Engineer Boots
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I have a pair of Chippewa 17" engineer boots that are going on 30 years old. I can't say they are the most comfortable boot to walk around in, but they are great while on the bike. And, obviously, the leather is darn good. It's their 3rd set of soles.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
It is time for me get new boots and I am concidering engineer boots again.
The did not care fo the last brand I had.
I have tried on some other brands that didn't fit me right.
I am looking at Double H (6102) and Chippewa (97863).
Is one better than the other?
I have had a Double H brand boot before so I sure the fit would be ok.
I have no experience with Chippewa brand.
Opinions and Comments?
The did not care fo the last brand I had.
I have tried on some other brands that didn't fit me right.
I am looking at Double H (6102) and Chippewa (97863).
Is one better than the other?
I have had a Double H brand boot before so I sure the fit would be ok.
I have no experience with Chippewa brand.
Opinions and Comments?
Been wearing the Chippewas for years. Great boots. Comfy for walking as well as riding & you can send them in to be refurbished if need be.
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 239
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From: the dry side of WA state
Danner rules in my book. Give them a look. They are expensive but worth every penny since they are on my feet every day. I wear the uninsulated Acadia boot in hot weather, either in black or the desert tan suede. In cold weather the Fort Lewis has 600G of thinsulate and are completely waterproof. Made in Portland, OR by American craftsmen.
http://www.danner.com/boots/acadiar-...orm-boots.html $290
http://www.danner.com/boots/fort-lew...orm-boots.html $320
http://www.danner.com/boots/acadiar-...orm-boots.html $290
http://www.danner.com/boots/fort-lew...orm-boots.html $320
I wear a pair of these.
Dam expensive unless you catch them on sale like I did, but the damn things won't wear out.
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Dam expensive unless you catch them on sale like I did, but the damn things won't wear out.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Ione, CA
Seems the OP asked about engineer boots. I've worn nothing but Red Wing's version since I was a kid on a Yamaha, probably going on 50 years now. But they make them in China these days and they aren't very good. I've kept the ones I bought 15 years ago in as good a shape as I can.
A good pair of engineer boots are some of the most comfortable footwear you can buy and there's a reason bikers wore them almost exclusively for many, many years -- they work.
Chippewa's have always been well regarded. i don't like lace-up boots on a bike and I especially don't buy any boots made in China. It's hard enough giving up 40 bucks to China for running shoes. Red Wing above, the Chips below. Real boots...
A good pair of engineer boots are some of the most comfortable footwear you can buy and there's a reason bikers wore them almost exclusively for many, many years -- they work.
Chippewa's have always been well regarded. i don't like lace-up boots on a bike and I especially don't buy any boots made in China. It's hard enough giving up 40 bucks to China for running shoes. Red Wing above, the Chips below. Real boots...
Last edited by bjewell; Jul 8, 2011 at 07:08 AM.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,364
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From: So Cal The Golden State
I wear Wesco Boots. They are the best. I have both Firestorm and Boss these syles. Because of the quality we wear these at the shop also.
http://www.westcoastshoe.com/wesco/home.asp
Check out the stock boot tab.
Buy quality once.
http://www.westcoastshoe.com/wesco/home.asp
Check out the stock boot tab.
Buy quality once.
Last edited by leicafish; Jul 8, 2011 at 08:45 AM.