Broken Chippewa zippers....looking for a

[Smart]

....respectable boot repair person to replace the zipper in my Chippewas in the DFW area.

I was told the stock ones wouldn't last long and sure enough a year in they are shot. Has anybody had their snakeboot zippers replaced and if you don't mind saying how much did it run you?

I was quoted $80 by a place that replaced the soles on another pair of hunting boots. I thought that was a little steep.

[Atfulldraw]

didya talk to the guy that did the Heath modification?

I think it was Ponder boot company....

[Mayhem]

have it replaced with velcro.

[Smart]

didya talk to the guy that did the Heath modification?

I think it was Ponder boot company....

They did my mods as well. I was trying to find somebody a little closer and a little friendlier..

have it replaced with velcro.

They have velcro as a second support for the zipper. The staying power isn't quite as good solo..

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

My Justins are 8 years old...no zipper.

Does it necessarily have to be a boot repair place since it is a zipper?

[BIG IRON]

Not again with the clown Jason. It is creepy

[Smart]

My Justins are 8 years old...no zipper.

Does it necessarily have to be a boot repair place since it is a zipper?

I have to have a zipper to get them on Billy with my arch. It does not have to be a boot repair place as long as they could get the job done right.

Not again with the clown Jason. It is creepy

Not sure on the repair but do those boots have plenty of calf room? I thied some (another brand) on the other day and they didn't even begin to zip up.

The do now because they were custom built for my calves. I was told by several folks that the Chippewa zipper aren't very durable and they will have to be repaired after a few years. These are splitting down near the ankle.

[Fishndude]

Tried a seamstress/tailor??

[Smart]

Tried a seamstress/tailor??

I wouldn't think they would have the ability to sew through thicker leather.....but its worth a shot.

[cj7zrcool]

You might try an upholstery shop, Jason. I had one restitch a couple of zippers on my CJ7 soft top a few years ago.

[Deathrow Jethro]

What about a saddle maker smart??? They have the sewing machine to sew through the leather...

[bowhuntntxn]

Jason, Go to Weldon's western wear off of Bell/Oak. Ask Weldon if maybe one of his saddle makers could help you out. I think they do that there. Also, it might be a long shot, but North Texas Awnings on 380@35 might be able to sew zippers into heavier material.