{"id":2127,"date":"2012-06-22T05:00:27","date_gmt":"2012-06-22T09:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=2127"},"modified":"2012-06-23T16:45:53","modified_gmt":"2012-06-23T20:45:53","slug":"laced-boots-catching-my-eye-and-saying-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=2127","title":{"rendered":"Laced Boots Catching My Eye-and Saying No"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a “bootman”, or let’s just say that I am a guy who likes boots and owns more than a few pairs, I continually see boots for sale from various vendors that attract my eye. From expensive custom-made exotic cowboy boots to more common, commercially-made biker boots — I like many of them. <\/p>\n

Lately, two styles of lace-up Chippewa boots have caught my eye.
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\n\"\"<\/a>The first pair are 10-inch loggers. Lug sole. Rugged, waterproof design. Would be great as work boots as well as for wearing while riding my motorcycle. I have always admired the rugged appearance of logger boots, especially with the Vibram 100 lug soles, which provide excellent traction. Definitely a “man’s boot.” Chippewa makes great boots here in the USA, and I own dozens of pairs of Chippewa boots. I have no doubt these boots would be excellent.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The second pair are 10-inch packers. I have not owned packer boots, but they style is interesting. Note the higher heel. These boots present a more “cowboy boot” style and appearance. They are designed to be worn with jeans over them. While there is a rubber sole, these boots would not be a primary choice to wear when I ride my motorcycle, mostly because the sole would not provide much traction, or would the heel design be suitable. Most biker boots have a one-inch or lower heel.<\/p>\n

Will I buy either or both pairs of these boots?<\/p>\n

No.<\/p>\n

“No! Why not?” some of you may exclaim.<\/p>\n

Well, it’s as simple or complex as this: <\/p>\n