Boots?

[treebing]

I am curious to hear about boots that people have liked while climbing. I have been climbing in vasque sundowners for the past two years and about due to get a new set of kicks. I really liked them but maybe there is something better? I like to try new things and tread on new ground. What works for you all? I would like something light and nimble but durable. I have been using the vasques for both spurring and trims but maybe will want to start having a different set for the two different types of climbing. The Vasques were a little low and small heeled for the spurs, but I hate heels while pruning. And then there is ground work.... so thats all like to hear some ideas. take care.

Kevin

 

[speelyei]

Wesco jobmaster

 

[R_Schra]

Pfanner saw boots.

I use them for climbing and groundwork. Almost wearing them every day. I use other footwear when mowing/planting etc. They last more then 2 years, havent done that with Meindl's or other brands. For use in pruning they are a bit heavy and stif, but it can be done

 

[flying_kiwiman]

type boots in the search bar. A few months ago we did a thread on footwear in the topic rant and rave.

lots of cool boots there.....

Jelte

 

[treebear]

I saw those boots in Maastricht last year, they seemed very stiff to me. How are the soles, slippery or good gripping?
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no

 

[R_Schra]

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I saw those boots in Maastricht last year, they seemed very stiff to me. How are the soles, slippery or good gripping?
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no

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Slippery on wet wood. Reasonable grip on wet streets. For the rest good grip and support, also on daily use with spikes. I would like some lighter/flexible steel tipp shoes for handsaw pruning. On the other hand im used to these heavy boots and it works for me. So ill see what i will do in future.

 

[stevebullman]

meindl do a new boot specifically for climbing.....think they're going to be my next pair when these wear out

 

[treebear]

I´ve been checking out their website but can´t find this boot. What is it called and where can I get it.
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no

 

[stevebullman]

only person i know who has them is nod whose here in england....i can give you his number if you like

 

[stevebullman]

oh and i believe the name is "climber"

 

[treebear]

I sent them an email (Meindl), guess I just wait for their answer. Is Nod selling Meindl boots?
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no

 

[jamie]

im wearing these http://www.proclimber.co.uk/catalogue/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=27_45&amp;products_id=68
find em comfy and well better than the old leather sthils i used to sport

jamie

 

[stevebullman]

yes

 

[Oskar]

I'm guessing these are the boots you're talking about.
Meindl Tree-climber

 

[stevebullman]

they're the ones, although they have been slightly updated. i bought a pair last month and im well happy with them so far