yet another boot post

Winch

Winch

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Asheville, NC
Hi everybody!
I know the subject has been talked to death, but I had a specific question about some boots available in the UK.

For the past 2+ years I have worn Klima Air Tirol Fighter climbing chainsaw boots. They were great, but might have sustained irreparable damage when the single stitch at the base of the boot parted. 2 years seems pretty good for a boot, but of course, there are some on this board who claim 7 or more years of resoling and whatnot on a single pair of boots.

With shipping and the poor value of the US $, the Klimas will cost nearly $400. My question for anyone out there is this: have you owned any of the following pairs of boots, how long did they last, and would you recommend me buying a pair?

Klima Air Tirol Chainsaw Boot
Tremme Aquastop Chainsaw Boot
Haix Blue Ridge Boot
Haix Protector Boot
Haix Tibet Forest Boot
Meindl Waldlaufer Chainsaw Boot
Sip Class 2 Chainsaw Boot

I'm not too interested in boots other than those on this list. The long lasting Wesco's someone talked about in a previous post caught my eye, and I may look into those some more, but other than that I am really just looking for feedback on the above boots, if there is feedback to be had. Thanks for your time.
 
thanks bostonbull, you are the one from the previous post. i have a local retailer with those wescos (i think), so i will check them out firsthand.
 
hiah winch. i use elton hydrofells. there a leather chainsaw protective boot with good insulation and a comfatable fit. take awhile to bed in though.used mine for over a year now and still going strong.
 
We use the Tirol Fighters, exellent boots in particular for spiking. No good for ordinaire climbing though, the thick soles makes you loose contact with the limbs. They are very durable and lasts three to four times as long as Stihl and EM chainsaw boots or at least a year maybe two years. They are mainly used for utility line clearance in very rugged terrain.
Svein
 
I would have to agree that comparing a Wesco to a mountaineering boot wouldn't be practical. I myself climb in a traditional logging boot made by Georgia, which I feel are great but I am going to give some of these high end mountaineering boots a rip. If I dont like climbing in 'em, I'll atleast have a new set of tires for non-climbing days.
 
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