Climbing boots and spikes

[Canyonbc]

How many out there use "climbing boots" when using spikes...does any one have any other type of boot they feel is adaquate as the climbing boots when using spikes....???
and the price, and place???

 

[rbtree]

Till 8 or so years ago, I never climbed in anything but Wescos or Whites. Now I'll use any hiking boot that I currently own, if the heel will hold the climber foot shank in place, and the boot shank shape will be comfortable enough. That way, when I'm on the ground, I'm in comfort. Tall heeled climbing boots with negligible ankle support suck for ground work, relatively speaking. If I'm gonna be on my gaffs most of the day, I'll wear the Wescos.

 

[GASoline71]

I'm not climbing right now... but I always wore tall heeled logger boots that have a steel shank in them. I'm a big dude, and that shank helped keep my arches pain free while all my weight was on the spurs for extended periods of time.

Gary

 

[BostonBull]

Been climbing/working in Wesco Highliners everyday for 7 years now.

Great tough boot.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I use a mountain/hike boot. I'm in my 5th set of REI Spirits. They are in their third revison Spirit III, so I'm not sure if it is better or not.

What I like is a boot with a continuous upper, or minimal stitching. Nothing fancy on the outside, footlocking just wears that out fast.

Todays mountain boots have a very good traction and can grip well on the smallest nub or bump on a limb. Footlock is a breeze, and gaffs are comfortable. On the ground I have no problem with walking on high heels like I did in loggers. I'm 6'9" now, I don't need any help there. I'm 250# so boots designed for rich peoples sport are very comfortable.

A stiff sole helps a lot, as noted with the shank above.

I know guys who are in gaffs daily, and they love ice boots like LaSportiva http://www.sportiva.com/products/cat/M

 

[ropensaddle]

I like the wescos but have climbed in all sorts of boots
a good heal is important. I have climbed in moccasins
they were comfy and lite and although not much protection
they were on my feet at the time lol.

 

[lawson's tree s]

i wear wesco highlanders 6 days a week. also have foot plates on my spikes.

 

[Climb020]

I'm with John Paul, mountaineering boots are the way to go. Lots of good brands to choose from scarpa, la sportiva, garmount and asolos. I have hurd very good things of them, exept for life span of scarpas. Have had mine 6 months and they are pretty well gone.
They provide great traction no matter what the weather, as said great for FL and just as nice to spike in. Loggers where my first pair of boots and they will also be the last pair of loggers I buy. The mountaineering boots do cost quite a bit but you have to what out the price or look for a deal over at sierra trading post.

 

[beowulf343]

Till 8 or so years ago, I never climbed in anything but Wescos or Whites. Now I'll use any hiking boot that I currently own, if the heel will hold the climber foot shank in place, and the boot shank shape will be comfortable enough. That way, when I'm on the ground, I'm in comfort. Tall heeled climbing boots with negligible ankle support suck for ground work, relatively speaking. If I'm gonna be on my gaffs most of the day, I'll wear the Wescos.

That's why i always bring two pairs of boots on any job i do. The wescos are great for standing on your spikes for hours at a time but suck when it comes to dragging brush. So, when i get out of the tree, simply take my wescos off and put on a lower heeled pair of work boots that are better for walking in. Only takes a minute but it gives me the best of both worlds.

 

[Grace Tree]

That's why i always bring two pairs of boots on any job i do. The wescos are great for standing on your spikes for hours at a time but suck when it comes to dragging brush. So, when i get out of the tree, simply take my wescos off and put on a lower heeled pair of work boots that are better for walking in. Only takes a minute but it gives me the best of both worlds.

I do the same thing. Mostly for comfort but the loggers will sure tear up a nice lawn if you're dragging brush; especially if it's a bit wet.
Phil

 

[treevet]

I climb, spikes or not, w racquetball sneakers. I like to feel light above all else. I climb in shorts from late march to late november. Been doing it for over 35 years so don t lecture me on safety.

 

[clearance]

Viberg linesman boots. Viberg

 

[ropensaddle]

Bare foot to save on expense lol.

 

[yooper]

Bare foot to save on expense lol.

KInda like gloves.....Skins free.....damm life is goood:biggrinbounce2:

 

[rahtreelimbs]

I climb, spikes or not, w racquetball sneakers. I like to feel light above all else. I climb in shorts from late march to late november. Been doing it for over 35 years so don t lecture me on safety.

Prolly no undies either!!!

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Prolly no undies either!!!

Scary thought for the ground crew.

I get a rash when I climb in shorts, especially in honeylocust. I took a big one down yesterday, and have the rash all over my arms.

Who climbs in speedo's and flipflops?

 

[treevet]

Scary thought for the ground crew.

I get a rash when I climb in shorts, especially in honeylocust. I took a big one down yesterday, and have the rash all over my arms.

Who climbs in speedo's and flipflops?

Rash not the worst of our worries in h locust (real one anyway).

P.S. I owe you one Rotten! Where s your mind at? Revenge never sleeps. Did I see you on "To catch a predator?" LOL

 

[Canyonbc]

hahahhhah

that is all i have to say..i will just laugh