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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Wolverine Thermal Henley is An Expertly Crafted Transitional Base Layer

If you thought we were out of the woods just yet when it comes to starting your #OOTD off with a reliable, rugged base layer, think again: Spring (technically a few weeks out just yet) is prime time for relying on durable, tough selections to start off your next ensemble the right way.

Take one of the best henleys for men, which should prove as wearable beneath a denim shirt as with your favorite field jacket or a casually cool bomber jacket. And the good news is, the brand that makes some of your favorite boots for spring has you covered in remarkable fashion right now — thank Wolverine for crafting a surprisingly affordable, stylish men’s henley with easily wearable appeal.

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The Michigan-based workwear pioneers at Wolverine have built a legacy on some of the sturdiest boots for men, be it the company’s insulated work boots, tough-as-nails moc toe boots or the iconic Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots, always a classic in at least three seasons (if you, like me, simply can’t get enough when it comes to your stylish leather boots, Wolverine is the brand for you). But back to one of the best henleys for men, which you can find now at the Rockford, Mich. company for under $40.

The Wolverine Walden II Thermal Henley, a favorite of country music star and Wolverine partner Jordan Davis, delivers the kind of dependable performance, comfort and of course, rugged appeal that your wardrobe needs. The traditional fit and thermal-knit waffle construction are specifications you can count on, whether layered beneath a chambray shirt or teamed with a tough waxed trucker jacket.

A fit that’s cut specifically with room through the shoulders and chest should make this a tried-and-true workwear piece, along with the raglan sleeve construction of the durable Wolverine Walden II Thermal Henley. The three-button placket also allows you to customize your fit: Button it up all the way for protection against brisk spring breezes, or leave it unbuttoned a touch for more air flow on and off the job site (it’s the little things that make the difference, after all).

Available in timeless colors like Dark Navy, Stone and Black (Stone is a personal favorite of this writer), this hard-working henley should prove just what your next laidback #OOTD needs — whether paired with indigo blue jeans or tan canvas work pants on the clock or in the garage.

Particularly when teamed up with hard-wearing Wolverine men’s boots, I’d say you’ve found the right approach when it comes to a carefully crafted, workwear-inspired base layer from a tried-and-true brand, to say the very least.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Leather Boots – Durable Adventure Boots for Spring (And Beyond)

There’s a sort of spring cleaning “style to-do” list of sorts when it comes to revamping and refreshing your wardrobe for the season at hand, starting from the ground up (at least, in my experience).

When you start out a seasonal refresh by looking at your footwear rotation — what to keep from the fall and winter months, what to bring back for spring and what to shelve entirely — perhaps you focus on an assortment of the best men’s boots — guilty as charged. In fact, you’ll often find me wearing a pair of the best leather boots from a company like Wolverine, based in my home state of Michigan and a longtime favorite of mine when it comes to the best boot brands for men.

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Its roster includes boots legendary for their toughness, especially the Wolverine 1000 Mile lineup, and that lineup gets even better — with a bit of multi-season functionality in the mix via the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots. You can certainly head elsewhere here on the blog to read more Wolverine boot reviews, but let’s dive into what makes these similar — and different from! — other classic Wolverine 1000 Mile men’s boots.

Wolverine 1000 Mile boots review.

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots retain many of the classic features that make the original Wolverine 1000 Mile men’s boots such a fan favorite and a success, including decades of bootmaking heritage. They’re made based on an archival work boot last pattern, then fashioned with famously tough Horween leather out of Chicago — a true Midwest style collaboration.

These handsome leather boots (available in the rich Brown seen here as well as an edgy Black edition) are then updated with a rugged Vibram outsole featuring thick treads for optimal traction on slick city streets this spring (and beyond, of course).

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots are also fashioned with Goodyear welt construction, that way they can be resoled for years of wear — and at the price point (an investment at nearly $400), you’ll want to get as much wear as you can out of the casually rugged yet highly functional Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots.

The western Michigan-based company, also known for its work boots of all shades, shapes and sizes, calls the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots “ruggedly refined,” and I’d say they’re right on the money. The silhouette is able to be paired seamlessly with indigo jeans, black denim or even olive chinos, then styled classically with a heathered henley and a waxed trucker jacket, to name but one way to get the most out of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots.

With great looks, top-notch construction and a long-lasting build and design, it looks to me like you just might have found your new favorite boots for spring — and beyond.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots – A Superb Fall Style Move

Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots review.

It can be difficult, as we discuss often, to improve upon a classic like a pair of the best boots for men — and in my experience, the famed Wolverine 1000 Mile lineup of boots certainly fits the bill in that regard. I’ve been wearing Wolverine 1000 Mile men’s boots for more than a decade now — dating back to my college days in Michigan — and the Western Michigan brand still delivers in matters of quality, craftsmanship and superb style.

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That also holds true with the new Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Boots, a standout fall style move that manages to improve upon a classic in a major way. Granted, the Wolverine 1000 Mile lineup of boots is already plenty tough to beat, with hard-wearing construction, classic good looks and some of the finest bootmaking processes stitched into every pair.

And yet, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Boots amp things up in a few key ways — all the better to lace up a pair with your favorite selvedge jeans or canvas work pants as you take on a fall weekend cabin getaway (to name but one seasonal pursuit). The Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Boots feature resoleable Goodyear welt construction for long-lasting quality and durability, and that construction is accented by a rugged, treaded Vibram outsole.

Wolverine 1000 Mile men's boots review.

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Boots are also built with truly exceptional Horween leather from Chicago, and then handcrafted with plenty of care. It’s a difference you can feel in every pair of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Boots, at least in my experience with the brand.

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And these boots, although they rest on a different outsole, still share the same pedigree and toughness that’s made the 1000 Mile line a favorite since 1914 — yes, 1914! That’s a long legacy of delivering some of the best men’s boots, my friends.

With Wolverine, and with the Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Boots — which should age handsomely and patina nicely with every wear — you can be absolutely sure you’re investing in quality, versatility and timeless appeal. ‘Tis the season to find your new favorite boots.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle 1000 Mile Boots – A New Must-Have Pair of Boots for Fall

Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots review.

Whenever I come across a standout pair of rugged leather boots, I tend to pay close attention — and few pairs of boots catch my eye quite like those that hail from Michigan’s own Wolverine, a famed work boot company with a penchant for performance, durability and handsome appeal.

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Yes indeed, they make some of the best boots for men on the market, and the new Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle 1000 Mile Boots live up to that pedigree quite nicely. These stylish wedge sole men’s boots mark the fourth collaboration between the iconic bourbon company and the famed bootmaker, and they’ve got all the hallmarks of your new favorite pair of boots.

Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle boots.

As the company notes, the Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle 1000 Mile Boots were “inspired by the rich caramel and wood notes of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year,” with rugged good looks and style points to match.

This particular pair builds off the famed 1000 Mile silhouette, and uses luxe leather in a distinctly bourbon-esque shade. Of course, the brand notes that they’ll “develop a patina and a
unique character with time,” and that makes them more than worth the surprisingly agreeable $249 price tag.

A hand-numbered, woven label on the tongue sets apart each pair of the Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle 1000 Mile Boots, which are also finished off with vintage-inspired hardware and contrast stitching for plenty of style points.

As with other pairs of my favorite Wolverine leather boots, the Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle 1000 Mile Boots team stylishly with your go-to, expertly faded blue jeans or with tobacco-hued stretch chinos, for instance.

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And just like legendary Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, the Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle 1000 Mile Boots are built to stand the test of time — do yourself a favor and join me in securing your set of these must-have men’s boots for fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get 20 Percent off Best-Selling Men’s Boots at Wolverine

What’s a guy to do to get ready for fall in style? Well, in my opinion, it’s all about finding brands you can trust, using a little know-how and evaluating your wardrobe’s needs right this second. It might seem tricky to do as we move into fall — it’s easy to feel a step behind if you haven’t quite yet secured that pair of the best fall boots to really lace ’em up in rugged fashion, for instance.

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And yet to those concerns, I say fear not, because it’s certainly still possible to shop a pair of in-season, of-the-moment rugged boots for men with plenty of functionality and even style in spades. That’s where Wolverine comes in.

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The Michigan brand has been a favorite of mine for over a decade, yet it can be tough to score savings on this famed foot brand. Until today, that is: You can use the code 20BESTSELLERS to get, well, 20 percent off some of the best boots for men, just in time for the season ahead.

This encompasses plenty of the trusty boot brand’s top workwear styles, yet there are options that merge both utility and rugged fashion, like the Wolverine Loader Wedge Boots.

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Made from premium leather atop a Goodyear welted sole for durability, that same outsole is slip-resistant for inclement weather. A padded collar offers a comfortable, secure fit, while contrast moc-toe stitching (double and triple-stitched in key areas for toughness) provides both visual appeal and style.

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These are some of the best men’s boots to wear with jeans and your favorite henley or flannel shirt (or both). The Wolverine Loader Wedge Boots are but one pair up for grabs at 20 percent off with the code 20BESTSELLERS, so act swiftly to secure your new favorite pair of fall boots today, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New Filson Fall Gear, Wolverine’s New Fall Boots & The Perfect Fall Pants

Best fall gear from Filson

If you read the blog yesterday, and if you’ve checked the weather forecast in your neck of the woods as we roll into another lovely late fall weekend, then you know it’s high time for one thing: Shopping the best Filson menswear, of course. It seems like there are certain brands that are just uniquely well-suited for rugged cold-weather adventures — as I talked about yesterday in my guide to Filson’s classic wool jackets — and that shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. I’d wager if you want a cozy thermal henley, a durable piece of outerwear or some classic indigo denim (to name but a few staples), Filson will sort you out on this fine Friday.

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Now, onto the rest of today’s Friday Read. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know I’ve been staying plenty busy as of late, namely with another trip across the pond! Yes, believe it or not, I just returned from another trek to London — and Scotland, for good measure — my third time in the U.K. since the end of June. This time around, I visited the iconic Balvenie Distillery as part of an upcoming story on an epic new Scotch launch for Maxim.com, where I’ve been keeping plenty busy with daily stories.

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You should stay tuned for my full rundown on the legendary distillery’s latest and greatest release very soon, but for now, here’s the rest of the best fall menswear and gear to read about and buy now.

Best fall adventure gear
  • Perhaps you’ve been making the most of fall, going off-trail and getting off the grid. You’ve still got plenty of time to do so in the weeks ahead though, provided you’re outfitted properly — that’s where Colorado-based Western Rise comes into play. I’d hope you’re familiar with the brand for making performance menswear like the best men’s shirts and comfortable stretch, moisture-wicking pants, the kind you can wear out on a hike and back into town without missing a beat. Consider this your reminder to pick up some new fall adventure gear ASAP.
Wolverine x Pappy Van Winkle Boots

That brings today’s Friday Read to a close, folks. Will you be picking up – -and lacing up — a pair of boots from Wolverine and Old Rip Van Winkle, or else shopping one of the the best Filson wool jackets? Be sure to let me know in the comments, and stick around for Saturday’s Style Pick of the Week. Cheers to fall, my friends!

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots – Coolest Fall Boots for Men

When the calendar rolls through fall, that means one thing — if you ask me, at least, that means it’s time to lace up a pair of the most rugged boots for men. And for this Michigan native, that means you need to turn to Wolverine, a longtime favorite and a legendary boot brand. They now do everything from craft the coolest men’s sneakers to, well, the best men’s boots.

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There are plenty of different editions of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots, including the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots, but right now, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots are the pair to get in your closet and on your feet ASAP. Crucially, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots are based on the brand’s archival 1914 silhouette, with the modern-day, dependable specs to match (keep scrolling).

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As if that wasn’t classic enough, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots feature the brand’s carefully crafted outsole with both Vibram technology and a leather heel. Speaking of leather: The impossibly cool Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots use rich, textured roughout leather that’s been waxed to bolster its character and good looks.

If you want a pair of stylish men’s boots designed to get better with age, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots should be your next seasonal go-to.

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Better still is the fact that these boots are handmade in the U.S.A, yet the price is much more than agreeable — the Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots will run you $385, a downright steal when you consider the fact that you can wear them day in and day out in casually rugged style situations from fall to winter.

For starters, pair them with your favorite flannel shirt and the best men’s blue jeans, then keep your season rolling the right way. When the calendar hits October, yessir, go with the Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 20 Percent on New Summer Sneakers with Wolverine

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It’s always a quest to find a staple item such as your new favorite summer sneakers, is it not? An even greater quest still is the chance to find the best men’s sneakers on sale, and yet, that’s where you’re in luck with Wolverine right now. The sneakers in question? That’d be the Wolverine BLVD Court Sneakers, an old-school take on the style that’s now been done up in premium Wolverine materials and finishes to add a fresh, affordable look to your seasonal footwear rotation.

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For good measure, they’re 20 percent off right now, marked down to about $105 from $130 — and both prices are more than agreeable considering the quality and craftsmanship you’re getting from one of the makers of the best boots for men out there.

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The BLVD Court Sneakers are as good as it gets

The Wolverine BLVD Court Sneakers check all the right boxes, from the visually interesting T-shaped toe detailing (in premium suede) to the streamlined silhouette. Rubber outsoles provide some nice spring in your step, while the fresh design pairs nicely with slim chinos or with your favorite pair of jeans.

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The next time you want versatile sneakers fit for a casual Friday at the office or ready for a weekend around town, it’s the Wolverine BLVD Court Sneakers you need — do yourself a favor and save a few bucks along the way as you shop, too. Your wardrobe will thank you later.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Lace Up the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots for Rugged Winter Style

I always say that you need to be prepared when foul winter weather comes knocking, and that’s no more true than right now, when you should be lacing up a pair of the best boots for men from one of the most trusted brands around. I’m talking, naturally, about Michigan-based Wolverine, a much-loved brand and — if you’ve read my Wolverine review — a favorite of this style blog. It truly makes perfect sense that the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots would continue racking up accolades and praise as we roll through the winter months.If you ask me, it’s a deal not to be missed, and things only get better when you realize you’re still getting some of the best men’s boots for an even lower price.

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It’s getting even easier to bots like the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots on sale, but that’s no reason to rest on your laurels — I suggest you shop the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots right now, while there’s still time.

1000 Mile Moc-Toe Original Boot, Tan Leather, dynamic

There’s plenty to love about the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots, starting with the fact that they’re based on a 1940s design for plenty of timeless style and heirloom quality. The back of these boots just so happens to be triple-stitched for extra durability, and as if that wasn’t enough, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots are also handcrafted in the States (of course — the brand is true to its Michigan roots). These aren’t quite a pair of full-on work boots, but you can bet the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots can take a beating and get better with age, especially in a rich Tan Leather colorway with contrast stitching.

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That Tan Leather in particular means the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots wear well with everything from the best men’s chinos at the office to your favorite blue jeans and a henley on the weekends (durable parka sold separately). You can also pick up the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots in Black Leather for a more edgy look, although either pair should wear nicely with slim black denim for a night out on the town.

Sizes are moving quickly in both pairs, given as the style is already on sale, though. Now is the time to upgrade your winter boots rotation, and the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots can help you do that.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots – The Best Classic Boots for Men

1000 Mile Plain-Toe Original Boot, Brown, dynamic

If you’ve found yourself shopping for or wearing a pair of the best men’s boots at any point in the past decade or so, there’s more than a good chance you’ve looked into (or currently own!) the utterly classic, rugged-as-can-be Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots. There’s a ton to love about these rugged, durable leather boots, which themselves are a contender for the best classic boots for men. And seeing as it’s Christmas Day, well, what better time to shop these boots and treat yourself than right now? You very well might be dealing with inclement winter weather as we speak, and while the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots aren’t typically thought of as traditional snow boots like the L.L. Bean boots to which you might be used to wearing, they’re a mighty fine pair of rugged and utterly dependable, stylish leather boots to wear as often as you can (holiday and dressy winter style situations included).

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Perhaps you’re already well-aware of the prowess of Wolverine’s boots, including the Michigan-based brand’s more tailored efforts at making some of the best Chelsea boots for men, for instance. Of course, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots are much more rugged but no less wearable in a wide range of style scenarios, be it at the office (with tan chinos, a chambray shirt and a shawl cardigan) or at your favorite brewery (with some of the best men’s blue jeans and your favorite henley, naturally. Yes indeed, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Original Boots can do it all.

1000 Mile Plain-Toe Original Boot, Cordovan No. 8, dynamic

It’s not hard to see, in my estimation, why the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots are so essential and much-loved, and a truly timeless style classic, at that. Let’s start with the materials and the craftsmanship, naturally. Rich Horween leather is used to make up the bulk of these boots, which blend the best of handmade skill with rugged durability for a pair of boots unlike anything you’ve ever worn. Sure, that means the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots might be a bit stiff out of the box, but for my money’s worth, this Wolverine review of sorts is nothing but positive. In a word, the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots will only get better (and even cooler-looking) the more you wear them. The Vibram heel drives home that long-lasting dependability, and the fact that the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots are modeled after a 1914 pair from the legendary bootmaker is too historic and neat to pass up.

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You can get the downright iconic Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots in four beautiful shades of handsome Horween leather, the kind that stands out stylishly underneath rich indigo blue jeans or chinos in equal measure. And while they’re fit for work or play, they’re a reliable pair of boots to wear any day of the week, and with anything from trusty work pants and a waxed trucker jacket to olive chinos. Buy ’em now, get a ton of wear out of them this winter, and be sure to rock the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots right on into spring. They’re your new favorite pair of boots.