replacement boot hooks

[skyhuck]

Skyhuck, that's like comparing a fault with a new car and writing it off. He hasn't sawn his boot in half, he has ripped off the lace hook. If the boot, which is marketed as a professional boot, can't handle a bit of abuse then they aren't fit for heroes. And in case you were going to ask, I have the same boots myself and think they are great.

 

He clearly stated it was his own fault.

 

I have had 8 pairs and have broken a hook, but only once and it was caused by me catching it on some steel. I don't think it would be possible to produce an unbreakable hook.

 

I'm all for manufactures being held account for their failings, but really hate this "get what you can" mentality

[felixthelogchopper]

I am intrigued to know how he broke it.

[Tommy_B]

Were they done up properly? I've just slipped boots on in the past to go outside to get something and the hooks caught on each other and I stacked it. Looked like a right donkey. As Huck says, unless it was a "genuine" manufacturer's problem, I doubt they would replace them unless you are very lucky.

[dent]

when driving i drop the laces inn the top of the boot and the stand on them i did this today but was being lazy and didn't pull my trousers down over the boots and as i have walked the hook from one boot has caught on the lace and made a large loop thats very tight so later when i have jumped out the truck and ran over to meet someone the same thing has happened but theres no slack and more force as i was running and the hook has ripped of and i have fallen over

[felixthelogchopper]

when driving i drop the laces inn the top of the boot and the stand on them i did this today but was being lazy and didn't pull my trousers down over the boots and as i have walked the hook from one boot has caught on the lace and made a large loop thats very tight so later when i have jumped out the truck and ran over to meet someone the same thing has happened but theres no slack and more force as i was running and the hook has ripped of and i have fallen over

 

If I understand you, the force was applied through the lace and the hook broke before the lace did? I wouldn't have thought that was excessive force to apply to a work boot.

[Tree Man Tom]

ive had a broken hook on my hiax for about a year now. Just do my laces up the best i can, it dosnt cause a problem.