Chainsaw safety boots???

[NorthernBreeze]

Hey guys, I know this subject has probably been beaten to death but I haven't found the info I'm looking for by searching old threads. (Not sure if this is in the right spot)

I'm looking at possibly purchasing chainsaw safety boots and I'm not getting too many results from google shopping. I live in the US, Mn to be specific and would like to purchase from a store in the US and even better see them and try them on in person. I guess what I am looking for are some brand names to base some research from. Google came up with Oregon, Viking, Husqvarna, and Hiax which I'm not sure are available in the US and seem to be more expensive then I want. Is it possible to get a pair of real chainsaw safety, steel toe logger boot for under $250? Otherwise I may just get a pair of Danner steel toe logger boots

 

[NorthernBreeze]

Sorry I should mention the cheaper Oregon , Viking, and husky boots seem mostly rubber and not much for laces, I would like logger style boots

 

[nmurph]

Steel-toed boots are better than nothing, but the cap can just deflect the chain further back on your foot. You want a Kevlar/steel-toed boot. I have Matterhorn boots. They were about three hundred bucks but they saved the front of my foot from a ported 346. The boots are 7 layer Kevlar. The saw made it through 4. You can see how it bounced from the steel cap and into the Kevlar.

http://www.winterportboot.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=843549&CAT=4548

 

[Philbert]

They are hard to find locally. A few of the saw stores in the Twin Cities will order them for you, but they do not have an inventory for you to try on. They might have one or two pair in common sizes. I think there is one safety/work shoe store in the Cities that also carries some. The rubber (Viking/Oregon/Husqvarna) boots can be mail ordered from some site sponsors. They are less expensive, but they are rubber boots - probably better in winter than summer.

Steel toed boots provide good protection at the toe, but not for the instep or sides. Metatarsal guard boots are used in a lot of heavy industries (e.g. steel) and provide more protection to the instep, even though not rated for chainsaw protection. Most safety shoe stores carry these.

Where in MN are you? I live in Saint Paul.

Philbert

This is one of my favorite YouTube videos on the topic:

 

[sawfun]

Stihl used to have them as well.

 

[NorthernBreeze]

They are hard to find locally. A few of the saw stores in the Twin Cities will order them for you, but they do not have an inventory for you to try on. They might have one or two pair in common sizes. I think there is one safety/work shoe store in the Cities that also carries some. The rubber (Viking/Oregon/Husqvarna) boots can be mail ordered from some site sponsors. They are less expensive, but they are rubber boots - probably better in winter than summer.

Steel toed boots provide good protection at the toe, but not for the instep or sides. Metatarsal guard boots are used in a lot of heavy industries (e.g. steel) and provide more protection to the instep, even though not rated for chainsaw protection. Most safety shoe stores carry these.

Where in MN are you? I live in Saint Paul.

Philbert

This is one of my favorite YouTube videos on the topic:

I'm in Big Lake. I'll find and call some of these stores and see what's available. I don't want to spend too much but then again one slip.....

 

[NorthernBreeze]

Steel-toed boots are better than nothing, but the cap can just deflect the chain further back on your foot. You want a Kevlar/steel-toed boot. I have Matterhorn boots. They were about three hundred bucks but they saved the front of my foot from a ported 346. The boots are 7 layer Kevlar. The saw made it through 4. You can see how it bounced from the steel cap and into the Kevlar.

http://www.winterportboot.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=843549&CAT=4548

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The boots in your link are a little spendy but they look like nice boots. In your case they look like they were well worth it. I may just have to break down and spend almost $400

 

[Creeker]

Excellent pic murph, thanks for posting that, gives us all something to think about.

In Aus. I wear steel toecap "STEEL BLUES", extremely comfortable lace up boot, non kevlar though.....round Au$160 / pair

 

[MCW]

I have a pair of the Lavoro Class 3 boots. Once you start getting into ported saws with potentially increased chain speeds I think it's wise to get the best foot protection possible. I've had mine for a few years now and they have held up well. A mate bought the same pair as me and his are going well too. At the time Class 3 chainsaw boots simply weren't available in Australia (not even sure if they're available now?). Very comfortable and stay quite cool even in 110°F conditions. The only complaint I have is that their small, waxy laces come undone without a triple knot. A double simply won't stay done up.

http://www.willisandgrabham.co.uk/product/lavoro-sherwood-chainsaw-boots-class-3

I got mine on special off eBay and luckily I have big feet (US 13) as the smaller sizes were all gone. I landed them in Australia for AUD$180 which was an absolute bargain at the time.

 

[Creeker]

Top stuff MCW, thanks.

 

[MCW]

Chainsaw Fabric Classification

Class Max chain speed
0 16 metres per second (36 mph) (3150 feet per minute)
1 20 metres per second (45 mph) (3937 feet per minute)
2 24 metres per second (54 mph) (4724 feet per minute)
3 28 metres per second (63 mph) (5512 feet per minute)

 

[Hinerman]

The boots in your link are a little spendy but they look like nice boots. In your case they look like they were well worth it. I may just have to break down and spend almost $400

I wear these:

http://www.labonville.com/Labonville-Boots-Made-In-The-USA-_c_94.html

 

[ColdStihl]

I may just have to break down and spend almost $400

Do it! I don't think you can put a price on your foot. Better to have them and not need them... that sort of thing.

 

[snoozeys]

I find industrial work boots work for me

 

[snoozeys]

http://www.kinggee.com.au/phoenix-lace-up-boot-nubuck-17.html#80=4

 

[zogger]

The husky rubber cutting boots are rated class 3 protection, and are at around one hundred bucks. Get around two sizes larger if you get the felt liners.