Wolverine, Metallic Scholars Turn Up Volume on Skilled Trades
Wolverine has announced the latest chapter of its ongoing partnership with All Within My Hands’ Metallica Scholars Initiative, debuting the 2026 Wolverine x Metallica Scholars Collection.
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| The Wolverine x Metallica Scholars 2026 collection launched April 30, 2026, exclusively at Wolverine.com, with limited quantities available. |
Anchored by the rallying cry “Full Speed or Nothing,” which was inspired by the lyrics of lyrics of Metallica’s “Lux Æterna” and reflects a shared mindset between Wolverine and Metallica Scholars, the collaboration celebrates the next generation of skilled tradespeople while directly supporting workforce education programs across the country.
“At its core, this partnership is about celebrating a path that rarely gets the spotlight,” said Scott Schoessel, chief marketing officer for Wolverine. “The Wolverine x Metallica Scholars collaboration allows us to give trade students the applause they deserve as they go 'full speed or nothing' in building their careers in the skilled trades.”
The Wolverine x Metallica Scholars collaboration continues Wolverine’s commitment to supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople through Project Bootstrap, building on nearly $3 million contributed to organizations that support skilled trade training.
The 2026 collection includes a limited-edition Maker Wedge boot and a graphic T-shirt designed by longtime Metallica collaborator Michelle Harvey, a.k.a. WolfSkullJack, blending Wolverine’s tenacious namesake animal with Metallica’s unmistakable visual energy.
Per Wolverine, 50% of proceeds from every item sold will directly benefit AWMH’s Metallica Scholars Initiative, helping students pursue careers in welding, advanced manufacturing, electrical work, and other essential skilled trades.
Wolverine x Metallica Scholars Maker Wedge Boots feature reflective leather panels and laces, ruby red lining and details, and a metallic silver sole graphic stamped with “Full Speed or Nothing.” They’re designed to make a statement.
There also is a graphic tee designed by WolfSkullJack, merging the Wolverine iconography with the classic Metallica visuals.
“Our work with Wolverine goes back to the humble beginnings of the Metallica Scholars Initiative," said Peter Delgrosso, executive director, All Within My Hands. "This latest collaboration is our seventh, and each successful campaign has had the same goal to support our Metallica Scholars Initiative and workforce education. We truly appreciate and value our long-standing partnership with Wolverine."
Since 2019, Wolverine has proudly supported Metallica’s Foundation, All Within My Hands, and its Metallica Scholars Initiative, a major workforce education program that provides direct support to community colleges in all 50 states.
Together, Wolverine and Metallica Scholars have released multiple limited-edition collections, with proceeds from each co-branded product benefiting the program. This year, in addition to the collaboration product launch, Wolverine visited a Metallica Scholars program, Manchester Community College in Manchester, New Hampshire, to surprise their welding students with new boots and apparel.
A content series highlighting the "full speed or nothing" mentality of these students is set to go live on Wolverine social media channels on May 6, National Skilled Trades Day.
The Wolverine x Metallica Scholars 2026 collection launched April 30, 2026, exclusively at Wolverine.com, with limited quantities available.
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