Chainsaw Safety Boot

[Tootall521]

Does anyone have a preference about safety boots. I have been wearing Matterhorn's chainsaw safety boot for a couple of years now, but was just wondering if anyone had a better idea. I would like for the boot to have good chainsaw stopping capabilities plus a gore-tex membrane, a steel toe would be a plus also. thanks

 

[nikocker]

I wear the same boot and I think they're awesome. Not cheap - but awesome anyway.

Al

 

[Kazpian]

I personally love my CAT boots with the met guard.

Not only does it protect your feet from a piece of wood that doesn't go exactly where you want it to but it keeps wood chips out of your boots and away from your feet.

It can reduce mobility a small amount but I prefer it for the added protection.
(I use them while in trees and not just on the ground so it can't be that limiting)

They are similar to the ones I posted a picture of.

 

[Woodcutteranon]

I personally love my CAT boots with the met guard.

Not only does it protect your feet from a piece of wood that doesn't go exactly where you want it to but it keeps wood chips out of your boots and away from your feet.

It can reduce mobility a small amount but I prefer it for the added protection.
(I use them while in trees and not just on the ground so it can't be that limiting)

They are similar to the ones I posted a picture of.

Is there chainsaw material in these boots?

 

[BuddhaKat]

I love my Labonville Chainsaw boots. They're comfortable, tougher than wang leather and Kevlar lined. For $165 you can't beat em.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, they're actually made by Labonville in their own factory, right here in the US of A.

The one thing I wish they would do is make them available in a caulk.

 

[Kazpian]

Is there chainsaw material in these boots?

There is the steel shank etc. I am not near them right now, but if you are really interested I can dig up the specs on them. I never thought about looking for those that are designed mainly for chainsaws so it is possible that there are much better than these.

let me know if you want me to find the specs on mine.

Sorry if this wasn't what you were looking for.

 

[northcountry]

met guards are composite and not steel so they won't hold back a chain long at all. Go with real chainsaw boots like the labonville. The only thing with labonville is they refuse to make a medium width so you may be swimming in a EE size

 

[flotek]

i love my georgia 400 series loggers

 

[Billy_Bob]

I wonder if it is safer to wear a boot which prevents a chain from cutting through it easily...

Or if it is safer to wear boots which give you good traction when working on wood so you will not slip and fall on the chainsaw. Like "corks" (caulk boots or cork boots)...

 

[Kazpian]

met guards are composite and not steel so they won't hold back a chain long at all. Go with real chainsaw boots like the labonville. The only thing with labonville is they refuse to make a medium width so you may be swimming in a EE size

Good point. Guess I never thought of that. I have my chaps go over the met guards a bit but not enough to protect the whole foot. Something I will have to consider with my next pair. I was just happy to have my feet protected on the errant piece of wood that falls.

 

[nhlogga]

I love my Labonville Chainsaw boots. They're comfortable, tougher than wang leather and Kevlar lined. For $165 you can't beat em.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, they're actually made by Labonville in their own factory, right here in the US of A.

The one thing I wish they would do is make them available in a caulk.

You can get them caulked. It's special order though and about double the cost.

 

[BuddhaKat]

You can get them caulked. It's special order though and about double the cost.

Why doesn't that surprise me? Labonville is one of the most customer oriented companies I've ever dealt with.

It really all boils down to the fact that they're the actual manufacturer. They understand the business completely and have the ability to do a 'one off' on just about anything. The most impressive fact is that they're willing to do it.

 

[WetBehindtheEar]

Where can I try on a pair?

I've been in the market for a new set of safety boots since my steel toes delaminated - Farm & Fleet made in china P'sOS.

I've got a relatively narrow foot so I'm fearful of buying the Labonvilles. Does anyone know if Labonville would send a pair out to "try on"?

Thanks

 

[Steve NW WI]

Wet, they have their own forum on here. Go HERE and ask them.

From what I've heard, I'd not be suprised to hear they made something work for you.

 

[WetBehindtheEar]

Rock on. Thx Steve. I don't get around the site too much - just here, the Chainsaw board & the trading post.

 

[nhlogga]

Why doesn't that surprise me? Labonville is one of the most customer oriented companies I've ever dealt with.

It really all boils down to the fact that they're the actual manufacturer. They understand the business completely and have the ability to do a 'one off' on just about anything. The most impressive fact is that they're willing to do it.

I believe they send thier boots to Hoffman's to be caulked. My
dad got his winter boots there and they had Hoffman stamped on the caulks.