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Chippewa Boots
IndustryFootwear and rainwear
Founded1901
Headquarters,
ProductsBoots
ParentBerkshire Hathaway
Websitelink
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 work and snow footwear as well as rainwear (including boots). It was founded in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in 1901.[1] In 1984 it was acquired by Justin Brands. Justin Brands 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.. ChippewaBoots.com. Retrieved on Dec 10, 2013.
  2. ^ Justin Boots Heritage. JustinBoots.com. Retrieved on Dec 10, 2013.