When a brand known rather famously for making some of the best leather boots for men takes a swing at updating a modern classic, it’s worth keeping a weather eye on the proverbial menswear horizon and giving ’em a shot, especially as we lace up fresh footwear aplenty for a new season.

After all, durable, hard-working and hard-wearing boots are fit for spring pursuits aplenty, from tooling around the yard to bellying up to the bar at your favorite local watering hole. And when a classic is seen from a new perspective, that’s all the better for your roster of the best boots for men.

That’s precisely what Michigan’s own Wolverine has done in launching the Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy lineup, a retooled look at the iconic Wolverine 1000 Mile lineup that’s putting a fresh twist on some of the most rugged leather boots for men on the market.

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Steelpass Boots live up to their namesake in terms of rugged performance and modern heritage — Steelpass is the term given to American West mountain pass roadways, a place where dependable boots come in as handy as just about anything. Premum full-grain leather uppers are designed to develop their own patina over time, while these handsome boots (available in three richly crafted shades of leather) are unlined, so you can go a bit thicker in terms of your boot sock selection should the mood strike you.

Contrast stitching reinforces the heel and the upper, while a captoe detail adds a shot of contrast and a dash of rugged refinement (try the Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Steelpass Boots out with stretch chinos in olive, along with a chambray shirt or a deep indigo denim jacket). The Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Steelpass Boots use a thick, ridged Vibram outsole for dependable traction, while Goodyear welted construction is a classic touch that goes the extra mile (pun intended) at aiding in rugged durability from one of the best boot brands for men.

The company notes that the cushioned footbed molds to your foot over time for a comfortable, smooth ride, while thick rawhide laces add another point of distinction alongside brass-hued hardware.

For balancing the old-school with the modern, for teaming casually rugged style with standout, comfort-minded construction, it’s hard to pass up the appeal of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Steelpass Boots, is it not? Plenty of reviews of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Steelpass Boots speak to the quality of their construction and build, and they’ve arrived just in time to freshen up your lineup of men’s boots for spring.