boots?

[macswan]

Does anyone wear the arbpro boots they have on treestuff? I like the sound of a climbing boot for pruning, but am a little concerned that the lack of chainsaw protection makes them not wearable in all situations. Which is what I need. My other option is the Pfanner chainsaw boot, which is covered in protection,but is still a big bulky BOOT. Any thoughts?

 

[jmcscrap]

I have the Pfanner boots and yes, they are bulky, but for me at least they are one of the most comfortable chainsaw protected boots I have worn. I haven't had any issues while climbing in them.

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

I have a pair of the arbpro boots. They are great for climbing as well as for removals with spurs. Great all around boot. Decent price too in my opinion.

 

[PUClimber]

Macswan,
You might want to hold off on the arbpro boots. I know a guy who has a pair that is being used and abused and have already started to separate.

 

[ROYCE]

Yup, they are not very well built. I bought mine in August of 2011 in Australia and wore them every day doing tree work. I loved them, very comfy and were great for all work situations. However, they completely fell apart on me after about 6-7 months. For the price they are not worth it. I would look into the pro-ascent by scarpa.

 

[macswan]

Anyone wear the haix chainsaw boots? Decent price at bailey's. How do the soles hold up?

 

[chris_girard]

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I have a pair of the arbpro boots. They are great for climbing as well as for removals with spurs. Great all around boot. Decent price too in my opinion.

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Casey, can they be re-soled with that special concave design that they have?

 

[chris_girard]

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Anyone wear the haix chainsaw boots? Decent price at bailey's. How do the soles hold up?

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Yes, I've been wearing them since Bailey's started selling them last Dec. So far they are holding up extremely well and you're right, they are very reasonably priced.

 

[GregManning]

See also previous posts for Pfanner info, e.g.:

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.p...true#Post305590

See also: 12/20/11 + 1/02/12.

More break-in updates on my Pfanner boots:
They have broken in much more, and more easily than I had expected.
Not only does the ankle hinge flex nicely, but the sole flex in the toe area allows the ball of my foot to almost roll in a normal walking manner.
Greg

 

[BostonBull]

One of my favorite subjects!



Great boots, but they are a little too light duty for the daily rigors of a high production arborist.

My Limmers are still bombproof, heavier boot though!

I think any backpacking style boot isn't going to last, you need something with some real guts to it if you want to use it for climbing with spikes, pruning, bucket, machine operating that we almost all do every day. You really need a mountaineering boot to have it succeed at what we are asking of it.

Being in a single pair of boots everyday is also a huge task for boots to hold up to.

 

[GregManning]

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My Limmers are still bombproof, heavier boot though!


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Just bought a pair of Std Wt Limmer's.
Visited the shop in Intervale, NH; and spent 2+ hours getting fitted; including some minor boot modifications.

Ken & Pete were great.
Knowledgable, very patient to make sure I got a good fit, etc.; and just a fun couple of guys to spend 2 hours with.
I left, came back 3 hours later, and my purchase was ready to go.

Greg

 

[BostonBull]

I think you will absolutely love them! They aren't modern, or fancy looking, but rugged as heck!

 

[macswan]

Those Limmers are nice lookin boots, never heard of them. I went with the pfanner's. I just recently took a bath on a pair of $150 boots. So I went expensive again this time.

 

[cashmoneytreeboy]

amazing im not going to say whats on my mind,,,,

 

[macswan]

then why post at all?

 

[BostonBull]

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then why post at all?

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Needs attention.