Chippewa Boots

Chippewa Boots
Subsidiary
Industry Footwear and rainwear
Founded 1901 (1901) in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Headquarters Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Products Boots
Parent Justin Brands
Website www.chippewaboots.com
The Chippewa Shoe Manufacturing Company, now in the National Register of Historic Places.

Chippewa Boots, originally known as Chippewa Shoe Manufacturing Company, is a 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. It was founded in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in 1901.[1] In 1984 it was acquired by Justin Brands, which was in turn acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in August 2000.[2] Other companies under Justin Brands include Justin Boots, Justin Original Workboots, Nocona Boots, and Tony Lama Boots.

References

  1. ↑ Heritage: A Retrospect of the Chippewa Story - Chippewa Boots U.S.A. Archived 2013-12-14 at the Wayback Machine.. ChippewaBoots.com. Retrieved on Dec 10, 2013.
  2. ↑ Justin Boots Heritage Archived 2013-12-13 at the Wayback Machine.. JustinBoots.com. Retrieved on Dec 10, 2013.


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