BACK IN BLACK: WOLVERINE 1000 MILE BOOTS!!!

We've been counting the months, weeks, days, and hours until our next shipment of Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots arrived. Well, the wait is officially OVER.

Now in stock is a fresh batch of the world famous Wolverine 1000 Mile boots. Sizes and quantity are limited so we recommend acting FAST to insure that you get a pair. If you've been waiting with the patience of Job for these like we have, we really appreciate your steadfast refusal to give up hope. Now let us rejoice...

Wolverine - 1000 Mile Boots
in rust

DETAILS: Unlined all-leather plain toe work boot with Horween Chromexcel aniline leather upper, Goodyear welt construction, flat waxed laces through seven metal hooks and eyelets, heavy duty tonal and contrast stitching, 3/4 leather sock footbed, stacked leather heel with Vibram heel strike for durability and grip, and leather outsole. Made in the U.S.A.

Sizes: 8, 9, 10, 11.5

$325

shop

Wolverine - 1000 Mile Boot
in black

DETAILS: Unlined all-leather plain toe work boot with Horween Chromexcel aniline leather upper, Goodyear welt construction, flat waxed laces through seven metal hooks and eyelets, heavy duty tonal and contrast stitching, 3/4 leather sock footbed, stacked leather heel with Vibram heel strike for durability and grip, and leather outsole. Made in the U.S.A.

Sizes: 8, 8.5, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12
$325

shop

THE ROCKFORD FILES: WOLVERINE 1000 MILE ROCKFORD BOOTS

If you haven't seen our Wolverine Rockford 1000 Mile boots, here is a pair that was bought just after we got them in. The style is part of the Wolverine 1000 boot collection and features the same all-American construction and Horween tanned leather that their world famous 1000 Mile work boot is known for. The Rockford features all the decorum of a vintage dress shoe style plus the ox strong craftsmanship of the 1000 boot.

These boots are just over a month old and owned by one of our design magi, Andrew Swanson. We've been watching them slowly acquire wear on them and finally had to take some pictures and share them with you. After these snapshots were taken, we asked Andrew if he could explain a few of the finer points about these boots. He was all too happy to comply:

"At first glance, I thought the details on the Rockford that distinguish it from the original 1000 Mile Boot—the toe cap and side panel stitching—seemed a little distracting. But, when I got the damn things on I realized that the detailing is extremely subtle, and that visually they read as plain black boots. I've grown very fond of those understated design considerations, and they look good dressed up or down. I'll be wearing these every day until they fall off of my feet (although my feet may fall off first)."

"Unlike the various and sundry boots that I've owned in the past, there was no initial period of squeaking discomfort. The wearing has been pleasant from step one, and they have held their form nicely. I've been known to destroy a pair of shoes in short order, usually in about a tenth of the time that it takes for the average man to do so. Despite this, my Rockfords are really holding up, and I trust that they'll continue to endure the very worst that I will inevitably put them through. It's not just a clever name, you know?"

Feel free to send us pictures of your own 1000 Mile boots, whatever the style may be. We'd like to make this an ongoing series heretofore known as The Rockford Files. Not to be confused with the 70's crime caper drama series starring James Garner. Who? What? Here's a link to the famous t.v. show that featured synth'd out theme songs, legendary car chases and cheesy one liners:

We're amazed at how well these boots age and how quickly they develop their own personal patina. And as quick as they've been selling, they're destined to give the original 1000 Mile boot a run for their popularity. Though we're running low on stock, we've already placed another order and will get more soon. Until then, stay tuned for more Rockford Files...

Wolverine 1000 Mile Rockford Boot
in black
DETAILS: Horween Chromexcel leather, Goodyear Welt construction, unlined leather upper, a 3/4 leather sock, a full-leather outsole and a stacked leather heel. Made in America and named after the city of Rockford where Wolverine first began in 1883.
sizes: 7.5, 8.5, 12, 14
$365

shop

Wolverine 1000 Mile Rockford Boot
in brown
DETAILS: Horween Chromexcel leather, Goodyear Welt construction, unlined leather upper, a 3/4 leather sock, a full-leather outsole and a stacked leather heel. Made in America and named after the city of Rockford where Wolverine first began in 1883.
sizes: 9.5D, 11D, 11.5D
$365

shop

A COUPLE FALL LOOKS

Obey - Creature Comforts Crew
in heather indigo
$45

Robert Geller - Tie Bar Shirt
in plum
DETAILS: 100% medium-weight cotton long sleeve shirt with opalescent four-hole buttons, narrow club collar with dull gold screw on tie bar, epaulet-like loops on the shoulders, 3" two button cuffs, scooped hem, and triple-stitched spine seam in plum.
Made in Japan.
$286
shop

Obey - Juvee Modern Chinos
in in khaki
$82


Obey - Wasted Youth Jacket
in black
DETAILS: 100% cotton antiqued denim jacket with 100% polyurethane body lining, 65% polyester 35% cotton lined sleeves with single-button 2 1/8" cuffs, standard 2 1/2" collar with attached faux-leather hood with round woven cotton drawstrings, six-button 1 3/4" placket with zippered faux-leather attachments, dual squared-off chest pockets, vertical welt front pockets, and tabs at the waistband for an adjustable fit with attached hanging ribbing in black. Intended to look like two jackets layering.
$184
shop

Diet Butcher Slim Skin - D101K192 Knit
in gray/black
DETAILS: 55% silk 45% cashmere knit crew neck sweater with slightly twisted side seams, asymmetrical hem that hangs longer on the left side, tapered loosely knit "snags" at hem and cuffs, and intricately random horizontal stripes along upper chest and sleeves in grey and black.
$544
shop

Diet Butcher Slim Skin - D101K182 Knit Pants
in black
DETAILS: 90% lyocell 10% cashmere drop-crotch shorts with 100% nylon-like cotton lining that hangs lower than top layer, 1 7/8" elastic waistband with drawstring, three button fly, slat style front pockets, and buttoning patch back pockets in black.
$708
shop

Wolverine - Burton Boot
in black
DETAILS: Full-grain leather paratrooper style military boot with sheepskin lining, Goodyear leather welt construction, flat waxed laces through eleven metal hooks and eyelets, rear pull tab for easy entry, quadruple stitched reinforced sidewalls, leather lined foam footbed, and stacked leather heel and heavy duty genuine rubber outsole for grip and shock absorption.
$250
shop

COME ON IN, BOYS: WOLVERINE'S THOUSAND MILE BOOTS HAVE ARRIVED

BlackbirdBallard.com and The Field House welcomed Wolverine's Thousand Mile and Burton boots to the fold earlier this month, and boy are they a bunch of beaut's. Crafted with great attention to detail, and using the same construction methods Wolverine founded their hard-wearing reputation on decades ago, these boots are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Swing in to The Field House in Ballard to check them out or visit our Wolverine section on BlackbirdBallard.com.

Field House salesguy Ben and local artist Todd Kline welcome the Thousand Mile Boots to Ballard.

Wolverine's Thousand Mile Boots in their new home at The Field House. You'll find the Burton military lace-up boot at Blackbird. Scroll down for product details:

Wolverine - Thousand Mile Boot
in rust (also available in black and brown)
DETAILS: Unlined all-leather plain toe work boot with Horween Chromexcel aniline leather upper, Goodyear welt construction, flat waxed laces through seven metal hooks and eyelets, heavy duty tonal and contrast stitching, 3/4 leather sock footbed, stacked leather heel with Vibram heel strike for durability and grip, and leather outsole. Made in the U.S.A.
ABOUT: Crafted with great attention to detail, and using the same construction methods as the original, the new 1000 Mile Collection made in America is destined to become another classic. Inspired by the original designs from the 1920's, the boots are as comfortable as they are beautiful. The 1000 Mile Collection combines the pillars of Wolverine's heritage - comfort, durability, function, and style.
FIT: These boots run long and are cut with a deep and roomy toebox to accommodate traditional thick socks. We recommend sizing down at least a half size to get a snugger fit. Those with exceptionally narrow or low volume feet may wish to size down a full size.
$325

shop Thousand Mile Boots

Wolverine - Burton Boot
in black
DETAILS: Full-grain leather paratrooper style military boot with sheepskin lining, Goodyear leather welt construction, flat waxed laces through eleven metal hooks and eyelets, rear pull tab for easy entry, quadruple stitched reinforced sidewalls, leather lined foam footbed, and stacked leather heel and heavy duty genuine rubber outsole for grip and shock absorption.
ABOUT: Influenced by heavy-duty work boot designs and inspired by the functionality of the quintessential military boot, the Garrison Collection Burton Boot employs all the attitude of the military boot with the refined attention to detail that makes it Wolverine.
FIT: These boots run large. We recommend sizing down at least a half size to get a snugger fit. Those with exceptionally narrow or low volume feet may wish to size down a full size.
$250

shop