Boots

[bobh]

I'm going to jump on this thread and ask the same questions.... my old Stihl [Fellsmans] rub like hell unless I put insulating tape on my right heel before I start.... so I'm looking for something a bit more nimble.... and along the same lines

 

I'm looking at the cheaper end of the price range though, either the Oregon Fiordland, Elten Fellsman Xpert or Haix Blue Mountain..... It's a coin toss so far as I'm concerned....

 

Personal experiences....?

 

They get very limited use so out of the box comfort is infinitely more important that longevity....

 

In the same boat as you, not using them full time so I wanted something comfortable straight out of the box.

Went for Lavoro Sherwoods. Really comfy and seem to be lasting well enough but probably not given them enough use to be sure about that bit

[slack ma girdle]

My tirrol air/ fighter thingies, they gert black £200 boots have lasted six years, and there is still a bit of life left in them. So far they are the best boots i have had.

 

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[Luke Quenby]

My Oregon fiordland boots have just been delivered today first impressions are extremely comfy straight away, like walking boots, soft and supple, look real nice in the flesh too.

i normally get 10 months out of a pair of haix, so i'll be happy if these last the same-simillar cost.

they're supposed to be waterproof too, not water resistant like alot of boots are which swayed my decision

 

Yep, water proof over water resistant is pretty crucial, especially when cutting / coppicing all day in wet woods. Nothing worse than soaking feet by tea break! Oregon are looking favorite at the moment, had good experiences with them in the past, and the price is pretty favourable to. And as you say if they are comfertable straight out of the box and look good then I may be having a look at them

[pie eater pete]

Don't bother with Treemme unless you dislike your feet...

[Marc Lewis]

I'm going to jump on this thread and ask the same questions.... my old Stihl [Fellsmans] rub like hell unless I put insulating tape on my right heel before I start.... so I'm looking for something a bit more nimble.... and along the same lines

 

I'm looking at the cheaper end of the price range though, either the Oregon Fiordland, Elten Fellsman Xpert or Haix Blue Mountain..... It's a coin toss so far as I'm concerned....

 

Personal experiences....?

 

They get very limited use so out of the box comfort is infinitely more important that longevity....

 

The haix blue mountains are comfy straight from the box and gore tex too.

 

Has anyone had/tried the 'Pfanner Zermatt GTX' chainsaw boot? They look really comfortable.

[timtree81]

Just bought a pair of air streems for the 3erd time

[WorcsWuss]

The haix blue mountains are comfy straight from the box and gore tex too.

 

Has anyone had/tried the 'Pfanner Zermatt GTX' chainsaw boot? They look really comfortable.

 

I'm swaying towards the Blue Mountains I have to admit, other Haix boots appear to be well regarded and as you say, are Gore Tex too, which I think is unusual at this price....

 

I do keep going back to the Aquafell Experts though.... more money and I know they don't score well for durability, but they just look so comfy.... not to mention rather fetching in their black & orange colour scheme....

[Mark Bolam]

Haix Trekkers are comfy out the box, but lasted ME (it's a very, very, very personal thing) a year, whilst my Airstreams are lasting two.

 

They don't look as good, mind.

[breffni]

My previous pair of haix only lasted 6 months the tongue at the front flew off, wasn't impressed!

[timtree81]

My tirrol air/ fighter thingies, they gert black £200 boots have lasted six years, and there is still a bit of life left in them. So far they are the best boots i have had.

 

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Murry there is no way a boot would last 6 years if they were used 5/6 days a week