WOLVERINE Men's 1000 Mile Fashion Boot

I spent *months* searching for a boot that would meet my specific criteria: 1. Love the look, 2. Boots I could wear on a daily basis, and 3. Boots that would be suitable for a business or business-casual attire, yet wouldn't look out of place in a casual setting. These boots have met all of those, though I am going to avoid wearing them in wet/snow conditions as much as possible.First, the aesthetics: these boots look awesome, and the look as though they will last (at the writing of this, I've had them for a few weeks). The outer sole is one that can be repaired when necessary, so I'm hoping that won't cost to much at a local cobbler. I added a coat of mink oil (Kiwi brand), and that seems to be a good enough solution if I apply it 2-4 times per year (should probably be more often from what I've read, but I'm a bit lazy). I imagine these boots might lose some of their luster when/if they get scuffed up a bit, but I think that will only add more character and charm to them. The best thing about the leather on these boots is the smell- I've been literally inhaling the inside of these boots so much, my girlfriend is starting to wonder about me. One whiff of the insides of these boots, and you'll feel transported to the times when cobblers made all the shoes. If you've ever been to a historically themed park (i.e. early settlers park), then you can imagine the scent.Second, while these boots will probably wear a bit faster than others with mostly Vibram outsoles, the ability to re-sole them I'm hoping will pay off in the long run. The heels are Vibram rubber, but the rest of the boot is pretty much all leather, so I'm not sure how it will hold up. So far, it seems to be fine, as I've been avoiding heavy rain days and/or snow. I hear the traction is terrible in icy conditions, so hopefully that doesn't bite me in the ass, but otherwise I think they'll be fine for heavy use.I have been wearing these boots to work and around town (I walk a lot), and so far I'm very happy with them. They fit snug, but one bit of advice is to not wear these (or ANY other boots) without deciding if you're going to add insoles to them (many of these boots do not come with insoles, so much less cushion than typical throw-aways). I had to buy over a 1/2 dozen pairs and try different insoles in them to find a combination that would fit properly and not give me blisters. I have to wear fairly thin foam insoles with these boots, otherwise cushier insoles with thick heels either allow my heel to move up and down too much (and therefore, can cause blisters), or the reduced space causes discomfort along where the eyelets/hooks align.The only concerns I have about these boots is how the leather will hold up (the outsoles, specifically) over time, and also the first time I tried to lace them up, I accidentally pulled one of the hooks at an odd angle, which bent it a bit. I bent it back down, but now I'm extra cautious when lacing them up to not pull it outward. Everything else about these boots I just love.As far as fit goes, I've measured my foot and it's a 12 1/2, so the 12s fit me just fine. 13s would be too large, I believe, and anything smaller and I wouldn't have any room for insoles. They fit perfectly without insoles, but my feet have been beaten up and even a small amount of cushion will help, even if the fit changes slightly (mildly discomforting if tied up tightly).Hope this review helps!P.S. I also bought and tried Chippewas, Red Wings, and various other boots before settling on these. Red Wings and Chippewas both seem like awesome boots, but the Chippewas I bought caused massive blisters and the Red Wings I bought (Beckmans and Iron Rangers) either were problematic in terms of fit, or just didn't look as good (to me) aesthetically.

The fit is right on as far as length goes. I usually wear and 10.5 or 11 U.S., and the 1000 Mile boots fit well at a 10 U.S. One thing to note is that I use Superfeet Green insoles with most of my shoes/boots but with those in the 1000 Mile, the midfoot was too tight. I switched the Superfeet Green with Superfeet Black insoles (made for dress shoes) and the fit was right. Break in time was minimal as far as high-end boots, about two weeks for me.If you're deciding between the Wolverine 1000 Mile boots and the Red Wing Blacksmith boots (I have these in both Black and Reddish Brown), it really comes down to one or two differences that may guide your decision. First, the 1000 Mile has a dress shoe sole as opposed to the Red Wing Blacksmith's work boot type sole. I like both and so I bought each. The second difference between the two boots is that the Red Wing has a sort of bulbous toe area. I didn't like the way it looked in the pictures but it looks much better in person.

I have been looking for a pair of high quality boot, made in the U.S. or Europe, for months. Based on the style I was interested in, I had narrowed down my search to Wolverine 1000 Miles or Redwing Heritage. I opted for the Wolverines because I thought they looked slightly less like work boots (but don't get me wrong, Redwing makes a fine product too). Even buying as an open box Amazon Warehouse deal, the boots were the most expensive pair of shoes I've ever bought. They're worth every penny. The craftsmanship is incredible. I wear I size 12 in most shoes and when I buy a different size I generally size up to 13 v. down. Based on reviews, I went with an 11.5. I'm glad I did because the length is absolutely perfect and a 12 would have been too large. The toe box was a little tight on my pinky toes, but this was expected and nothing a $10 trip to the cobbler couldn't fix. When I went to pick them up, my cobbler told me that, earlier in the day, someone saw them on the counter and offered him $300 cash for them (alas, my cobbler told him, they weren't for sale). He also told me that, with proper care and diligent resoling, they'll last for years, which is exactly why I purchased them. Do yourself a favor, spend the money. The alternative is spending less now on a pair of boots you're probably going to throw away (and replace until you've spent as much as you would have on a well-made pair of long lasting boots).

The first thing I want to talk about aren't these boots, but the packaging that they were presented in. The box that Wolverine uses for the 1000 mile collection is super high quality and sturdy. Inside the box was a dust cloth along with some cards that detailed the history of the United States based company. Now, onto the boots. The Horween leather used on the upper of these boots is super soft, thick, and rich in color (I got the brown color). The shoe smells of genuine leather and American history. I have wide feet and I purchased the same size as my Clarks desert boots and the fit was perfect. These boots also did not need any break-in time whatsoever as they were already comfortable outside the box. Some people would think spending $300 on a pair of boots is ridiculous but to me, this was an investment. The high quality leather upper in addition to the good-year welt construction will allow these boots to be resoled and last me my whole life, with the proper care. I love the versatility of these boots. I can be rugged and wear them with pair of denim and henley or dress them up with a pair of chinos and button up. These boots are the best pieces of footwear I own.

I have multiple pairs of boots in the 100-300 range and these surpass all of them. Solid leather and a style that will never go out of style. Have been wearing them for 3-4 days straight now. After a quick break in, they are so comfortable. For size, I typically wear a 10 in shoes and a 9.5 in boots. These are a 9 and a perfect.