An American footwear brand that began in 1891. The brand is part of the Washington Shoe Company, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2016 and is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Washington, after Bartell Drugs. Western Chief's uppers are designed in a variety of designs and incorporate a variety of cartoon patterns, which are very popular with celebrity babies such as Tom Cruise's daughter, Suri who was once named "Hollywood's best dressed celebrity baby". Some Western Chief children's home shoes have a stretchy fabric at the ankle that can be pulled up or down, and the fluffy and cute upper is full of cartoon patterns.