Chippewa Boots
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| Industry | Footwear and rainwear |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Headquarters | Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States |
| Products | Boots |
| Parent | Berkshire Hathaway |
| Website | link |
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 in 1984 it was acquired by Justin Brands. Justin Brands was in turn acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in August of 2000.[2] Other companies under Justin Brands include Justin Boots, Justin Original Workboots, Nocona Boots, and Tony Lama Boots.
References
- ↑ Heritage: A Retrospect of the Chippewa Story - Chippewa Boots U.S.A.. ChippewaBoots.com. Retrieved on Dec 10, 2013.
- ↑ Justin Boots Heritage. JustinBoots.com. Retrieved on Dec 10, 2013.
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