{"id":16979,"date":"2023-05-19T15:13:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T19:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=16979"},"modified":"2023-05-19T15:13:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T19:13:54","slug":"great-alternative-to-unavailable-chippewa-harness-boots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=16979","title":{"rendered":"Great Alternative to Unavailable Chippewa Harness Boots"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"For many years on this blog and on my website<\/a>, I have been very enthusiastic about the quality, durability, and function of Chippewa Harness Boots. Boots of this style are classic and ageless. Bikers have been wearing harness boots for decades. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Chippewa brand harness boots were discontinued a few years ago, and it seems as if the company (Justin Brands, the owner of the Chippewa label) will not bring them back. Such a pity and a loss…<\/p>\n

There are literally dozens of makers of harness boots out there, and I have tried and worn many of them over the years. <\/p>\n

What I liked most about Chippewa harness boots included…
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\n\"\"… being made from very durable and thick leather; a superb and high-quality Vibram “mini-lug” sole for great traction; Goodyear welted so the boots could be resoled; and they were just darn comfortable with no break-in required.<\/p>\n

I’ve put tens of thousands of miles on my motorcycles while wearing these boots over decades of riding. <\/p>\n

I also have tried alternatives, but for several reasons, I was disappointed.<\/p>\n

Some of them had narrow calf circumferences which rubbed my legs and sometimes caused sores. Some of them were made through cheap machine-made processes, so the boots fell apart or got damaged with simple wear. Some were so poorly made, if they got wet in a surprise rainfall, they would leak. So much for “waterproof” boots. Not.<\/p>\n

Other brands were so heavy that I felt like I was Frankenstein when walking in them. Very heavy boots such as Wesco or Whites are exceptionally well-made and last well beyond my lifetime; it was the weight that bothered me.<\/p>\n

\"\"Today, I am happy to say that I finally found a good alternative to Chippewa Harness Boots. What are they you ask?<\/p>\n

Harness Boots made by Schott Bros of NYC. You know, the company known for their cool and stylish motorcycle jackets, like the Perfecto<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recently I bought a pair of black Schott Harness Boots<\/a> and have taken them for rides on my Harley.<\/p>\n

What I like about these boots includes:<\/p>\n

* Durable quality leather is used to make them. Bonus: the leather can be shined, too!<\/p>\n

* Vibram “yellow-plug” rubber sole.<\/p>\n

* Made in the USA.<\/p>\n

* A wider calf circumference so I can wear them with leather or denim jeans tucked into them.<\/p>\n

So for those bikers who are looking for an alternative to the iconic Chippewa Harness Boots, here’s your match and the website where you can order them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Life is short: wear good quality boots when you ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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