I find that I am need of a new pair of work boots. It seems that I am not cutting firewood as a "hobby" anymore but as a way of life. That being said, I am in themarket for a good, safe pair of work boots. Local shoe store carries carolina loggers, steel toe onsale for 129.00. Any opinions. Chaps will be another thread.
I just bought a pair of Carolina Loggers a coupl weeks ago (non-steel toe) on sale for $90. Seem to be ok so far, but I like Chippewa boots the best. The chaps.... I like my Labonville.
I scored a pair of Carolina steel toe logging boots on ebay new with tags for 60 bucks a couple of years ago and they have held up very well. The big heal has saved my azz from going for a ride a few times.
I have a pair of Carolina lineman boot that have held up well for about 5 years now. I wear them to work mostly cause they are lighter than my other climbing boots.
Do they offer a "composite" toe boot? Much easier on the body over the course of the day. Especially if you've got lower back problems like me, lifting a pair of steel toed boots tied to your feet all day can be tough.
One thing I will say about a bigger heel like a logger/line boot. It can play havoc on the lower back. Definitely go with a good quality insole.
I agree with that. I only like to wear them out in the woods where the ground is soft. Walking down the driveway is a bit of a pain for me but that is probably because I don't wear them day in and day out.
Wear mine at least 5 days a week at least 8 hours a day. Like you said not bad in the woods, but since I started working in the city I keep thinking of just getting a good hiker and keeping my line boots in the truck.
Lots of good input thanks. Will only be wearing them in cutting wood etc around the property. Not a 5 day week thing . Mainly looking for safety, comfort, functional.. tryed on a pair. Comfortable.
Steeltoe Chippewa boots here for the past 2 years and still in great shape. Use them for work 5 days a week and in the woods on weekends. I do find them a bit heavy after working in the woods all day but what boots are not.
Recently equipped the saw with a full chisel chain so saftey is a concern. I think steel toe boots and quality chaps are cheaper than a trip to the er
A chainsaw will cut through a composite toe like it is not even there. OP, I have the Labonville chainsaw boots. Cons: Brutal break in period. Extremely roomy (too much IMO); I have wide feet and still added an insole to take up some space until broken in. Killed my feet for a long time. Pros: Made in USA, kevlar lined for chainsaw protection, wide steel toe for comfort, and extremely well made. I hesitate to recommend them because of the pain of breaking them in and the roomy fit, it was like my feet were swimming in them.
A lighter non steel toe that's more comfortable will fatigue you less. Being tired is more of a danger than something on your toes for the most part. The bigger heel is better for hopping down off equipment a lot. Keeps pressure off the Achilles. Chaps any are better than none. 6 ply are plenty good for most.
I have a wide foot and one fat ankle from an injury, and I've never found a pair of Red Wings that was comfortable for me. Most of my friends that do manual labor for a living swear by them though. I have owned 2 pairs of non-steel toed Carolina boots, and they've held up very well. But for wood cutting, I bought a pair of Bates steel toed military/police type boots. They're crazy light, have a hiking boot sole so the grip is good, and are much more comfortable to me than a typical steel toed work boot for all day wear.
My every day boots are Whites smoke jumpers. My back and feet hurt if I don't wear them. My saw boots are a carolina metatarsel.
