Chippewa Men's Black Oiled Waterproof Insulated Composition Rubber Toe Boot

I'm gonna go with 5 stars because of the "overall" experience I've had with these.If you are like me then you have wide Donald Duck feet and need a wide boot or shoe. For boots around the $200 range there are very little options if you want a black boot. AdTec used to sell a great logger boot with a steal toe and in a wide. I ran that boot for years until I could not longer find it in all black.I came over to Chippewa years ago and have to say this is by far the easiest boot I have ever worn to break in. It takes less than a day and before you know it the boot feels great and your feet don't hurt. Having a wide foot I expect most boots to hurt for day or even weeks before feeling comfortable, but not with these.PROS:Great looking boot that is actually WIDE for those that need it.Break in period is very short and the boots become comfortable quickly.They look great and have a nice heel.CONS:The laces suck. I have owned enough of the boots over the years to know I will end up replacing the laces within 6 months. Even the cheap Walmart laces last longer as do many you can find on Amazon.These boots may not last as long as others depending on how much you work. I usually get up to 2 years on them before I am buying another. Sometimes I get 1.5 years, but I am in them all the time.FINAL THOUGHTS:I wish Chippewa would recognize the fact that their laces suck. One shouldn't have to put new laces on the boot within 6 months. Not when you pay around $200 for it. As you can see in the pic I provided, I am about to retire my 3rd pair of these boots for new ones in the box. I will keep buying these until I can no longer find them.

This is my 3rd pair of these boots. I love them. The raised heal takes a little while to get used to and feels like you’re on high heels at first, but it really helps your back and you’re able to stay on your feet much longer without fatigue. You don’t notice it after a couple days. I wear my boots every day and beat the hell out of ‘em. They are water proof and that is tested daily with my job. Made very well and I usually get a year and a half to two years out of them and that’s with constant heavy use. Also, the rubber around the toe does not peel or rub away like some other boots. I will continue to buy these boots over and over again because of the durability, quality and comfort.

Great work boot, very comfortable from the first time I put them on.

This style Chippewa boot has an extra layer of protection tip of boot over toe area. This on all boots get worn! This extra layer is awesome!The only thing is they have the worst laces. Great strong boots but the laces are not good. Otherwise, excellent! Best Chippewa boots for this style for sure!

The fit is nice and they do keep your feet warm but within the first week of use the leather was cracking on the tongue and ankle padding. Doesn't really affect the use for me but it makes me not want to buy from them again.

Nice looking tactical boot for work. Sharp looking, snug fitting, and a sturdy boot.

I've been buying this model boot for more then 8 years. I can typically get two years our of them (Heavy use). Though I bought them and the leather started cracking within a week. Because of that the boot then looses its waterproofing. I work in the sewer industry and waterproofing is a must.I am so disappointed in Chippewa the quality is trash now. I even bought another pair incase i just got one bad set. Well a couple weeks later they started cracking again. Sadly after 8 years of buying Chippewa I am switching brands

As a auto technician I have worn several different boots over the years. These are the best I have ever worn. Provide great comfort and support. They are insulated and built well. I hope they never stop making these boots.