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From Seattle, crafting the world's best rain boots since 1891. Family-owned, community-driven, and here to make you smile!

Get Into Your Element!

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Kids' Rain Boots
Women's Rain Boots
Men's Rain Boots

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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5.0 star rating 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 ...
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Margarite C.
5.0 star rating 11/03/24
Great customer service
We had an issue with a pair ripping. Customer Service was prompt and got us a new pair for my toddler. Will absolutely buy another...
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Aerial R.
5.0 star rating 11/03/24
Great selection and service
Excellent customer service and very accessible online and through email.
Rain boots were darling but she wanted a neutral, pla...
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Katherine K.
5.0 star rating 10/31/24
Quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality footwear and top notch customer service. Highly recommend
Ohia H.
5.0 star rating 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...
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Karen K.
5.0 star rating 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 ...
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Gina
5.0 star rating 01/28/25
Yummy fruit leather
Each piece of gourmet fruit leather had individual unique flavors. They are a great healthy snack.
Debbie R.
5.0 star rating 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...
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Susan D.
5.0 star rating 11/09/24
Washington State Company
I appreciate the quality and availability of your products. I found communication was satisfactory.
Susan R.
5.0 star rating 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 ...
Read More
Margarite C.
5.0 star rating 11/03/24
Great customer service
We had an issue with a pair ripping. Customer Service was prompt and got us a new pair for my toddler. Will absolutely buy another...
Read More
Aerial R.
5.0 star rating 11/03/24
Great selection and service
Excellent customer service and very accessible online and through email.
Rain boots were darling but she wanted a neutral, pla...
Read More
Katherine K.
5.0 star rating 10/31/24
Quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality footwear and top notch customer service. Highly recommend
Ohia H.
5.0 star rating 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...
Read More
Karen K.
5.0 star rating 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 ...
Read More
Gina
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