Artto Ilmanen

I contacted Meindl and here is what they replied regarding terrain categories:

Dear Artto,

thanks for your enquiry.

This informations you can’t find on our website because the models are special productions.

We do produce them for a special customer…

Meindl Woodwalker S3 / Pro are both like Cat. B

Meindl Air Stream / Rock are both like Cat. B/C

You’re welcome

Best regards from German

58 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

I would say none of those. That page seems to be aimed at their leisure range. Somewhere there will be a page dedicated to their work range but I can't find it as yet

Thanks Steve, I will have a look if I can find the right page

58 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

 

One more question, gents, If i may ask:

Do you know, by ever chance, what Meindl terrain categories do Airstream / Woodwalker Pro belong to? 

https://meindl.de/service/type-of-use/?lang=en#1

Sorry for many questions, I try to help on my side when ever I can do it..

1 minute ago, woody paul said:

Woodwalker pro if you are comparing prices you need to put size in as larger sizes are more money. 

Ok, thanks, Woody Paul!

45 minutes ago, woody paul said:

I bought a pair of Woodwalkers a couple of months ago very lightweight boot to what I have had before. 

Hi Woody Paul

thanks for sharing your experience - do you remember if yours are of model Woodwalker S3 or Woodwalker Pro?

thanks, Artto

Thank you guys,

So the consensus seems to be Airstreams / Woodwalkers are fairly ok for walking / hiking although not optimal choice due to weight - protection obviously mean more weight, I guess so if I want protection I need to pay the price as a heavier boot..

I'd better check the weight comparison between Airstreams / Woodwalkers, though

Just now, Joe Newton said:

The werewolves are marketed as a climbing boot. They have chainsaw protection but no toe cap.

 

If you're going to be doing ground work with a saw I wouldn't recommend them. 

Yes, ground work + hiking / walking. So is Meindl Airstream therefore what you would recommend in my case? or something else?

Thank you very much for your help!

On 13/04/2016 at 21:32, Joe Newton said:

I have Scafels, Airstreams, and Stein Werewolves.

 

All are great, but if you already have a pair of chainsaw boots, I'd go for the Werewolves. Fantastic for climbing, and very comfortable for hiking too.

Hi Joe and others

I just signed up to this forum, hello from Finland!

I know this is an old thread but anyways:

I too hope to find chainsaw boots suitable for hiking, too 

So if comparing Stein Werewolves to Meindl Airstream do you find, by your experience, that Stein Werewolwes are more comfortable for hiking? The terrain I most hike & walk is forest or hills, not really rocks or mountain..therefore, I think the sole could have at least some flex ability..if possible

Further, I do not climb in trees

I appreciate any help as this the first time I'm on the market for chainsaw boots.

Thanks, Artto