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[MikeyB-17]

Today is the "cheapo" chippewas which have been for sale at TKMAXX

THX again to Mike (MikeyB-17) for helping out and buying 'em for me in UK and Forward them to Germany

You' re welcome Thomas. Looking good!
That was a hell of a bargain. There's been nothing similar since, it's a case of striking whilst the iron is hot with TK's.

 

[zetauno]

Chippewa Service Boots

 

[B-Man2]

You' re welcome Thomas. Looking good!
That was a hell of a bargain. There's been nothing similar since, it's a case of striking whilst the iron is hot with TK's.

This is a cool example of the best of this forum. People living in two different countries one helping out the other.
cheers

 

[D97x7]

Thought I'd don the old Smokejumpers today, makes a change from engineers.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Thought I'd don the old Smokejumpers today, makes a change from engineers. View attachment 28115

Awesome boots!

Let’s see some more of them

 

[D97x7]

No problem

 

[crism1]

View attachment 27229Chippewa Service Boots

is the toebox reinforced?

 

[B-Man2]

No problem
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Great boots Nick!
Do they make them in a low version ?
Have you ever waterproofed them with snow seal or another similar product ?

 

[D97x7]

Thanks, I didn't think so, these were a collab between Viberg and Iron Heart.
I was just trying to remember if I've treated them, they are a lot darker than when new so I think I have, possibly with Obernauf oil.

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks, I didn't think so, these were a collab between Viberg and Iron Heart.
I was just trying to remember if I've treated them, they are a lot darker than when new so I think I have, possibly with Obernauf oil.

If you know ... are they still selling these anywhere??

 

[D97x7]

I don't think so, I got these around 6 years ago. Not sure if Viberg still do a Smokejumper or not.

 

[B-Man2]

I don't think so, I got these around 6 years ago. Not sure if Viberg still do a Smokejumper or not.

Thanks Nick for responding ....
Cheers

 

[D97x7]

Just had a quick look, seems they are still made but only in black it seems

Smokejumper 9

Designed for those who protect the nation's most majestic natural resources no matter how HOT, DRY and DANGEROUS the conditions. Whether you are in a para-attack/heli-attack unit or in a unit crew with the Forestry Service this boot will take you through the inferno and back.

workboot.com

 

[B-Man2]

Just had a quick look, seems they are still made but only in black it seems

Smokejumper 9

Designed for those who protect the nation's most majestic natural resources no matter how HOT, DRY and DANGEROUS the conditions. Whether you are in a para-attack/heli-attack unit or in a unit crew with the Forestry Service this boot will take you through the inferno and back.

workboot.com

Nick
Thanks for doing that!
Man those ARE industrial strength boots aren’t they ????

 

[Smithy]

Here's a little tip...if you're using your boots in tough terrain or bad conditions (so not poncing around your local Starbucks ) get yourself a pair of gaiters. I'd always wondered what the point of them was but now I totally get it. We go up often to the cottage/cabin which is right up in the mountains, you park the car and then have to walk about an hour. It's typical Norwegian mountain/forest terrain with bog land as well. I've got some "Gamaschen" - original German ones from WWII and they're bloody brilliant. There's lots of different types but the German WWII style ones are excellent and I thoroughly recommend them. I use them with a pair of Norwegian issue army boots and they're just the thing.

 

[Smithy]

Here's a pic of what I'm talking about (taken from ATF's page)...

 

[B-Man2]

Here's a little tip...if you're using your boots in tough terrain or bad conditions (so not poncing around your local Starbucks ) get yourself a pair of gaiters. I'd always wondered what the point of them was but now I totally get it. We go up often to the cottage/cabin which is right up in the mountains, you park the car and then have to walk about an hour. It's typical Norwegian mountain/forest terrain with bog land as well. I've got some "Gamaschen" - original German ones from WWII and they're bloody brilliant. There's lots of different types but the German WWII style ones are excellent and I thoroughly recommend them. I use them with a pair of Norwegian issue army boots and they're just the thing.

Tim
Do you waterproof those as well?

 

[Smithy]

Tim
Do you waterproof those as well?

I haven't with mine Burt and I've used them over two years with no problems.

They really are an awesome piece of kit. Don't know if they still have them but ATF had gotten hold of a bunch of original German ones from the war and they were very reasonably priced. I think they're indispensable now!

 

[Officer Dibley]

I have a pair of these mint French roughout double buckle boots from the Algerian War period.
Trying to make my mind up to wear them as is, cut the tops off and wear like ankle roughouts or sell........

 

[Smithy]

Don't know how much time you spend slogging around in the wilderness but the gaiter style top would actually be very useful. We go up to a cottage/cabin in the mountains here where you have to hike for about an hour through forest, bogland, etc and I often use a pair of Norwegian army boots paired with some WWII German Gemaschen (gaiters) and it's one of the most effective set ups I've used. I never understood gaiters until I tried them. If you're hiking about rugged, damp, swampy, terrain they are simply brilliant. Not so terribly useful though if you're only pottering about in town ;-)