CHIPPEWA Early White Tag, 1990s Engineer Boots 97863 Engineer 【Size】 Marked / 6 2/1E Vibram #2021 Sole These are engineer boots from CHIPPEWA, early white tag, from the 1990s. All black, steel-toe-less model. The 97863, not sold in Japan, is steel-toe-less. These are very rare boots. They've become increasingly hard to find in recent years. Unlike steel-toe boots, they have a clean look, reminiscent of vintage boots. They are the perfect stylish engineer boots for those who don't like current models or Red Wings. Recommended for those who like boot brands such as RED WING, CHIPPEWA, WHITE'S, WESCO, viberg, HERMAN, Timberland, DANNER, and ORO RUSSET.