Climbing Boots - Which are the best

ArborealTerror

I am about to buy some new climbing boots. What are the best brand and why? Any advice on what to look for when selecting a pair of boots appreciated. Thanks.

playfordtree

Hi,

do you mean a workboot thats good to climb in?

if so,

i have been using mongrel boots for awhile now.

Mongrel Boots Australia
"Aussie born and bred"

great boot for climbing.
also, a great allround workboot.
very comfortable and fit well if you have a wide foot.

cheers

simon

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newguy18

depends,for me its brahma boots,swat model,wide foot,breathes nicely,steel toe,not bad at all while standing in spurs.

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dannyboysfc

NG aren't those walmart quality?

I've had my best luck with Redwing boots, they are real stiff at first but once broken in are real comfy, I'm constantly doing 10 hour days on mine and, well I'd be lying if I said my feet felt great at the end of the day, but still way better than any other boot I've tried.

Red Wing Shoes

these are what I'm using now, good durability and good comfort. No steel toe for me!

newguy18

Yeah they are,but i made the mistake of buying wescos once and they only lasted a month,same as the stuff i get at walmart.I'd rather spend 30 bucks a month on boots than 200.I'm really hard on boots.

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dannyboysfc

Yeah I understand, I went through 2 pairs of 200+ dollar boots in about 4 months once. Then I saw 30 dollar work boots at Costco and bought 2 pairs, they outlasted the others by about a month!

I have had real good luck with my last 2 pairs of Redwings though, 1 is over a year old, and the other about 7 months old, both still have lots of wear left in them.

Wescos, $200 must have been a knockoff. They cost over 300 here.

newguy18

Not a knock off,mailorder.I'm just really really hard on boots,clothes and tools.

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Therrin

Mmmmm....boots.

When you have a size 15 (US) men's foot you're really up a creek (or out on a limb, or whatever)

I have a pair of Danners w/ 10" uppers ($300+), and a pair of Matterhorns w/8" uppers ($200+). Both hand made/stitched. Both fit like a glove (well, a really nicely fitting glove anyway)
AND, both have lasted for over a year through really harsh work.

The "Brahma" walmart brand boots I can get in my size, but they assume that if you've got a long foot that it's HUGE around also, and there's a ton of extra room for your foot to move around in them. They're pretty crappy as far as quality and wear out fast too.

I'd rather spend the $$$ on good boots that will LAST and FEEL GOOD than skimp. Just my .02

TrevMcRev

Are you looking for just climbing boots, or chainsaw cut-resistant boots?

ArborealTerror

Yes Trev, very open to the idea of chainsaw resistant boots. Currently wear Stihl chainsaw pants so spending a bit extra over my allowance for the extra safety is something I would pursue. Perth is full of palms so there will be a lot of spike wearing so the metal sole insert is mandatory to. Also must be steel capped.

Question - I have been told that climbing boots should be a very tight fit to ensure the ankle is well supported. Is this the common opinion?

Eric Frei

Nope, I disagree.

You should be able to get a finger down the heel of your boot (do wear thick socks when trying them on). Your feet swell during the day and a tight boot is not smart especially in our hot weather.

Good pads prevent a lot of the twist and force on ankles too.

I wear foot plates for palms and with a eee width foot buy Olivers A/T boots steel capped.

I'm not going to buy a boot without trying it on first, not for my feet but so it is when you are EEE width

Climber - Spike - foot plates - pedals by Buckingham & Talon Climbers

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Gunslinger

These Wesco's are $399 US. Are boots this tall really necessary?

OutofMytree

Dude, what kind of newbie are you? It's clear these boots are made to prevent groundies from getting ladders in their pantyhose.........

ArborealTerror

Only if you carry a whip and wear a leather mask to work!

Robert Acer

They are tall so you can wear the short chaps and still have some chain saw protection and they have the full shank which is good for hooks but they are not a good ground boot because the full shank does not let your foot bend when you walk.

pomie

go to web page honey bros they have a good sort of boots i used to find sthil where best fitted well and lasted one half years they cost about 110 pounds

Therrin

I think my g/f has some boots like these.... They look damn sexy on her... I cant comment on you though.

I've found that 8" to 12" uppers tend to do the trick nicely...... Anything more is kinda overkill.

OutofMytree

Been chatting to Trevmcrev about some new booties. Have worn out my old pair of Haix Protector Pro's. Awesome boots. Now very hard to get in Australia. They are out of stock at Atraes and will not be bringing more in. Any suggestions for a source that will ship/freight to WA and not bleed me like a butchered hog?

ArborealTerror

Well I managed to get 2 pairs of Haix Protector Pros from John Cannings in Melbourne. (One for me and one for OOMT). They are excellent booties.

Thanks all for the input. GS - I searched everywhere but I couldn't find a pair of those boots anywhere.

MTS247

Anyone had any Diadora boots, these look ok for pruning and they a steel caps

Stitch Em Safety Boots|Diadora

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kiwi_tree_steve

Gri sport Hercules 10" top.

Grisport UK Safety Footwear

awsome boots, handcrafted Italian leather! Super comfey and way light!! i wont get any thing else when these were out $280nzd i think they were

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spidermike

what about hoffman climber 16" $284 i like georgia boots 6" 8" $130 or so red dawg $230 i have redwing $230 great boot

Jason Axe

i wear chippewa logger boots. they have held up better than any other pair i have bought better than red wings, real comfey too. they last me about a year and by that time the sole is wore through. good luck in finding a pair of good boots

Husky man

Oliver ATS are the best boots for tree work. i used to use Blundestone 177's but the spikes keeps slipping out from the instep. steel blues also make a great lace up boot

Tree Prodigy

I wear danner boots extra leather where needed double shank made for climbing and are comfortable all day in the air wesco are good boots also....

Jon

Just retired a pair of danners myself. Great boots. I was feeling a little adventiouris and ended up with a pair of Carolinas. Super cheep but have been comfy so far

Husky man

ive just bought a Pair of Mack Bulldog lace up work boots. steel capped and really comfey. a great pair of boots to climb in and a great allround work boot

LaJacko

Steel Blue if you have big hoofers, sizes seem to fit better

If you have a dainty little foot Olivers.

Both hold up well and are good value for money IMO

AWF

I have a pair of Redback laceups which are steel capped...

Awesome pair of boots, in fact I think I am on about my 7th pair...

Get them from Rays Outdoors for about $120 (aus)