Erick
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Well this may not be the place to post this thread but it seemed to fit here better than in any of the other forums. If its not I'm sure someone will move it for me.
It's time to trade in the old steel toes for a pair of honest to goodness chainsaw boots. I've been researching for a while and have just about decided on the Matterhorns. So I was wondering if anyone had any first hand experience with these boots. I'm looking for some feedback from someone who has had a chance to use/abuse these and see what they think of them. I had a pair of their military boots, that I wore for quite a few years, and loved them. Just wondering if their chainsaw boots are of the same quality/durability/comfort?
The other boot I'm looking at is the Haix. Seem like real nice boots with everyting I'm looking for but I know nothing about them and don’t know anyone who does. That’s why I am leaning toward the others any info on them would be appreciated.
Would welcome any other suggestions Just know that I am looking for leather (absolutely don’t want rubber or nylon) boots. Has to be waterproof not just resistant, gortex or equivalent is what I'm looking for. Yes I know all leather boots will eventually leak, but I've had good luck w/gortex for watertight breathability.
I also have the problem of having a wide foot so the steel toes need to be wide. The only ones I have found I can wear comfortably are the Carolina wide toes.
I don’t mind spending good money for a good product, just don’t want to spend hard earned money on junk.
Also looking for suggestions on protective gloves.
Alright rambled on long enough fire away my good man.
It's time to trade in the old steel toes for a pair of honest to goodness chainsaw boots. I've been researching for a while and have just about decided on the Matterhorns. So I was wondering if anyone had any first hand experience with these boots. I'm looking for some feedback from someone who has had a chance to use/abuse these and see what they think of them. I had a pair of their military boots, that I wore for quite a few years, and loved them. Just wondering if their chainsaw boots are of the same quality/durability/comfort?
The other boot I'm looking at is the Haix. Seem like real nice boots with everyting I'm looking for but I know nothing about them and don’t know anyone who does. That’s why I am leaning toward the others any info on them would be appreciated.
Would welcome any other suggestions Just know that I am looking for leather (absolutely don’t want rubber or nylon) boots. Has to be waterproof not just resistant, gortex or equivalent is what I'm looking for. Yes I know all leather boots will eventually leak, but I've had good luck w/gortex for watertight breathability.
I also have the problem of having a wide foot so the steel toes need to be wide. The only ones I have found I can wear comfortably are the Carolina wide toes.
I don’t mind spending good money for a good product, just don’t want to spend hard earned money on junk.
Also looking for suggestions on protective gloves.
Alright rambled on long enough fire away my good man.