Resting on my walking bridge, waiting to be donned, to chase the yard birds back to their pen, or the smoker, whichever comes first.
Taken on November 2, 2024
Open Thunderdome 2024-2025, November submission
Wolverine
Pappy Van Winkle Batch IV
US Men's Brannock: 12.5AA HTB/11.5 HTT
Unknown Last: 10D
They are comfortable with a little extra room in the toe box.
Wolverine
Cost: 424.96 USD
Availability: Limited Edition
Lead Time: 8 days
I chose batch 4 because I have 1, 2, and 3. When Wolverine was partnered with the Mike Rowe Foundation, the proceeds went to trade schools to help get someone through school and into a career. (I'm not confident there is that partnership this year) I have been happy with my first three pairs of boots and felt these will be just as good.
I guessed I would fit in a 10. I have Redwing 10.5s, and they are too long. With Wolverine's batch 2 (I bought batch 2 before getting my hands on batch 1), I bought 10 in hopes they would fit. It's still a tad longer than I'd truly like but perfect width. I bought another pair on eBay 9.5s, and they were way too tight. So with some trial and error, I found my happy place in size 10.
I ordered them as soon as the boots became available. The first 100 pairs received Rip Van Winkle coasters.