Size 13.5 to 14 chainsaw boots

[Dan Maynard]

On 27/08/2021 at 18:21, Vedhoggar said:

Haix

Protector Light

Up to size 13.5/EU49

 

Trekker Mountain 2.0

Up to UK 14/EU 50

 

Protector Pro 2.0

Up to UK 15/EU51

Bit of a thread bump but I have been looking at these Haix boots and I can't work out which ones are better for climbing - they all seem to say protection for forestry and outdoor workers?

[Vedhoggar]

57 minutes ago, Dan Maynard said:

Bit of a thread bump but I have been looking at these Haix boots and I can't work out which ones are better for climbing - they all seem to say protection for forestry and outdoor workers?

Boots are very much a personal choice of course but have a look at Protector Ultra 2.0 GTX and the Trekker Mountain 2.0, the  Protector Light is not as high a boot/not as rugged and the Protector Pro is a higher leg boot so going to restrict movement a bit I would have thought. The Protector Forest 2.1 GTX and Alpin seem more ridgid boots designed more with forestry use in mind I would have thought, in particular the Alpin but I might be wrong. I’m into my fourth pair of Trekker Mountain boots, they suit my feet, seem a good around boot, keep my feet dry and comfortable to wear all day almost every day. Never tried any of the other boots but have seen the Protector Light and Protector Ultra 2.0 GTX worn by climbers. I don’t climb much myself these days but never had a problem climbing in the Trekker Mountain boot which are particular comfortable for spiking in I find.

[jrose]

I haven't had the protector pro 2, but the original protector pro was the best chainsaw boot I ever wore - supportive, waterproof and comfy. I had a pair of protector light and you only had to look at a puddle and your feet were wet

[Dan Maynard]

Thanks for the replies, Jones reckon they have a pair of Trekker Mountain in 13 so I think I'll give them a punt. Stock very patchy in all boots when you really start looking.