Footlocking Boots

Maverick06 · 12th September 2009, 04:29 AM

I am looking for some good, sturdy work boots that will also work well for footlocking. I don't want something with a high heel like red wings or anything like that, but I want something higher quality than Wal-Mart brand. Any input would be awesome.

Gunslinger · 12th September 2009, 07:19 AM

IMO the key is a boot with a flat sole and no heel. I've attempted to footlock using a large heeled work boot and found it to be highly frustrating since the gasp between the heel and the shank made a perfect slot for the rope to slip through.

Maverick06 · 12th September 2009, 07:24 AM

That is the exactly the problem I am thinking about. I have some cheap boots now, but they are wearing out quick, and I would like a more long lasting solution.

Levi Parkin · 12th September 2009, 01:49 PM

I wear a pair of Merrell Phaser Peaks and think they're great. A little expensive, but they hold up well. I've had mine for almost a year and they just started breaking down. I went to a local shoe store that carries Merrells and they sewed them back up and shoe goo-ed them for me for a good price. Good as new.

Maverick06 · 12th September 2009, 02:37 PM

Thanks man, this guy I work with sometimes actually wears those same exact boots. I know he likes them.

Maverick06 · 12th September 2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunslinger

IMO the key is a boot with a flat sole and no heel. I've attempted to footlock using a large heeled work boot and found it to be highly frustrating since the gasp between the heel and the shank made a perfect slot for the rope to slip through.

Do you have any specific brands that you would recommend?

kiwi_tree_steve · 12th September 2009, 05:46 PM

Gri sport combat are nice and comfy, Italian leather they say, thats what ive got ive had 6 .5 months out of them, they still mint apart from a few stiches rubbed off by the rope but a 40 buck fix at the local cobbler will sus them for real ( stich and Goo shit, hard wearing) will put up pic when done expect it to be prity cool!!

ps they also make kevlar lined ones too for you uk guys

kiwi_tree_steve · 12th September 2009, 06:20 PM

JohN Dee · 12th September 2009, 06:45 PM

They look like they would have super dooper grip there Steve

kiwi_tree_steve · 12th September 2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

They look like they would have super dooper grip there Steve

there sure nice

took a bit of breaking in tho, Bees wax seem'd to help keep them supple, i give mine a dose weekly

Bruce Hopf · 12th September 2009, 11:04 PM

Being new to a lot of this, and I have never heard of this term before now, but what is foot locking? I know it is a climbing term. Thanks. Bruce.

kiwi_tree_steve · 12th September 2009, 11:29 PM

VTCC Footlock Winner

TrevMcRev · 13th September 2009, 11:48 AM

I really like these:

No defined heel and sticky tread.

Good for footlock, sport/rec climbing, light pruning work but no steel toe cap - they are a hiking boot rather than a safety boot, so really not a serious work boot.

Very light, comfier than most sneakers. I wear them everyday. $250 a pop.

Bruce Hopf · 13th September 2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_tree_steve

VTCC Footlock Winner

Thanks Steve. I appreciate you showing me this. I've seen it done in gym class, when I was in school, some 25 to 30 years ago. Thanks again. Bruce.

Maverick06 · 13th September 2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

I really like these:

No defined heel and sticky tread.

Good for footlock, sport/rec climbing, light pruning work but no steel toe cap - they are a hiking boot rather than a safety boot, so really not a serious work boot.

Very light, comfier than most sneakers. I wear them everyday. $250 a pop.

How long do they last?

Maverick06 · 13th September 2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_tree_steve

Gri sport combat are nice and comfy, Italian leather they say, thats what ive got ive had 6 .5 months out of them, they still mint apart from a few stiches rubbed off by the rope but a 40 buck fix at the local cobbler will sus them for real ( stich and Goo shit, hard wearing) will put up pic when done expect it to be prity cool!!

ps they also make kevlar lined ones too for you uk guys

How much do these boots usually cost?

kiwi_tree_steve · 13th September 2009, 08:16 PM

i pay'd $275.00 nzd,
there website says $70.00 (Pounds)

Garry Brockley · 13th September 2009, 08:19 PM

£70 is a good price for good quality comfortable boots.

jim1nz · 22nd October 2009, 08:10 AM

Scarpa pro ascent if you want footlocking boots but you know what they say, its not about the bike ha.

I did 50 m off a crane the other week in a Arb show, bloody long way!

Cole · 22nd October 2009, 05:06 PM

salomon cosmic are good there light the breath good and grip ropes well,

devo · 26th October 2009, 07:30 AM

Hay Jim

i heard about that from my mate he was there aswell down at the freeworker fest ! Nice one bro , i couldnt make it unfortunatly was already planned , my boss made it though looked like a great few days !

were'nt you the fastest footlockin??

you staying longer in germany bro

steve

jim1nz · 26th October 2009, 08:31 AM

Hey steve how are ya,

Yea it was good fun alright, nice to hang out with all my mates there.

Na bro i was 2nd 1:48, Rony 1:45 beat me, cone picking for 2 months (single line) dont help the footlocking much haha.

Ahh i have left Germany already, back in Sweden for a bit before going back to NZ for a bit.

Take it easy bro, hope to catch ya again!

TrevMcRev · 26th October 2009, 11:49 PM

Hi Jim

Did you crank out the 50m non stop?

Thats incredible going if you did, or even if you didn't really

devo · 27th October 2009, 07:11 AM

howsit jim

Thats pretty damn quick man ! Nice work ! enjoy the cone picking must be pretty chilly up there now in Sweden , Kiwi summer ahead enjoy it mate !

Back to the thread ive got Kayland Vertigo boots , find them to be great allrounders

steve

jim1nz · 27th October 2009, 07:29 AM

Ha na i hadent footlocked for 2 months so i had to stop twice, i was buggered haha, it was more a mental thing rather than physically being able to do it i think. Rony was consistent and did it with out stopping, thats why he won.

Looking forward to NZ cheers steve.

Sorry for messing the thread up!

xian hunter · 10th December 2009, 03:09 PM

The best footlocking hikers I have come across are Evolve "maximus" and the run around 70 to 100 bucks depending on your size and where you get them if they are still available!!!! They are good enough for the footlock record holder Mark Chisholm and they will stand up to the daily grind as well! The key to any footlocking boot is that the sole configuration has tread in the middle part of the sole to grip the bite of rope.

Xman

12th September 2009, 04:29 AM	#1
Maverick06 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	Footlocking Boots I am looking for some good, sturdy work boots that will also work well for footlocking. I don't want something with a high heel like red wings or anything like that, but I want something higher quality than Wal-Mart brand. Any input would be awesome.

12th September 2009, 07:19 AM	#2
Gunslinger Mature tree Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 263	Re: Footlocking Boots IMO the key is a boot with a flat sole and no heel. I've attempted to footlock using a large heeled work boot and found it to be highly frustrating since the gasp between the heel and the shank made a perfect slot for the rope to slip through.

12th September 2009, 07:24 AM	#3
Maverick06 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	Re: Footlocking Boots That is the exactly the problem I am thinking about. I have some cheap boots now, but they are wearing out quick, and I would like a more long lasting solution.

12th September 2009, 01:49 PM	#4
Levi Parkin Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: Footlocking Boots I wear a pair of Merrell Phaser Peaks and think they're great. A little expensive, but they hold up well. I've had mine for almost a year and they just started breaking down. I went to a local shoe store that carries Merrells and they sewed them back up and shoe goo-ed them for me for a good price. Good as new.

12th September 2009, 02:37 PM	#5
Maverick06 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	Re: Footlocking Boots Thanks man, this guy I work with sometimes actually wears those same exact boots. I know he likes them.

12th September 2009, 05:46 PM	#7
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 324	Re: Footlocking Boots Gri sport combat are nice and comfy, Italian leather they say, thats what ive got ive had 6 .5 months out of them, they still mint apart from a few stiches rubbed off by the rope but a 40 buck fix at the local cobbler will sus them for real ( stich and Goo shit, hard wearing) will put up pic when done expect it to be prity cool!! ps they also make kevlar lined ones too for you uk guys Attached Thumbnails __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

12th September 2009, 06:20 PM	#8
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 324	Re: Footlocking Boots Attached Thumbnails __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

12th September 2009, 06:45 PM	#9
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 848	Re: Footlocking Boots They look like they would have super dooper grip there Steve __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

12th September 2009, 11:04 PM	#11
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,169	Re: Footlocking Boots Being new to a lot of this, and I have never heard of this term before now, but what is foot locking? I know it is a climbing term. Thanks. Bruce. __________________ McCulloch chain saws 1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's, 2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener, 1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver 2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10 Stihl chain saws 2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084, Strunk chain saws 1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

12th September 2009, 11:29 PM	#12
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 324	Re: Footlocking Boots VTCC Footlock Winner __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

13th September 2009, 11:48 AM	#13
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: Footlocking Boots I really like these: No defined heel and sticky tread. Good for footlock, sport/rec climbing, light pruning work but no steel toe cap - they are a hiking boot rather than a safety boot, so really not a serious work boot. Very light, comfier than most sneakers. I wear them everyday. $250 a pop. Attached Thumbnails

13th September 2009, 08:16 PM	#17
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 324	Re: Footlocking Boots i pay'd $275.00 nzd, there website says $70.00 (Pounds) __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

13th September 2009, 08:19 PM	#18
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Footlocking Boots £70 is a good price for good quality comfortable boots. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

22nd October 2009, 08:10 AM	#19
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: International, Germany Posts: 473	Re: Footlocking Boots Scarpa pro ascent if you want footlocking boots but you know what they say, its not about the bike ha. I did 50 m off a crane the other week in a Arb show, bloody long way!

22nd October 2009, 05:06 PM	#20
Cole Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canberra Posts: 214	Re: Footlocking Boots salomon cosmic are good there light the breath good and grip ropes well, Attached Thumbnails

26th October 2009, 07:30 AM	#21
devo Sappling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: germany Posts: 41	Re: Footlocking Boots Hay Jim i heard about that from my mate he was there aswell down at the freeworker fest ! Nice one bro , i couldnt make it unfortunatly was already planned , my boss made it though looked like a great few days ! were'nt you the fastest footlockin?? you staying longer in germany bro steve

26th October 2009, 08:31 AM	#22
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: International, Germany Posts: 473	Re: Footlocking Boots Hey steve how are ya, Yea it was good fun alright, nice to hang out with all my mates there. Na bro i was 2nd 1:48, Rony 1:45 beat me, cone picking for 2 months (single line) dont help the footlocking much haha. Ahh i have left Germany already, back in Sweden for a bit before going back to NZ for a bit. Take it easy bro, hope to catch ya again!

26th October 2009, 11:49 PM	#23
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: Footlocking Boots Hi Jim Did you crank out the 50m non stop? Thats incredible going if you did, or even if you didn't really

27th October 2009, 07:11 AM	#24
devo Sappling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: germany Posts: 41	Re: Footlocking Boots howsit jim Thats pretty damn quick man ! Nice work ! enjoy the cone picking must be pretty chilly up there now in Sweden , Kiwi summer ahead enjoy it mate ! Back to the thread ive got Kayland Vertigo boots , find them to be great allrounders steve Attached Thumbnails

27th October 2009, 07:29 AM	#25
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: International, Germany Posts: 473	Re: Footlocking Boots Ha na i hadent footlocked for 2 months so i had to stop twice, i was buggered haha, it was more a mental thing rather than physically being able to do it i think. Rony was consistent and did it with out stopping, thats why he won. Looking forward to NZ cheers steve. Sorry for messing the thread up!

10th December 2009, 03:09 PM	#26
xian hunter I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1	Re: Footlocking Boots The best footlocking hikers I have come across are Evolve "maximus" and the run around 70 to 100 bucks depending on your size and where you get them if they are still available!!!! They are good enough for the footlock record holder Mark Chisholm and they will stand up to the daily grind as well! The key to any footlocking boot is that the sole configuration has tread in the middle part of the sole to grip the bite of rope. Xman

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