ROCKFORD, Mich., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For a second year
Wolverine and Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery have come together to
showcase true American craftsmanship with a new limited-edition
Wolverine 1000 Mile boot, available today for pre-order. Once
again, 100% of the revenue from the sale of these boots will go to
the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Program to help
support the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Following a successful first collaboration, the Batch 2
Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle 1000 Mile boot honors both
companies' commitments to creating the finest quality
products through American workers. The new boot has a distinct
look to distinguish from last year's batch, perfect for collectors
looking to celebrate boots and bourbon still created largely the
same way they were more than a century ago.
"This collaboration celebrates and supports the hard-working
people behind our products," said Devon
Vanoostveen, brand representative for Wolverine. "These
rugged boots and fine bourbons would not be possible without the
skills and dedication of so many blue-collar workers; farmers,
coopers, carpenters, distillery workers, truck drivers, and
shoemakers, to name a few."
Batch 2 of the Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle collaboration
draws inspiration from the barrels that house the legendary Old Rip
Van Winkle bourbons for 10 to 23 years. Made in the USA, this year's boot features a classic moc
toe design and is made with Horween Whiskey Predator leather – a
rugged leather meant to stand the test of time that only gets
better with age. The heels are handcrafted from the wood of the
bourbon barrels that held this year's release of Old Rip Van Winkle
10 Year bourbon. The boots are finished with a hand-numbered,
textile tongue tag that reflects the individual craftsmanship put
into each pair.
"We're thrilled to once again partner with Wolverine, a company
that puts as much passion and care into creating their boots as we
do our bourbon," said Preston Van
Winkle, fourth generation business owner of Old Rip Van
Winkle. "Together, we're able to honor our shared commitment to
craft while also supporting America's future workforce, inspiring a
new generation to take pride in working with their hands."
Batch 2 of the Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle limited edition
boots are available for pre-order now, ahead of the release date of
October 14, 2021. They can be
purchased for $400 at
wolverine.com/oldrip.
ABOUT WOLVERINE
For over 135 years, Wolverine has taken pride in crafting durable
boots with unrivaled craftsmanship. Today, Wolverine offers
footwear, apparel and accessories to get the job done. Committed to
supporting those in the skilled trades, Wolverine's Project
Bootstrap was formed in 2014 to celebrate the spirit of
the American blue collar worker and to help build the next
generation of skilled tradespeople. For more information,
visit www.wolverine.com. Wolverine is a division of Wolverine
Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: WWW)
ABOUT OLD RIP VAN WINKLE
The Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery has a four-generation history,
starting in the late 1800s with Julian P. "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr., and continuing today with Julian
III and Preston Van
Winkle.
From its early roots as the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in
South Louisville to the selling of
the Distillery in 1972 while resurrecting the Old Rip Van Winkle
label at the same time, and following with new, original
expressions in the early 1980s, the Van Winkle story has been one
of perseverance and survival.
In 2002 the Van Winkles found joined forces with Buffalo Trace
Distillery in Franklin County,
Frankfort, KY. All of the Van
Winkle's whiskey production now takes place at Buffalo Trace
Distillery under the same strict guidelines the family has always
followed. For more information on the Van Winkle family of bourbon
please visit www.oldripvanwinkle.com.
ABOUT THE MIKEROWEWORKS FOUNDATION
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public
charity that works hard to debunk myths and misperceptions about
the trades and help close the skills gap. As CEO, Mike Rowe speaks
regularly about the country's dysfunctional relationship with work
and challenges the persistent belief that a four-year degree is the
best path for the most people. Through its Work Ethic Scholarship
Program, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation provides financial
assistance to people getting trained for in-demand, skilled jobs.
Since its inception, it has granted, or helped facilitate the
granting of, more than $6 million in support of technical and
vocational education.
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