Handmade in the USA, and modeled after footwear from 100 years ago, Wolverine offers a line of leather-soled retro boots that will turn heads indoors and out. We tested the top-line Krause boot model for the past six months.
It ain’t cheap. At $550, the Krause is the crown jewel in Wolverine’s 1,000 Mile Collection, a high-end line of retro-design leather boots.

During our test, the Krause has performed with good looks, comfort, durability and a unique old-school aesthetic that gets attention wherever we go.
Is $550 too much to pay for a boot? That’s up to you, and thankfully we’re not in charge of your personal finances. The high price to pay is derived in large part from the meticulous construction process that takes place in Wisconsin to build each pair.
The Krause boot, named after Wolverine’s founder, is inspired by the original designs used at Wolverine in the early 1900s. With its top-end materials and intricate construction, the Krause is a fashion boot that lives up to the name of the collection from which it hails. I haven’t walked 1,000 miles in them, but after six months of use there’s no noticeable wear aside from character-building creases in the leather.

A traditional brand of leather called Horween and a Vibram rubber heel are included. A leather storm-welt band (sewn between the boot upper and sole) helps with water resistance.
