Altering Chippewa Snake Boots

[blacksunshine]

I keep most everything I have until I wear them out, I switch between all three pair depending on my activities, one pair is in my turkey hunting storage box, one pair at the ranch and one pair here at home.

not looking to sell.

just tryin' to help you out of a pair of boots you don't like

[Heath]

I spoke with a boot guy this morning and he said I would have to take them to a book maker (he mentioned Ponder on the North Side of Fort Worth) if I wanted to have them re-seamed up the back. He said he could cut notches in the top (which is what I was wanting) for around $15-$20 bucks and add in a piece of leather if I wanted to. I think I am going to go that route. I will try to take some pictures and update the process.

[axisbuck24]

I love Chippewa's and they look great too. I hope to own a pair sometime soon.

[Smart]

I spoke with a boot guy this morning and he said I would have to take them to a book maker (he mentioned Ponder on the North Side of Fort Worth) if I wanted to have them re-seamed up the back. He said he could cut notches in the top (which is what I was wanting) for around $15-$20 bucks and add in a piece of leather if I wanted to. I think I am going to go that route. I will try to take some pictures and update the process.

Please do Heath....I'd like to be able to wear Chippewas...I don't want anything to do with lace ups if I don't have to....

[blacksunshine]

maybe you all should contact Chippewa and suggest with such a large number of peeps on here wanting these...and this just being one group of people, that there must be large numbers of people who would be interested in these modified boots and that they should make them.....maybe direct order but they should accommodate the hunters out there who love their product and have extra large drumsticks.

[Heath]

maybe you all should contact Chippewa and suggest with such a large number of peeps on here wanting these...and this just being one group of people, that there must be large numbers of people who would be interested in these modified boots and that they should make them.....maybe direct order but they should accommodate the hunters out there who love their product and have extra large drumsticks.

I have already contacted them and waiting on a response. I was asking them about how to alter them or options vs. having them custom make some.

[Heath]

Here is the info Chippewa just sent me....

Thank you for contacting Justin Brands.



The calf size of your boots are built proportionate to the foot size. You can check the circumference of your boots with the chart below to make sure that it is the correct calf size for you. We are looking at larger calf sizes on our boots, but I do not have a release date. Any alterations to the boot will void the warrantee and we cannot guarantee the area of alteration to be bite proof.


D or medium widths


7 to 7-1/2 is 15-3/4 inches

8 to 8-1/2 is 16-1/4 inches

9 to 9-1/2 is 16-3/4 inches

10 to 10-1/2 is 17-1/4 inches

11 to 11-1/2 is 17-3/4 inches

12 to 12-1/2 is 18-1/4 inches

13 is 18-3/4 inches

14 is 19-1/4 inches


EE or wide widths


7 to 7-1/2 is 16-1/4 inches

8 to 8-1/2 is 16-3/4 inches

9 to 9-1/2 is 17-1/4 inches

10 to 10-1/2 is 17-3/4 inches

11 to 11-1/2 is 18-1/4 inches

12 to 12-1/2 is 18-3/4 inches

13 is 19-1/4 inches

14 is 19-3/4 inches

[blacksunshine]

cool...I did not know Chippewa was owned by Justin....hmmm....so that's what the references to the Justin outlet store were for....

going to have to hit the one in San Marcos now....

Thanks for the info Heath

[Davik]

Geez! To get Chips to fit, I'd have to buy size 13...my calves are 18" plus!...and I wear a size 8 boot!

[blacksunshine]

Geez! To get Chips to fit, I'd have to buy size 13...my calves are 18" plus!...and I wear a size 8 boot!

you should all contact Chippewa...

Heath, how did you get in touch with them?

I will contact them, even though I have mere mortal human drumsticks, I will play along for the benefit of the big drumsticked people.

[Heath]

you should all contact Chippewa...

Heath, how did you get in touch with them?

I will contact them, even though I have mere mortal human drumsticks, I will play along for the benefit of the big drumsticked people.

I sent them an email. I wish they had some sort of production date because I know how "we are supposed to have this" works with corporations. I hate that it voids the warranty on the boots as well from a stand point on the sole, but they should not have an issue.

[blacksunshine]

I wonder if getting one of those poll pages setup might help entice them speed up the process?

here is their contact page:

http://www.chippewaboots.com/customerService

another interesting link:

http://www.chippewaboots.com/blog

[Razorback01]

My Chippewa's are 5 yo, good boots. They aren't waterproof, but a wet foot is better than a bit foot. Keep some mink oil on them it isn't bad, no mink oil- soaked 50lb boots. Bought mine at the Justin outlet in Fort Worth, about $60-$80, but I've seen them on sale for less. I have replaced the insole a couple of times.

[Smart]

I am not even sure if I could get in the size 14s......

Personally, I am not concerned about warranty if they fit...I'll replace soles once every two years or repair on my own dime if i can get a pair that fits comfortable. It's small price for piece of mind

[Leemo]

just make your wife walk in front of you!