Western Chief - Shop Rain Boots for Kids, Women, and Men

Our Legacy

We are in Seattle, crafting the world's best rain boots since 1891. Still family-owned, community-driven, and here to make you smile!

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Family

We are a 4th generation, family-owned company & we make footwear for your whole family.

Heritage

We are proud of our history! Our roots in boots trace all the way back to 1891.

Smiles

Our mission is to create smiles for our customers through quality footwear and exceptional service.

Seattle Washington

Washington Shoe Company is a 4th generation family owned business, and Seattle’s first shoe company. In 1891 we began making boots and shoes for outdoor workers under the Western Chief name.
Today, the legacy lives on.

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Giving Back With a Smile

In 2016, wanting to make an impact in the community, the Moehring family launched the non-profit Wear A Big Smile® Foundation. Western Chief proudly supports the Foundation which donates boots to people in need throughout our local community.

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Real Reviews From Real Customers

1162 Reviews

01/28/25

Yummy fruit leather

Each piece of gourmet fruit leather had individual unique flavors. They are a great healthy snack.

Debbie R.

11/17/24

All around excellence

This was my first time at the website and I was pleasantly surprised- it was easy to navigate and prices were not too bad - my gra...

Susan D.

11/09/24

Washington State Company

I appreciate the quality and availability of your products. I found communication was satisfactory.

Susan R.

11/05/24

My rain boots arrived yesterday

My rain boots arrived yesterday as it was raining! They are so comfortable and easy to put on. I took a walk with my grandson and ...

Margarite C.

04/14/25

Great wellies

All the wellies I have bought for the kiddos have been fantastic and they love them! Great quality and fantastic customer service....

Michele F.

03/27/25

Rain comfort

I have a pair of your boots and sent my daughter a pair. I can wear them all day if I need to. Very comfortable

Dolores A.

03/26/25

I am VERY impressed with

I am VERY impressed with your customer service. You responded immediately. Instructions were clear and you stood behind your produ...

Laurie K.

02/28/25

Customer Service was attentive &

Customer Service was attentive & professional in their emails responding to me when the raincoat for my grandson was back orde...

Karen K.

02/13/25

Beautiful and lovely boots. had to

Beautiful and lovely boots. had to resend my daughter boots back because they run small was wondering if you received them yet so ...

Gina