Boots

[BobbyDee]

Just noticed my current boots have worn to the point where replacements are needed. They are the high lace-up steel toecap variety and to be honest they have been fine except that they take so long to put on and worse, as I'm usually fair knackered, to take off at the end of the day. Yukon II have caught my eye as they seem well-priced in comparison to the more 'normal' type of superdooper chainsaw boot and look as though they can be put on and taken off quicker. Can anyone advise me as to whether this type of boot, which looks more like a reinforced wellington, is worthy of consideration? Are there any negatives? Is there any ankle support?

[Steve Bullman]

What's your main role at work, climbing, groundwork?

[BobbyDee]

What's your main role at work, climbing, groundwork?

 

Groundwork only, too old for climbing...

[Sussex Groundie]

I am currently wearing V12 boots about £69, the is another post on here about them, 9" " tall, lace up but with a zip on the inside, so easy on/off, very soft, shin pad on the front,steel toe cap, although no chainsaw rated works for me rest of the time

[Richard 1234]

Do you really not have time to do up and then undo boot laces😬

[oldwoodcutter]

For me its not the time thats the issue, its having got down there to tie them, its the getting back up again thats the problem.

[BobbyDee]

Do you really not have time to do up and then undo boot laces😬

Firstly, thanks to those who have responded positively to what I consider to be a fair and straightforward inquiry.

To you Richard, in answer to your stupid and argumentative question, I had a fall from a tree 6 years ago when I was at the age of 58. I fractured both L3 and L4 lumbar vertebrae. Recovery was slow and prolonged and resulted in restricted mobility and weakened back muscles. I do have the time to undo laces thanks, what I don't have is the flexibility particularly when I'm at the end of the day, hence my thread.

 

I can and will go to my local supplier of forestry equipment but thought I'd post here and get positive input before doing so.

[scbk]

Chainsaw willies are murder! Only useful if you're skint/starting out or working in water!

[Richard 1234]

Firstly, thanks to those who have responded positively to what I consider to be a fair and straightforward inquiry.

 

To you Richard, in answer to your stupid and argumentative question, I had a fall from a tree 6 years ago when I was at the age of 58. I fractured both L3 and L4 lumbar vertebrae. Recovery was slow and prolonged and resulted in restricted mobility and weakened back muscles. I do have the time to undo laces thanks, what I don't have is the flexibility particularly when I'm at the end of the day, hence my thread.

 

 

 

I can and will go to my local supplier of forestry equipment but thought I'd post here and get positive input before doing so.

 

 

I did put a smile on it so should have been seen as a joke!

 

Only people that know you can possibly know that you fell from a tree. Which is bad news in itself.

 

The way your post read to me (wrongly) was that you could not be bothered to undo shoe laces.

My apologies 😀

 

If you don't need ankle support why not try some safety trainers not tried them but st least you won't have loads of laces to undo.

Or rigger boots as they have none😬

[Richard 1234]

Also have a look at timberland pro work boots I have some and once broken in they feel like slippers.

Bit prices but worth it if your on your feet all day mind have air sole type things in them