Boots. Arghh

[Stereo]

I bought some husky size 10 boots online. Way too big so ebayed them. Got some draper size 10. Too big. I am a borderline 11. Bought size 9. Too big. Bought size 8. Can hardly get my feet into them but when I do they seem ok if a little tight. I am a draper dealer so this is not all madness. But what is it with chainsaw boots? If you get your foot in it, it's going to be massively too big. If its the right size, you can't get your foot in.

[Big J]

Try being a size 13. Quality boot purchase becomes irritating at size 13. For instance, almost all boot manufacturers stick on an extra 15-20% to the price beyond size 12 and availability is a nightmare.

 

Just got a pair of Oregon Fjordlands today - slightly wider fit that I need, but very comfortable. I choose them (despite them being a relatively inexpensive boot at £130) as they didn't charge extra for man size and the tread is extremely aggressive (with a spiked metal cleat for not slipping on brash). Recommended thus far!

[doobin]

If the draper boots are the wellies then by the look of them your asking a bit much to get a decent fit in any size by the look of them.

 

Draper is all overpriced tat in my opinion. Selling to farmers, etc on the strength of the name. Far better hand tools in particular out there for half the money. Draper 'expert'? Don't make me laugh. Silverline is far more ergonomic and better value for money.

 

Perhaps go to a chainsaw dealer and try on a few brands. Meindl are very good- a slightly wider fit shich suits me. Any decent chainsaw boot will incorporate a lining that moulds to your feet's shape for a comfortable days work.

[Stereo]

We sell Draper and silverline and I have to say I disagree. Draper is not snap on or makita but in my opinion is far better than silverline. The level of returns we get bears this out as well. But it is generally more expensive. Its not the very best out there, I agree. Depends on the job you want to do I suppose.

 

It's true they are not specialist in chainsaw stuff but I thought I would try them. I will try the meindl boots. I do wear meindl walking boots as I also have wide feet.

[felixthelogchopper]

 

Perhaps go to a chainsaw dealer and try on a few brands. Meindl are very good- a slightly wider fit shich suits me. Any decent chainsaw boot will incorporate a lining that moulds to your feet's shape for a comfortable days work.

 

[doobin]

We sell Draper and silverline and I have to say I disagree. Draper is not snap on or makita but in my opinion is far better than silverline. The level of returns we get bears this out as well. But it is generally more expensive. Its not the very best out there, I agree. Depends on the job you want to do I suppose.

 

It's true they are not specialist in chainsaw stuff but I thought I would try them. I will try the meindl boots. I do wear meindl walking boots as I also have wide feet.

 

I certainly find Draper to be very bad value for money, shall we say. Never broken a Silverline socket, and I've given them some abuse! As they also have a lifetime warranty it comes down to price for me. I stand by what I said about Draper selling to farmers, etc, on the strength of a once good name. Much like DeWalt selling crap via ScrewFix to the public.

 

The Silverline 1/4" socket set is the best out there IMHO. Not cheap cheap but very good value for money.

 

If you wear Meindl walking boots, then there's only one chainsaw boot you will get on with:

 

Chainsaw protective footwear & accessories | F R Jones and Son

 

I wouldn't consider anything else. I assume, like me, that you went through half a dozen pairs of different walking boots before realising that only Meindl will do? It's the same with chainsaw boots!

[Stereo]

Thanks, will check them out. I agree, the Silverline socket sets and now spanners are good value. Don't get me wrong, I use their stuff all the time but you wouldn't want a Silverline cordless drill or other power tool. Or anything that needs really close tolerances.

[doobin]

Thanks, will check them out. I agree, the Silverline socket sets and now spanners are good value. Don't get me wrong, I use their stuff all the time but you wouldn't want a Silverline cordless drill or other power tool. Or anything that needs really close tolerances.

 

Agreed. They are that bad that I forgot they did power tools!

 

Wouldn't want an overpriced Draper power tool either though. Makita all the way.