Customer Reviews Chippewa Service Boot

They run a bit large and the collar was a little uncomfortable during the break in, but overall these are a great pair of boots. Happy with my purchase and will buy another pair in another color.

These run true to your running show size. Too many folks saying they run big. They are designed to add insoles which bring them to the correct size. I suppose if you plan to not have any cushioning then they may run a hair big with thick socks. They are awesome in every way. Built solid and look great. They are thick quality leather and take some breaking in. I have boney ankles and always have issues with boots rubbing. Not these! Should get a lot of years out if them. Zappos is THE best place to buy shoes bar none!

Overall a great boot and a terrific experience from Zappos! I got the service boot in Crazy Horse and it looks great. The boot in this particular color will definitely wear/mark, which gives it a nice patina once broken in. I wear a size 11 in every other type of shoe (dress, sneaker, hiking, etc.) so I ordered an 11 for this boot as well. It was clearly too big, felt floppy on my feet, so I went a half size down and the 10 1/2 are a perfect fit. I wear a mid-weight sock (Smartwool) with these boots too, not a thin dress sock. I have not put an insole in yet, and now that I've had them for a few weeks and they are broken in, I probably won't. They do take a little while to break in and felt stiff, almost clog like for the first few wears. I've had them for a month now and they are much better, very comfortable to wear all day. They look great and are a good quality boot. Highly recommend! The exchange with Zappos was flawless, and I will definitely order from this site again.

Excellent boots but the sizing is on the large side. I wear 8.5 shoe, ordered 8 in this boot, think I could have made that 7.5. With the right socks they are very comfortable. Great boots all around, sharp looking and not too much fussy styling. They get a lot of comments, and Zappos was very quick to get them to me.

I WANT to love Chippewa boots, but the quality is simply inconsistent. I've had to try and return multiple pairs over time. Never a consistent quality. I wear a size 13 sneaker, a 12 dress shoe. This time I ordered the Chippewa Service Boot (Crazy Horse) in size 12, but they were too big. I got an 11.5 which fit, BUT the right boot was very tight (not even walking, just on. and my right foot is slightly smaller than my left) and was putting pressure into the ball of my foot - the tongue/stitching appeared off-kilter to the left when compared to the left boot. Se the attached pic. Having to return them...again.

Amazing boots! I've had these for years and they're still going strong. Great quality and they've aged very well. I did put some thin foam insoles in as they're pretty flat and hard inside. Other than that they're perfect and I'm looking for many more years with them!

These boots fit great, I wear size 11 in skate shoes, 10.5 in most work boots, Carolina/ red wing Irish setters , I heard these ran big so I ordered, 10d and they do fit just right, I’m very pleased , the boots were brand new out of the box perfect condition.

Boots run about a half size large. I typically wear size 9 and 8.5 worked well. Out of the box they felt good and I could tell that with some leather softener, the break in period would be minimal. Arch support was decent compared to my 10 year old Dr Marten's. All that being said, I am returning the Crazy Horse color as it is not the brown shown on this web site. The left shoe is tan renegade, the right shoe is crazy horse.

Fit does appear to run a little large compared to most shoes and I followed the advice of a lot of reviews and ordered a half size smaller and they fit well. Will take a little time to break in but so far so good. I got the cordovan and be aware that it’s pretty red right out of the box, not as deep a color as say a penny loafer but I believe as it develops some character and wear it will look fantastic. Still that’s why I took off one star on style. Fit and finish were very good, no noticeable issues or any kind. Can’t wait to get them fully broken in.

I am a size 9 and occasionally a 9.5, but am wearing an 8.5 in these boots with an insole and a moderately thick (think casual athletic) sock. Break in period is a few days--still going through it, but the boots are more comfortable by the day. Overall: loving them and think I'll have them for a long long while.

Was hoping the Service boots would fit properly and was not disappointed. They fit perfectly. The Chippewa workmanship is excellent too.

Look and feel fantastic

i appreciate zappo's support as I wandered through, first sizing (these run big) and then color and leather quality. OUTSTANDING SERVICE!!

Looks great, solidly built. I’ve only had them for a week but they are already breaking in well. When people say they run big they mean it. I generally wear a size 12.5-13 but in these boots a size 12 is still a bit loose. Looking forward to looking my term ownership of these.

These boots look far better in person than in the pictures online. They seem to be very well made and are more comfortable right out of the box than other boots. Important note: the size on these seems to run way off. I wear a size 11 in most athletic type shoes, 10.5 in most dress shoes and the smallest I ever wear in anything has been a 10. I order a 10, sized down to 9.5 and those will work but are certainly not tight by any stretch.

I am returning these and ordering a new pair. This is my second pair of these boots, and really like them, but the left boot on this last order is much narrower than the right. I wore them in hopes that that would break in, but they haven't, and I am worried that when I wear thicker socks in the cooler weather, they'll be too tight.

Beautiful leather on the Tan Renegade. Less red than that shown in the Zappos photos. Tough at first but breaking in very nicely. Ordered a size 10 and fit is perfect, normally wear a 10.5 in Nike/Adidas/etc. Looking forward to many years of use in these fine, American-made boots.

Did order full size down. Leather is breaking in nicely. I had to return the first pair because part of the upper was seen on crooked

Since the reviews regarding sizing seem to be all over the place, I ordered a 9.5D, 10D, and 10.5D. My foot measures out to a 10.5D on a Brannock device. The 9.5D was too tight when wearing socks other than thin dress socks. Even with the thin dress socks, I felt that the ball of my foot didn't line up properly with the boot. The 10.5D was too big. My foot move around too much when wearing heavyweight wool socks. Again, the ball of my foot didn't line up properly. The 10D fits perfectly! Feels comfortable with heavyweight wool socks, and not too loose with thin dress socks. I think it's safe to order half a size down from your Brannock measurement. The break-in period wasn't too bad. It took about a week of wearing it around the apartment for a few hours a day. Also, I got the boot in Tan Renegade and it looks great. I've gotten a bunch of complements, even from complete strangers at the grocery store.

Straightforward in design, functional, extremely well built, and contrary to other reviews, right on size. I normally wear an 8.5 but ordered the 8 based on reviews that these run large. They don't. Exchanged the 8 for an 8.5 and got a comfortable, secure, but not binding or lose fit.

These are excellent boots! I'm on my second pair. Wore the first pair for about 5 years and they are still in the rotation with the new pair. They age well and are my go-to shoes for nearly everything. I added a foam insole for a bit more shock absorption. Personal preference.

Great looking, incredibly well-made boot. Excellent craftsmanship and materials, from the tanning, to the sole, to the laces - a great boot that could seemingly last a lifetime (and it should for the asking price!). Different styling inside -- very unfinished, basics without an insole cushion. Comfortable, despite that, even with thin socks. Vibram heel feels firmer than every other boot I've ever worn. Laces stay tied all day! You will have to take a few seconds to loosen the laces to get boot on/off, but this is a boot you can wear all day long. MOst of my other boots, I can't wait to pull off at the first opportunity. Not these. Even the occasional afternoon nap is comfortable with these still on your feet. Runs ever so slightly large, and the color is slightly lighter than what I see on my computer screen. American made.

Awesome boots. Came as advertised. Zappos as always is amazing. Love the thick leather and feel of a handmade boot.

The Chippewa Service Boot is superbly crafted with an oiled upper and a non-waffle Vibram sole. I like its visual simplicity and minimalist, functional style. Though it doesn't have an inner lining a nice pair of moderately thick wool socks and a set of Superfeet gives it the comfort I like especially during break-in. Perfect for autumn and early winter weather in upper New England. And they're still made in the U.S.