Chippewa Men's 6" 20067 Lace Up Boot

This is my first pair of “heritage” work boots, the closest thing I have to compare them to are a pair of Doc Marten 6” boots and USMC combat boots. I’ve had them for several weeks now. I’m very impressed by the quality of the materials of these boots and the sturdy construction. They are very good looking boots as well, I love the look and feel of the leather- which is noticeably thicker than on the Doc Martens. I chose these particular boots because they come in extra wide sizes, which is very hard to find at this price point (under $200), and I was looking for a color other than the typical brown/chocolate/black. I’m usually 11.5W and these fit just about perfectly out of the box at that size. Just a tad tight at first, they broke in within a few days and were a joy to wear after that. The insoles they come with are fine, but they are removable and you can easily replace them with other aftermarket insoles.I love the classic styling of the boots and the tan looks great, but the look is very casual/work. The leather tends to get scuffed easily, which is a tad annoying, but most of the scuffs come out when cleaned.I like the outsoles. The rubber is more practical than leather, and the gum-lite looks better than the lug style soles on other boots. Vibram makes the best outsoles, which I can attest to after putting hard wear and tear and many military boots with Vibram soles. The gum-lite is not the hardest/most durable material (more of a casual boot sole) and there’s already a bit of wear and tear on the heel. It’s hardly noticeable at this point, but I can imagine it will be significant in a few years. You should be able to have them re-soled at that point, though, which is a great benefit of the high quality Goodyear welt. If you’re looking for work boots you’ll be putting tons of wear and tear on, you might want to look for something with a more durable sole.Overall, the price is definitely great for the quality. I could barely stomach paying that much at first, but now i’m starting to see why these heritage boots are priced so high- the quality is on a whole other level compared to cheap imports. The boots are handsome and very practical. They are made in America, and it’s obvious that Chippewa takes great pride in their work. I will definitely be buying Chipp’s in the future. Highly recommended.**update** I just want to note that I changed out the original laces with “light brown” flat waxed laces. Just a personal preference. They look good and don’t come untied. Also, I used mink oil to make the boots water resistant. At first, they got quite a bit darker. Once they dried back out, the color lightened back up.**2 Year+ update**I’ve been wearing these boots for well over two years now. I don’t wear them for any serious work (they aren’t beaters for me), but they are my go-to footwear in the cooler months (they are now on their third winter). Granted I live in Georgia, so I never deal with snow. I wear them most times when I go out and I’ve worn them camping, hunting, short hikes, to the zoo, theme parks, and pretty much everywhere. They are super comfortable for all day walking.The leather has aged beautifully. It reminds me of “natural” leather more than “tan.” The color and natural variation of the leather really shows with age. Scuffs come out with a polishing brush and most scratches go away with a good cleaning. I still use mink oil and it works great and it also waterproofs. As of these pictures I’ve added, I cleaned them about a week ago, so the leather is still nice and oily from that.The soles are definitely showing wear, but they still have plenty of life in them. Most of the tread has worn down and the heels have a good bit of wear in them. When I get them resoled someday, I’ll definitely opt for a harder rubber and probably lug soles.For the sub-$200 price range, you really can’t go wrong with these. There’s lots of Chinese-made, low-quality, cemented-constructed shoes out there that won’t last two years, much less actually look good after that time. You might as well spring to get the better made boots, like these Chippewas, for not much more— and they will no doubt last for decades with proper care.

I like 'em.Great color, great leather, they look great with jeans or, as I intended, in a semi-casual office setting (Dickies and a button down). Comfortable right out of the box, minimal break-in time - a very nice, American made product.My only two issues. One, there were a few blemishes on the leather, and one big gash where the leather meets the sole. Nothing deal-breaking, but for a buck sixty-five, I'd like the quality control just a bit more one top of their game. And two - Vibram Gumlite soles have no traction at all. Not on ice, not through a light dusting of snow, and not even when it's just a little too wet. They're solid, but I have a pair of flat, cork-soled Eastland chukkas that grip better that the Gumlite. Meh...Bottom line - they look good, they feel good, they're relatively rugged (maybe not for ditch digging or for an iron worker) and are a solid boot. But, you might just slip on your rear in front of that cute Peruvian girl who you've "made eyes with" and had hopes of having dinner and beyond with, but because of this boot you look like a jag-off and her laughing and pointing has burned a hole in your brain.This boot might cost you that Latin love affair you've dreamed of, but it'll last longer than your tears. Nice job, Chippewa.

These boots arrived on time and well packaged. Having read dozens of Chippewa boot reviews, I expected some level of stiffness in the leather and some mild breaking-in discomfort. That seemed like a fair trade for what is described by most as a long-lasting and eventually comfortable boot. I tried them on when I got home, and wore them around the house for just under three hours. Happily, they were extremely comfortable from the moment I put them on until the moment I took them off for the day. The leather is firm, but it is supple too. It is easy to see what others mean when they say that in time the boots mold to one's feet.Regarding size, Many reviewers mention that compared to imported shoes and boots that tend to run small (for instance, a true size 11 tends to call for a size 12 in an import), Chippewa's boots are sized accurately (an 11 calls for an 11). I heeded this information when I ordered these boots and I'm glad I did. Every pair of shoes I own, name-brand and otherwise, is an import and size 14D. I ordered the Chippewa's at 13D and the fit is perfect. They feel as if they were custom fitted to my feet.Regarding color, the actual color is much the same as that depicted in the picture, except somewhat brighter. I'm going to put two applications of Obenauf's on, which by all accounts will initially darken the boots somewhat and then permit the color of the boots to return to "close" to the original color as it cures. I hope they don't stay too dark - the original color of the boots is quite attractive.Conclusion (for now): Fantastic boots, outrageously good price, and great service - as usual - from Amazon. Outstanding. I am extremely satisfied.UPDATE: One day later, the Obenauf's has been applied and allowed to cure for 12 hours or so. The boots remain somewhat darker than they were originally, but they remain handsome and are now water resistant if not waterproof. I took some before and after photos, but don't see a way to post them. If you can imagine Marshall Dillon's vest on Gunsmoke, you can imagine the color of the boots after treatment. Very happy with purchase!