Good morning everyone.
I work out of Florida, and it is hot and humid. I weigh 190lbs and I have been in tree work for about 3 years now. I like it, but it is hard hard work. I am looking for new boots. I have searched on google for groundie boots, but I am not really having any luck trying to find a good thread on what to wear for groundies. I run my climbers' ropes, operate basic machinery: saws, chipper, etc. I walk around a lot. I am sick of heavy boots. I wear timberland 8 inch lace ups. But, I need something that is lighter, breathable, comp toe, maybe 8" for ankle protection but maybe 6" would work I don't know. I sweat a lot. I am looking to spend between $100-200. I have looked at Brunt, Keen, Timberland, Merrell; I just don't know what to pick. And there are not many places around here to just try boots on. So it will be an online purchase. I read hiking boots are good for groundies. I have a pair of Merrell Moabs that have lasted me since 2018 and they rock; I only use them around the house. Most comfortable things I have ever worn. But it is tough trying to find the same Moab boot from them in a comp toe. I want the comp toe incase of a chainsaw mishap. Not steel toe though.
I hope this is enough info for you all to help me out. Have a great day, and be safe.
I work out of Florida, and it is hot and humid. I weigh 190lbs and I have been in tree work for about 3 years now. I like it, but it is hard hard work. I am looking for new boots. I have searched on google for groundie boots, but I am not really having any luck trying to find a good thread on what to wear for groundies. I run my climbers' ropes, operate basic machinery: saws, chipper, etc. I walk around a lot. I am sick of heavy boots. I wear timberland 8 inch lace ups. But, I need something that is lighter, breathable, comp toe, maybe 8" for ankle protection but maybe 6" would work I don't know. I sweat a lot. I am looking to spend between $100-200. I have looked at Brunt, Keen, Timberland, Merrell; I just don't know what to pick. And there are not many places around here to just try boots on. So it will be an online purchase. I read hiking boots are good for groundies. I have a pair of Merrell Moabs that have lasted me since 2018 and they rock; I only use them around the house. Most comfortable things I have ever worn. But it is tough trying to find the same Moab boot from them in a comp toe. I want the comp toe incase of a chainsaw mishap. Not steel toe though.
I hope this is enough info for you all to help me out. Have a great day, and be safe.