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I actually bought my 1000 mile boots on sale for around $250. I've noticed they go on sale quite often as well. My advice buy these when they go on sale if you like the looks of them.
Wolverine and their retailers have some awesome sales. I have two pairs of 1,000 miles, one from a local outdoors store and one from the website. Never paid much more then $300. Also got a pair of the BLVD series cap toe boots for $100 during a similar sale. They're the only heritage boots that I own, so I don't know what I'm missing from Nick's/White's/etc., but these have held up, are comfortable, and are still in good shape after 6 years of regular wear.
Great vid as always. While watching started to think of what 1000 miles really is. For people working on their feet can easily walk 2 -3 miles a day. That is 500-750 miles per year. Can expect these to last several years so easily over 1k. Maybe obvious to most but thought was interesting. I have been wearing thorogood 6” max toes for at least 3 years so well over 1k miles for lesser brand.
I walk at least 4 miles a day during the week and I'm a student. So they would last less then 250 college/work days. During the summer I wouldn't wear them, so that would leave me with 3/4 of the year with them. Which equals to 189 days in my country, therefore they would last me 1.32 years at most. I don't think thats much, especially not for the money.
When I reached out for last year's Moc-tober, my White's were around 500 miles in a 9 month period. Soles were worn flat, but no serious damage to leather. Another year later, and over 1000 miles in since getting them, and on the third set of soles, they still feel and look good
Work at Walmart picking online orders, I walk 10 miles a day 5 days a week, 2600 miles a year just from work. And I enjoy hiking and backpacking on my days off and vacations. So I would love something that lasts a bit longer than 1000 miles.
I've had my 1000 miles for a decade and I love them, but they're not without issue. I probably would have gone a different direction on what boots I bought back then if your channel had existed. You do great work and I for one appreciate you.
I don't understand why I am so hooked to all these videos. I'm super basic and just rock some artists or flip flops and that's about it. Yet I find myself watching this channel ALL the time. Videos are put together great. Keep the videos coming yall
Great review! This is the only way to truly see how a boot is constructed. I sent my brand new 1000 Mile cap toe boots to a cobbler. He installed a new split welt, thick leather midsole, heavy duty steel shank, full length Vibram corded outsole, and a leather heel block topped with a Dr. Sole rubber heel. My plan was to purchase a pair of Nicks Americana’s, but the wait time was going to be 6-8 months. This is my first pair of boots, so I definitely compromised and purchased a boot with a good leather upper, and upgraded from the midsole down. I will be purchasing a pair of Nicks next year. Thank you so much for your honest and informative reviews!
This is the video I've been waiting for. Last year I bought the cap toe version of these boots and so far I've been happy with them. After seeing your opinion of them I'm still happy and I figure if there's any issues with the areas you pointed out my local shoe repair guy can probably fix them up.
I have an old pair of Wolverine shoes I bought in 1990. So, I just pulled them out of the closet to wear today. Thanks for reminding me about them. Odd feature, they have two rows of grommets in separate strips for the laces to go thru...
Great video. I have a pair of shell cordovan 1000 mile boots that Wolverine and Allen Edmonds made together. I have always thought that Wolverine knew they couldn't do justice to the shell cordovan and utilized Allen Edmonds manufacturing to produce a superior product than Wolverine was able to produce on their own. I love them, but you cannot cut them in half haha
I'm sure you already know, but in case you missed it; 2:50 "Started" is misspelled, "starated". 3:15 "Earnings" is misspelled, "earings". 5:14 "World" is misspelled, "wolrd".
Working in labor for decades I enjoyed my Wolverine boots once I could afford decent boots, but they lost my business when they stopped building in Rockford. I switched to Red Wing and have had great experiences with their products.
@@aradoran really don’t know. The model I used to wear wasn’t made in USA anymore so I shopped around and found Red Wing my best option at the time about 20 years ago. RW haven’t done anything since to lose my business.
@@michaelrains64295 Yep I prefer the Redwing Supersole 2.0 especially for a steel toe work boot. Thorogood makes good boots but the fit/steel toe/toe box didn’t work for me.
I love these thousand mile boots, if you go with the leather sole it really changes the feel of the boot for the better. They'll definitely wear out faster especially on concrete but man are they comfortable. Shoe trees are an absolute must with this super soft leather. I wonder if the switch to a fiberboard insole is a new thing, I've never had an issue with mine. Mine have been resoled 2 times now. Over three pairs I've never had the sockliner move or become unbonded. I think I paid around 280 for the newest pair in 2017. I'm not sure if that $400 is a new price or just MSRP.
Panama soled Altama/McRae desert boots are the only boot I have experience with that will make it past 1000 miles with zero maintenance. I keep returning to them because they’re light weight, comfortable and stay cool in the US southwest desert. If you don’t need a steel toe or cold weather insulation, give them a shot.
They issued those to us in basic training. Hated them so much that I replaced them as soon as I could. Tore my feet up, very hard under foot, not enough ankle support for airborne operations or long ruck marches. But, if you're not doing any of those things and you're in a warm climate, at least they breathe. You do you boo. (Only Combat Boot I ever trusted was the Rockies SV2. Survived a 25 mile ruck march and an entire deployment with ZERO blisters).
@@quitefranklyjosh I’ve had nothing but good luck with these boots. I’ve had every Redwing in the catalogue and they all get too hot. I’ve done 10 mile jaunts in rail ballast multiple times in 100*+ heat without a problem. I guess that’s why there’s more than one boot.
@@matthewf1979 Just saying they aren't well suited for their intended purpose. But that's also why "mil-spec" doesn't mean quality. It just means we outfit our force with stuff that meets an "acceptable" standard from the lowest bidder. But if you like them that's all that matters.
I managed to get my 1000 mile boots from their site for $225. They are worth every bit of that $225. They are INSANELY comfortable out of the box. More than any other boot I’ve have to break in before. I agree that they are NOT worth $400. But they deserve under $300 for sure.
The Frye Tyler would fit right into this series at $328. Their Logan does too, but they haven’t done any runs of them lately, but you may be able to find a pair on eBay.
Great video. Many struggle deciding on the 1000 miles or red wings. I think the 1000 miles is a little dressier of a boot. Getting half soles will help longevity and increase grip. Soles are thin too. Stinks that they cut corners
It would be really interesting to list the costs of the materials you’d like to change. How much extra would a full leather heel cost? How much extra for a full sock liner? For $400 there has to be a little extra margin in there somewhere. Also, I wonder if these comparisons are off a bit. Wolverine is selling boots that presumably will end up in a retail store. They’re pricing their boots with the normal retail markups. Whereas other brands are basically selling direct. They’re not building boots with a wholesale and retail margin. So, maybe if Wolverine was selling direct without a retail markup, these boots would be selling for $200-$250.
It may not be a huge savings on one pair of boots, but when you multiply by x number of thousands of pairs of boots it adds up to money the suits can't walk away from.
@@kb9oak749 I get that. But unfortunately that’s how brands die. I want American companies to succeed, but constantly cutting costs is not a recipe for success. Making a superior product costs more but usually means greater longevity for the company. Just look Toyota and Honda. They proved quality matters.
I'd love to see which boots would be best for motorcycle use! I know it isn't the purpose of most boots, but some recent intros of yours show you starting up a bike. Would love to see your feed back on boots that would work best for wear and tear on motorcycles!
I really like my 1000 mile boots, but do not pay retail for them! You can frequently get them 25% off, or check out the STP. I got my pair for $80 from STP and at that price I think its a no brainer. When the fiberboard insole wears out I will just have a new leather insole put in. I will say that compared to something like the Redwing Beckmans, the redwing does use higher quality materials. Wolverine used a few different leathers in their 1k boots too. The pair I have is an olive tanned leather (Actual olive oil/leaves used in the tanning process) that is really nice.
@@robertng138 About a year ago STP was clearing out a bunch of 1k 2nds. They were all around $80. Have not seen that since though. I ended up selling the pair I got on ebay, wanted something more comfortable then service boots.
People can wear their boots from one to three miles every day. 365 days a year. 1,000 miles can happen in 1 to 3 years. Nobody will buy a boot if you tell them that it will last at least a year. For a lot of us, that is why we get new boots every year.
I have a pair of 1000 milers from 2013 that were made from Horween Cordovan in this rubyish colorway. I think the original price was around $365 at the time but those mf boots are bulletproof. Back then, the boots took 3 months of everyday wear to break in and they've held up beautifully whether in the snow/ice or in the desert. 2 years ago I dyed them black using black shoe dye and now every time I scuff them the original ruby color shines through, which I'm stoked about.
I bought mine for $150 shipped (as of today 11/22/24 Black Friday sale). It is the model with a midsole and half soles. It's excellent for the price. I've owned multiple models now, and they're always on sale. Also a great silhouette. Cheaper than any MiUS boot to include Horween leather that I am aware of. NEVER pay retail. Wait until the holidays to purchase and look for sale pricing. These are better than my Thursdays and we're $50 less on sale. Oh yeah: in rotation, these will last multiple years as a casual boot. When it's time for a resole, ask the cobbler to add a leather foot bed. My cobbler charges $60 for this service. Good luck everyone and happy hunting.
I ran 1000 miles in 2 pairs of cheap running shoes. And I discarded both not because they were damaged or worn but because the foam lost its properties. I think you can use well made shoes for way, way longer than 1000 miles. It will largely depend on how well you treat them (ie conditions in which you use them, do you let them to dry up between uses, etc.), how good you are at cleaning and conditioning and how long you are willing to keep restoring them.
Exactly! My brother is a use, abuse, throw boots in the garbage guy. He has seen my 3 or 4 resoled boots and is in awe. I use RW 8" moc toe boots. My arches are fallen and the wedge soles are all I can tolerate. Also, lace up boots keep my ankles from spraining. I have a pair of Iron Rangers I got many years ago and they are for casual wear, non-work times. Still on the original sole! Still look great. I do clean and condition my leather footwear often. Habits I picked up from my Dad as a kid. Reference running shoes, spot on. Get two good pairs. Same for work boots. Swap pairs each day and let them dry out inside. I have no more arches due to 28yrs of Army service and a LOT of running, often in piss poor boots we had to wear. These days, I mountain bike and walk for cardio.
They were one of my first GYW boot purchases but bought them lightly used for like 130 bucks. Definitely worth that price but I can only wear them in warmer weather (I have the leather sole version) because they make my feet cold probably due to how little material is between my foot and the ground. Even the leather outsole itself is on the thin side. I will probably upgrade them to JR soles when it's time and throw a leather midsole in there.
Thanks for featuring the 1000 Mile, and also for this new mid-tier boot series! For mere mortals like myself, with a boot budget, this is right up my alley. And am so glad I have held off on getting a pair of Wolverines. Initially because they didn't have rubber half-soles and I was always told they were sans a shank (perhaps the older styles?), but now the realization that the overall construction may not be all it's cracked up to be is reason enough. No matter. I recently scored a pair of used Oakstreet Bootmaker boots, so my beloved Beckmans have some great company to hang with. Great video, sir. Mahalos! 🤙🥾
I got the leather soled 1000 miles and I love them. I dont wear them everyday so the fiber board doesn't worry me too much. Would like it to be leather but I also dont want to pay more for them
Red Wing dominates that category. Iron Rangers for $349 or 1907s, think they are like $300-$320. You can get out the door with either pair for under $400. Totally different style boots, so you have an option there.
@@pewpewTN doesn’t work for me as they all don’t have a narrow width. See I wear a narrow and nobody in the mid tier ever accommodates that. If I want narrow or B width I’ve either got to buy the made in China mason boots or golden fox stuff. Or I’ve got to go to the Thursdays. After that I’ve got to skip the mid tier completely and go for the 500s and up just to accommodate my odd width feet
Great review as always - love the deep dive into the corporate history - the linking of the acquisitions and bringing together the larger story. On a separate note their customer service is outstanding - had a pair of 1000miles that failed - wrote a letter to them - their customer service rep reached out to me offered me anything from their catalogue free of choice including international shipping and duties and taxes - at least the big corporate budget helps with taking care of customers and doing right by them Would love to see you take apart a pair of William Lennon B5 WW1 repro ammo boots or at the front or WW2 impressions boondocker repro or some Truman boots
Great series. I’d like you review Red Wing Blacksmith’s. They’re styled similar to Iron Ranger’s but cost a little less. I picked up a pair for this reason. It would be cool to see how they compare internally. Cheers!
Same! I tried the Iron Rangers but found them too bulky/heavy. I really like the Blacksmiths so far; also got them on sale at a Red Wings store. I know Nick @stridewise has reviewed the Blacksmiths but would love to see them cut in half. Thanks for all of the great content Weston!
Hey Weston, just wanted to say thanks for pointing out the pigskin lining in these boots, as it helps those of us who are Muslims/Jews from accidentally buying them. I actually wanted the Wolverine 1000 mile, and I was also looking into Lucchese before you made the video a few weeks back, so you helped me avoid spending a lot of money on boots I wouldn't be able to wear (I usually give them away to my best friend otherwise). It really means a lot to viewers like me!
Bought my first pair of good boots this year and went with redwings and they are awesome. And would love to see more of these American made brands for a next pair keep ‘em comin
There's one more thing I think you missed in these review videos, is the last (or the form) of the boots. This thing, I think is pretty important. Agreed that Redwings, White's, Nicks are way better made and superior materials, but they're workwear tier, I mean they're well made but not so well to dress up. For the style of Wolverine boots, you can do light work and dress up as well. You guys should admit that most of things we want to buy just because of their appearance, not all of us, but mostly that's true.
I wear Red Wing Iron Rangers almost every day. I still like to have a pair of Jordan Luka 1's (my favorite player) to wear to the gym, but Red Wing offers boots that are really versatile. Can wear them in a slightly formal manor, or with a T-shirt. They're also made significantly better & cost $50 less than these $399 Wolverines.
Excited for this series! Just bought secondhand chippewas. I know they are not up there quality wise but so far Im quite happy with them and man I got them cheap
Thanks, love this series. My first "better" boots were a pair of 1000 Miles and a pair of Thursday Vanguard. Both seemed good at the time, but I've graduated to Nick's and how can't go back
Great review on these nice boots. I have three pairs of 1000 Mile boots and the sock liner has never peeled up on me. Maybe not the perfect construction, but has not become a problem on my boots. In terms longevity, one pair I have owned for 5-6 year and have been though a lot travel. A quality cobbler replaced my leather soles about a year ago, but aside from that they still have lots of life left. I've had problems getting other boots resoled, so 1000 Mile boots are worth the price for me.
I've had a few pairs of 1000 mile boots - quality control isn't the best - sloppy stitching in the uppers is pretty common. However, gotta agree with you, it's a classic boot and they always get compliments. Also a fantastic last for my foot shape, and good arch support. I agree they're overpriced, but if this is what you want, get some!
Nick's boots needs to be acknowledged for the absolutely superior construction quality and I believe that I'm a Nick's customer for life unless they screw up and go down the same path these 1K boots have.
It looks like you’re going to include the Thursday Logger. I’d like to see you include the Thursday Vanguard, so you could make a direct comparison with their cheaper Captain and President boots. It would be good to see what advantage the American made boot might have over the cheaper version.
I bought a pair of 1000 mile wedge sole boots, and the boot were literally two different colors. I wanted to send them back, but I got lazy. There really is a huge variation in leather colors. I would have thought Wolverine would have made some effort to sell boots that were close to the same color.
Have you ever thought about doing a comparison between the heritage line Red Wing Moc-toe vs the “work line” moc toe? I wear heritage boots for work and they are always solid, but I’ve often wondered what the difference is as I have an easier time finding the work moc toes in stock.
Would love a video on some Indonesian boot makers such as Sagara, Txture, and Junkard just to name a few. Typically around this price range if you go for local leathers and are a handwelted construction. Urban Shepherd, Taft, and Parkhurst would also be cool to see.
A thousand miles really isn’t that far I walk more then a thousand miles every 2 months threw the summer 27k steps per day I wear Birki’s they last about 2 years
Wolverine western boots are my absolute favorite boots ever. Cost me around 90$ and I'm 4 years in. They suck for winter, but they're 100% leather. Spring, summer and fall I'm working in em.
Good review. I bought a pair of the leather sole version about a decade ago for casual wear. For me personally, they are extremely comfortable (every last will be different for different people at times) and have worn very well. These and my Clark desert boots are my go-to choice for wearing with jeans, khakis, etc. Though these feel better if I'm in them a long time.
Bought my pair over 10 years ago. Used to wear them while walking to and from work. Walked at least 5 miles each day. Estimate I've logged 5,000 miles. I've needed to re-sole them at least 5 times. I use Superfeet inserts. The boots look great and the leather is still in great shape. Only downside, they are not at all watertight.
I have pair of sneakers Nike, which I use for walking about 4 miles per day for the last 3 years. With simple calculations I assume that they already have much more than 1k miles on them. And just now I got a first hole in the soles :) They cost me 55 dollars and they are incredibly comfortable 😂
Would really love to see how something like the Higgins mill from Allen Edmonds stacks up. They’re relatively transparent about their production methods and have held up well for me thus far… but I’d love to see you dissect a pair in a video!
It was cool to wearing the same boots that are being reviewed. I got to say I'm a bit disappointed that some of the materials are subpar. That said my boots are very comfortable so we'll see how they hold up over time.
I’d love to see you cut Johnston and Murphy, Allen Edmonds, and Florsheim boots. They’ve got good reputations (at least for dress shoes) and I can get em on sale for under $200.
Great video. I just purchased a pair of Wolverine 1000 mile boots from Sierra Trading Post. I paid $79 for them and with taxes and shipping, to my door was about $100. I have Nick's boots, several pair of handmade cowboy boots by high end makers that have waiting lists 12 months or longer. I like my 1000 Mile boots. They don't have great arch support but are still comfortable to wear all day. I'm glad to have them in my collection. I appreciate the Red Wing Iron Ranger but I don't like boots with a toe cap. They remind me too much of the "jump boots" I wore in the Army....been there, done that.
I have 10 pair of heritage style American made boots, 4 of which are 1000 mile boot. 1 was on sale for 250, and two I got 20% off, and one was gently used for 75. All great boots, and I really like the 1000 mile wedge sole, but I wouldn't pay 400 for any of them. Even the limited run Rip Van Winkle I picked up. But what I paid relative to the other boots I have I think they're a well made boot. The foot bed issue for me is something I haven't thought about because I use a custom molded insert in all my shoes. Also been using leather honey for a while now. Good stuff.
I have sizing issues. I wear a narrow width ( yes I can and do wear a narrow width 1966 Vietnam jungle boot). If I want something in that area it’s either buying cheaper end boots or I’ve got to go right to top shelf where they’ll build them to accommodate my odd size
Got me a black pair about 10 years ago, when they were hyped up. Paid $250. I use them as dress boots, so they still look and feel wonderful. I believe my boots have a steel shank and no fiber board. All leather sole, and they look so much better then Iron Rangers. But you get the same wonderful leather today as you did back then. It does look like the cork filler is thinner in today’s boots. So sad that a Legend is dying.
I bought mine probably about 7 years ago they still look awesome, feel great , and have plenty more miles left in them. I have probably done about 1000 miles in them already. I paid around 230ish at the time.
My dad used to sew the soles on Wolverine boots back in the 80's and 90's in a factory in small town Missouri. I wonder what models he worked on back then.
I can say my wolverine boots have lasted longer. My boots soul is in need of replacement. I’ve had all types of work boots and these are by far my favorite and have outlasted my other pairs.
Love the content. Glad I retired. Thousands spent on boots over 40 years. I punished boots as I weighed 240-250 all my working life. I do miss Penney’s deerskin gloves.😄
First of.. name this series “the breakdown” lol … second Love my wolverines 1000 mile but ur spot on… having made my own shoes I was slightly disappointed with the materials
I bought Wilcox boots for a couple hundred for working in a machine shop. They are doing very well after 9 months or so. Oil,filth, hot metal chips, standing in a swamp of coolant .....OK, I need to clean my station....but the boots are good.
My wolverine 1000 mile are my favorite pair of boots. I have the rust color and love it because its a cross between brown and color 8. But I got mine on eBay like new for $120 so that definitely colored my opinion. Love them but agree they're at least $100 overpriced at retail.
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Great video! Have you thought about cutting NB 574 in half? I'm really waiting for a video with some new balance sneakers.
Please tackle moccasins.
Hey, I left you a DM on IG a while ago about a pair of wolverine wellingtons. Loved the video, love the channel.
You should cut apart the Redwing Blacksmith boot. It’s the direct competitor for this Wolverine boot that you cut apart.
@Rose_Anvil review 5.11 a/t 8” boots. My favorite pair so far. 👍🏻
I actually bought my 1000 mile boots on sale for around $250. I've noticed they go on sale quite often as well. My advice buy these when they go on sale if you like the looks of them.
Wolverine and their retailers have some awesome sales. I have two pairs of 1,000 miles, one from a local outdoors store and one from the website. Never paid much more then $300. Also got a pair of the BLVD series cap toe boots for $100 during a similar sale.
They're the only heritage boots that I own, so I don't know what I'm missing from Nick's/White's/etc., but these have held up, are comfortable, and are still in good shape after 6 years of regular wear.
Agree. I have a collection of 1000 Miles. And they’re not worth the full price of $400.
@@giraffchen_ they are great boots but I’ve switched to nicks and there’s no chance I’ll go back
I just got Black and Grey Faribault boots for $142 on sale today.
just bought a black pair for $10.50 at Goodwill hardly any wear 🇺🇲
Great vid as always. While watching started to think of what 1000 miles really is. For people working on their feet can easily walk 2 -3 miles a day. That is 500-750 miles per year. Can expect these to last several years so easily over 1k. Maybe obvious to most but thought was interesting. I have been wearing thorogood 6” max toes for at least 3 years so well over 1k miles for lesser brand.
I walk at least 4 miles a day during the week and I'm a student. So they would last less then 250 college/work days. During the summer I wouldn't wear them, so that would leave me with 3/4 of the year with them. Which equals to 189 days in my country, therefore they would last me 1.32 years at most. I don't think thats much, especially not for the money.
1000 miles is barely 7 months for me... I can say even cheap Nike shoes (like air max 1 or pegasus 89) last twice or thrice more than 1000 miles.
When I reached out for last year's Moc-tober, my White's were around 500 miles in a 9 month period. Soles were worn flat, but no serious damage to leather. Another year later, and over 1000 miles in since getting them, and on the third set of soles, they still feel and look good
@working_country ___ yes agreed. I guess I meant to say that Thorogood Moc toes are cheaper than Wolverine 1k’s.
Work at Walmart picking online orders, I walk 10 miles a day 5 days a week, 2600 miles a year just from work. And I enjoy hiking and backpacking on my days off and vacations. So I would love something that lasts a bit longer than 1000 miles.
I've had my 1000 miles for a decade and I love them, but they're not without issue. I probably would have gone a different direction on what boots I bought back then if your channel had existed. You do great work and I for one appreciate you.
I don't understand why I am so hooked to all these videos. I'm super basic and just rock some artists or flip flops and that's about it. Yet I find myself watching this channel ALL the time. Videos are put together great. Keep the videos coming yall
Great review! This is the only way to truly see how a boot is constructed. I sent my brand new 1000 Mile cap toe boots to a cobbler. He installed a new split welt, thick leather midsole, heavy duty steel shank, full length Vibram corded outsole, and a leather heel block topped with a Dr. Sole rubber heel. My plan was to purchase a pair of Nicks Americana’s, but the wait time was going to be 6-8 months. This is my first pair of boots, so I definitely compromised and purchased a boot with a good leather upper, and upgraded from the midsole down. I will be purchasing a pair of Nicks next year. Thank you so much for your honest and informative reviews!
What a waste of money on a mediocre boot
Great video, very informative as usual. Thanks for the shout out bro I appreciate it.
This is the video I've been waiting for. Last year I bought the cap toe version of these boots and so far I've been happy with them. After seeing your opinion of them I'm still happy and I figure if there's any issues with the areas you pointed out my local shoe repair guy can probably fix them up.
I have an old pair of Wolverine shoes I bought in 1990. So, I just pulled them out of the closet to wear today. Thanks for reminding me about them. Odd feature, they have two rows of grommets in separate strips for the laces to go thru...
Great video. I have a pair of shell cordovan 1000 mile boots that Wolverine and Allen Edmonds made together. I have always thought that Wolverine knew they couldn't do justice to the shell cordovan and utilized Allen Edmonds manufacturing to produce a superior product than Wolverine was able to produce on their own. I love them, but you cannot cut them in half haha
I'm sure you already know, but in case you missed it;
2:50 "Started" is misspelled, "starated".
3:15 "Earnings" is misspelled, "earings".
5:14 "World" is misspelled, "wolrd".
Working in labor for decades I enjoyed my Wolverine boots once I could afford decent boots, but they lost my business when they stopped building in Rockford. I switched to Red Wing and have had great experiences with their products.
Aren’t the 1000 miles built in Arkansas? I’m guessing a lot of the work boot line is built overseas?
@@aradoran really don’t know. The model I used to wear wasn’t made in USA anymore so I shopped around and found Red Wing my best option at the time about 20 years ago. RW haven’t done anything since to lose my business.
@@michaelrains64295 Yep I prefer the Redwing Supersole 2.0 especially for a steel toe work boot. Thorogood makes good boots but the fit/steel toe/toe box didn’t work for me.
I love these thousand mile boots, if you go with the leather sole it really changes the feel of the boot for the better. They'll definitely wear out faster especially on concrete but man are they comfortable. Shoe trees are an absolute must with this super soft leather. I wonder if the switch to a fiberboard insole is a new thing, I've never had an issue with mine. Mine have been resoled 2 times now. Over three pairs I've never had the sockliner move or become unbonded. I think I paid around 280 for the newest pair in 2017. I'm not sure if that $400 is a new price or just MSRP.
Panama soled Altama/McRae desert boots are the only boot I have experience with that will make it past 1000 miles with zero maintenance. I keep returning to them because they’re light weight, comfortable and stay cool in the US southwest desert. If you don’t need a steel toe or cold weather insulation, give them a shot.
They issued those to us in basic training. Hated them so much that I replaced them as soon as I could. Tore my feet up, very hard under foot, not enough ankle support for airborne operations or long ruck marches. But, if you're not doing any of those things and you're in a warm climate, at least they breathe. You do you boo.
(Only Combat Boot I ever trusted was the Rockies SV2. Survived a 25 mile ruck march and an entire deployment with ZERO blisters).
@@quitefranklyjosh I’ve had nothing but good luck with these boots. I’ve had every Redwing in the catalogue and they all get too hot. I’ve done 10 mile jaunts in rail ballast multiple times in 100*+ heat without a problem. I guess that’s why there’s more than one boot.
@@matthewf1979 Just saying they aren't well suited for their intended purpose. But that's also why "mil-spec" doesn't mean quality. It just means we outfit our force with stuff that meets an "acceptable" standard from the lowest bidder. But if you like them that's all that matters.
I managed to get my 1000 mile boots from their site for $225. They are worth every bit of that $225.
They are INSANELY comfortable out of the box. More than any other boot I’ve have to break in before. I agree that they are NOT worth $400. But they deserve under $300 for sure.
The Frye Tyler would fit right into this series at $328. Their Logan does too, but they haven’t done any runs of them lately, but you may be able to find a pair on eBay.
Great video. Many struggle deciding on the 1000 miles or red wings. I think the 1000 miles is a little dressier of a boot. Getting half soles will help longevity and increase grip. Soles are thin too. Stinks that they cut corners
It would be really interesting to list the costs of the materials you’d like to change. How much extra would a full leather heel cost? How much extra for a full sock liner? For $400 there has to be a little extra margin in there somewhere.
Also, I wonder if these comparisons are off a bit. Wolverine is selling boots that presumably will end up in a retail store. They’re pricing their boots with the normal retail markups. Whereas other brands are basically selling direct. They’re not building boots with a wholesale and retail margin. So, maybe if Wolverine was selling direct without a retail markup, these boots would be selling for $200-$250.
It may not be a huge savings on one pair of boots, but when you multiply by x number of thousands of pairs of boots it adds up to money the suits can't walk away from.
@@kb9oak749 I get that. But unfortunately that’s how brands die. I want American companies to succeed, but constantly cutting costs is not a recipe for success. Making a superior product costs more but usually means greater longevity for the company. Just look Toyota and Honda. They proved quality matters.
@@wheel1775 Yea, RedWing kind of demolishes Wolverine for a $300-$400 pair of USA made herratige boots.
I bought my first pair of thousand miles for $8 at a Goodwill in Michigan. I still wear them nearly ten years later!
I'd love to see which boots would be best for motorcycle use! I know it isn't the purpose of most boots, but some recent intros of yours show you starting up a bike. Would love to see your feed back on boots that would work best for wear and tear on motorcycles!
^this. I use 1000 mile boots exclusively, but I wanna see what some damn good moto boots would be like
CORCORAN JUMP BOOTS!!! A definite heritage boot for under $400! This is the time to do them!!!
I really like my 1000 mile boots, but do not pay retail for them! You can frequently get them 25% off, or check out the STP. I got my pair for $80 from STP and at that price I think its a no brainer. When the fiberboard insole wears out I will just have a new leather insole put in. I will say that compared to something like the Redwing Beckmans, the redwing does use higher quality materials.
Wolverine used a few different leathers in their 1k boots too. The pair I have is an olive tanned leather (Actual olive oil/leaves used in the tanning process) that is really nice.
What’s STP?
@@egm310able Sierra Trading Post.
Sierra trading post, u will never get them for $80. Second grade RW go for$. 230
@@robertng138 About a year ago STP was clearing out a bunch of 1k 2nds. They were all around $80. Have not seen that since though. I ended up selling the pair I got on ebay, wanted something more comfortable then service boots.
Commenting for your algorithm. Thank you for these unpretentious and interesting videos, you really help me narrow down the options
People can wear their boots from one to three miles every day. 365 days a year. 1,000 miles can happen in 1 to 3 years. Nobody will buy a boot if you tell them that it will last at least a year. For a lot of us, that is why we get new boots every year.
Maybe the 1000 mile stare after learning the quality of these boots...looking forward to more boot studies, friend
Big respeot for this episode - WOlverines are my die hard uncomsummed love - which I betrayed for RedWing Blacksmith. GReat video !
Now i know why the sock liner ripped out after a few years . THIS is why i watch you 👍
I have a pair of 1000 milers from 2013 that were made from Horween Cordovan in this rubyish colorway. I think the original price was around $365 at the time but those mf boots are bulletproof. Back then, the boots took 3 months of everyday wear to break in and they've held up beautifully whether in the snow/ice or in the desert.
2 years ago I dyed them black using black shoe dye and now every time I scuff them the original ruby color shines through, which I'm stoked about.
I bought mine for $150 shipped (as of today 11/22/24 Black Friday sale). It is the model with a midsole and half soles. It's excellent for the price. I've owned multiple models now, and they're always on sale. Also a great silhouette. Cheaper than any MiUS boot to include Horween leather that I am aware of. NEVER pay retail. Wait until the holidays to purchase and look for sale pricing. These are better than my Thursdays and we're $50 less on sale.
Oh yeah: in rotation, these will last multiple years as a casual boot. When it's time for a resole, ask the cobbler to add a leather foot bed. My cobbler charges $60 for this service.
Good luck everyone and happy hunting.
I ran 1000 miles in 2 pairs of cheap running shoes. And I discarded both not because they were damaged or worn but because the foam lost its properties.
I think you can use well made shoes for way, way longer than 1000 miles. It will largely depend on how well you treat them (ie conditions in which you use them, do you let them to dry up between uses, etc.), how good you are at cleaning and conditioning and how long you are willing to keep restoring them.
Exactly! My brother is a use, abuse, throw boots in the garbage guy. He has seen my 3 or 4 resoled boots and is in awe. I use RW 8" moc toe boots. My arches are fallen and the wedge soles are all I can tolerate. Also, lace up boots keep my ankles from spraining. I have a pair of Iron Rangers I got many years ago and they are for casual wear, non-work times. Still on the original sole! Still look great. I do clean and condition my leather footwear often. Habits I picked up from my Dad as a kid. Reference running shoes, spot on. Get two good pairs. Same for work boots. Swap pairs each day and let them dry out inside. I have no more arches due to 28yrs of Army service and a LOT of running, often in piss poor boots we had to wear. These days, I mountain bike and walk for cardio.
I cycled from Canada to Argentina on 2 pairs of shoes. They were both totally trashed but that's after 10k km each pair, pretty decent really
You are doing an amazing job for us, as customer! Thank you!
They were one of my first GYW boot purchases but bought them lightly used for like 130 bucks. Definitely worth that price but I can only wear them in warmer weather (I have the leather sole version) because they make my feet cold probably due to how little material is between my foot and the ground. Even the leather outsole itself is on the thin side. I will probably upgrade them to JR soles when it's time and throw a leather midsole in there.
I love to see you actually walk a thousand miles on them plus I love wolverine boots
Thanks for featuring the 1000 Mile, and also for this new mid-tier boot series! For mere mortals like myself, with a boot budget, this is right up my alley.
And am so glad I have held off on getting a pair of Wolverines. Initially because they didn't have rubber half-soles and I was always told they were sans a shank (perhaps the older styles?), but now the realization that the overall construction may not be all it's cracked up to be is reason enough.
No matter. I recently scored a pair of used Oakstreet Bootmaker boots, so my beloved Beckmans have some great company to hang with.
Great video, sir. Mahalos! 🤙🥾
I got the leather soled 1000 miles and I love them. I dont wear them everyday so the fiber board doesn't worry me too much. Would like it to be leather but I also dont want to pay more for them
You’ve got to call this series the “Balance Boots”
These are the boots that try to find that balance between high quality and accessible pricing.
Red Wing dominates that category.
Iron Rangers for $349 or 1907s, think they are like $300-$320.
You can get out the door with either pair for under $400.
Totally different style boots, so you have an option there.
@@pewpewTN doesn’t work for me as they all don’t have a narrow width. See I wear a narrow and nobody in the mid tier ever accommodates that. If I want narrow or B width I’ve either got to buy the made in China mason boots or golden fox stuff. Or I’ve got to go to the Thursdays. After that I’ve got to skip the mid tier completely and go for the 500s and up just to accommodate my odd width feet
Can't wait to see you do that Red Wing Muleskinner boot!
Great review as always - love the deep dive into the corporate history - the linking of the acquisitions and bringing together the larger story. On a separate note their customer service is outstanding - had a pair of 1000miles that failed - wrote a letter to them - their customer service rep reached out to me offered me anything from their catalogue free of choice including international shipping and duties and taxes - at least the big corporate budget helps with taking care of customers and doing right by them
Would love to see you take apart a pair of William Lennon B5 WW1 repro ammo boots or at the front or WW2 impressions boondocker repro or some Truman boots
If I were looking to buy a premium boot I'd be re-watching all this channel's vids. Love your work mate 👍☺️🇦🇺
Great series. I’d like you review Red Wing Blacksmith’s. They’re styled similar to Iron Ranger’s but cost a little less. I picked up a pair for this reason. It would be cool to see how they compare internally. Cheers!
Same! I tried the Iron Rangers but found them too bulky/heavy. I really like the Blacksmiths so far; also got them on sale at a Red Wings store. I know Nick @stridewise has reviewed the Blacksmiths but would love to see them cut in half. Thanks for all of the great content Weston!
Hey Weston, just wanted to say thanks for pointing out the pigskin lining in these boots, as it helps those of us who are Muslims/Jews from accidentally buying them. I actually wanted the Wolverine 1000 mile, and I was also looking into Lucchese before you made the video a few weeks back, so you helped me avoid spending a lot of money on boots I wouldn't be able to wear (I usually give them away to my best friend otherwise). It really means a lot to viewers like me!
This just blew my mind! I wasn't aware simply wearing pig clothing wasn't allowed
You might also want to be careful with any reconstituted leather too? As there is ambiguity to what leather shreds they throw into the mix.
Bought my first pair of good boots this year and went with redwings and they are awesome. And would love to see more of these American made brands for a next pair keep ‘em comin
Please do Alden Indy's. If possible, in collaboration with Bedos Leatherworks
ABSOLUTELY CANT WAIT FOR THE TRUMAN VID! I love my dark natural double shots! Best boots I've ever owned!
There's one more thing I think you missed in these review videos, is the last (or the form) of the boots. This thing, I think is pretty important. Agreed that Redwings, White's, Nicks are way better made and superior materials, but they're workwear tier, I mean they're well made but not so well to dress up. For the style of Wolverine boots, you can do light work and dress up as well. You guys should admit that most of things we want to buy just because of their appearance, not all of us, but mostly that's true.
I wear Red Wing Iron Rangers almost every day.
I still like to have a pair of Jordan Luka 1's (my favorite player) to wear to the gym, but Red Wing offers boots that are really versatile.
Can wear them in a slightly formal manor, or with a T-shirt.
They're also made significantly better & cost $50 less than these $399 Wolverines.
Excited for this series! Just bought secondhand chippewas. I know they are not up there quality wise but so far Im quite happy with them and man I got them cheap
Can you do fake vs real yeezy's or jordans ? Im curious if the materials change or not. Anyways love your videos
Yes please do I want to see the difference between reps and the authentic sweatshop pairs
Coming in October
@@RoseAnvil lets gooo this is one ive been super interested in as well, cant wait!
Imagine if playboicarti was full mexican and a youtuber.. well i smoke weed on my TH-cam channel.. that’s basically me
If you can find a good yeezy replica company you can't even tell, I have real and fake, I literally can't even tell. Even the boost is the same 💀
Excellent that your reviews are uncompromised and you say it as it is. That's a rare thing but a wonderful one!
Thanks, love this series. My first "better" boots were a pair of 1000 Miles and a pair of Thursday Vanguard. Both seemed good at the time, but I've graduated to Nick's and how can't go back
nice. i've been watching reviews. some ppl says it have no shank, some says it do. nice to know it does have one.
could you review corcoran jump boot next?
Great review on these nice boots. I have three pairs of 1000 Mile boots and the sock liner has never peeled up on me. Maybe not the perfect construction, but has not become a problem on my boots. In terms longevity, one pair I have owned for 5-6 year and have been though a lot travel. A quality cobbler replaced my leather soles about a year ago, but aside from that they still have lots of life left. I've had problems getting other boots resoled, so 1000 Mile boots are worth the price for me.
Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill boots
Yes please to this!
Seconds are a common option on ebay. I managed to find some for $110. Happy with that.
I've had a few pairs of 1000 mile boots - quality control isn't the best - sloppy stitching in the uppers is pretty common. However, gotta agree with you, it's a classic boot and they always get compliments. Also a fantastic last for my foot shape, and good arch support. I agree they're overpriced, but if this is what you want, get some!
Nick's boots needs to be acknowledged for the absolutely superior construction quality and I believe that I'm a Nick's customer for life unless they screw up and go down the same path these 1K boots have.
I guessed the cut centered score exactly this time! Does anyone else get as excited as me when this happens?
It looks like you’re going to include the Thursday Logger. I’d like to see you include the Thursday Vanguard, so you could make a direct comparison with their cheaper Captain and President boots. It would be good to see what advantage the American made boot might have over the cheaper version.
Would love for you to check out the Canadian company "Canada West Boots".
I bought a pair of 1000 mile wedge sole boots, and the boot were literally two different colors. I wanted to send them back, but I got lazy. There really is a huge variation in leather colors. I would have thought Wolverine would have made some effort to sell boots that were close to the same color.
Have you ever thought about doing a comparison between the heritage line Red Wing Moc-toe vs the “work line” moc toe? I wear heritage boots for work and they are always solid, but I’ve often wondered what the difference is as I have an easier time finding the work moc toes in stock.
Canada made boots such as; Boulet, Dayton, Viberg, and Canada West.
Would love a video on some Indonesian boot makers such as Sagara, Txture, and Junkard just to name a few. Typically around this price range if you go for local leathers and are a handwelted construction. Urban Shepherd, Taft, and Parkhurst would also be cool to see.
A thousand miles really isn’t that far I walk more then a thousand miles every 2 months threw the summer 27k steps per day I wear Birki’s they last about 2 years
That’s nothing. I walk 2 thousand miles every week and wearing nothing but socks.
Show your work on that please.
Waving your hand at your desk doesn't count
@@paulh6101 I’m not nice or smart enough to work at a desk I wouldn’t last a week
@@papagotbigtoes3344 those must be some Darn Tough socks mister I wear them too but inside my Birki’s
I've been waiting for this review for years. More heritage boots please!
Wolverine western boots are my absolute favorite boots ever. Cost me around 90$ and I'm 4 years in. They suck for winter, but they're 100% leather. Spring, summer and fall I'm working in em.
Good review.
I bought a pair of the leather sole version about a decade ago for casual wear. For me personally, they are extremely comfortable (every last will be different for different people at times) and have worn very well. These and my Clark desert boots are my go-to choice for wearing with jeans, khakis, etc. Though these feel better if I'm in them a long time.
This video was just in time. I picked up a never worn pair of these Wolverine 1000 miles for 59.99 at a thrift shop.
Bought my pair over 10 years ago. Used to wear them while walking to and from work. Walked at least 5 miles each day. Estimate I've logged 5,000 miles. I've needed to re-sole them at least 5 times. I use Superfeet inserts. The boots look great and the leather is still in great shape. Only downside, they are not at all watertight.
I have pair of sneakers Nike, which I use for walking about 4 miles per day for the last 3 years. With simple calculations I assume that they already have much more than 1k miles on them. And just now I got a first hole in the soles :) They cost me 55 dollars and they are incredibly comfortable 😂
I want to see Alden boots cut in half. Specifically the Indy boots.
Would really love to see how something like the Higgins mill from Allen Edmonds stacks up. They’re relatively transparent about their production methods and have held up well for me thus far… but I’d love to see you dissect a pair in a video!
It was cool to wearing the same boots that are being reviewed. I got to say I'm a bit disappointed that some of the materials are subpar. That said my boots are very comfortable so we'll see how they hold up over time.
I'm really excited for this series because I was looking for boots like this and I wasn't sure what I wanted
I’d love to see you cut Johnston and Murphy, Allen Edmonds, and Florsheim boots. They’ve got good reputations (at least for dress shoes) and I can get em on sale for under $200.
Great video. I just purchased a pair of Wolverine 1000 mile boots from Sierra Trading Post. I paid $79 for them and with taxes and shipping, to my door was about $100. I have Nick's boots, several pair of handmade cowboy boots by high end makers that have waiting lists 12 months or longer. I like my 1000 Mile boots. They don't have great arch support but are still comfortable to wear all day. I'm glad to have them in my collection. I appreciate the Red Wing Iron Ranger but I don't like boots with a toe cap. They remind me too much of the "jump boots" I wore in the Army....been there, done that.
Well, if you don't like the toe cap of iron ranger's just go with the Blacksmiths.
Homie really went in at the end! Appreciate it
I have 10 pair of heritage style American made boots, 4 of which are 1000 mile boot. 1 was on sale for 250, and two I got 20% off, and one was gently used for 75. All great boots, and I really like the 1000 mile wedge sole, but I wouldn't pay 400 for any of them. Even the limited run Rip Van Winkle I picked up. But what I paid relative to the other boots I have I think they're a well made boot. The foot bed issue for me is something I haven't thought about because I use a custom molded insert in all my shoes.
Also been using leather honey for a while now. Good stuff.
I have sizing issues. I wear a narrow width ( yes I can and do wear a narrow width 1966 Vietnam jungle boot). If I want something in that area it’s either buying cheaper end boots or I’ve got to go right to top shelf where they’ll build them to accommodate my odd size
Do some vintage Wolverines!!! The ad you show from the past seems to show all the good stuff in the construction.
I bought the Jim Green rangers because of your recommendation. I hope it works out. I love supporting those guys.
Adding the White's Millwood would be awesome. $310
Just cleaned and conditioned my LL beans, great timing
WoOoW! I wish all reviews were as detailed as yours, man! A+! Thank you!!!
Got me a black pair about 10 years ago, when they were hyped up. Paid $250. I use them as dress boots, so they still look and feel wonderful. I believe my boots have a steel shank and no fiber board. All leather sole, and they look so much better then Iron Rangers. But you get the same wonderful leather today as you did back then. It does look like the cork filler is thinner in today’s boots. So sad that a Legend is dying.
Can’t wait to see what’s inside a pair of Truman Boots!
I bought mine probably about 7 years ago they still look awesome, feel great , and have plenty more miles left in them. I have probably done about 1000 miles in them already. I paid around 230ish at the time.
Thorogood boots, easy as good as my redwings, only £200 shipped to UK, half the prince of any in its range and made in USA!
My dad used to sew the soles on Wolverine boots back in the 80's and 90's in a factory in small town Missouri. I wonder what models he worked on back then.
It would be so cool to have chart of all the boots you've reviewed showing all the ratings / value
Brother I was NOT expecting such an amazing video, great freaking job.
I can say my wolverine boots have lasted longer. My boots soul is in need of replacement. I’ve had all types of work boots and these are by far my favorite and have outlasted my other pairs.
I’d be interested in seeing something from Danner’s U.S. made collection. The Quarry has always caught my eye with its stitch down construction.
Wolverine goes on sale periodically so easy to get them for $300 if you wait. Also, the leather is better than Thursday so $300 is about right.
Love the content. Glad I retired. Thousands spent on boots over 40 years. I punished boots as I weighed 240-250 all my working life. I do miss Penney’s deerskin gloves.😄
I hope your videos make these boot company's make the changes you suggest. Great Video.
First of.. name this series “the breakdown” lol … second Love my wolverines 1000 mile but ur spot on… having made my own shoes I was slightly disappointed with the materials
Urban shepherds might be nice for dissection…maybe the backroad, the outer sole is really interesting
I bought Wilcox boots for a couple hundred for working in a machine shop. They are doing very well after 9 months or so. Oil,filth, hot metal chips, standing in a swamp of coolant .....OK, I need to clean my station....but the boots are good.
My wolverine 1000 mile are my favorite pair of boots. I have the rust color and love it because its a cross between brown and color 8. But I got mine on eBay like new for $120 so that definitely colored my opinion. Love them but agree they're at least $100 overpriced at retail.
I like the look and style of this boot.