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OK I just read this thread, there are alot of great suggestions here. I have a Merrell/Asolo kind of rotation going on, but I sure would like to try the
Pfanner chainsaw protective boots, anybody own these and have good or bad feedback?
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For what it’s worth ………….
I have a new pair of Pfanner chainsaw boots that I just start wearing.
I bought them for ground work, not climbing.
They are quite stiff.
(That’s sort of expected; a slipper is going to offer much protection.)
I’ve started wearing them on my 4 – 8 mile daily walk to try to break them in (somewhat). They are never going to be lightweight hiking boots.
The toe area is a little “boxy” / loose for me; but that’s the nature of safety boots on my feet.
They lace well down toward the toe, but the upper material(s) are so stiff that I can’t tighten the laces any more, at this point.
The ankle coverage, and support, is quite high. It is a good 2” higher than my normal climbing boot. I think this is a good thing.
I recently saw a demo of chainsaw claps. The saw, at full power, was dropped a few inches (under control) onto the chaps, which were covering a horizontal log. The saw did not penetrate the chaps, but the chain “ran down the leg area”, past the bottom end, where the ankle would have been.
The lugged sole is reasonably soft rubber and I expect a good grip.
(I’ve worn then on a snowy / slightly icy roadway, and they were fine.)
I would buy them again at this point to protect my feet. But they are still brand new.
Ciao ! Greg
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You may have just sold the Pfanners, thanks Greg!
