I have two seasons in these
http://www.arbortecforestwear.com/chainsaw-boots-scafell-green-30000.html Aside from a few spot in the rubber wearing, on rare occassion one of the lace hooks bending out but easily bending back in,
leather cuff at the top wearing and cracking but not uncomfortabley so and saw chips finding their way in they are
the best boot I have ever worn for in the tree and on the ground. I wore the logger Vibergs for many years and still love them but they just aren't as comfortable and grippy. Its liking going from all season tire to a mud and snow. Helps alot to get a strong foot/toe hold to make those difficult cuts when your stretched out and reaching.
They have worked really hard and have contributed positively to the health of my body
No sore legs, knees or the like. I can run in them. I have also worked a few multi lot tree clearing
projects without the support of any large tree moving equipment like loaders and skidders and these boots
really helped to get the job done. Running banks, jumping logs, dragging and kicking brush, climbing and spurring .
Even with the chainsaw and toe protection they are still lighter than my loggers.
I did switch boots for a short while last midsummer with a large condo pruning and mulching job
where no protection was required and found myself missing them especially the traction and cushioning.
Should mention the extra cushioning is more good than you wood expect especially when jamming your foot betwee crotches.
I never let the mud sit on these boots and touch them up every so often with spray on silicon
and as long as they are allowed to dry up over night the Canadian cold is a pleasure.
It is always better to do with out than to make do when it comes to boots. Only takes a short while in cheap boots to affect your knees or back or body.
I am very happy with these boots.
