7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great American Made Boots., December 23, 2010
I bought these boots for various reasons. First off, they are made in America! I know! It's hard to believe, but it's true! Secondly, Chippewa has been an American made product since the early 1900's. They pioneered the process of lining boots with insulation to help keep feet warm and dry in cold and wet climates. Finally, Chippewa is known for comfort. As of this writing, I've been wearing my pair of Chippewa's for a week. Already they have that perfectly broken in feel. Even on the first day they felt perfectly comfortable. I work in an outdoor lumber yard in Ohio and I need boots that keep my feet warm, dry and comfortable throughout the winter. These boots are perfect for that job. I used to swear by Rocky Boots when they were made just an hour away from my hometown. Now, I will swear by Chippewa Boots because they can still deliver what they promise, unlike Rocky. Plus, Chippewa's are made in America. So, if you want the best, buy Chippewa. Buy American!!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent boot, February 20, 2011
I have worked in the construction field for 26 years and I have never found a boot that can hold up like Chippewa and I have tried many different brands. They are worth every penny.I usually get 2-3 years out of each pair,and once broken in they are like wearing slippers!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best boots I've ever worn, November 2, 2011
This review is from: Chippewa Men's 29416 8" Waterproof Insulated Work Boot (Apparel)
This is the most expensive pair of boots I've ever purchased. But they're worth every penny.
These boots are 100% waterproof, and perfectly insulated for cool to very cold days. I just spent three days trudging through six inches of slush from a freak October snowstorm in New England, and these boots kept my feet warm and dry for over 6 hours in those conditions.
I purchased these boots at a local outdoors store, so I was able to try them on and compare them to Chippewa's Super Logger boots. I found these to be much more comfortable than the Super Loggers. The Super Loggers have a very high heel, which was not at all comfortable for me. These boots have a bigger heel than other boots I've worn, but it was fairly easy to get used to.
A word of warning, they do take some breaking in - mostly just the top of the boot rubbing against your shin and calf. I was sore the first time I wore them on my 3/4 mile walk from the train station to work. After the first two miles, though, they were sufficiently broken in to no longer hurt, even when I wore them for the aforementioned 6 hours of hard work. I never had a problem with any other part of the boot rubbing the wrong way.
The fit is very accurate to the size, I almost always wear a 10.5 wide shoe (sneakers, boots, dress shoes), and the 10.5 E version of these boots fit perfectly (the Super Loggers seemed to run slightly more narrow and I would have needed the EEE for those).
The insulation is perfect for cool days, though at 60ºF they were a little warm. Accordingly, I don't think I'd want to wear these inside for too long, or my feet would get too warm.
The tread is simply amazing on these boots. It is very grippy, even on flat wet surfaces, and I haven't had any squeaking problems, even when the treads are wet.
I'm glad they are made in America... it's good to know the guy who worked on my boots went home to his house in Wisconsin, and turned on the same news I watch, watches the same games I watch, and votes in the same elections I vote in. Why send your money overseas, when you can get these great boots made right here in the USA?
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