Chainsaw Boots.. Why waste the money?

[skyhuck]

That's why I put the question mark Mick, If you don't think they are a waste of money then it's up to you to say so.

 

I'm open to suggestion on an improvement on the title, as long as it includes my opinion that they are a waste of money:001_smile:

 

Yes but its till a loaded question, it would not be acceptable as a referendum question, as it is suggesting the correct answer and asking your audience to agree with you, rather than decide for themselves.

[Albedo]

Yes but its till a loaded question, it would not be acceptable as a referendum question, as it is suggesting the correct answer and asking your audience to agree with you, rather than decide for themselves.

 

You have my blessing to change it to whatever you see fit Skyhuck and I will respect your choice, and Micks' choice too. I respect both your opinions but think chainsaw boots are a waste of money.

 

I nearly titled it ... Which boots?

[AlvinD]

The Haix boots have never failed me but then Ive always had my employer buy them. I can see from a business owner point of view that this is expensive but surely it is worth the hassle of an accident. Ive cut my boot with little nicks a few times and Im grateful that I had them on.

[Brushcutter]

Back before i started chainsaw work i use to get through £30-40 quid work boots like they were free. I remember putting a nail through the sole of the shoe on a Monday morning and they then leaked like a sieve.

 

I got a couple of Treemee pairs of boots that were quite good. Then i got Haix Protector pros. Seem to get a year to 18 month out of a pair which for use 10 hour a day 5 days a don't seem too bad. When you work out the cost over a year its less than 50p a day!

 

I'd gladly pay that for a good comfortable boot that's saved my ankle from being broken counless times due to it's support. If i do hit my boot with the saw there is at least a chance my foot wont be totally nackered.

 

I can see if your climbing and in a good work position then you could get away without them. In forestry i think they're a must.

[skyhuck]

Personally I love my Hiax Protector Pro's, they keep my feet warm, dry and reasonably safe.

 

They take no breaking in, they are like slippers straight from the box.

 

I get 12 months from a pair, so although I think they are expensive I begrudgingly pay the price.

[Rich2484]

Ok so I've got size 13 feet and I have tried some boots before but none that don't make my feet hurt like hell after a days work.

 

What's the best pair that don't need a remortgage to pay for them?

[Albedo]

I do think my title has a good Saturday night edge to it:001_smile:

 

Our leader isn't gonna like it though:001_smile:

 

I was doing battle with the under priced conny again today, 3ft diameter to about twenty feet with a 12 inch bar. Like slicing a lump of cheese it was.

 

Now I'm doing this:001_smile:

[Khriss]

Im glad this thread got started- firstly -PPE is considered the final defense from injury after all othr considerations have been met . Good attitudes prevent accidents , not kelvar ...

I think chainsaw boots are a bit like saw gloves - poor design and irrelevant to a good tree worker -Yr told to keep the bar away from yr feet -so DO IT! Climbing or ground felling.

Id never not wear saw trousrs cos the bar is always near yr knees , the danger is there to see. But I dont cut near my feet any more that I cut near my neck-

Kx

[Stephen Blair]

I wouldn't waste money on ' going out shoes' as I don't go out much and it's maybe for 4 hours every couple of months.

Work boots are on my feet from 7.30am until I get home.

I have £80 rigger boots, £100 Wellies, 2. Pairs of chainsaw boots. £80 and £220, £150 walking boots, £100 trainers £30 slippers and Josh's boots he left at my house for the odd night out lol.

I value my feet, I like to keep them well looked after.

I like nice things, I enjoy spending a lot of money on work stuff. I enjoy having roasting toasting feet in winter, airy feet in summer and not squashed feet jamming them in conifers.

[Khriss]

I wouldn't waste money on ' going out shoes' as I don't go out much and it's maybe for 4 hours every couple of months.

Work boots are on my feet from 7.30am until I get home.

I have £80 rigger boots, £100 Wellies, 2. Pairs of chainsaw boots. £80 and £220, £150 walking boots, £100 trainers £30 slippers and Josh's boots he left at my house for the odd night out lol.

I value my feet, I like to keep them well looked after.

I like nice things, I enjoy spending a lot of money on work stuff. I enjoy having roasting toasting feet in winter, airy feet in summer and not squashed feet jamming them in conifers.

 

Im ashamed to say Im the other way round ........