Chainsaw protecting boots (oversize)

[Florian_Hae]

today i want to appeal to you because of my problem with my feet.

I already own Haix fire fighter boots with chainsaw protection, but i want to get a new pair only for chainsaw work.

here in germany its hard to find chainsaw boots (leather) in size 16 to 16,5 (US)
there is one company which produces this size, but i just don't wanna pay 330$ for the boots.
So do you have an idea where i can get them?
Maybe a shop that ships to germany, too

Sincerly
Florian

 

[SWE#Kipp]

How about a pair of Meindl wauldläufer pro ??
I love the pair I got


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[Florian_Hae]

these are the boots for 330$

 

[SWE#Kipp]

Ahh ,,,
Have you used a pair of Meindl boots before ??
I had a pair of hiking boots The Island pro that I used as my everyday shoes for six years ,,, passed them on to brother this year !!
If you avoid cutting them you will have a shoe that will last many years

 

[Florian_Hae]

i know this pleasureing feeling of a good shoe from my Haix Ranger Boots, even everyday shoes for me.
Its a pity, that the Haix Protector pro are not available in my size. In the case of cutting them you can bring it to your dealer and Haix can repair the cut boot.
I already thought of the Waldläufer pro, but i cant find a dealer where i can fit the shoe.
How much was your pair of boots?

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Just use Nike running shoes until you cut off 10cm of your foot. Then you can buy smaller boots. :jester:

Ian

 

[SWE#Kipp]

I paid 300$ for mine ,,
2300 swedish kronor

Though I was looking for a pair af Haix tibet forrest but could not find them here in Sweden
But I'm very happy with the Meindl boots !!

 

[blis]

i prefer the stihl rubber chainsaw boots.... around 100e or so...

oh, and i always get boots size too big so i can fit wool socks in em...

 

[Florian_Hae]

but anyway, the stihl rubber boots are not available in my size.
moreover, since i got my Haix boots for firefighting, i don't wanna wear a pair of rubber boots anymore. I'm about six feet 72 tall and i always had the problem to twist my ankle very easily in this rubber boots, so just leather boots are considered by me

@SWE#Kipp

2300 swedish kronor are also 337$

 

[hornett22]

look up Matterhorn chainsaw boots.

not sure if they will be available in your area.anything can be shipped though.

 

[maveric944]

what about buying a decent pair of steel toecapped work or hiking boots and use gaitors for cutting, thats what i use no problems,, much cheaper.

mav

 

[B_Turner]

I problem I've had with boots for the last 20 years is my feet keep getting longer. (Seem to still be growing, not just arches collapsing.) I've had to get rid of some really great boots including some fabulous climbing boots because my feet grew two full sizes between the time I was 30ish and now. I used to think feet were done growing by 30.

It matters when you are buying really expensive boots.

 

[Florian_Hae]

thats the problem i face... when they grow within the next 10 years, i would have had the money fired in the oven, too.

The problem which gaitors bring with them is, that, here in Germany, a health insurance will not pay in case of an accident at work.

 

[SWE#Kipp]

You are right about the price ,,
But I still think you should buy the meindl boots they are great, I have used my boots for some light hiking too and they were okay for that ,,,,

 

[Florian_Hae]

anyone got daily-life experiences with the Meindl Waldlaeufer Boots

 

[SWE#Kipp]

Are you wondering how they will hold up ??
I use my pair everyday around the house, and when I cut trees, but have not used them enough to tell how they will last ,,,

6fot 72 ,,, tall one hmmm ,,,
Thought i was tall at 193cm ,,,,

 

[blis]

Are you wondering how they will hold up ??
I use my pair everyday around the house, and when I cut trees, but have not used them enough to tell how they will last ,,,

6fot 72 ,,, tall one hmmm ,,,
Thought i was tall at 193cm ,,,,

Thought i was tall at 172cm opcorn: :jester:

 

[Florian_Hae]

I would wish i were not this tall.
I'm ????ed up with my height, nothing then problems...
Clothing, Shoes,... even at amusement parks you cant ride some attractions cause you're too tall...you got problems with most cars cause you're too big...
But nevertheless, i can work with the Chainsaw