Chippewa

[Dion]

Thanks, G.F.! I too was planning on sizing down a half size. I'm a US 10,5D in Red Wings and 10E when shoes are wider. Hope it works out.

[Black Orchid]

@Finkster:

I bought them a half / 1 size too big (my regular size was sold out)  :-\ … but it works with thick socks.
Whatever - 'blue shoes' aren't for daily wear. 

Blue.. That sounds interesting.. Pics @Finkster?

[Finkster]

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[Black Orchid]

That colour is gorgeous.. Lovely, thanks for sharing

[Finkster]

thx!  .. my pleasure

[Jordonf9]

@bl@ster:

Just kopped these Chippewa Originals and thought I'd post them because I hadn't seen this style before. It's the 8" Tan Renegade leather version of the service boot with a somewhat different pattern (applied kiltie, backstay, and pulltab).

How and where did you get them?

[Guest]

Right here:

http://www.zappos.com/product/8587299/color/396970

You gonna snag a pair?

[Jordonf9]

Thank you! I didn't know they made a boot like that….maybe.... so tempting. My RedWings are still my only boot I wear. I just need to really deep clean them and bring them back. I always use Bick 4 for my leather gear. Got to use Bick 1 real good again.

But then again....they are so gorgeous!

[harley dave]

@Jordonf9:

@bl@ster:

Just kopped these Chippewa Originals and thought I'd post them because I hadn't seen this style before. It's the 8" Tan Renegade leather version of the service boot with a somewhat different pattern (applied kiltie, backstay, and pulltab).

nice looking boot that i love the colour combo

How and where did you get them?

[Moonshine]

Just got my first pair of Chippewas.  Seem to be well constructed and for the price (eBay find) I couldn't go wrong!  Looking forward to beating these up and eventually maybe waxing them.

[jdl1279]

Fresh indigo dipped laces on these well loved boots

[Dion]

Being a 10,5D in RW I tried the Suburban Chukka in 10E: fits perfectly. I didn't keep them, though.

[Guest]

Some new Chipp pickups:

Oxblood Service Boot:

Tan Renegade Homestead Boots:

[Guest]

@Moonshine:

Just got my first pair of Chippewas.  Seem to be well constructed and for the price (eBay find) I couldn't go wrong!  Looking forward to beating these up and eventually maybe waxing them.

Great pickup, Moon! I bought a pair of these same ones from J. Crew but the roughout leather was really flaccid and droopy so I returned them. Is the roughout on your pair more rigid? Maybe I got a bad pair…

edit: Looks like they are different, see how the logo is different:
https://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/boots/PRDOVR~F6530/F6530.jsp

Must be a different batch of leather.

[Moonshine]

Great pickup, Moon! I bought a pair of these same ones from J. Crew but the roughout leather was really flaccid and droopy so I returned them. Is the roughout on your pair more rigid? Maybe I got a bad pair…

edit: Looks like they are different, see how the logo is different:
https://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/boots/PRDOVR~F6530/F6530.jsp

Must be a different batch of leather.

Mine are fairly stiff, but not overly.  I would compare these to a Wolverine 1K in terms of stiffness.  I have since "waxed" them with Huberd's Shoe Grease and have bee wearing them quite a bit lately!  I like them and wouldn't hesitate to buy another pair of Chips!  check out my IG and/or FB (sigs in link) for before/after shots of the Huberd's.

[krzy]

Can anyone comment on Chippewa boots sizing compared to… Adidas sneakers? I'm interested in 1985 lace-to-toe width-E model and wonder if I should size down.

[scooter]

@krzy:

Can anyone comment on Chippewa boots sizing compared to… Adidas sneakers? I'm interested in 1985 lace-to-toe width-E model and wonder if I should size down.

I'm a size 11.5 Brannock. I wear size 12 Adidas, and size 11 Chips.