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Hitting the HAIX (part 2)


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In part 2 of Hitting the HAIX, we return to find out what John Trenchard thinks of his HAIX boots.

 

John Trenchard, assessor and a verifier for Lantra and co-founder of Arbor Venture Training Ltd with over 20 years’ experience is testing the HAIX Protector Forest boots ahead of the APF show - so let's find out if he's impressed?

 

Much of John’s work sees him venturing into the tree tops, either for tree care or to carry out aerial recovery training as safety at height is key for arborists. It is for this reason that he was particularly impressed to learn that the boots are far more flexible than he originally assumed.

 

In addition, John was keen to point out that the Protector Forests also work well with foot ascenders. “The ascenders fit on really well and don’t make the boots difficult to work with.”

 

In addition to working seamlessly with forestry equipment, such as the foot ascenders, John also discovered that HAIX boots incorporate a fast lacing system. Having worked to provide safe and effective boots for the legendary New York Firefighters as well as the German GSG-9 Counter-Terrorist Unit, HAIX has learnt that time is of the essence when it comes to putting on and removing their footwear, so many boots from HAIX, including the forestry footwear, benefit from the fast lacing system.

 

As John explained, “You can lace up the lower part and once it is comfortable, lock it in place and lace up the upper part. After you’ve done the lower part the first time, there’s no need to do it again.” Be it as a trainer for Lantra or working with his company, John is always on the go so the fast lacing system isn’t going to stand in his way.

 

So what is John’s resounding overall opinion? “Excellent comfortable, capable boots that are great value for money.” And you can’t say fairer than that. Having worn the Protector Forests in all weathers, in the air and on the ground, John has put them through their paces on a literal boot camp and has been left more than impressed!

 

To find out more about HAIX and HAIX boots, please visit http://www.haix.co.uk or your local distributor.

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  • 2 weeks later...

Can I just ask? Why if reading on here, along with my own logic; do boot manufacturers not stitch (and glue if required) the soles to the top. It seems everybody is bonding this and this fails.

I'm sorry I am not convinced its the best route, my next boot will be a Pfanner as a result.

I always like the Haix stuff, but after reading reviews I just wasn't convinced.

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