For generations American railroad and highway workers depended on Wolverine for comfortable and durable boots. The 1914 Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot® (recently re-issued) set the standard for robust boots for workers. 1991 saw Wolverine introduce the first iof many modern-day comfort systems. DuraShocks use heel and forefoot compression pads to absorb shock and return energy. Based in Rockford, Michigan Wolverine, now much more than a work boot brand, leads the industry, still delivering premium footwear products, with the newest materials, innovative comfort technologies and the finest craftsmanship. Wolverine delivers gold standard comfort, quality and performance with authenticity, innovative construction and attention to the smallest of details.