Does anyone wear their arbpro evo's in the winter?

[Northernlogger395]

Ive been wearing logger boots for yrs, and now that ive been climbing for a couple yrs been looking at buying boots geared towards that, i have some muck boots for days im trudging through the snow, but i also spend a lot of time in the bucket, just curious if they can handle( or i) the colder weather.. at 240 from bartlett and if i could get a year out of em id be happy..

 

[Reach]

In my opinion, yes, but your toes will get cold because those boots have no toe space. Wool socks will help if you’re standing around, but your feet may still get cold in a bucket, because mine do sometimes.

 

[Northernlogger395]

Awsome, thank you. I appreciate it. I have been wearing some hiking boots but there a little worn out now and get wet.. im just sick of the heavy loggers, and when i wear the hiking boots i feel so much better at the end the day. The logger boots are nice on spurs but i also read that a lot of people dont mind the evo's either, and i dont need to spend 500 between 2 pairs of boots ya know? Thanks again

 

[Jonny]

Second what Reach said about good wool socks. I like Merino wool. After a lifetime of Hanes or whatever brand cotton athletic socks, it kinda bugged me to spend like 10x the cash on socks, but what a huge difference in warmth, comfort, durability, and hygiene. They don’t get nearly as stinky as cotton after a 16 hour day. I imagine my feet will still sweat the same but they never really feel wet.
Now I’m trying to convince myself to spend the cash on a decent wool top and bottom base layer.
Sorry no opinion on the Evo boot, but I hear good things.

 

[Northernlogger395]

Right on, i actually have been wearing the wool socks and you are right, they dont have the same effect as the athletic socks, and they seem to be more comfortable. And they last way longer..

 

[Cereal_Killer]

A few guys at my work are wearing the Arbpros through winter, even right now with 8" of snow on the ground.

I really prefer mountaineering boots, I'm wearing Salewa MTN lite (mid height) which are waterproofed by a gortex inner layer. Best boots I've ever wore. I pulled my muck boots out a week ago when we got a deep snow one night but only wore them one day, went right back to the selewas the very next day and I doubt I'll go back even if the forecasted 6-8" storm hits Monday, the salewas are warmer, dryer and better overall. Muck boots have a place, I'll still own and use them, but a 10h workday isn't that use...


I too finally made the switch to mirano wool this winter and will be looking into light weight versions come summer, from someone who's always had skin issues the hygiene factor alone make the price worth it, the warmth is just an added benefit! I sweat, a lot, and yet they don't stink at the end of the day. Cotton socks stink up my bedroom, wife made me toss them down the clothes chute immediately when I came in the door and took my shoes off.


Also don't put your boots in the morning when you get up, wear shoes for your drive in, put the boots on at work and take them off before the drive home. Gets your feet airing out and your boots drying out quicker.

 

[Reach]

Awsome, thank you. I appreciate it. I have been wearing some hiking boots but there a little worn out now and get wet.. im just sick of the heavy loggers, and when i wear the hiking boots i feel so much better at the end the day. The logger boots are nice on spurs but i also read that a lot of people dont mind the evo's either, and i dont need to spend 500 between 2 pairs of boots ya know? Thanks again

You’re welcome! I’ve been wearing Evos for several years now and have no real complaint. I typically get about 15 months out of a pair, which is not too bad for a soft sole climbing boot, especially since I spend most of my time on the ground these days. They also seem to stay dry for their full service life, or near enough.

Logger boots are definitely the best for spurs, but the Evos work well also. I find they hold the spurs in place well, and the sole is stiff enough they don’t seem to need a steel shank. And I’m with you on spending $500 on two pair of boots, I’m certainly not about to do that.

 

[owScott]

You’re welcome! I’ve been wearing Evos for several years now and have no real complaint. I typically get about 15 months out of a pair, which is not too bad for a soft sole climbing boot, especially since I spend most of my time on the ground these days. They also seem to stay dry for their full service life, or near enough.

Logger boots are definitely the best for spurs, but the Evos work well also. I find they hold the spurs in place well, and the sole is stiff enough they don’t seem to need a steel shank. And I’m with you on spending $500 on two pair of boots, I’m certainly not about to do that.

We differ here, I own several different boots. A pair for dry ground work, straight snow boots for snowy ground work, Evo's or Asolo's for climbing and occasionally highliners for removals. Yes more money for multiple boots but when you spread the wear out the cost isnt really that much more. I get 2 seasons out of a pair of Evo's because I dont wear them on the ground. Generally have 1 pair on and 1 pair in the truck. I mostly drive my bossman truck, f250 crewcab, so room isnt an issue. I am picky about my feet and I dont flinch about spending extra money on gear that makes my day better.

 

[Reach]

We differ here, I own several different boots. A pair for dry ground work, straight snow boots for snowy ground work, Evo's or Asolo's for climbing and occasionally highliners for removals. Yes more money for multiple boots but when you spread the wear out the cost isnt really that much more. I get 2 seasons out of a pair of Evo's because I dont wear them on the ground. Generally have 1 pair on and 1 pair in the truck. I mostly drive my bossman truck, f250 crewcab, so room isnt an issue. I am picky about my feet and I dont flinch about spending extra money on gear that makes my day better.

I should mention that I have a couple different pair of boots too, but my Evos are my everyday boots. I have a pair of shop boots as well, and two pair of Muck boots (insulated and non) for snow/extreme mud.

 

[ATH]

I have 3 pair of boots:
2 pair of hiking boots. Switch every other day so they have plenty of time to dry out. They last more than twice as long - usually getting 3 years per pair (so 1.5 years of everyday wear). These are Asolo Neutron.

I climb in Tango Light. They are great for climbing, but not real comfortable on the ground. That also helps them (and the Asolos) last a lot longer. Yes, more money up front, but less in the long term.

 

[Northernlogger395]

I have 3 pair of boots:
2 pair of hiking boots. Switch every other day so they have plenty of time to dry out. They last more than twice as long - usually getting 3 years per pair (so 1.5 years of everyday wear). These are Asolo Neutron.

I climb in Tango Light. They are great for climbing, but not real comfortable on the ground. That also helps them (and the Asolos) last a lot longer. Yes, more money up front, but less in the long term.

I have 3 pair of boots:
2 pair of hiking boots. Switch every other day so they have plenty of time to dry out. They last more than twice as long - usually getting 3 years per pair (so 1.5 years of everyday wear). These are Asolo Neutron.

I climb in Tango Light. They are great for climbing, but not real comfortable on the ground. That also helps them (and the Asolos) last a lot longer. Yes, more money up front, but less in the long term.

Greatful for the info, thanks guys.

You’re welcome! I’ve been wearing Evos for several years now and have no real complaint. I typically get about 15 months out of a pair, which is not too bad for a soft sole climbing boot, especially since I spend most of my time on the ground these days. They also seem to stay dry for their full service life, or near enough.

Logger boots are definitely the best for spurs, but the Evos work well also. I find they hold the spurs in place well, and the sole is stiff enough they don’t seem to need a steel shank. And I’m with you on spending $500 on two pair of boots, I’m certainly not about

 

[owScott]

I have 3 pair of boots:
2 pair of hiking boots. Switch every other day so they have plenty of time to dry out. They last more than twice as long - usually getting 3 years per pair (so 1.5 years of everyday wear). These are Asolo Neutron.

I climb in Tango Light. They are great for climbing, but not real comfortable on the ground. That also helps them (and the Asolos) last a lot longer. Yes, more money up front, but less in the long term.

I feel a boot that climbs well isnt so comfortable on the ground. The Evo's especially are stiff, good for climbing not great for walking around.

 

[Basswood]

I wear my tango lights in winter here in NY if there’s no snow on the ground. Most of our guys have Evos and they’re wearing them everyday all year.

 

[Northernlogger395]

Well i pulled the trigger and bought a pair this afternoon, cant wait to get em!

 

[Northernlogger395]

Well ive been wearing them for about week now. The meet my expectations. Had my spurs on for a couple hrs and didn't mind today.. now lets see how long they last.. A yr would great..

 

[Arborspective]

Ive about worn my evo's to death at this point and am about to purchase another pair within the week but as far as cold weather... call it a personal foot disorder but my feet FREEZE in my arb pro's and i mean painfully freeze. During the winter i wear haix chainsaw boots and they keep my feet toasty warm. Worth mentioning walking in haix or any chainsaw boot for that matter is a challenge and will deter most from ever even wanting to wear them but in a tree they are amazing and really shine with spurs. But this thread is about arb pro and hands down best feeling most comfortable super light boot ive ever had. But they are not warm.

 

[Arborspective]

Ive about worn my evo's to death at this point and am about to purchase another pair within the week but as far as cold weather... call it a personal foot disorder but my feet FREEZE in my arb pro's and i mean painfully freeze. During the winter i wear haix chainsaw boots and they keep my feet toasty warm. Worth mentioning walking in haix or any chainsaw boot for that matter is a challenge and will deter most from ever even wanting to wear them but in a tree they are amazing and really shine with spurs. But this thread is about arb pro and hands down best feeling most comfortable super light boot ive ever had. But they are not warm.

Also worth adding is they are durable but the laces are not. Hard climbing and they are the weakest link. Just something to remember. Cheap fix at least.

 

[TCtreeswinger]

Throw line makes the best laces

 

[Arborspective]

Throw line makes the best laces

Also makes a good belt when your got left behind at home.

 

[Reach]

Also worth adding is they are durable but the laces are not. Hard climbing and they are the weakest link. Just something to remember. Cheap fix at least.

The laces are a bit cheap. Gap Arborist stocks a them, so I usually keep a spare pair around. I seem to wear out three pair of laces to one pair of boots, or have thus far.