Chippewa Boots, originally known as Chippewa Shoe Manufacturing Company, is an American manufacturer of footwear, principally men's work and recreational boots. It also manufactures a limited line of heavy and casual shoes, and some women's footwear. The name Chippewa is taken from the local Indian tribe in the region where the company was founded.[1] It was founded in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in 1901.[2]
History
Chippewa was founded in 1901 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA. The company began their production at their early factory on River Street. Chippewa was the first to produce US-manufactured boots with Italian-made original vibram soles.[3]
During the first world war, Chippewa supplied boots to the military.[4] This includes high quality foot wear for the Allied Powers in Europe and later for the US military when they joined the war on April 6, 1917.