What's Your Priority with Boots?

[Fortec]

A question for all of you who have to wear chainsaw boots: Why is it that some guys will pay £100 for a pair of trainers that they wear for 10 hours a week but quibble at paying £200 for boots that they wear 60 hours a week!!!? :confused1:Judging by this attitude chaonsaw boots should cost £1200!!! I'll also bet that those guys look after their trainers better then they do their boots...!!! Most boots that we see on arborists feet look as if they've never seen any leather food since they were bought!!!

 

Also what is your main priority when buying boots: Heavy, light, long lasting, comfortable, flexible, stiff, waterproof etc? Any comments welcomed!

[Mark Bolam]

Comfy. Quality lacing. Grippy sole. Light. And Gore-Tex lined 'cos I can't stand having cold, wet feet.

[MattyF]

A question for all of you who have to wear chainsaw boots: Why is it that some guys will pay £100 for a pair of trainers that they wear for 10 hours a week but quibble at paying £200 for boots that they wear 60 hours a week!!!? :confused1:Judging by this attitude chaonsaw boots should cost £1200!!! I'll also bet that those guys look after their trainers better then they do their boots...!!! Most boots that we see on arborists feet look as if they've never seen any leather food since they were bought!!!

 

Also what is your main priority when buying boots: Heavy, light, long lasting, comfortable, flexible, stiff, waterproof etc? Any comments welcomed!

 

I really like the hi ex trekkers they have all the features mark and most climbers want but the soles seem to seperate within 6 months for me,infact any boot i climb in apart from the pfanners this happens and they are completly different style of boot very heavy and well made ,spose any light boot i try split too quick from jamming in to to many tight crutches

[Big 'Ammer]

Main priority comfort.

 

Then durability, then waterproof for winter use.

 

If something is going to last, then price doesn't matter.

 

Don't confuse price with value. Buy cheap - buy twice in my book.

[Jason James Gairn]

Assuming all boots give the same amount of safety with regard to chainsaws (virtually none!) I would put comfort above all else. Grip, support (for ankles and spikes), lightness and toughness would follow. A good climbing boot wants to be as narrow as possible with a high rand and narrow sole profile to aid small foot placements.

Round laces, goretex lining, steel toecap.

It's a very good point you make concerning chaps wearing £100 trainers, for 10 hours etc. I have never gone budget on anything as it's a false saving for sure. Last boots were £160, what's pushing the £200 mark?

Everything lasts a year or less, rope, harness, boots trousers, saw.

[Tree Man Tom]

Comfort and 'waterproofnes' is what I prefer

[Mick Stockbridge]

Longevity.

Edited March 25, 2009 by Mick Stockbridge

[Mesterh]

Comfort is most important to me, flexibility, waterproof and a decent life span.

 

Ohh above all they must be extremely cheap

 

Jk.

 

£160-180 is a fair price I recon.

[josharb87]

decent stitching-after a few months stitching seems to start comming apart, grippy soles, good but supple ankle support

[Frank]

My main thought is with the look, they must look cool, I dont care if my feet feel like they have been submitted to some sort of chinese foot shrinking torture aslong as they look cool.

 

 

Please note: the above comments are for my own personnel comedy purposes and should not be taken literally. Obviously comfort and longevity are main factors.