The Wilde Family
Many of us savor the memories of long summer days spent outside exploring up trees and under rocks. We can learn a lot from nature, but often times we overlook...
Rainy Day Blog
Father’s Day Feature
Being a family owned and run business, we love holidays that celebrates family and what makes it special and unique. We have lot's of dads around the Western Chief office....
Western Chief Family – Sneed Acres
What do you get when you combine 25 goats, 6 sheep, 56 chickens, 5 cats, 2 dogs, and a whole family? The answer is Sneed Acres. This 7-acre Oklahoma farm, rests...
Gardening Tips from Kent East Hill Nursery
Spring is the season when everything starts to bloom, and it’s something we look forward to all year. Here in the Pacific Northwest, nature seems to explode with new life...
How To Clean Your Boots (Blooming Boot Tutorial)
Is your rubber rain boot blooming? Here's a quick fix to remove that milky coating that is appearing on the surface of your rain boot. You only need a few...
A Western Chief Family
We’ve been a family-owned company for 128 years and we are exceedingly grateful for the story and families that have allowed us to survive and thrive. We consider it a...
Behind The Line with Heather Dady
Western Chief's children's styles are fun and full of whimsy. This is thanks to Heather Dady's impressive creative ability and affinity for all things fun and bright. She brings a...
Family, Since 1891
Western Chief is a family owned brand located in Kent, WA, just southeast of Seattle. It is one of four brands within Washington Shoe Company. We’ve been providing footwear to...
Upcycle Your Old Boots!
Do you have an old pair of rain boots that are worn down or cracked? Don’t throw them away. Instead upcycle them into a planter with this DIY gardening...
Gardening Tips & Tricks from Swansons Nursery
We are more than ready to welcome the coming of a new season. It’s been a long and gray winter, especially in the Pacific Northwest, and we are excited to...
The Rubber Boot Process
Rubber is a durable material used in everything from surgical gloves and tires to the boots we make here at Western Chief. It’s admired for its durability, stretchiness, and...
DIY Valentine’s Boot
Looking for a special treat for your sweet? Well, we’ve cooked up a cute idea that your little valentines are sure to enjoy! Valentine’s Day Boots are a creative...