Chainsaw boots: Matterhorn, SwedePro. or ?

[PNWBurner]

Any recommendations on chainsaw safety boots?

I've been using my regular steel toed boots but thinking that some chainsaw specific ones with kevlar lining might be good.

Does anyone have the ones from Matterhorn or SwedePro? Or maybe there's a better brand?

They're a little pricey but but not compared to cutting a foot off. The local stores don't seem to carry them and ordering shoes over the internet is always an interesting experience.

Thanks for any recomendations!

 

[Nixon]

I looked at both makes ,and they are definitely to shelf . But, I went with Haix extreme protecters .
Www.haix.com. Just be aware of the fact that due to the extra linining ( Kevlar ) ,they take a bit of break in . Until you get them worn in ,you will walk like Frankenstein .

 

[BrotherBart]

I wear the Matterhorn coal miner's boots in the woods. I like having that steel metatarsal guard in them. Great boots but like you say they are pricey.

http://www.americanmadeworkboots.com/matterhorn12255.html

 

[holland_patrick]

I looked at both makes ,and they are definitely to shelf . But, I went with Haix extreme protecters .
Www.haix.com. Just be aware of the fact that due to the extra linining ( Kevlar ) ,they take a bit of break in . Until you get them worn in ,you will walk like Frankenstein .

They make great boots I just got Thier station boot for the firehouse. I believe you can have any of Thier boots resoled

 

[moody]

i have used the Matterhorn boots in the coal mines it was one of the better work boots i had ever have even thoe they only last a year in coal dirt an mud, they were on my feet around 60 hours a week , they reminded me alot of a pair of Danners Fort Louis i use for hunting ,

 

[Bigg_Redd]

Any recommendations on chainsaw safety boots?

I've been using my regular steel toed boots but thinking that some chainsaw specific ones with kevlar lining might be good.

Does anyone have the ones from Matterhorn or SwedePro? Or maybe there's a better brand?

They're a little pricey but but not compared to cutting a foot off. The local stores don't seem to carry them and ordering shoes over the internet is always an interesting experience.

Thanks for any recomendations!

There's no such thing as chainsaw resistant boots. Keep the spinning chain away from your feet and you'll be fine.

 

[Catspaw]

Surprised no one mentioned Labonville.

These are the ones that I ended up buying:

http://www.labonville.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=80&idcategory=290#details

They run wide - I just wear really thick socks on my skinny feet and they fit fine.

 

[PNWBurner]

Any recommendations on chainsaw safety boots?

I've been using my regular steel toed boots but thinking that some chainsaw specific ones with kevlar lining might be good.

Does anyone have the ones from Matterhorn or SwedePro? Or maybe there's a better brand?

They're a little pricey but but not compared to cutting a foot off. The local stores don't seem to carry them and ordering shoes over the internet is always an interesting experience.

Thanks for any recomendations!

There's no such thing as chainsaw resistant boots. Keep the spinning chain away from your feet and you'll be fine.

Yeah, I know the only real safety is between the ears but I'm just trying to cover the unexpected "oh sh.." moment.

A full suit of medieval armor is tempting but might be a bit hot...

Thanks everyone!