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I'm looking for some climber boots, Been looking at carolina Boots. Checking out some reviews it seems they aren't what they used to be quality wise. I've always worn wolverines, red wing, irish setter the last 15 years. I liked the steel shank, waterproof membrane that the carolina elm series(style #: CA8821) offers. I never cared for steel toe boots. So I was just wondering if anybody had any experience w/ the Carolina elm series boots and if they are worth the money. Thanks for any help
 

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Not familiar with Carolina boots. Have known a few climbers that loved them. I always liked redwing loggers for climbing and timber cutting but the style of boot I liked the discontinued a few years ago. I have since bought some Nicks boots out of Spokane WA. they are a little pricey but great boots. Hope maybe it helps.
https://nicksboots.com/
 

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Climbing right?
Pruning or removals?

Yer profile says you cut trees only in the winter?

If so I use 6” composite toe boots for pruning.
I’ve had ok luck with caterpillar tho they only make it one season.

I use 14” Hoffman winter pacs for spiking removals.

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The thinsulate 400 grams are nice and when it’s cold as dick (less than 20) I’ll go with the wool pacs.
Also I had them put vibram soles when they made em.

I’ve had less than great results with carolina boots
Especially in winter.

Get a boot drier no matter what.
 

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I like my wesco’s
Nicks whites Hoffman’s
All good boots pricey but resoleable and rebuildable.
If price is an issue I know that wesco has a seconds page you can order from. Mine were perfectly good boots w nothing wrong except that they pulled my size-boot out of the lineup and all of those in stock went to the seconds pile. 16” voltfoe 7-E for $275
 
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I have a pair of Hoffman's #357W (steel toes) and I love them very comfortable, I think they are 12" high. I'd definitely recommend the steel toe. I had the same version #356W (non steel toe) but like the extra protection.

Edit: I meant to say Hall's brand of boots! The number for the steel toe version is still #357W.
 
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Made in USA redwings and forget about the other brands. Irish settlers are trash compared to the goretex or wildland fire boots.

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my ex had some carolinas, man could those boots walk
like sawyer94 said try some red wings, youll like the linemans
 

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When I worked construction I used Redwing ,lace to the toe 12" linemans boots .They had a steel shank in the sole .Although I very seldom climbed a pole I spent hours on ladders .Danged rungs will eat you up .
 

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I like m Wesco Jobmaster Work Boots. I think I would recommend it.... comfortable and soft (as much as possible)
 

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Climbing right?
Pruning or removals?

Yer profile says you cut trees only in the winter?

If so I use 6” composite toe boots for pruning.
I’ve had ok luck with caterpillar tho they only make it one season.

I use 14” Hoffman winter pacs for spiking removals.

check it out

The thinsulate 400 grams are nice and when it’s cold as dick (less than 20) I’ll go with the wool pacs.
Also I had them put vibram soles when they made em.

I’ve had less than great results with carolina boots
Especially in winter.

Get a boot drier no matter what.
I LOVE my boot dryer, wouldn’t want to be without it!!!
 

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I’ve got a peet also. Great product
 

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Thanks for replies! I'll check it on Amazon

Since there are specialists in boots here, maybe there are specialists in harness. I am new here and I'm afraid to create a new topic (don't know why). So. Now I have a harness Petzl CORAX, but I want to buy one more for comparison. I was looking for similar models in the Internet and this review seemed to be the most informative. Please tell me if you had any of these? Can I trust any product from this list?
 
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If you’re planning on working trees you should get a tree harness and the corax definitely isn’t one.

Neither are the hunting harness etc....
 

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If you’re planning on working trees you should get a tree harness and the corax definitely isn’t one.

Neither are the hunting harness etc....
Oh, ok. Thanks for the clarification. I'll learn types of harnesses more details
 

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Update on the carolina 8" waterproof logger. First off I only wore them for 2 months last late winter/early spring and a dozen times over the summer. Started trees again thanksgiving and been wearing them 6 days a week since. Leather seems good quality, no cracks/splits/tears, 1 sole cracked at pivot point(where toes meet the foot). I'm hard on boots so if I get a year of use out of them I'm happy. Steel shank is the best thing ever for spurs/spikes. Waterproofing is good similar to gore tex, I've mink oiled them twice now.
 
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