1900′s. Leffot will be stocking them in two colors, the original rust as well as black.
The uppers are made of Horween full grain calfskin on welted leather soles and stacked leather heels. These boots are made to walk 1000 miles in.
Made in America, “Like a Rock”™ (oops that’s Chevy, you get the point).
Now taking advance orders. Available at Leffot August ’09 – $325
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