Corks

[Gologit]

My old Wescos' have been rebuilt some many times theres nothing left to stitch to. Whats a good brand of corks...something that'll last. Bearing in mind that I'm sixty so they won't have to last more than twenty years. Treeslingr', tek9tim, clearance,smokechase,anybody that lives in their corks...let me know. Thanks Bob

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

White's?

 

[Reddog]

Hoffman, I have two pair one all leather one pacs. For the money good boots.
Nick's.
Viberg.
White's are okay, not what they were.
Madsen's has a few diffrent ones.
Bailey's also.

 

[clearance]

Viberg, Victoria B.C. My last pair lasted for 12 years, got a new pair, they are over $400 Cdn. but worth it.

 

[Gologit]

Viberg, Victoria B.C. My last pair lasted for 12 years, got a new pair, they are over $400 Cdn. but worth it.

Thanks, Clearance. Can you rebuild Vibergs? I"ve seen them in Madsen's but don't know much about them.

 

[clearance]

Vibergs can be rebuilt, they have thier own website, you'll find it. I hear you have to wear the Logger Champ caulks in them or they won't fix them, or caulks like that, Dayton or whatever. I really like those Cermec caulks, they don't wear down much at all, not allowed, apparently.

 

[Tree Sling'r]

I go through a pair a Wesco's a summer season (or close) I just buy new ones - rebuilding is around $190 and you have to wait forever. In the winter I wear Miendls (sp) Hoffman puts another rubber sole on them and Caulks. I also sometimes wear my Merrill caulked hikers. Those are awesome and hold up good. Problem is I wear Dickies double kneed pants in the summer and saw chips fill my hikers.
I hate Whites - I have tried numerous brands and Wescos are best for me.

 

[tek9tim]

I fight fire in rocky terrain, so I don't use corks. But I have had a pair of lace-to-toe Nick's and White's, and prefer the White's. Never had Wescos, seen a lot crap the bed in one season. Boots are such a highly indivdual thing, it's really hard to recommend something. I'll just tell you what works for me.

 

[Gologit]

Thanks for all the replies. Bob

 

[redwood logger]

I have tried many brands and have had the best luck with Red Dawgs from baileys. I have never got more than a year out of any pair of boots, but I also work on steep ground all the time. As far as rubber chaulks go, They are all junk! I stopped wasting my money on them. You cant beat the Baileys brand for the price. Good Luck!!!!

 

[NWCS]

i have to put in my vote on this one, Currin boots. i have a pair of Currin 16" lineman boots they are expensive but worth it. they do have a great looking Caulk boot available.


http://www.currinboots.com/currinhomepg.htm

 

[Ryan Willock]

I've been pleased with my Madsen's calks. They've held up well for me.