Boots

[redprospector]

My feet are pretty dog gone delicate. My right foot has been run over by one of those little hard tired warehouse forklifts.....twice. :msp_scared:
It gives new meaning to the term "hammer toe'd".
Other than that I'm pretty nor.....no, on second thought I guess I'm not normal at all.

The Red Dawgs that were hard to break in have Vibram sole's. I bougt a pair of their corks last year, and they weren't bad to break in at all. Soaked them in water, wore them dry on the hill, good to go. These Vibram soled boot's are a different story though, I soaked them in water, wore them dry. Soaked them again the next day and wore them dry again. Did it one more time and then went back to an old pair of White's for a couple of day's to let my delicate little feet heal up for a couple of day's. Soaked them and wore them dry one more time, and oiled the crap out of them, then I greased them. They were heading my way by then, after a couple more days they started feeling ok. Now they feel pretty good, but it would have been worth the extra $200 to not be that miserable. We'll see how long they last.

Andy

 

[Joe46]

I've had a pair of the Red Dawg vibrams for several years. They broke in OK for me. I've wore them basically as a hunting boot, so not the same as an everyday work boot. I'm finding as I get older all my shoes fit a little tighter than they use to. I'm thinking whatever doesn't park on my waist gravity must deposit in my feet!:msp_sad:

 

[WhistlePunk99]

I wear nonsteel toe Danners NFPA certified for most jobs. Got hoffman pins for winter logging work.

 

[sarge3604]

Check out Labonville I have a couple of pair and really like them. they're made in the USA too!

Labonville Kevlar 2" High Heel Chainsaw Safety Steel Box Toe Boot *Made In The USA* - 24128

i have those and love them many other loggers have them too and also like them you wont be dissapointed with these if you get them

 

[WhistlePunk99]

Steel toes

Steel Toe boots are know to cause toe amputations.

 

[StihlKiwi]

Steel Toe boots are know to cause toe amputations.

If something lands on your foot and its heavy enough to crush the cap, its probably gonna cost you your toes in non-capped boots as well

 

[WhistlePunk99]

Steel toes are illegal for some industies.

 

[dooby]

beans just ain't for ettin'

If any of you have problems breakin' in boots, try this- Fill the boots up to above the ankles w/ Lima beans. then fill the rest of the way w/ water. The oils in the bean helps to soften the leather. I do mine the nigh before- leave them in the tub over night(to soak). dump the stew out in the morn. and were em' till they are dry. I found that changin' socks a couple times during the day really helps w/ the sore feet. There was this stuff we used to get called "Loggers world" it was a dark liquid type stuff that you would brush on. New boots bowed to it. We got ours from a saw shop, don't know if you can still get it, haven't seen it around in 10 yrs. or so

 

[StihlKiwi]

Steel toes are illegal for some industies.

Which industries?
Over here they're pretty much mandatory in construction, engineering, forestry, mining etc

And are you talking about just 'steel' caps or all non-steel protective toecaps as well?

 

[StihlKiwi]

If any of you have problems breakin' in boots, try this- Fill the boots up to above the ankles w/ Lima beans. then fill the rest of the way w/ water. The oils in the bean helps to soften the leather. I do mine the nigh before- leave them in the tub over night(to soak). dump the stew out in the morn. and were em' till they are dry. I found that changin' socks a couple times during the day really helps w/ the sore feet. There was this stuff we used to get called "Loggers world" it was a dark liquid type stuff that you would brush on. New boots bowed to it. We got ours from a saw shop, don't know if you can still get it, haven't seen it around in 10 yrs. or so

Beans for breakfast the next day? :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[dooby]

Beans for breakfast the next day? :hmm3grin2orange:

New boot recipe ?

 

[WhistlePunk99]

Which industries?
Over here they're pretty much mandatory in construction, engineering, forestry, mining etc

And are you talking about just 'steel' caps or all non-steel protective toecaps as well?

Wildland fire and a few other industries,cant remember the others,to tired lol

 

[slowp]

Me thinks Scotty has beamed in.opcorn:

 

[WhistlePunk99]

Me thinks Scotty has beamed in.opcorn:

Were do ye come up up with these crazy ramblings mate?

 

[northmanlogging]

If any of you have problems breakin' in boots, try this- Fill the boots up to above the ankles w/ Lima beans. then fill the rest of the way w/ water. The oils in the bean helps to soften the leather. I do mine the nigh before- leave them in the tub over night(to soak). dump the stew out in the morn. and were em' till they are dry. I found that changin' socks a couple times during the day really helps w/ the sore feet. There was this stuff we used to get called "Loggers world" it was a dark liquid type stuff that you would brush on. New boots bowed to it. We got ours from a saw shop, don't know if you can still get it, haven't seen it around in 10 yrs. or so

This is certainly a new one on me...

Makes me wonder just how slimy the inside of your boots are for the first few days...

 

[Gologit]

Were do ye come up up with these crazy ramblings mate?

Hey, you're busted. Nothing new.

 

[WhistlePunk99]

Hey, you're busted. Nothing new.

Mate you sound like some on pissed in your whiskey andmade a video it :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[northmanlogging]

opcorn:

 

[Eccentric]

opcorn:

Mind if I join you mate?opcorn:

Think I'll have a cold one.:beer: Here's one for you too.:beer:

 

[northmanlogging]

I was really hoping for some good swashbuckling... I do need a beer though.... very dissapointed...