ChippewaMen's Waterproof Lace to Toe Logger Work Boots

Went with these over Red Wings because I like the lace to toe adjustability. Sizing seems right. Tennis shoe size for me is 9.5-10. These are 9.5 wide and allow me to wear wool socks and have a snug yet comfortable fit. Very pleased.

I have had 3 pair of these exact logging boots spread out over 10 years...each pair lasting 3-4 years. I am hard on boots...in the woods everyday, fighting western wild fires in the summer--due to my age this latest pair of boots will never smell smoke! smile. My first pair were American made....my last two were made in China. No difference in quality. I buy American when I can but am also very particular about my boots. The 73100 design absolutely matches my foot shape exactly. I have a high arch and wide foot. The 9E are good feeling right out of the box and within 3 weeks are EXCELLENT feeling. The ankle does not stretch out from working on steep hillsides, the stitching stays tight, the soles put up with rocks and logs. I REALLy like the way the welt of the leather has the "lip" facing upwards...long gone are the days of walking on stobs and ripping at the leather seams....stobs simply can't grab the lip...all boots should be sewn like this.The waterproofing is good....but by year 3 your foot can get a bit damp if you wade in a creek for more then a few minutes. A quick step through the water will not get your foot wet. I think this is a factor of grit and dirt wearing the Chipatex booty...for the first 2 years you can wade and stay dry....just something about the third year that lets them weep just a bit. For the record, I found the same issues with Goretex booties.I have guys who buy Wesco and Whites....both high quality boot companies. They spend $300-$400 per pair. I can buy 2-3 pair of Chippewa 73100 for that. Those guys also have HORRIBLE boot-bite as they break theirs in....I don't. There boots do last an additional year...but I credit that with me working harder then they do! smile. Seriously, those boots are a bit higher quality but, as you can tell from my review, the price of the "W" boots does not warrant this slightly higher quality.I have only had the non-steel toe, non-insulated 73100...so that is what I have reviewed. I do wish they were American made and would pay extra for it...but the 73100 has just not been matched in any other boot so I am sticking with them even though made in China--they are that comfortable and durable a boot. I just don't see anyone going wrong with these at any price...but at $127 get them while you can! I have paid $230 for them before...and they are worth it at that price too.Thanks for reading my review...I hope it helps you in your search for the perfect work boot.

I have bought 3 pairs of Chippewa boots now. I wear them to work every day. That's 5 days a week all year long. I can get one and a half to two years use out of these boots. They are warm when it's cold, dry when it's wet, and always comfortable after the initial break in period.I'm in heavy civil construction and will never buy another brand of boots. They are top quality. They are not cheep, but in my mind they are worth every penny and more.If you work for a living and are sick of having cheep boots, get a pair of chippewa boots. You'll be happy you did!

This is a great boot. You want comfort for your feet and tractors to work in for your feet, these are it. I have owned this style of boot for 5 yrs now. Just bought another pair to replace the old ones......shot..but lasted up to 5 yrs of hard work on the ranch and everything that goes with it. HOWEVER...Chippewa has changed their sizing....and hasn't bothered to tell anyone. The new ones are a not quit a 1/2 size too big.....And Amazon should let everyone know about this. I kept the new ones because I needed them now, not the long drawn out exchange deal......I checked and looked to see if this was the case before buying, but couldn't find anything on this issue, even asked and know one knew. So these boots and Chippewa are great,anyway (even though now made in China,ugh), But please let people know to buy a 1/2 size down.........My feet are happy campers....and they're protected like iron. They look good, they feel good and thats what matters not to mention the craftmanship.thanks

My husband has bought the Chippewa boot for years. He previously purchased the 8.5 EE, but we haven't be able to find that size in quite some time, so we found these on Amazon and got them in 9W, which worked perfectly for him. He said they were comfortable from the beginning and didn't take a lot to break in. This is his second pair or the 9. He is a mill worker on his feet all day. These lasted 1.5 years.

I am replacing a pair of Red Wings that did their job and then some over the last decade. I just couldn't stomach the replacement price. I wore these boots for only the third time for 14+ hours straight and they were terribly comfortable! ZERO break in time. The lining is warm, more than I am used to compared to just leather, but it adds to the comfort and I assume is part of the waterproofing. The lace-to-toe seems to be a great idea too, as you can really cinch them down to nearly the end of the boot. Makes them a little less clumsy. They look very sturdy and if they continue to perform this way for the relative long haul, and hold up for 3-5 years, I will continue to be very pleased with this purchase.

I bought these boots because iv heard so much about them.Well the break in period was 40 days and it was more than painfull and they ended up smelling like cat piss.I am being 100 honest. Iv went back to timberland and love them.The room they sit in still stinks and it drives my dogs crazy.I don't no if it's the chippatex liner or what.Iv never had a boot be so uncomfortable or stink like this,hek I'm too ashamed to even try and sell them.Buy um and find out.$268.00 down the drain.Maybe the logger style heal is not for me but the odor hell.Hek man its just terrible and my feet don't stink after 2 years everyday in timberlands.If they hadn't been on back order I'd a never ordered these.1 star cause I couldn't go lower

Excellent boots. I’ve never had boots so comfortable and easy to take on and off with a good support on the legs and heel. Definitely recommend and worth the money. Will buy again