Jul
09
Best forestry work boots?
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devinsimmons@rocketmail.com asked:
I work for the forest service, and I spend 10 hours a day 6 days a week in the woods. I currently own a pair of danner work boots and **** them because after 3 months they are falling apart. What is the best pair of vibram soled work boots, price not being an problem.
I work for the forest service, and I spend 10 hours a day 6 days a week in the woods. I currently own a pair of danner work boots and **** them because after 3 months they are falling apart. What is the best pair of vibram soled work boots, price not being an problem.
2 Comments
July 12th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Go check out Rovak boots made by L.P. Royer. I abusive conditions they’ve lasted me well over a year (conditions worse than a tree planter could put them through). Be prepared to pay $300 – $400. I’m on my second set and wouldn’t trade them for the world! They are hand made in Quebec, Canada (none of that Chinese made crap).
July 13th, 2010 at 12:08 am
A long time ago, I also worked for the Forest Service, just for the Summers. The favored footwear–especially for fire crews–was a heavy handmade White’s work boot, with lug soles and a logger heel. White’s is (or was) in Redding, California. If I understood correctly, you’re supposed to send them tracings of your feet, made while wearing the socks that you plan to wear with the boots.
The second-place brand was West Coast.