Customer Reviews Chippewa American Handcrafted GQ Apache Lacer Boot

I was set on buying a pair of Red Wing boots, but their sizing runs just a tad too narrow for me. These boots are a great alternative at half the price. Pros: a solid, well-designed upper, and comfortable fit (minus the insole, which I found too cushiony). Cons: laces ripped after two months of wear, and the sole has surprisingly little traction on snow or ice.

Great boot. I've wear a size 11 in most shoes, and a size 9 1/2 fit well, but slightly narrow. Boots have been extremely comfortable after a couple weeks of break in and applying some leather conditioner/waterproofing. I work in a kitchen and the soles are great - never slip even on wet tile floors. So far they have been very durable and look fantastic.

I've had a pair of these for about a year & I can honestly say they are the best boots I have ever had on my feet! They are durable, comfortable, the laces stay tied all day long & the fact that they have an eye instead of a hook at the top contributes to that. I am very hard on footwear & these have stood up to the wear & tear better than any I have owned before. I plan on buying another pair soon & putting them away in case they are unavailable in the future.

These are great looking work boots. They are a bit narrow, but they should break in well. They are really comfortable otherwise.

Needing a good boot with comfortable insoles, read the good reviews, purchased these, and determined this was indeed a great find. Feels very durable, good quality materials, and an easy break-in period. I bought a half size smaller than I usually buy. They fit narrow, so if you have wide feet, go with the EE. I'm very happy with these boots!

Classic boots, classic lines. The leather took several wears to soften a bit and loosen oh so slightly. The soles are sturdy and the waxed laces very useful. A great look with jeans, not workbootish or Harleyish.

Excellent comfort right out of the box. Break-in over a few wearings even enhances comfort and feel. Good looking coffee brown finish that looks even better with wear. Wears well with jeans and chinos both for work and casual use. Definitely would purchase again!

Great pair of boots for when you want to feel more manly and patriotic. Ruggedly comfortable. Fantastic American flag accent on the shoe laces. Definitely need to break them in. Don't be a wimp about it. I took it a half size down than my usual shoe size. Got the wide variant because I have wide feet. Spot on.

Comfortable. Don't look as "rugged" as they appear in the picture. Seem to look better with pants that have a narrower ankle opening.

These boots are amazingly comfortable. I wear a size 11 in sneakers and a 10 ee fit my slightly wider than D foot. I got a size 10 because my Allen Edmonds 5th Avenue are a true fit at 10. The vibram soles could use a bit more tread but can be replaced over time. Take care these and they'll out last you!

A solid pair of boots. They seem to run slightly large and a bit narrow. I normally wear somewhere between a 9.5 and a 10 and a 9.5 fits about right. They are a narrow boot. I do not normally order wide shoes, but I'll be exchanging the Ds for EEs. Great style.

These are worth every dollar! I have been looking for work savvy and stylish boots for about a year and these boots were perfect. I get tons of compliments and they look great at and outside of work. They are ridiculously awesome with a pair tan/brown pants and jean coat with hoodie. They are perfect with your favorite blue jeans. The price is crazy high but the quality is worth it. Jump the boat, buy these shoes!

High quality product at a reasonable price. My product arrived in excellent condition and quickly.

Great boot, quality construction and comfortable. I used to wear Doc Martens religiously until I felt the quality had gone downhill. Glad I found these! I wear a size 10 and had to down-size (to a 9) a full size to get a comfortable fit. Zappos customer service is top-notch. Didn't even blink when I had to return twice to find the correct size.

Good quality boot. Thick leather and comfortable sole with good arch support. The fit of the boot does run on the large size. I normally wear a 10.5 EE. Reading the previous reviews on the boot I ordered a 10EE and it fits fine with a little extra room.

These are some rockin' boots! They are very stylish and comfortable. I waited about six months for these to be in stock again before I snapped them up. I highly recommend them you won t be disappointed and they re made in the good ole USA!

These are fantastic boots. I look forward to wearing them; they are hip and very comfortable with plenty of support. I own a pair of Frye belted harness boos, as well as several of the hipper Timberland City Boot and Chelsae models. These are my favorites. Simply well made and simple, with no glaring bells and whistles that would put them out of style in 3 years. For the money, an awesome buy.

These are the best boots that I have ever owned. They fit well with wool socks, they provide great ankle support and a great look. I can wear them all day with no extra fatigue.

Fantastic boots that wear like iron. I've had mine for 15 years now, including lots of hours logged in hideous muddy/swampy conditions, and they look little different from when they were new--if anything, a little better. Eventually, the soles will wear out and I will need to replace them, but I'm confident that I will expire before these boots will. They fit nicely and are very comfortable for a boot, too; I give them 4 stars instead of 5 only because I know I have low-rise shoes that are more comfortable, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of tough-soled work boots more comfortable.

These Chippewas are an unsung bargain among classic work boots. I inspected the well regarded Red Wings and passed them by. For half the price of the nearly identical Red Wings get these American made classics, take care of them and they will last the rest of your life. I've been through a few pairs of boots in my 40 years: my Dad's Chippewas from the 60's, which came to me nearly dead, but very good looking. A massive pair of engineer boots that saw too much elephant poop to be allowed into the house (and were therefore retired before their time). And my last pair of Oxblood Chippewas which lasted through 3 resolings, thousands of New York City foot miles, a home renovation and 3 careers in 12 years. They only bit the dust due to neglect, too much plaster and cement dust and too long between oilings. I plan to make this pair last forever.

These boots are made with soft, oil-tanned leather. I wanted a pair of brown leather boots, with no insulation, and these fit the bill perfectly. I use them for casual shoes. Although they are soft, they do require a short break-in period. They are comfortable from the beginning, but they get a lot more comfortable after wearing them around for a while. They have three speed lace hooks, but the top/last eyelet is a regular one that the lace has to be threaded through. They have nice waxed laces that are a little more difficult to lace than I am used to, but once they are tied, they stay put. If these boots last as long as they look like they will, I will be a repeat Chippewa customer. Regarding Zappos, I could not be more impressed with the speed of service.

The Chippewa 6" lace up boot is a symbol of American craftsmanship. The heavily oiled leather upper is sturdy and will only get better with age. The Vibram sole is soft for comfort, but dense enough to provide miles of travel. It would be a fair assumption to say this boot will outlast its owner. I was extremely pleased with Zappos.com. I highly recommend this boot for not only a stylish, "dressier" boot, but also a long lasting work boot.

Excellent boot with great style. Seems to run a slight bit large - not sure it's quite a half size difference, but with thicker socks they fit well. Very stiff leather upper, provides good ankle support. Seems pretty comfortable even new, can't wait until they are broken in.

I work in the power systems maintenance industry where sites require work boots (some steel toe some not). Got these because they are darn stylish while still looking rugged enough for the job. By far the most comfortable sole I have ever had in a boot. Watch the size though. I had to full size down in order to get the right fit. Fantastic boot though. Highly recommend.

This is so close to a 5-star boot! I have worn mine in a warehouse environment (outside on pavement and inside on smooth concrete flooring) for about a year now (5 days/week at work). The good: the fit and feel is amazing! These boots are a second skin to my feet. I did put different insoles into them for better arch support. I also replaced the boot laces with paracord laces (because hey, Zombie Apocalypse!). I could go jogging in these boots. I have also conditioned them once or twice by wiping the dirt and then covering with waterproofing compound. The bad: One or two of the hook-eyelets bends often. I am not sure what causes it. Occasionally, I take the cap lifter on my multi-tool to pry it back open so the laces fit. I had this problem both with factory-supplied laces and the paracord upgrade laces. If it weren't for the eyelet issues on one boot, this would definitely be 5 stars. I would and will buy this boot again should the current ones wear out.