Reddit reviews Chippewa Men's 20080 Boot,Chocolate Apache,10. D US

Chippewa GQ boots

Salt and pepper wool socks

And a pair of Japan Blue 206

And some obenaufs for the boots.

For the Chippewa, get them from Amazon here. You can also apply the coupon code "ERLYFALL" for an additional 20% off unless you're willing to wait until prices drop lower.

EDIT: It should be $124.20 after the code which is lower than the recorded lowest by PriceZombie.

5 years alternating between upstate new york and new york city so lots and lots of snow. I might suggest the utility version if you see really heavy snow. My one problem with the boots is that I wore the sole down somewhat and the traction is now lacking. They are waterproof, but they aren't super warm seeing as it's just leather and no insulation. But that's pretty normal for work boots, even the more expensive kind. I recommend you wear them with wool socks if it gets really cold.

Note: They're also more brown than these pictures make them look. They look like this irl. EDIT: That picture is actually of the katadihn engineers boots by ll bean but I'm pretty sure it's literally the same boot + a toe box and it's also manufactured by chippewa.

New boots came in! They're Chippewa Apaches in 9.5 with a coat of Obernaufs. Desperately trying to break them in while sick from home (walking out for groceries in them later, we'll see how that is). Fairly deep lug sole, the standard Chippewa 6" should look a lot less rugged in comparison but I appreciate the height boost this gives me. Yes, I'm standing on my coffee table to get the fit pic. I'll try to make a more detailed review of this in a post when I Have time.

Rest of the outfit is pretty standard, Levi's Rigids (just a week in and already getting slight fades), band tee covered up by black/navy Uniqlo fleece from last year.

Is there a significant difference between http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-20065-Handcrafted-Lace-Up-Chocolate/dp/B0036VN8RC/ and http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-20080-Chocolate-Apache/dp/B004TK2UG4/?

I'd be mostly in the rain if it matters, no snow.

here's the lug soled version.

Any suggestions for items to purchase?

I plan on picking up a pair of Bushacres (my first pair of boots!) and need to spend another $100 or so for free shipping to my country.

I was thinking about possibly grabbing another pair of boots, although I'm open to other suggestions!

Chippewa Apache, Thorogoods and these Doc Marten's look good. Although I'm not sure whether they'll be too bulky / big for me.

I wore these most of the nasty winter days:

http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-20080-Chocolate-Apache/dp/B004TK2UG4/ref=sr_1_2?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1396576188&sr=1-2&keywords=chippewa+apache

I'm going to do hour-long hikes with these chippewa's after beez waxing them for waterproofing to see how they do in many different scenarios.

Definitely check out Chippewa Apache. If you have to walk through snow and slush, get the lugged sole version. If not, then non lugged should do fine.
Amazon even has a 25% off promo for shoes now with code - 25OFFSHOE.

Non Lugged Sole Apache - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036VN958/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g309_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-1&pf_rd_r=0WQKWDDS4XG4A1JCFA7H&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1824974342&pf_rd_i=mobile

Lugged Sole Apache - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004TK2UG4/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g309_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-1&pf_rd_r=0WQKWDDS4XG4A1JCFA7H&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1824974342&pf_rd_i=mobile

Other than these, you can't go wrong with Red Wings Iron Ranger or Beckman. Comes down to personal preference.

For heavier winters (I'm from Illinois), would something like Chippewa Apache Lace-Up boots like these be a good choice?

Ah. I live in Canada also and I recently purchased these through Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-20065-Handcrafted-Lace-Up-Chocolate/dp/B0036VN8M2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418489691&sr=8-1&keywords=chippewa+boots.

They're a good sturdy boot that will protect your feet from getting wet, but the sole isn't the best for when things get slippery. They'll hold up, but you might slip here and there.

There is also this model, but I'm not sure if that is too "hikey" looking for you. http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-20080-Chocolate-Apache/dp/B004TK2UG4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418489691&sr=8-3&keywords=chippewa+boots

So of these boots, which one would you choose:

Chippewa Men's 6 Inch Rugged Boot

Chippewa Apache Lace-Up Boot

Chippewa Men's 8 Inch Briar Insulated Waterproof Logger Rugged Boot

Chippewa Men's 73100 Lace-To-Toe Logger Boot

Chippewa Men's 20085 Boot

The ones you linked aren't lugged dude. You might've been thinking of these

Planning on getting a new pair of boots, something that can handle Michigan weathers and be comfortable enough for walking to class on a regular basis. I was debating between the Lugged Chippewa or the Red Wing Lugged Moc Toe, but I'm open to other suggestions. Trying to keep the price below $175 (I found the Red Wings on sale for $150). Any thoughts?

if it's just packed down snowmobile trails you'll be fine, but otherwise you might want to look into something like these

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/57044?feat=506763-GN2&page=men-s-katahdin-iron-works-boots-waterproof&attrValue_0=Brown&productId=933531

or
http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-20080-Chocolate-Apache/dp/B004TK2UG4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1409879962&sr=8-7&keywords=chippewa+boots