Customer Reviews

Chippewaź Waterproof Super Logger Boots, BLACK, 10.5MW

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I owned a pair of these for three years with no complaints. These things took a beating and never broke down, you can be working in the rain, mud, snow, sleet what ever and your, feet will stay dry and warm the ENTIRE day, it even keeps them relatively cool during the summer. The soles have great traction, even in the snow which is tough for most work boots as the snow gets packed into the treads and ices up. Don't get me wrong you have to kick them clean every now and then but compared to others their pretty stable in snow.

There was one issue I had with the boot which was a plastic piece behind the heal, it had worn through the fabric. The piece dug into the back of my heal and made it pretty painful to wear, even with the heavy boot sock. I tried to repair it but every time it would only temporarily hold up. The plastic piece was in there pretty tight and I feared yanking it out and ruining the boot. I still have them and plan on someday taking them to be repaired.

The boot is expensive, I used it in a very rough environment and got 3 solid years out it. I averaged about a pair a year before I bought the Logger. I wore Timberline, Herman Survivor's and Tom Mccain, (which was the most comfortable boot I ever wore), None of these could't hold up to the environment I worked for more than 10 to 12 months. Even with applying bee's wax once a month, all of these boots leaked within 2 to 3 hours working in wet conditions, my loggers NEVER leaked.

If you have the money go with Chippewa, the costs averages itself out in the long run. If you don't beat on them and work in harsh environments the things will last forever. If you do work in rough environments you will definitely appreciate these boots right off the bat.

You get what you pay for, and these are definitely worth their price.

I'm not overly thrilled with these boots. I've had them for about 1 year now (within a few days give or take) and they just have not held up as well as I was hoping. I went out of my way to buy these boots because they are made in America, but sadly, that didn't ensure any high grade of quality. I'm sure some people think that a year with the same footwear is great, but I'm used to getting at least 2 years out of my premium boots (boots over 200 dollars), and I used to really use my boots.

A little background, I used to be in surveying. Which means that I'd be spending 8+ hour days walking through the woods, on asphalt, through gravel pits, swamps, etc. I've walked miles and miles on my boots through all sorts of terrine. I've kicked holes nearly a foot down looking for survey markers when a shovel wasn't handy. My past boots have been abused and beaten. Still, I'm used to getting very close, if not more than, 2 years out of my boots. By comparison, these boots have seen a life of luxury. Before I purchased these boots I had begun an apprenticeship at a machine shop. 90% of these boots life have been in an enclosed environment. They have seen a little outside work with maybe a total of 10 days doing a little tree cutting, but nothing to the degree of boots past. I thought this would have ensured at least 2 years, but then here we are.

Since I got the boots I have cut through at least 6 pairs of boot laces. There must be some defect with one of the eyelets the slowly cuts through them, but that's not the level of quality I'd expect from boots over 200 dollars. Maybe 4-5 months into having the boots the inner liner began to follow my foot out when I'd take them off. Nothing too exciting, but I'd never had this problem before either. The inner liner has also shown a weakness by being worn away at the back of my heels. This is very annoying because it feels like there is something in the boot. It goes so far as to create a sore spot on my heel. Now when I feel the interior of the boot, I can feel the outer leather. There is no more inner liner in the back of my boots. I have had other boots where the leather wears away before the liner, this has not impressed me. Beyond that, the stitching has begun to come undone from the outer seems. This has created a hole large enough for me to stick my index finger through. Over all, had these boots seen the life of my previous boots, I'd probably be fine with their current condition. But, being as sheltered as they have been, I really can't imagine how they would have held up if they were actually used for their described purpose ("super logger").

All that being said, they are comfortable boots and if your looking to through money away on a pretty boot that will see a lot of time in the office or under a desk. These will probably be great. But, if your planning on using your boots for real physical work, spend about 100 dollars less and get yourself boots that will hold up just as well. Maybe it was the "Made in America" thing, but I was really expecting a lot more out of these boots.

Have 3 pairs of these boots ( MADE IN USA ) purchased outside of amazon . The reason i have three pairs?? When you recive the boots they come with a card to have them rebuilt . Everything is rebuilt on the boot for 80 $( i think ). YOu have a broken in boot with new laces , uppers , iners , sole , laces . and they re water proof them .

Theese boots have take a beating I work for the rail road we can be outside in all weather from - 10 to 105 i wear these year round. At work I use them for digging in balast ( wich sucks ) and snow removal i have had many boots while working for the railroad Ive hade redwings ( the heelpopped off in 2 weeks while shoveling balast ) timberland pro ( after 6 months the steel toe came through the inside and cut my toe and regula chippeawa ( wich held up pretty good considering made in china but after abouta year it lost its waterproof and laces broke )

If you buy these boots and are comfortable with the high heel ( takes some getting used to but i feel it sraighten out my back) and the high sides ( i think they are 8" loggers ) you will not want another boot . Do not buy the made in china ones first allthough they held up pretty good they are no where near as comfortable. Buy MADE IN USA chippeawa original .

I have had the boots for about a week now and the thread at the seams where the toe bends is starting to come unthreaded. The boot has 3 rows of threading and its just the first row on the outside of both boots. The boots
are a great fit on me I just hope they dont fall apart before I can break them in.

These boots are great. I work on heavy equipment and work in all kind of conditions in the greater Chicagoland area. I recently just wore these boots in one of the worst blizzards in decades and spent hours working on snow removal equipment outside in the snow with sub-zero temps and my feet stayed warm and dry. You can't beat a great pair of made in the USA boots. Also the shipping from Amazon was super fast, I ordered at 8 o'clock on wednesday and they arrived the nexy day by 11 am.

This is a great boot! Best of all, made in the USA! Just got them today! The pair I got ran a full size small. I don't know if it was because they are insulated but I could hardly get my foot in them. This is the first pair of Chippewa boots I have ever bought. I own Red Wings, Timberland and Wolverine boots and they all are the same size as what I ordered in Chippewa. But I will have to send mine back for a refund. I really hate that too because I really needed them and for some reason, the price for a size larger is almost $50.00 more! I don't understand that but I won't be ordering another pair.

I bought these for my fiance who does tree work for a living. We have had a very cold, snowy & wet winter so far in TN. He says his feet are nice, dry & toasty all day....even when he is working in 9 degree weather, along with snow & ice. Two thumbs up & ***** stars from me.

These are the best boots I have ever bought. I also love the fact that they are made in the USA. I would buy another pair tomorrow. I was just really sick of spending money on boots to only have them last six months or less. I work in construction and have tried alot of different kinds of boots, but I have never had a pair that I was this satisfied with before now. I would recommend them highly.

im ordering and getting my 2and pair in 4 years of these boots.i have had redwing,timberlind,and wolverine.and none of them ever stood up to the chippewa 25405 boots.also let me tell you i put my boots thru hell,i mean hell 7 days a week 365 a year.i wear them every day and night.i wear them from work in a machine shop to the ocean, in my boat, to the river, beach, mountains, in snow...you name it. keeps them warm in the winter, cool in the summer.again the best dam boot you can buy...

I did my homework and found some Chippewa's are made in China. I made sure to get the ones made in USA.