Calks

[4x4American]

I gotta buy a pair of calks, want something good enough to last awhile that won't break the bank. I did a bit of reading old threads and I still don't think I have enough info. I'm planning on ordering them online. Any recommendations of a reputable site to go through that sells the boot I'm looking for? I found these, anyone have anything to say about the boots and the website? 10" 9000 Leather Calk Boot - Hoffman Boots - For all your Boot Needs I liked the Meindl's also but they don't have my size (13 wide) Also where to get ubenhauf boot grease?

Thanks!
Doug

 

[mdavlee]

I have a pair of hoffman smoke chasers. They're a nice well made boot. Baileys should have the obenaufs.

 

[TreeGuyHR]

Gota pair of Hoffman Calks. Work just fine. Some other brands are taller or have more of a built up heel. I have even used mine doing take downs after an ice storm -- you just unscrew two spikes for the bar on your hooks. Worked great!

 

[KenJax Tree]

I have Wesco JobMaster and i love them they're very comfy even when wearing spurs, they have boots called Timber that have calks on them but i've never worn them but i assume they're comfy as well. These boots are $$$ but a good pair of comfy boots are priceless IMO.

 

[madhatte]

Hoffman's are a good bang for the buck. Same goes for Nick's.

 

[twochains]

I have the Hoffman Fallers. I lucked out and got some 2nds that were expected to loose a couple calks do to something with the rubber??? I have lost one in each boot...no big deal and I got them for a HELLUVA price!

 

[Gologit]

If you want come calks that don't cost an arm and a leg try Bailey's. I bought a pair to wear while my new Wescos were being built. I was surprised at how good they were for the price.

That might be your best bet until you get some money made. I know quite a few guys that wear them as their regular boot. They last a couple of seasons, sometimes more.

 

[4x4American]

Thanks for all the replys! Those 10" 9000 hoffmans look decent, on the heel options it gives two options- spring or block, what does that mean and what's preferred?

to gologit- which baileys boots did you get?

 

[Gologit]

Thanks for all the replys! Those 10" 9000 hoffmans look decent, on the heel options it gives two options- spring or block, what does that mean and what's preferred?

to gologit- which baileys boots did you get?

Just the plain old calks, not the climber model. I think they're called Red Dawg calks.

 

[4x4American]

Just the plain old calks, not the climber model. I think they're called Red Dawg calks.

Thank you sir

 

[4x4American]

Just ordered the Red Dawg calks from Baileys, they say you can return if they dont fit so I went for it.

A coworker told me that everytime he gets a new pair of leather boots first thing he does is fill up a container of water, put on his boots, and step in the water with the boots on fer a spell, says that they conform right to your feet and he lives by that. I havent tried it yet, maybe on a cheap pair of carolinas I might try it out

 

[mile9socounty]

I have 3 pair of corks. Hoffman Danner that is insulated. Really nice in the rain and snow. Had them for 4 years now and still holding together. A pair of Wesco's I found under a buddies porch. All light grain leather so I use them in the summer when needed. Stiff as hell but that's what I like. The last pair I just got from a buddy. A pair of buffalo's. They need to be resoled but the stitching on them is mint. From what I gather from my friend is they are roughly 6 years old.

 

[Gologit]

Just ordered the Red Dawg calks from Baileys, they say you can return if they dont fit so I went for it.

A coworker told me that everytime he gets a new pair of leather boots first thing he does is fill up a container of water, put on his boots, and step in the water with the boots on fer a spell, says that they conform right to your feet and he lives by that. I havent tried it yet, maybe on a cheap pair of carolinas I might try it out

Some guys do that, walk in the creek 'till they're soaked through, but I hate wet feet so I never tried it.

Grease them up good. I like Obenauf's wax but everybody has their own favorite.

One tip on the new boots...carry a few bandaids with you while you're breaking them in. At the first sign, and I mean the very first sign, of a sore spot on your foot stop and put a little bandaid on. Don't wait for a blister to form.

 

[Rounder]

When you get a little coin in your pocket, get some Vibergs...you'll save money in the long run.

 

[redprospector]

Just ordered the Red Dawg calks from Baileys, they say you can return if they dont fit so I went for it.

A coworker told me that everytime he gets a new pair of leather boots first thing he does is fill up a container of water, put on his boots, and step in the water with the boots on fer a spell, says that they conform right to your feet and he lives by that. I havent tried it yet, maybe on a cheap pair of carolinas I might try it out

I soak my new boots in water, but you need to wear them until they're dry. If not you probably had wet feet for nothing, and will need to do it over again. That's why I hate getting boots in the winter, I'll just break them in the "hard" way in the winter.

Andy

 

[4x4American]

Some guys do that, walk in the creek 'till they're soaked through, but I hate wet feet so I never tried it.

Grease them up good. I like Obenauf's wax but everybody has their own favorite.

One tip on the new boots...carry a few bandaids with you while you're breaking them in. At the first sign, and I mean the very first sign, of a sore spot on your foot stop and put a little bandaid on. Don't wait for a blister to form.

I used to always use that red wing oil or mink oil, but since reading about the rage of obenhaufs well i have to try it so i ordered myself some from baileys. Hopefully it works cause them red dawgs aint water proof and I sure do hate wet feet just as much as the next guy. Have never tried the bandaid idea, I've been wearing boots since I could walk and I've got some real thick spots of rock hard skin on my feet in the rub areas, proberly from years of cheapo stanley and caterpillar boots

 

[056kid]

Sno seal seems like it repels water longer than obeanofs or however you spell it.

 

[paccity]

on new boots i like to rub them down with saddle soap then hit them with Obenauf's. the soap softens them up nice.

 

[bitzer]

I wore the Hoffman pacs last winter and am wearing them this winter. Real nice boot. Light and they keep warm. I bought the Madsen calks (Whites) when they were on sale last summer. They are built like tanks and I'm sure will last a long time, but they feel like it too. They were like $200 at the time.

 

[northmanlogging]

got a pair of 13-14 ee Vibergs that don't fit me, non replaceable spikes that are very sharp, boots are hardly worn, I make ya a hell of a deal... need laces though, pm me and we can argue about details if'n you're interested...