The limited-edition style features iconic
details as an ode to America's favorite pastime
ROCKFORD, Mich., May 17, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Wolverine®, the 139-year-old boot and
clothing company, and Rawlings, the Official Baseball Glove of
Major League Baseball®, have launched their second
limited-edition 1000 Mile Wolverine Boot. This premium style
features handcrafted details and the unrivaled quality of Horween®
leather, the same leather that is used in Rawlings Heart of the Hide® baseball
gloves. This high-top boot makes its debut in a rich navy hue with
red and white stitching as a nod to America's favorite pastime.
"For our second year working with the Rawlings team, we wanted
to capture the essence of baseball in our design," said
Lauren King, Director of Brand
Marketing at Wolverine. "We're excited to celebrate the sport by
sharing this limited-edition 1000 Mile Boot that pulls through the
classic details of baseball and evokes the nostalgia of this great
American tradition."
First introduced in 1914, the Wolverine 1000 Mile is America's
original work boot. This new Rawlings edition of the Wolverine 1000
Mile boot reimagines the tried-and-true style with a twist on an
American classic that honors lifelong memories of the
quintessential American pastime. The boots are designed in
Michigan and handcrafted in
Arkansas to support American
workers and manufacturing. Each boot is complete with all the
traditional 1000 Mile features and includes:
- A limited-edition sherry-color Rawlings embroidered patch on
the tongue
- American-made red leather heel stacks
- White Vibram® rubber outsoles
- A custom baseball glove leather fob debossed with the Wolverine
1000 Mile and Rawlings logos
"Rawlings and Wolverine are both heritage brands known for their
quality and authentic materials making this a natural fit for a
collaboration," said Eric
Reinsfelder, Vice President, Rawlings Brand and Sports Marketing. "We are
delighted to continue our partnership with Wolverine and create
exceptional footwear inspired by both brands' rich histories."
The Wolverine 1000 Mile x Rawlings
Boot is available now in limited quantities exclusively on
www.Wolverine.com for $415 USD.
ABOUT WOLVERINE
Wolverine, the 139-year-old boot and
clothing company, is on a mission to honor the spirit and tenacity
of the American worker and build the next generation of skilled
trades people. Taking pride in crafting durable boots with
unrivaled craftsmanship and the highest quality materials,
Wolverine is dedicated to serving hardworking people all over the
world. Through Project Bootstrap, Wolverine has contributed nearly
$2 million over the last 5 years to
organizations in support of the skilled trades. For more
information, visit www.wolverine.com. Wolverine is a division
of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW)
ABOUT RAWLINGS
Established in 1887, Rawlings is an
innovative leading global brand and manufacturer of premium
baseball and softball equipment, including gloves, balls, and
protective headwear. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative
engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons
why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and
sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Baseball,
Helmet, Face Guard and Glove of Major League Baseball, the Official
Baseball of Minor League Baseball and the Official Baseball and
Softball of the NCAA and the NAIA. The company is headquartered in
St. Louis. For more information,
please visit www.Rawlings.com.
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