'1000 Mile' Plain Toe Boot

I bought a pair and rather than lasting 1000 miles they barely lasted 100 before the sole on 1 of them came off. I contacted the company and they said they only warranty them for 1 year. Really? I spend $300+ on a pair of boots and you can warranty the sole coming off?!? I like the look of the boots but with poor customer service and quality like this I'll buy ones that last.

My husband bought these boots after a serious ankle injury (with surgery and months of rehab). He wanted a shoe that was dressy enough for work, but still gave his ankle support. While the shoe is very stylish, it is not durable, and after less than 6 months, the boots are so worn out they are unwearable. Hubby did wear these boots everyday, but he has a desk job!

I'm not even sure where to start with these boots I like them so much. I guess I'll start with leather. These boots are made with leather from Horween which in my opinion makes some of the nicest boot and jackets leathers available today. The finish of the leather is amazing and the smell is unlike any other leather around.. it's amazing. The leather breaks in nicely and is nothing but comfortable. The rest of this boot is top notch craftsmanship, too. I am very pleased with my purchase. Break-in was minimal and they are all day comfortable. Craftsmanship is comparable to my Alden 405s, which are highly sought after and also more expensive boots. I am a satisfied customer.

This is a great classic looking boot, very well made with top quality materials. Very comfortable and stylish you can either dress them up or down. Now this boot runs large as most boots do. My foot measures at 13, I purchased the 11.5 and it fits perfect. I tryed the 12 but it was far too sloppy in the toes. You want you boot to fit like a firm handshake the leather will form to your foot. I highly recommend that you find the right size before your purchase. Now I have normal width but most boots fit very narrow on me which is why I selected that it runs wide. Very happy with my purchase I highly recommend this boot. Looking forward to how they will look in 5+ years.

This boot is 5 times better looking in person than the online photo lets on. It's gorgeous.The brown is much better looking in person than the photo too. I thought I would want the "rust" color, but I'm very very happy with the brown. It will go with everything. I found the fit to be almost exactly right, as long as I'm wearing a thick sock (anything thicker than a dress sock). Width is normal. They're not insulated, so I expect to be wearing thick socks anyway. The leather is beautiful, and very supple. Construction and finish is top-notch. As soon as you touch it, you can tell this is a boot that will last many, many years. It's expensive, but amortize that over the length of time it will last, and it's pennies. Buy this boot.

Great classic boot, and the quality expected from an old company like this. First, it is great to see classic mens shoes coming back into style. This boot is a must have for todays styles. The look takes us back to a day when men took care of ANY shoe they wore - work boots included. One of my first pair of work boots when I was 15 were Red Wings which were identical to these 1000 Mile boots. Second, I thought the break in would be brutal, and it was not at all. I have worn Red Wing work boots for 30+ years, and was bracing myself to wear these new boots for short stints around the house until the leather broke in - not so. I wore them for an evening around the house, and the next day I had them on for several hours with no problem what so ever. I have a narrow fit (B width) and with my orthodic insole these boots feel great, so if you have wide feet, you may wish to try them first. Also they ran a bit long, maybe 1/2 size for me, but with the narrow foot size that may have been the offset. What is so very cool, is that our 2 boys ages 21 & 23 have boots similar to these, and I'm 51 years old, and during the recent Holidays we commented how fashion runs the full circle.

The Wolverine 1000 Mile boot is definitely a good product. The leather quality is higher than other boots I have worn (Clarks Desert Boots, and Timberland). I would suggest that anyone who is interested in this boot should look up the leather, Horween Chromexcel, and become familiar with its qualities before purchasing. Chromexcel (CXL) is notorious for having creasing issues which can vary from boot to boot, so it is important to understand that before purchase. I would not recommend waterproofing this leather, as Snoseal or Obenaufs really dulls the leather and is necessary unless you truly live in an inclimate environment, and if that is the case I would not recommend this boot for that type of environment. The boot can however stand up to regular or light rain, but the leather sole is not the best for that application. I sized down a full size from my regular sneaker, which seemed appropriate. I would not order this boot in your traditional sneaker or brannock size.

For folks in surveying, engineering, or other field and office based jobs, having a good quality boot that pairs well with office casual is great. These Wolverine 100 Miles feel great right out of the box and don't tend to have the long break in time like you will sometimes hear about redwings or other boots in this price range. This goodyear welt, american made boot should last for years with proper maintenance and will develop a good patina in the leather that can really enhance to charm of this product. One important thing to note is that typically these run a little large. I measure at a 10.5 but had to size down to a 10. If you miss-size the boot then you will often end up with excessive creasing, an uncomfortable fit, and uneven wear.

I love this boot; I think the classic design, slim profile, supple chromexcel leather and overall look and feel are quite stellar. The color "Brown" is fantastic in my opinion and is incredibly versatile. I look forward to how this pair ages. The major gripe that I had, however, was with quality control issues on Wolverine's part. The first pair that I received had what seemed to be a strange touch up near the inner vamp. The coloring was a bit off in a circular patch, about 1" in diameter. Furthermore, the same boot was missing 3 stitches in the welt. Thanks to Nordstrom's fantastic customer service and return policy, I was able to get exchange for a different pair, which had no blemishes on the uppers, but one boot had 1 missing stitch on the welt. It's unfortunate that Wolverine suffers from so much QC issues. I ended up accepting the second pair despite the missing stitch, but I would never dare to purchase any Wolverine Factory 2nds if the 1sts suffer from these issues.

I tried on the 1000 Mile Boot in the store, normally I wear a size 9 M, but in this shoe I needed a size 8.5 EEE. The Nordstroms' sales person was great helping me find the right size, although the store did not have it in stock I ordered the correct size and it was delivered to my home. I used the boots the next day, with my orthotics that my podiatrist recommends and the boots were a perfect fit. They are so comfortable I wear them everyday to work and to school. I like the way they look and I get lots of compliments on the boots. A great purchase, I will purchase these again. Just know that the size is a bit bigger and narrower than the normal size I wear. But once you have the right size, fantastic!

bought these for my fiance and he loves them. unfortunately, i made the mistake of ignoring the comments to order a size down and ordered his true size (size 12). after trying them on, we're returning them for an 11 1/2. also, he's opting to go with brown and not cordovan. if you're planning to purchase these as a gift, or if you're unsure of which color, brown is probably a safer bet.

Great boots. Purchase 1 full size smaller than my shoe size. Fits like a glove. Look amazing.