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The most comfortable pair of work boots I have even owned are my Chippewa insulated with Vibram sole and Water rated.
I wear them each Spring doing clean up work around the property... hours at a time on hillsides with a weed whacker.
Yesterday, I was on the steep part of the hill and stumbled... didn't realize the Vibram sole had separated... the other shoe is nearly similar.
Called Chippewa and learned they discontinued the program where they would repair for a nominal fee.
Guess it is to the trash with these...
Never ever have I had a Vibram sole separate or any other sole for that matter.
Seems like more and more people are complaining about that and throwing away their boots or work shoes to go buy another pair of the same kind because they were 'the most comfortable'......
Looks like the manufacturers have it figured out. Price low, make it soft and 'comfortable' and design in a limited useful life.
Get a good pair of Redwings and once you get them broken in they will last forever and they will feel great.
I recommend the Men's 1178 NailSeat 11-inch Pull-On Boot | Red Wing Work Boots
The sole on these boots is perfect and they are made in The USA!
TBS