In a recent post, I acknowledged that I had been one of the lucky numbers drawn by Rebecca Garlock over on the OBN for a new pair of Chippewa boots. As Rebecca said in her post on the contest, "The winners selected will receive this new pair of boots from Chippewa to use and abuse over the next several months in the outdoors. Theirs to keep, in exchange for a review to be posted on the OBN."
Actually, the Review will be written on my blog here and linked too from the OBN when I have completed it for all my fellow BlogBuddies to read. Just wanted to let everyone know that the boots arrived today in the mail and I have officially began the Use and Abuse period.
First day impression: Looks like a very solid boot. Happy they shipped in 1/2 sizes. My 9 1/2's fit perfectly. Felt quite comfortable even though they did "not" get any "Pond Stalkin" in today. I guarantee that I will put them to use and put them through some abuse before I offer a final review on them. Winter is here so I will be getting them wet and my feet cold. So we will see....................
I suspect that the final review with more product detail will show up some time this summer 2014.
Thanks again to Rebecca at the OBN and the folks at Chippewa Boots for this opportunity to own, use and review this pair of boots.
Nice.
ReplyDeleteHey, new Daddy, nice to see you still have time to read your favorite blogs! I think if I were looking for a one word description to share what I think of the boots on first impression, "Nice" would be that word!
DeleteMel
ReplyDeleteQuality looking boots for a quality guy---I hope they are made in the USA--thanks for sharing
Sure appreciate the kind words, Bill. Sadly, one of the first things I noticed is that they are not American made. So, we will see!
DeleteWe even wear the same size shoe? That's spooky!
ReplyDeleteMama always said, Howard, that we had the same size feet. That is, "just big enough to not fit in our mouth"!
DeleteNice looking boot. Looking forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark. I really needed a new pair of Boots so I consider myself very fortunate to have been chosen to use and abuse these Chippewa Boots. Now is time for the test!
DeleteJanuary 4, 2014...the Fly Fishing Show...!!
ReplyDeleteMel! Congratulations again and the boots look like quality protection from the elements they are sure to see. I look forward to the completed review. I would like to know about the weight of the boot.
ReplyDeleteMel
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you again. Nice win on the boots.
I added a link on SoMuchWater. I'll be checking in!