Wolverine World Wide is a footwear manufacturer based in Rockford, Michigan, known for their own brand, Wolverine Boots and Shoes, as well as their subsidiaries such as Hush Puppies and Merrell. The company also manufactures footwear for other companies, such as Caterpillar, Harley-Davidson and Patagonia, as well as shoes and boots for the military. The company was founded in 1883 by G. A. Krause as a utility company. In 1903, Krause built a shoe factory in Michigan.
