Customer Reviews Chippewa American Handcrafted GQ Apache Lacer Boot

It was a gift for my then-boyfriend-now-husband, so yeah, it will last you. This is his most favorite pair of boots and we've taken it everywhere! From snow wheeling to jeeping in Moab, you name it! I am very happy with this purchase!

I bought these for my husband and he can't stop talking about how much he loves them. He says they are the perfect style and perfect fit. Best shoes he has ever owned.

The boots look narrow but surprisingly fit perfectly in my size. The quality seems very good to excellent. And odd as it may sound for a work boot, they look great...perfect for work use, but stylish enough for casual wear. I was replacing a pair of worn out, more expensive, LLBean boots. I've had outstanding experiences with Zappos in the past and was confident that I'd have no issues if I wanted to return them. I'll keep these boots...I'm very pleased with their quality, looks and price.

Summary: Excellent boot overall. Get one size smaller. Takes a few weeks to wear into comfort. Then you've got a great boot for years to come. I read other reviews and got the boots one size smaller which was perfect I think. The initial comfort level was "you just bought a brand new pair of boots, you'll have to wear them in" and it's been a few weeks and I'm happy. You just have to realize that getting something that will last a really long time is worth the time to break it in. I'm the type who doesn't like to buy shoes period and so I think these will set me up for the next few years. I think the boots look good with jeans or slacks and so far the wear makes them look even better in my opinion. I'd recommend Chippewa to others.

I've been wanting a pair of leather boots for a long time and I have to tell you these ROCK!. Best craftsmanship for a great price. Quality leather, the sole is comfortable and look good. Keep up the good work Chippewa!

Love these boots. Great color, although a little lighter than the picture shows. Very comfortable out of the box, no blisters with the break-in. Fit is perfect and true. Great boots, very satisfied!

The most comfortable boots I've worn. I have Ecco, Timberland, and Eastland, these by far are great. I originally ordered a 9, but the fit was to tight. I went with a 9.5 and the magic begun!!!!

It runs big. Never had a boot run this big .It is a very nice looking boot

Excellent boots at a great value. They take some time to wear in though, on account of the thick leather.

I wanted a durable boot with great arch support that looked fashionable. I have had them for two years and they are still going strong. The finish on the boot is cool and it would be great to see after a year or two untreated. I put leather conditioner on mine and have them polished weekly - they look awesome - but the finish is completely changed by conditioner, oil or polish. I much prefer buying things made in the US.

20065 Size 8.5 EE width true about a 1/2 size long. Roomy, added an air pillow under the removable insert that came with them. Comfortable quiet outer sole without steel toe. Broke in quickly. Look and feel well built.

After reading reviews ordered 1/2 size down (9.5). After 2 day moderate discomfort breaking in these boots fit like a glove, Super comfortable and stylish. Can be worn with jeans/chinos/corduroy's. I give these boots a 10+.

Looking for a good boot that I could wear to work with wranglers or khakis for a long time. These boots have it all...fit, finish, durability, and style! One of the most comfortable shoes I have purchased in many years...maybe the Eccos I bought in '99 that only lasted 1 year would give these Chippewas any competition for first step comfort, but less than a year for the sole...Chippewa is now my go to shoe company for all my shoe needs and Zappos backs any purchase. Hunting boots are next....my Rocky's were very good and are sitll holding up, but the Chippewas are built for the long haul. The bonus is they are made in the USA!! worth the few extra $$. I'm just saving up a little longer for next pair...I wear arch supports and was concerned about the size...I wear a 9 and took a chance they would fit...they did perfectly! The best shoes, best shoe company and best online shoe store. Mark

I exchanged the first order of the boots since they came in half a size larger. The new fit is still slightly loose on the heel when wearing regular socks - but do realize that you might wanna wear these with wool socks in winter - so don't get the size that will be as tight as snickers.

This the first Chippewa boots I've bought and WOW Chippewa knocked this out of the park. No break-in period at all. Can be easily tightened from lose to as tight as you can stand. Bought the EE Wide and runs a little narrower that other boot manufactures.But that's alright with me because my feet are wide but were always a little too loose in other wides. I'm not done yet. The best quality about these boots are that they are MADE IN THE USA! OO-RAH.

Nice rich color. My feet are flat and quite wide so I got the wide cut in a half size smaller than my dress shoe size and it fits very well. They don't weigh much and the sole absorbs shock.

I really like the boots. They are very comfortable and feel and look like high quality boots. The only issue I had is that I wear size 11 shoes for all shoes but I bought the 11 and they were too big. 10½ fit me perfectly.

By far the most comfortable shoes I own. They have great arch support and a comfortable insole so you can walk/stand/work for long periods in them without your feet hurting. They are surprisingly light weight while still feeling strong and durable. They have pretty good traction. I wore them out in the ice/snow and didn't have any problems with slipping. They take a few wears to break in. I usually wear a 10 and sometimes a 10.5. I ordered 9.5 in these and they fit just right.

These boots are great. But absolutely run 1/2 size big. Downsize!

Super comfortable and great looking (after the silly flag was removed). Order a full size smaller. Why even have sizes if not standardized?

The boots arrived very quickly due to Zappos 2 day delivery. The boots fit perfectly and within a few hours of wear broken in nicely. After a few days wear I applied some beeswax this improved the feel even more. These boots have become a favorite to wear. I would buy them again.

I love these! Following several reviews, I went down a half-size and got a perfect fit. After a few wearings they're very comfortable and warm. They're look OK for casual work wear in winter but still can stand up to the cold. Highly recommended.

Leather uppers are bulletproof. Gumlite soles will wear out far more quickly than the Vibram heavy lug soles especially if you wear them for work. The tradeoff is that the Gumlite sole is light. Nice if you do a lot of walking in your boots.

I first saw the Chippewa brand boot on the J Crew site. It was very similar to this style, except that it had a loop on the back. Also it cost a lot more and was always excluded from their sales. I bought these for my son and son-in-law for Christmas, and they both loved them. I think they were a great substitute for the pricier ones, and I was able to give them a quality work boot that they could also wear with jeans and look good. They do run a half size big. As usual, great service from Zappos.