MassWineGuy
Well-Known Member
Not too many models of Chippewa boots are still made here. The thing about boots is to find a pair that feel good the moment you try them on. You don't want to break them and your feet in on the job. Cheap boots can feel good and do the job, but won't hold up very long. Expensive boots theoretically are made of better materials (eg: top grain leather), and if they have a Goodyear welt the soles can be replaced.
For my yet to begin seasonal driver job I bought two pairs: A pair of Converse work boots on sale for $50 because they're closeouts and Converse doesn't make them anymore. And a slightly used pair of basic Ecco leather work boots off of eBay for $60. Both pairs are very comfortable and I put a lot of effort in to waterproof them. I fought forest fires for the U.S. Forest Service and definitely learned the benefits of good boots. It's just as vital to take care of them by not letting them dry out or crack.
On that topic, I've started using a new (to me) product called Aqua Seal and I think it's better than Obenauf's, which itself is quite good.
Like many things, good quality boots cost more, but should last longer. I'm not rich enough to keep buying crappy stuff.
For my yet to begin seasonal driver job I bought two pairs: A pair of Converse work boots on sale for $50 because they're closeouts and Converse doesn't make them anymore. And a slightly used pair of basic Ecco leather work boots off of eBay for $60. Both pairs are very comfortable and I put a lot of effort in to waterproof them. I fought forest fires for the U.S. Forest Service and definitely learned the benefits of good boots. It's just as vital to take care of them by not letting them dry out or crack.
On that topic, I've started using a new (to me) product called Aqua Seal and I think it's better than Obenauf's, which itself is quite good.
Like many things, good quality boots cost more, but should last longer. I'm not rich enough to keep buying crappy stuff.