climing boots

[huskycandoit]

Are these boots any good and wat kind do u prefer?

http://www.georgiaboot.com/lehigh_s...l&ShoeCatalogNumber=1601G8120&start=1&inv=123

 

[BigJohn]

Those aren't bad or at least that style. If you get that style get red wings. They have been most comfortable for me. Those are OK if your gonna be wearing hooks all the time and do a lot logging. If your gonna be running up down a rope and running around a tree then I would choose a light weight hiker Merrels are great some Columbias.

 

[Dadatwins]

Like BJ said Red Wings if you want that style. Just take the paper/foam liners they sell with them and throw them away. Buy the premium $20.00 rubber inserts that Red Wing sells for their shoes and you will be much happier. Red Wing make a real comfortable hiker also if you like that style of shoe. Has a nice high arch for those of us that were cursed with flat feet.

 

[Ross Turner]

Dont you require chainsaw protection in your boots in the US?.
Our Health & Safety would go off their heads if we didnt.

 

[BigJohn]

Nah we don't require that stuff. We have this thing called ANSI and then we do what we want.

 

[Ross Turner]

So what safety clothing do you need?.

 

[fmueller]

I just got some of those bout a month ago. Had to get something with a big heel to keep the gaffs from slipping out. Also have a steel toe in them. Not bad for the price. Fairly comfortable, better than ones I used to wear at the mill. Don't wear them everyday so I can't guage how long they'll last.

 

[fattyphatcakes]

Whatever boots you get, the most important thing is that they fit well. I try on at least 10 differant kinds of boots before I buy. The right boot for you is the one that fits.

 

[jkrueger]

Don't see any need for a steel toe boot in climbing, cuts are rare down toward the feet. Climbing I like an Italian hicking boot called, Scarpa. They are like having fingers on your feet. Reaching out with a toe can do it.

Foot locking is NOT so good with a logger type of boot. Guess they are OK for spikes. I don't use them.

Jack

 

[fattyphatcakes]

Ditto on the scarpa's, that's what I use as well. Maybe someday I'll have the cash to get some boots custom made. Just remember, everybodys feet are different , if your boots don't fit right you'll be sorry, no matter how good the boot is.

 

[Al Smith]

Climbers

Way back,when Shep was a pup,and I spent half my day,in a set of gaffs,I wore 12",lace to toe ,linemans boots.Even 25 yrs ago,they were just a tad under $200.A cheap set of boots,will only cause you grief in later life,ask around.Get the best,steel shank also.

 

[fmueller]

I just use em for spiking. Plus when on the ground cutting after takedown you have a little more protection (I'm just a weekend hack so I gotta do it all myself). They would be a pain for climbing and pruning. Don't do any footlocking (but I did graduate to a blake hitch.) Alot of other shoes in that category were pretty pricey.

 

[kf_tree]

skip those logger boots.......i'm on my 3rd pair of these http://www.montrail.com/goods/prod_description.cfm?id=18&gender=male

a few weeks ago i picked up a pair of georgia boots i paid like 179.00 because i got sick of the saw dust in my sox. but i started wearing the montrails again there just so much more comfortable. i've worn red wings , wesco's and goergia boots. there all pretty much the same but i really prefer the montrails.

i pretty much live in spikes and there comfy as hell even standing on sticks for long periods of time.

 

[Husky288XP]

Originally posted by huskycandoit
Are these boots any good and wat kind do u prefer?

http://www.georgiaboot.com/lehigh_s...l&ShoeCatalogNumber=1601G8120&start=1&inv=123

The proper form:
Are these boots any good, and what kind do you (guys and girls) prefer?

Come on!

 

[Newfie]

Hey, he's gonna get work now and edumacation later.

 

[Nickrosis]

Originally posted by Ross Turner
Dont you require chainsaw protection in your boots in the US?.
Our Health & Safety would go off their heads if we didnt.

Not required in boots. Recommended, though.

 

[BewtifulTreeMan]

any recommendations for boots w/ chain saw protection and kevlar toes for ground hacks?

 

[Ross Turner]

If you can get them try Haix,some of the models have Goretex lining.
http://www.afwarehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Chainsaw-Protective.html
here is a few of there models.

 

[BigJohn]

I don't see the big need for the steel shank. I use to be on hooks all day and it was the best thing. I learned to footlock and well and converted to hiker. I kept my redwings that I would change out if I was doing a removal. I got sick of it and just kept the hikers on. As long as they're a good sturdy boot with just a little bit of heel or curve its fine. I don't have a problem with them slippping and my feet never hurt. One thing is to no matter how big the tree get down in just few hours and not all day.

 

[Scars2prove-it]

Originally posted by jkrueger
Don't see any need for a steel toe boot in climbing

I wish I had steel toe boots when I broke my toe up in a tree. I was in a locust standing on a stub. I was chunking down a stripped out limb and a piece flipped back and landed right on my foot.