Chippewa back from the dead?

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 What Is This Boot?
1:32 Leather
2:36 Lining
3:09 Counter
4:05 Insole
5:07 Midsole
5:21 Outsole
5:41 Construction
6:29 Aesthetics Matter
6:50 Different Last?
7:22 Cut In Half
8:14 Reveal
8:44 Like We Expected?
9:32 Comparisons
10:47 Is This The Return?

#chippewa #heritageboot #redwing #workboots

[RubbelisPro]

It sucks because I still remember when Chippewa made REALLY good boots, great engineer boots too. One of the staples of Wisconsin footwear, you could just drive to a local shoe store or their outlet and buy a pair off the rack and they'd last. Now all we have left is thorogood 😢. I really hope they decide to stick around in Merrill and continue to employ assemblers in the area, there's not a lot of US made anything left in Wisconsin.

[peterblum]

30 year ago I used to live in my Chippewas. I worked all day on the farm. I walked behind a plow. I balanced on poles in the hay mow. When I moved to Brooklyn, I walked for hours on the pavement. My feet felt great. Roomy yet always supported.

[LastNineBreaker]

Boots like these are what make some boot companies deserve to go under. All synthetic that wears out in a year. Especially when they get in trouble for the misleading word-play. These should be sold in Wal-Mart for $50.

[joeguzman]

The more I look at this channel, the more I can see how different boots are made. The more I love my Redwings for the price and materials and where they're made, the Redwings are the choice.

[abrownff]

We were issued Chippewa uniform boots when I was a firefighter in the L.A. area back in the mid 90’s. They were just ok. The light tan leather lining would run through exposing the material beneath. They had a lug sole and a zipper that you’d lace in for a quick opening. I’m sure with your FF background you’re familiar with what I’m talking about. We also had Whites (not issued) for wild land firefighting.

[eman]

Nice to see this video. Just got delivered last Thursday a pair of Chippewa 2.0 classic Pecan Brown boots with Vibram Stockbridge Gumlite sole. Paid $159 from Chippewa website delivered in four days. So far I really like them. I am a big Red Wing fan and went to the Red Wing store in Red Wing, Mn to get sized and fitted for Iron Rangers. They did not work for me for what I wanted them for. I live in the north, Alaska, and I need a boot that does not suck the heat from my feet. The leather foot bed, and Vibram mini lug was just to hard and slippery in this environment. They were so cold. If Red Wing still made the 953, I would have paid more for that. They discontinued them. So far the Chippewa is checking all the boxes, warm, flexible sole, good enough leather, fair traction on ice. Comfortable. The heel counter with its cheesecloth cover is suspect. Also had Golden Fox delivered from Amazon to compare. The Chippewa's are far superior, and the Golden Fox are going back. Thanks for the channel. Really enjoy it.

[andrewmudgett]

Should do a cut-apart on the (fairly) new Schott NYC service boots. Made in USA for $299. All eight reviewers gave it 5 stars except for a 4 1/2 that said the laces snapped pretty quickly. Nice looking boot, really close in appearance to Iron Rangers or even Viberg.

[sfrank]

the old Chippewa original line made such nice stuff. They used all kinds of waxed roughouts and gorgeous pull-up leathers. Experimented with lots of designs including engineers, moc toes, monkey boots, and the classic service boots.
I also think their last had a classic look to it that I liked more than their competitors. So sad to see them go away.

[KVW]

I've owned a pair of Chippewa 8 inch loggers for years, I love em, they've lasted & treated me well

[NDB]

I was a bit stoked to see Chippewa return, but then I looked over their new inventory and was a bit disappointed that they don’t have any USA made options anymore. The prices are a bit high compared to Georgia boots, if you’re going foreign to save money then the consumer should actually save money lol.

[michaelhess]

I bought the modoc 6" in 2020 based on a comment you made, they are made in US and waterproof with insulation. Amazing boots for hard outdoor work. They were clearing out stock so only paid 200!

[terrywaters]

Thanks for all you do. I was on the LAFD for 33 years and my favorite boots were Chippewa. Even when I had to purchase them. They fit my feet great, and lasted a long time with proper care. But I never cut them down the middle like you do. Your information is extremely valuable. Thanks again

[danielirvine]

The Chippewa service boot (cordovan )was my first ever boot . I still have it 10 years now and still going strong I have never had any issues with it . I have red wings and thorogoods also now

[dylanbedard]

I bought a pair of the Super DNA 9” steel toe logger boots about a month ago and they seem to be so far the best logger boot I’ve worn. Your feet would roast because of the 400 gram insulation inside but at least they keep your feet warm on a really cold day, plus they’re waterproof. And they fit me just fine for someone who typically takes a 14 4E in boot/shoe size and the 14 3E fits me perfectly. They still seem to be a more well put-together boot than the Keen Troy boots I’ve had for 6 months until the waterproofing membrane plus the leather have been compromised allowing them to absorb water like a sponge, even after letting them dry for days, plus adding foot powder inside them. Spending $300 after tax on the Chippewa Super DNA insulated steel toes are a better buy than the $270 Keen Troys in my opinion. Sometimes it never hurts to spend the extra money on a good pair of work boots, especially for working out in the single digit temps, and not much above it or well below it.

[Milo_Rivera_A]

I’ve got the Chippewa steele toe and I love them

[howardfleming]

Currently wearing the classic 2.0 in steel toe at work for the last couple of months so far so good will say they are very comfortable

[RestlessRyan]

I have a few pairs of the Chippewa heritage shoes, though I love the look I’ve got a wide foot and they are a bit narrow generally. The cordovan color service oxfords were my favorite but also the most narrow. Sadly they are too narrow to wear comfortably any more. Sad to see them leaning this way in the new boots.

[skyhawksailor]

I still use my Chippewa Arctic -50 I bought in the 1990s. I keep them in the box they came in and only take them out when I need to go to a mountain top radio site during the winter before the snow. Once they are covered in snow, then my white Micky boots are used.

[sisleymichael]

Beckett Simenon. They are from Portugal. Mostly a dressier boot, but a good quality boot for not a lot. I have two pair. Comfortable, good components. The first pair I wore until they needed to be resoled. Got that done, ordered a different pair. Three years in and still wearing quite well.

[thehuntstudio]

You have hit the "1 million subscriber quality" in your videos. I've been here since 100k and I'm having a great time watching you grow.