TCtreeswinger
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Most fleet/farm stores have a cheap logger boot that can be had for around 100 bucks
best climbing boots?
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Pure nonsense... Hoffman builds some of the best purpose built spur boots available, and at an affordable price. Family owned. Handmade in the US. Completely rebuildable.
Hoffmans 16" linemen boots are far superior and quite a bit cheaper than Wesco's. In fact the Hofman's quality is on par with Whites, but much more affordable.
https://hoffmanboots.com/16-pole-climber
Hoffman's Classic. Simply one the best spur boots on the planet for $365, and far superior to something like the Scaffel lite.
https://hoffmanboots.com/8-hoffman-classic-plain-toe-2
And so we are clear here, a purpose built spur boot is not gonna be a featherweight boot folks....
Reach
Been here much more than a while
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- Atglen, PA
Those are some nice looking boots. Almost makes me wish I spent more time in spurs to make buying a set worthwhile! I did spend half a day in spurs today though, with my Evo 2s and felt fine afterwards. Well, as fine as my out of shape self could expect to...
did a little spur practice earlier, less pain, idk if its from how I was standing, or how they were on my foot, but I also spent less time on em, still not fun afterwards
ChippingHipsters
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- Bridgeport
Still haven't tried any of the new-school, pretty-boy boots...I'm sure they're pissa, but those traditional design boots have always worked well for me. Red Wing 2210 has been my favorite, but Chippewa's Insulated Super Logger is about as solid on the spikes as ever I've experienced! I've always switched out boots on the ground. Bought a pair of tall Red Dawgs from Bailey's, didn't like them. Very light, but not much to'm and the heels separate with spike use. Shallow heels on the modern boots make me wonder too. I a solid, one-piece feel to my spiking kit: Big Buck pads, custom-made ratcheting straps and neoprene padded cuffs pulled up over pant leg behind spike pads. Cadillacs, baby!
I didn’t say they were bad boots or not worth the cost. Merely that I think they’re heavy and expensive. I like mine and will rebuild/repair/replace them with Hoffman’s when necessary.
There not so cheap but i have the haix lime green climbers and i have to say hands down out of every carolina, redwing or even Chippewa the haix are the most comfortable boots ive ever worn
Cereal_Killer
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- Ohio
I climb in Salewa Mtn lite mids. I'm not typically on spikes more than 4h a day but I have absolutely no complaints and for spikeless they're the best boot I've ever wore.
rope-a-dope
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- Asheville
I am on my 2nd soles with 8" Chippewas. Before I got them, i always had plain hiking shoes, including all leather Asolos which are heavier backpacking boots.
The logging style boots are designed for spike climbing. The heel, sole shanks and construction contribute to comfort on spurs.
Cant remember what I paid for mine but it was less than the leather Asolos, and for way more boot that kicks ass. And I prune in them too, no spurs. Grip is fine on raw bark, wet snotty limbs are still slippery, but that's no surprise. Ground work, hell yea.
For where you are in tree life, a cheaper logger will give you a solid foundation learning to spur up trees, protect your feet (toes and shanks) and give you an opinion on whether the fancy limb slippers are worth it.
MY next boots will be Hoffman's tho
The logging style boots are designed for spike climbing. The heel, sole shanks and construction contribute to comfort on spurs.
Cant remember what I paid for mine but it was less than the leather Asolos, and for way more boot that kicks ass. And I prune in them too, no spurs. Grip is fine on raw bark, wet snotty limbs are still slippery, but that's no surprise. Ground work, hell yea.
For where you are in tree life, a cheaper logger will give you a solid foundation learning to spur up trees, protect your feet (toes and shanks) and give you an opinion on whether the fancy limb slippers are worth it.
MY next boots will be Hoffman's tho
im in a 10.5 wide right now
dspacio
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- Narragansett Bay
I wear Carolinas,. with a 2" heel gives a nice groove for the spurs to ride in. This is my 2nd pair of Carolinas for tree work, and both have been great for me.
They are super comfortable. I wax em every 3 months or so with a beeswax propolis mix. They last years that way.
I think this is the pair I have:
www.colsafety.com
or something similar, only $110 ...
I see many guys spend $50 on boots from Walmart that start falling apart literally weeks within ground work... and they think its extravagant to spend $200 on my "fancy" boots that I keep working in for years...
but I also keep a cheaper pair of workboots my brother gave me for when I do concrete, or other stuff where I know they will just get trashed.
any time I can spend reasonable money to preserve my body.. it's worth it. comfort is one thing, and when it comes to your feet, it's really worth having a solid boot.
They are super comfortable. I wax em every 3 months or so with a beeswax propolis mix. They last years that way.
I think this is the pair I have:
Carolina Birch Men's 10 Inch Waterproof Boots
Carolina Birch Men's 10 Inch Waterproof Boots are comfortable and durable safety footwear for construction and industrial applications.
www.colsafety.com
or something similar, only $110 ...
I see many guys spend $50 on boots from Walmart that start falling apart literally weeks within ground work... and they think its extravagant to spend $200 on my "fancy" boots that I keep working in for years...
but I also keep a cheaper pair of workboots my brother gave me for when I do concrete, or other stuff where I know they will just get trashed.
any time I can spend reasonable money to preserve my body.. it's worth it. comfort is one thing, and when it comes to your feet, it's really worth having a solid boot.
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Fivepoints
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- East of Huntsville, AL
I really like carolinas as well. I have 4 pairs. One linemans pair for each truck plus a set of logger boots. One thing ti be aware of is some carolinas are china made and some are usa made. The USA ones hold up much better.
Serf Life
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- Maine Island
Sale at Bartlett, clipnsteps, evo 2, gtx mountain trainers are all on sale and the same price.
Ditto on Carolinas. I have the USA made 10" steel toe engineer boots that are as comfortable as any footwear I've owned, but they're not for tree work.
Got in a bind for work boots due to an online order snafu. Ended up buying a cheap pair at Walmart, expecting them to fall apart quickly like the other pair I bought there years ago. Surprisingly, they're in excellent shape after 6 months. Since boots in the $100-200 range never last me more than a year or two, these seem like a bargain at $30. Steel toe and comfortable. I generally hate to shop at Walmart, but will probably buy these again. They're Interceptor duty boots.
Got in a bind for work boots due to an online order snafu. Ended up buying a cheap pair at Walmart, expecting them to fall apart quickly like the other pair I bought there years ago. Surprisingly, they're in excellent shape after 6 months. Since boots in the $100-200 range never last me more than a year or two, these seem like a bargain at $30. Steel toe and comfortable. I generally hate to shop at Walmart, but will probably buy these again. They're Interceptor duty boots.
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