In time for Father's Day, this premium
leather boot features a portion of a Rawlings baseball bat in the
heel
ROCKFORD, Mich., May 29, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Father's
Day, Wolverine®, the 141-year-old boot and clothing
company, and Rawlings®, a leading global brand and
manufacturer of premium Major League Baseball® equipment, are
stepping up to the plate with a limited-edition 1000 Mile Boot.
Inspired by America's favorite pastime, the Grand Slam Boot is
crafted from the same quality premium Horween® leather that is used
in Rawlings Heart of the Hide®
baseball gloves and features a custom Rawlings wood bat layer in
the heel stack.
"Our fourth launch with our friends at Rawlings is undoubtedly
our most special yet. What started as a wild idea was meticulously
brought to life with the innovative thinking and production
capabilities of our Wolverine team and Rawlings partners," said
Lauren King, Sr. Director of
Marketing at Wolverine. "We're honored to give passionate baseball
fans the ability to bring a piece of the game with them every step
they take."
Crafted for the ultimate baseball fan, this boot embodies the
essence of the sport by reimagining the tried-and-true style of
Wolverine's luxury 1000 Mile Boot with a classic American twist.
These limited-edition Rawlings x 1000 Mile boots are a grand slam
gift to celebrate the memories made at the ballpark. Whether
they're a seasoned fan or a rookie, lacing up these boots will
transport them back to those cherished moments. Each pair features
all the traditional 1000 Mile quality and includes:
- A Grand Slam Heel Stack – Custom Rawlings baseball bat wood in
the heel stack offers the love of the game in every step
- Tagged Out – The tongue is stitched with the same iconic
Rawlings logo tag found on your favorite glove
- Legendary Leather – Handcrafted from the Heart of the Hide®
Baseball Glove Leather from Chicago's famed
Horween® Leather Co.
- Classic White Vibram® rubber outsoles from
Pennsylvania
"Our latest collaboration with Wolverine is a true homerun.
Rawlings and Wolverine's mutual dedication to high-quality
craftsmanship has made this partnership a natural fit," said
Eric Reinsfelder, Vice President of
Rawlings Brand and Sports Marketing.
"Over our four years of collaboration, we've crafted exceptional
footwear, drawing inspiration from the rich American history that
defines both of our brands."
The Wolverine 1000 Mile x Rawlings
Boot is available now in limited quantities
on www.wolverine.com
ABOUT WOLVERINE
Wolverine, the 141-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, bats, 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 Base,
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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