Anyone Have any Experience With The Viking Firefighter Steel Toe Chainsaw Boot ?

[gsrsol84mm]

Any experience with this boot ? good or bad or ??

http://www.baileysonline.com/Footwe...iking-Firefighter-Steel-Toe-Chainsaw-Boot.axd

Says it's a class 3 for cut resistance.

Thanks

 

[gsrsol84mm]

The Haix Light boot looks really nice but it's only class 1 cut protection. Is that enough for an angry ported saw ?
Read a post on here where another AS member chain slipped and his boot saved him but I think that boot was a class 2 or 3. Need something that will work in the summer as well.

http://www.baileysonline.com/Footwe...lar/Haix/Haix-Protector-Light-Kevlar-Boot.axd

Thanks

 

[firefighterwolf]

Any experience with this boot ? good or bad or ??

http://www.baileysonline.com/Footwe...iking-Firefighter-Steel-Toe-Chainsaw-Boot.axd

Says it's a class 3 for cut resistance.

Thanks

We used to have rubber Viking firefighting boots at our fire district. I don't know if they were that particular model. They were / are high quality and durable. I don't think they are all that comfortable though. They are okay to wear for short periods < 4 hours or so while working. They don't breathe at all. I definitely do not think you would want to wear them during the summer cutting firewood.

Coincidentally, we switched to Haix leather firefighting boots. Much more comfortable, still fairly durable, still don't breathe very well. Our firefighters love them. We are now fitting all of our folks for Haix wildland firefighter boots (model XR-1). I have not had any experience with the model of Haix that Bailey's sells.

 

[c5rulz]

I've got some Viking boots with calks that were given to me. Calks are nice but the boots are very uncomfortable, especially on steep sidehills, (where you would use them) since there is no give in the ankle area.

 

[2dogs]

This style of boot is made for structural firefighting, not for "off road" use. They offer no ankle support and only grip the foot when brand new. After a month of wear the lining begins to compress and the fit becomes loose. The rounded tread is not meant to grip soil either. This type of bunker boot is designed to don quickly in the middle of the night. Stick with a boot designed for chainsaw use.

 

[gsrsol84mm]

Thanks for the replies,
Looks like the viking is out.

Is the Haix class 1 enough protection ? or should I look for another boot that is class 2 ?

 

[Hinerman]

The Haix Light boot looks really nice but it's only class 1 cut protection. Is that enough for an angry ported saw ?
Read a post on here where another AS member chain slipped and his boot saved him but I think that boot was a class 2 or 3. Need something that will work in the summer as well.

http://www.baileysonline.com/Footwe...lar/Haix/Haix-Protector-Light-Kevlar-Boot.axd

Thanks

These are the boots he was wearing. They are expensive but those who have worn them like them a lot:

http://www.baileysonline.com/Footwe...000-10-Waterproof-Steel-Toe-Chainsaw-Boot.axd

Here is the thread you are referring to:

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/thank-you-god-for-kevlar.234133/#post-4272549

I have a pair of Labonville boots on order to try out. I went with Labonville because they are cheaper than the Matterhorns and also made in USA. Labonville are not waterproof though and have 2 layers of Kevlar instead of 7 like the Matterhorns.

 

[gsrsol84mm]

Hinerman,
Excellent info thank you.

Those matterhorn 10" look great but may be too hot for summer use here in North Carolina.

Haix has a German Made Class 2 7" boot that could also work.

Anyone have any experience with these ?
http://www.baileysonline.com/Footwe...e-EN354-Class-2-Chainsaw-Protective-Boots.axd

Personally I find a 10" boot not very comfortable but will go that route if I have to.

I want a pair of boots that will offer protection and I will actually wear. NO good if they are too uncomfortable and sitting in the closet.

Thanks again for the help