are haix p'pros' still the tits

[Taupotreeman]

Nice timing with this thread. My Meindles are to be re-soled so I need a new pair of boots mean time. Now, I know someone is going to say; get another pair but I want something with a harder wearing sole as I spend more time on the ground these days. Looking at the Stein Phantom but I'm open to suggestions.

 

 

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[TreePuncher]

What are the Airpower Gold like on rate of wear? And the Protector Light on wear rate?

 

i purchased a pair of the golds over a year ago, very comfy and are holding up very well, considering i drag and kick my feet through heavy bracken and bramble on some sites, i do use moisture cream and dubbin on them every 4 weeks tho or after a wet spell, and only just starting to part the toe cap from the sole, im very happy, i think they will last the rest of the year (touchin my wooden noggin)

 

my mate bought a pair just after me and had to get them exhanged within 2 months i think it was after the sole was coming away from the back of the boot, but good old f R jones sorted him out, his new pair have now lasted a year to date andnare looking good

 

Think you gotta take some care on ya booties

Edited July 12, 2013 by TreePuncher
correct info

[WoodED]

i purchased a pair of the golds over a year ago, very comfy and are holding up very well, considering i drag and kick my feet through heavy bracken and bramble on some sites, i do use moisture cream and dubbin on them every 4 weeks tho or after a wet spell, and only just starting to part the toe cap from the sole, im very happy, i think they will last the rest of the year (touchin my wooden noggin)

 

my mate bought a pair just after me and had to get them exhanged within 2 months i think it was after the sole was coming away from the back of the boot, but good old f R jones sorted him out, his new pair have now lasted a year to date andnare looking good

 

Think you gotta take some care on ya booties

 

I got a year out of mine

 

 

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[mad matty]

had a pair of air power gold...got sold on the hype.....rubbish climbing boot....use them now as my everyday groundy boot...use stein explorers for climbing much better and cheaper!

[monkeybusiness]

I've almost always had Pros too. But a good alternative I've been looking at for a next pair are Arbortec's Fellhunter. It's like a super version of the Pro.

 

Fellhunter Xpert Chainsaw Boot Class 3 - Arboriculture - Footwear

 

This is the Class 3 boot, there is a class two version and the prices on Arbortec's site are much higher than in shops.

 

They look good but £330 is an incredible amount of money (I've never been one to scrimp on footwear due to price but that seems bonkers to me).

[Taupotreeman]

I wouldn't pay £300+ when I can get a pair of Meindles for £100 cheaper!

 

 

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[WoodED]

I think the stein boots have come on a long way, comfy, and hard wearing, and the red phantoms look good to, they are quite similar to the red phanner boots but cheaper at £170

 

 

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[mikecotterill]

Also had issues with the soles on protector pros, one pair lasted less than six months!

 

 

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[MattyF]

The stein phantoms look a copy of the Pfanner boots to me .. I would thouroughly recommend the Pfanners though,on my second pair and they wear really well and feel great for climbing and comfort.

[Steve Bullman]

They're nothing at all like the pfanners Matty