The new Stein Quest GTX Boots (un)Official Review.

[Frank]

Day 2 of the Stein test. I have replaced the innersole that I put in the other day with a memory foam anti-bacterial one. Made the boots feel alot nicer to begin with.

They still have a really stiff feeling but definatley appear to be getting more "relaxed" with every hour today. I have been working in a woodland on fairly flat ground but uneven due to brash and logs and windrows etc. Even though the boots seem to be getting broken in, they havent lost their solid feel, which can only be a good thing. I have kicked and dragged and scuffed the boots all day today and then brushed them off with a soft bristle handbrush tonight, Good as new.

 

Im getting more and more impressed by this boot and really starting to believe they are a real contender for my favourite boots ever. If they wear in as Im hopin and stop feeling so stiff, making me walk slightly rigid then these will be fantastic boots, worth every pound.

 

Ill keep you posted.

[nuttap2000]

How were these boots in the end? I am torn between these and the air streams.

[Will Hinchliffe]

One of my lace lock eyes has snapped and the stitching is coming out on the left boot heel. I think its where the spikes straps rub. From the wear on the soles I think they will last 12 months. They are also very cold in the snow. Great for climbing in but I think I will go back to Tiroll fighters next time.

[Taupotreeman]

My Tirol Fighter boots took around three months to break in, after that they were mega comfy and I feel I could leave them on after a days work and watch telly in them. Good boots that last ime.

 

Found the same thing myself. Rock solid when I first got them and could hardly drive as I couldn't feel the clutch or throttle. Once I broke them in they were excellent and mega comfy. I still use em (three years later) for big take downs etc. I also got a pair of Airstreams which are even more comfy and get used for finer work as I have a better feel of where I am and how much grip I have when branch walking. They are also less likely to get jammed in tight crotches. The Klimbas are excellent if you are going to spend all day on spikes. Personally I like the clog feel as a lot of my stuff is removals so I like not having the arches of my feet remodelled by wearing a pair of spikes all day.

[Billy]

So how have the steins turned out? Hav they broken in all right, durability? they look like a good boot as long as you can confirm they're nice and comfy once broken in.

[Heads up]

Interested too. Theres not a great deal left of my airstreams to actually wear and I fancy going back to black boots.

[Will Hinchliffe]

Yea they are nice and comfy once they are broken in.

[brassmonkey001]

Forgive my ignorance but how does a chainsaw boot differ from any other safety boot?

Is there a layer of kevlar or something to prevent you cutting through your foot?

[Sam Thompson]

Forgive my ignorance but how does a chainsaw boot differ from any other safety boot?

Is there a layer of kevlar or something to prevent you cutting through your foot?

 

My god. Get yourself on a course. Yes, there is a layer of kevlar (like in the trousers) to stop you cutting yourself. Dont cut without them. Ever.

[brassmonkey001]

My god. Get yourself on a course.

Trying to.

Yes, there is a layer of kevlar (like in the trousers) to stop you cutting yourself. Dont cut without them. Ever.

 

Thanks. I'll buy myself a pair. My trainers were getting mucky anyway.