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The Original Chippewa Heritage Boot Line

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Hello im new to this ur forum i want to welcome all
And i have a question , i asked “the boot guy” on youtube about the boot david beckham always wearing and he told me they look like Chippewa service but in custom color or dyed, so please tell me what color to get from chippewa line and how to work on it after usage to get a similar boot look

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That kind of reddish brown seems to be the result of conditioning a lighter brown leather with a beeswax based balm, year after year.
 

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One of the last American made pairs. Chippewa for LL Bean, Katahdin Iron Works. Bought them NOS on ebay for $90 which is a total steal. I love how Chippewa feel on my feet. No break in at all.
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My LL Bean Katahdin by Chippewa - one of the last American made pairs. A cobbler rebuilt with double midsoles and Dr. Sole grip outsoles.

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LL Bean by Chippewa. The Vibram Tygum soles don't work in the snow and cold.

So Pablo Hadarits rebuilt with double leather midsoles, and Dr. Soles. New welt and corking rounded out a full rebuild.

Maiden voyage today.

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