Need new boots

What are your suggestions for a general logging/hunting/work boot. I am looking for non-insulated. I use them for cutting wood out in the woods, mowing my lawn, and sometimes hunting. I have started to look at some Red Wings and Timberland. My other cheap work boots have lasted me 5 to 7 years. Would I expect the same type longevity from Red Wings, or will they last me much longer?

When looking at the website, their logging boots are REALLY tall, not sure why I would need something that tall.

I have tried the Muck boots, but they are not secure enough when moving around on logs or uneven ground. Help me spend my money

 

I just picked up a pair of Matterhorn chainsaw boots. Haven’t had them long enough to give you an opinion on them. Not insulated but layers of Kevlar for cut protection will no doubt make them a bit toasty. I don’t know how they would be for an all around boot I got them specifically for wood cutting after a logger friend told me about an incident where he lost footing & his saw came in contact with his boot. I’ll try to remember to update once I have some more hours on em. Just got em last week.

 

Thanks. I have heard to make sure to get the Vibram soles on the Red Wings if I get those.

 

I hear you about the Muck boots-have an insulated pair, love them, but not for "work." I have had good luck with Danner's-I used a pair of uninsulated Pronghorns for what you described. I now have a pair of Quarry's-more of a work boot, along with a pair of Danner hiking boots for summer work and warm weather hunting.

 

I guess they’re good when you’re outside but they sure track the stuff in the house! Gotta get em off in the entry way or get scolded by the Mrs.

 

I'm a fan of the Timberland Pros

 

I like my Justins, want to get them resoled due to wearing them out.
My red wings have pizzed me off with the soles on both boots falling off repeatedly, using a supposedly good boot glue.
I'm so over cement boots.
I like them though besides being overpriced for junk soles.

 

Big dollars but Wesco boots are great

 

Were the soles on your Red Wings Vibram's? Maybe that is why I have heard to get the Vibram soles, or to have them re-soled with Vibram's. What are "cement boots?"
thanks!

 

No they are not vibram.
Cement boots = soles that are glued on (rubber cement)
My justins are sewn, if that is the proper way to say it. Never had a problem with them.
Bought a pair of schmidt boots with cement soles and same problem with those. They were supposed to be temporary anyway till
I got my justins fixed.

 

This is another aspect of wood cutting for me to consider also. I am kind of ashamed to admit it, but I have done some light to moderate cutting in less than ideal foot ware. Nowadays I cut in my hunting boots, either my Danner Grouse, or Danner Pronghorns. A good pair of designated wood working boots is a good idea.

 

That’s kind of how I rationalize it. If they safe me a trip to the ER someday than they’re worth it.

 

How long have your boots lasted you?

 

I've had good luck with the Red Wing 8" King toe. They dont make the insulated like i have anymore. I'll probably try them in uninsulated next time. I dont wear boots out fast so i will spend good money on them.

 

I work in a local hardware store so I usually start a new pair of boots there, get about 18 months out of them then when they get rough looking they get demoted to farm use for the remainder of they’re life. Typically get another 6 months or so out of them.

 

Not chainsaw boots but I have bought the Schmidt boots from Tractor supply and have been more than happy. I have steel toe and non steel both.

 

I really like Red Wing. They real well for me. I have had some 6" King Toe style #435 boots. However, these are made off-shore, the sole is glued on (not replaceable) and the toe cap is fiberglass not steel. But, for what they are, they are good. Also, I try to have separate "hunting" and "work" boots. Work boots wind up getting too many man-made smells (fuel, oil, exhaust).

 

Now, if you want some really awesome but also really expensive chainsaw boots, you could look into the Pfanner line of chainsaw protective boots. They are actually made in Italy by Crispi.

 

I like Rocky boots. They've been really good to me. I've only had to buy 2 pair over the last 30 or so years. A pair of cornstalkers, then the newer ones are wildcat. Those wildcats are getting a bit worn. I'm not certain if they make a steel toe version.