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Wolverine 1000 Mile-Samantha Pleet, 1883 New Spring 2015

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Urban worthy dress+casual shoes/boots that manage to stylishly remain true to the Wolverine DNA ---the 1000 Mile Rockford, MI and 1883 Collections both have carry-over selections from season to season-because the company got it right from the get-go…including the iconic Wolverine Centennial 1000 Mile Boot-which replicates the original style-made in 1914. WOLVERINE CENTENNIAL 1000 MILE BOOT  MADE IN THE USA-in the company's Big Rapids, Michigan factory $405, Horween®  leather  American Bison upper, unlined, ¾ leather footbed, leather welt, Goodyear® welt construction, Vibram® rubber heel, fully lined There are some new looks for Spring 2015 (deliver February 1, 2015)---with feminine muted pastel tones for women---and new dressier oxfords for guys…all made well-it is that obvious by looking at the shoes-starting with the full grain leather and lining linings/footbeds that are moisture wicking/breathable/comfy out of the box. front Samantha...

#WOLVERINECENTENNIAL- 1st Anniversary Wolverine Company Store Celebrates

 265 Elizabeth Street/NYC Not many (any?) American entities can celebrate a 1K Birthday and a one year occasion at the same time---but Wolverine the footwear company- with a dedicated rugged outdoor enthusiasts and workforce followings-and increasingly urban only- devoted customer base---turned out by the dozens to hail a great USA brand. Dub Pies -Down Under Style downtown food truck- very popular. We got there on the late side and flavors were GONE. Ok though-we opted for lemon and cherry=both delish. seriously-the owner/server did not have more than 14 seconds of downtime!!!! two guys-big sound unbelievable talent-Ian Sklarsky- this watercolor in 3 minutes guy is at the Yotel Hotel (W. 42nd St/NYC). Sundays-from 11-7PM where there is quite the rollicking all you can eat/drink weekend brunch scene. WHAT ELSE: A nice chat with half of the store's talented design team, JAHN HALL (co-creative light from Brooklyn Dry Goods )-who told us the pop-up shop p...