$200 logger boot shootout

[SawAddictedFarmer]

I did get a pair of AR8s, not a full logger boot like some of you need but otherwise a very nice boot. Break in hasn't been horrible and they are very sturdy. They're stich down construction so very cheap as far as boots go to have them redone, I got the buffalo leather and boy is it durable. Anybody have anything they recommend for treating the leather with? I know I'll never get them fully watertight but I'd like to get as close as I can.

 

[mainer_in_ak]

Coupla pairs boots are sidelined:
Timberland Evergreen loggers:
That synthetic heel counter is beating the crap out of the back of my heels when hiking up really steep stuff. It has no give, as the back of the heels rubs walking up really steep stuff. A thick woolsock doesnt even help!

Carolina Birch Logger:
They are just too flimsy and are major risk of spraining an ankle. You can grasp the leather, grasp the heel and rock the heel left to right a good half inch. There is no reinforcement in the heel counter which makes the entire heel floppy.

There is no steel shank/rib in the arch even though they claim there is. The leather is so soft, you have to get excessive with lace tension to get them somewhat supportive. The Carolina Birch Logger is the fkn over-priced Walmart sneaker of logger boots.

I wont wear either pair of boots again.