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Post by matt on Nov 7, 2014 10:51:31 GMT -6
I just picked up my first pair of Wolverine 1000 Mile boots in the Courtland style. Thanks to bugula for the link referral on the deal. Initially, I was a little hesitant about getting an imperfect looking pair of boots or an obvious pair of seconds - but these are first rate and beautiful right out of the box. It is my first experience with Wolverine, and I opted to size down a half size based on all of the reviews/recommendations. A couple of pics available here. Sizing: As I mentioned, I sized down a 1/2 size to 9.5 (US) from my normal boot size of 10. There is still a very small amount of room, but I think the fit will be perfect with heavier socks in the colder months, but lightweight socks also fit comfortably. I think sizing down to a 9 would have been too much. Comfort: Very comfortable right out of the box. Not too stiff to break-in. The leather is very soft (horween) and the boots aren't to clunky or heavy. Style/Color: As noted, I opted for the Courtland style. Two reasons - I like the moc toe look, it's a little dressier than the plain toe boot and will also enable me to provide some direct compare/contrast when my KS Thursday Boot Company Naturals arrive. The color is a chocolate brown, with some slight hint of rust to them, but I think it may be more of a lighting effect. I think they pair up nicely with denim (Gustin Japan Standards in the pics). Really happy to score these for a little less than retail. Next purchase - Red Wings as I work my way up the boot hierarchy. |
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Post by bugula on Nov 7, 2014 10:59:19 GMT -6
Yeah, mine came in over the weekend - I got the cordovan style. Beautiful and comfortable boots, glad you took the chance!
Red Wings, if you're going for IRs are the rung below these as RW has some notorious QC issues. I bought both styles (1000 Miles and IRs) last week and am wearing the IRs for the first time today. They're not nearly as comfortable as the 1000 milers and they're heavy as hell (not that that's a bad thing). I wish I'd gone for another pair of the 1000 milers with a cap toe over them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 11:01:49 GMT -6
Yeah, mine came in over the weekend - I got the cordovan style. Beautiful and comfortable boots, glad you took the chance! Red Wings, if you're going for IRs are the rung below these as RW has some notorious QC issues. I bought both styles (1000 Miles and IRs) last week and am wearing the IRs for the first time today. They're not nearly as comfortable as the 1000 milers and they're heavy as hell (not that that's a bad thing). I wish I'd gone for another pair of the 1000 milers with a cap toe over them. I am a huge 1k fan (can tell by my avatar) and I am glad that you like yours. The IR is nice too and I think their styles are a bit different. I like both. |
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Post by jbreitenbucher on Nov 7, 2014 11:06:03 GMT -6
matt I have been really impressed with mine so far. I've had them for about two months and they are pretty much my go to footwear at this point. I wear them with suits, jeans paired with a jacket and tie, and chinos (possibly with jacket and tie). I know it is not good to wear the same shoe everyday, but I just really like them. I guess the solution is to get a second pair in a slightly different shade of brown  I do rotate the Beckmans in once in a while but since someone here referred to them as McD or clown toed, I just can't unseen that when I look at them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 11:18:38 GMT -6
nice. i wore my 1ks quite a bit while in oaxaca, really comfortable for walking all day. i like the overall look of my iron rangers more, but the break in period is night and day difference...the IRs taking months, the 1ks taking hours.
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Post by bugula on Nov 7, 2014 11:39:20 GMT -6
nice. i wore my 1ks quite a bit while in oaxaca, really comfortable for walking all day. i like the overall look of my iron rangers more, but the break in period is night and day difference...the IRs taking months, the 1ks taking hours. facepalm. i was getting that feeling. the pinch from the tongue on top of my feet is annoying the hell outta me right now. can't wait for these to loosen up some. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 12:01:59 GMT -6
nice. i wore my 1ks quite a bit while in oaxaca, really comfortable for walking all day. i like the overall look of my iron rangers more, but the break in period is night and day difference...the IRs taking months, the 1ks taking hours. facepalm. i was getting that feeling. the pinch from the tongue on top of my feet is annoying the hell outta me right now. can't wait for these to loosen up some. make sure the tongue is folded/creased well as you lace them up. when mine were new if the tongue was shifted at all it would annoy me. i also played with the lace patterns a bit to get them so the laces wouldn't cause pressure across the bridge of my foot. the IRs were the most brutal boot/shoe i've broken in, for me the heel counter was the worst. but now that they are broken in they are pretty comfy and i like the look (just don't ask me if it was worth it) |
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Post by thomasss on Nov 7, 2014 14:33:22 GMT -6
Thanks to bugula for the link referral on the deal.
what is the link please ? edit : saw the link in the sales section...i'll be very interested by your comparaison with the thursday boots, i hesitated to buy them but finally, i did not... |
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Post by matt on Nov 7, 2014 15:04:01 GMT -6
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Post by thomasss on Nov 7, 2014 15:13:41 GMT -6
thanx matt, i just saw the link in the right section (post above edited) but unfortunatly, they don't ship overseas !!!!
very good price, it's a shame....
Btw, i was very interested by the thursday boots because of the very close looking with the alden indy.
But these wolverine seems very close too to this style with better quality.
What are the differences between alden and wolverine because the price is quite différent !!!
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Post by jbreitenbucher on Nov 7, 2014 16:17:57 GMT -6
thanx matt, i just saw the link in the right section (post above edited) but unfortunatly, they don't ship overseas !!!! very good price, it's a shame.... Btw, i was very interested by the thursday boots because of the very close looking with the alden indy. But these wolverine seems very close too to this style with better quality. What are the differences between alden and wolverine because the price is quite différent !!! it is hard for me to say since I do not have Alden Indy's, but some things that I've gleaned from research are that the Alden's use a higher quality leather and Alden's have more layers of leather in the sole. You're also paying some for the last development. I went with the Wolverine Courtlands and am debating about whether to save up for some Alden Indy's or to get a second pair of Courtlands. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 18:04:43 GMT -6
I just went to this site and saw the Wolverine Krause in Burgundy here: www.fsfashionny.com/wolverine-krause-1000-mile-boot-brown-men.html#.VF1dGsnsqxYI bought two pairs (black and burgundy) of these (not from this site) and they are supposed to be nicer (retail: $550) than the regular 1K boots. I know it is more expensive but you may want to do some research on them if you are thinking about a pair of cap toe 1K. |
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Post by thomasss on Nov 8, 2014 1:13:07 GMT -6
Does anybody know if it is possible to get them online for about the same price with overseas shipping? Any idea, european folks  |
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Post by jeffrx on Nov 8, 2014 13:56:52 GMT -6
I also have the Courtland. I got them for a good discount and I think they had been sitting in a room for quite a while, maybe years. They arrived a bit dry looking. I used some renovateur and they came to life immediately. I really like them. A good addition to the collection, especially if you are not ready to spring for Alden Indys.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 9:07:56 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 12:09:25 GMT -6
@wils thanks for the additional photos
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 11:03:28 GMT -6
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Post by Mowgli on Dec 19, 2014 14:04:28 GMT -6
MiddleAge.. The leather on the Krause is actually the Horween Dublin leather..
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 14:06:30 GMT -6
MiddleAge.. The leather on the Krause is actually the Horween Dublin leather.. Yeah, you are right.... forgot about it..... |
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Post by handymike on Dec 19, 2014 18:51:09 GMT -6
Also, the Krause are made by Allen Edmonds.
They run a little wider than the standard 1k.
I have a pair in black and love them. I also have the McClean captoe 1k in brown that I got on eBay.
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Post by bentin on Dec 19, 2014 20:51:22 GMT -6
Thanks all, good info in here. Enjoying my 1k's and was debating a set of Krause but don't really love the lasts on most of my AE's, so may rethink them.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 20:57:13 GMT -6
I think AE and Wolverine co-developed that last for the Krause. No AE shoes is allowed to use it.
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Post by marauder on Dec 26, 2014 19:24:35 GMT -6
I just ordered 1K boots in rust. I downsized 0.5 going by other's reviews. Let's hope they fit well.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2014 19:26:32 GMT -6
I just ordered 1K boots in rust. I downsized 0.5 going by other's reviews. Let's hope they fit well. Half size down with thick socks work pretty well for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2014 19:41:55 GMT -6
I just ordered 1K boots in rust. I downsized 0.5 going by other's reviews. Let's hope they fit well. Half size down with thick socks work pretty well for me. Same. |
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I do rotate the Beckmans in once in a while but since someone here referred to them as McD or clown toed, I just can't unseen that when I look at them. 
