Waterproof chainsaw boots

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Pfanner Zermatt for me. I think my current pair is approaching 3 years and still waterproof.

[Dan Maynard]

On 15/01/2023 at 16:16, Gimlet said:

I like the look of them, though I notice they call them water "resistant" rather than waterproof. Still, Gortex lined, so should be. They look a good compromise for hedge laying work. And a good price. 

I know a ground lad who had a pair of these, the Lite seemed to mean not very strong and they were not durable.

[Guest Gimlet]

18 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:

I know a ground lad who had a pair of these, the Lite seemed to mean not very strong and they were not durable.

Thanks, that's useful to know. It's surprising how much of a beating boots get when hedge laying. More often than not hawthorn is the main species and you're treading amongst thorny off-cuts all day that leave leather boots looking like they've been strafed with a wire brush.  

[Stere]

I find my feet sweat loads in goretex lined  boots so  prefer non lined ones.

 

 

[joe2336]

I have the Arbortec kayos, they are the worst boots for all round work.

 

If all you ever do is climb they might be suitable, but from someone who does a bit of everything the lasted 3 months before the tread wore out. They're a pain to get on and off and have next to no grip now.

 

I was excited for them as they looked and felt like decent boots but even with waterproofing them regularly, I have soggy socks most days!