1930s Chippewa Ski Boots

[RustySpurVintage]

Hi, All! Love these vintage Chippewa Ski Boots that I found. They are in truly wonderful condition! It took the Chippewa Company a bit of research, but they eventually dated them to the mid-1930s, but perhaps as late as the mid-1940s. They feature a dark cherry red leather, leather lined interior, double welt stitching, and a "bowling shoe" design.

 

[Pinkcoke]

Nice! They have a great look with all that lacing detail. I presume they have been later resoled and heeled to turn them into normal walking boots, as those don't appear original.
They remind me of a pair of 1940s walking boots I had:

 

[retro ruth]

Those are great! I love the buckle. I would totally wear those.

 

[EndlessAlley]

What a find. I love your boots! And the condition is fabulous!!! Thanks for posting images & details, Dadamfo.

 

[joules]

Those are great.
They'd make some serious "inspiration fodder" for current shoe company design rooms.

 

[Midge]

Wow - great find!

Karin

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

those are so cool, Adam!!! congratulations on a great find!!

It took the Chippewa Company a bit of research, but they eventually dated them to the mid-1930s, but perhaps as late as the mid-1940s. .

that's cool that they helped you date them, too!

 

[fuzzylizzie]

Those are really great!