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2.0 out of 5 stars
How the mightly has fallen., April 21, 2011
The pair of Chippewa boots that I received today were made in China, and parts that were leather on my old pair are now either vinyl or padded cloth. My older pair were made in the USA.
This new leather boot is much stiffer and unforgiving for the foot because of the man made vinyl and padded cloth materials on the inside of the boot, and I don't see how you can "break" them in, as you would do if the interior of the boot was leather.
I don't care much for the soft "rubber" trim at the top of the boot either. This is a wear point for many of my work boots, and this part will split, wear out and fall apart quickly. The reinforced leather trim on my "made in USA pair" split after many years of heavy use, but never wore out. I would have the old boots repaired by Chippewa, but at a cost of $90.00, plus the cost of shipping both ways, it really isn't worth it.
These new Chippewa boots are also not true as to size. I ordered a 12 medium and this pair I received is more like a 13 E (wide) even though the size printed on the inside of the tongue does say 12 M. I had to slip on a double pair of hikers socks for the boot to fit.
No more "mail order" for me on shoes or boots, since it seems that many brands presently being made have manufacturing mistakes that can only be seen in person.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
chippewa's are great, January 26, 2009
I bought these boots for my husband for Christmas because my ex husband was hard on boots & Chippewa were the only ones that held up for him. Ny husband loves them. He said they are the most comfortable boot he has ever owned.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heavy Duty!, November 12, 2009
Being in the military I know the importance of having great fitting footwear. There are military boots I'v worn for years that I'll never replace but unfortunately getting back into the civilian workforce there are some criterias my boots needs to have to work safely in an environmental industrial field. One is steeltoes. I have tried numerous types that I won't name (still good boots but not for me) and usually the problem is the fitment and the steeltoe itself.
All I can say is that this pair of boots fits like a glove. Usually with steeltoes the problem I have is either the toes r too tight or too wide and the steel itself digs into the top of my feet. These doesn't. I barely feel the steeltoe. The inside is nicely cushioned and hugs your feet nicely. The soles have great traction. Walking through wet floors, mud, dirt, etc. is cake. It also has good ankle support. Nice and firm.
Only thing I can think of that is somewhat of a downer is that these boots are a bit heavy. That's not a big problem, though, coz after a day or two you'll be used to the weight.
This is my first pair of Chippewa boots and so far since I've had it for over a month it has been good. I sometimes just wear it when going out not just for work(with a good cleaning of course). All in all, its a great pair. I will be buying again when the time comes!!
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