HAIX PROTECTOR ULTRA BOOT REVIEW: AFTER ONE YEAR OF USE
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- I got these boots almost a year and a half ago. I have many thoughts on them that I would like to share with the world. They are advertised as a forestry boot, but are mainly for spiking. I have used them for everything though, and I'll tell you what I've concluded in my year+ of use.
I have worked these boots hard, but I haven't "run them into the ground," because I've taken special care to maintain their function as long as possible. I'll tell you the little things I do to not shorten the lifespan/get extra life out of my climbing boots.
So stay tuned and enjoy.
Just got a pair of the lime green ones based on your review mate. Best boots i have bought, they are more comfy than my Pfanner Tirol Fighters. They are £189 today at Forest and Arb in the UK. All the best from South Wales.
David Powell That’s amazing! I’m so happy you found this review helpful; and humbled that you acted based on my suggestion. You have made a great choice, and your feet will thank you at the end of the day/week/season for treating them so well. That’s a great deal too, especially considering the generally high price of any arb boot. Happy climbing and stay safe 👊
The excitement on your face @19:00 when your smelt that new boot smell is priceless!
Haix are really great boots really robust in my experience. Great review. 👍
mike smith Thank you, sir. There is nothing better than that new boots smell! Maybe new baseball cards but you take my meaning...
Yeah, I love these boots. Thanks for stopping by 👊
I just bought a pair online to use on offshore drilling rigs. I’ve been thinking for years how good it would be to combine mountaineering boot aspects with safety boot requirements. Then I found chainsaw boots the other day … great review
That’s awesome, man. I personally love the mountaineering boot as a base as well; I think it’s great for lots of different stuff, and it’s a pretty quality build. I think these boots are dialectric as well (non conductive), so they probably add a degree of safety for you in your field. I’m happy you liked the video. Thanks for stopping by!
Good review dude !
kingofthedeepsea Gonna review some skate shoes soon 👌
I also have the lime green ones too. Love them. Been having them for about a year now. thanks for the review tho
They’re awesome, right? I’m still wearing my red ones now...I use them on the ground a lot these days but I still climb with them...lime green ones are still in the box ✌️
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV I dig! these by far the best shoes i bought for tree work but thinking of getting arbpro2 for climbing because i want something lighter.
I agree. I’ve been looking around for something for SRT and straight up trimming and scrambling around the canopy. I would consider the Drayer boots for this. Wesspur reviewed them and they’re pretty inexpensive, which is a nice bonus.
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV sweet! thanks brother. will take a look at those. in the meantime stay safe
Just picked up the boots and found your video
I still have both pairs. Take care of them and they will take care of you.
Great review! can really tell your not beating around the bush! Keep the videos coming👌 where are you located in Canada? 🇨🇦
ForrestPaul Thanks, man. I beat around the bush sometimes, but I try to edit that out! I’m in Quebec, near the Montreal area. 🇨🇦
What about you?
BRIDGEBURNERS TV I live in New Brunswick working for NB Power company! Maybe sometime we’ll get to do some work over there for storm !
Right off the bat great advice. Do not use your climbing boots on the ground. Doesn’t matter how good they are. If they’re constantly getting wet and abused they won’t last and they all cost $400. We all need something more sacrificial for ground use.
This is true. At the very least, we should use our OLD boots on the ground, and change into the new ones for climbing, or mainly spiking. I just started using my new green ones this week, and the heels are so much higher (not worn out) and the boots are way stiffer...it’s a huge difference. I’m at home now for lunch, but since we’re just cleaning up this afternoon, I’m putting on my Sorel winter boots to struggle in the deep snow while moving logs. Thanks for the comment and for passing by.
BRIDGEBURNERS TV great video, unusual level of intelligence for RUclips. I tried Haix a few years ago, they were an all black forestry boot, pretty much the same but all black. Wasn’t impressed. I then tried Meindl and was really happy. You can only get them on honeybros.com and they just released two new styles and the orange pair is 100% waterproof and designed for crampons. You know, if you need to climb an ice wall to get to the tree.
Hey man, I build trails for a living and ive been interested in these boots. When you said they don’t bend well I got kind of concerned. I hike around a lot, do you think that will be an issue for me?
Michael Bagby I would honestly say that it depends on what you are used to wearing. If you wear a light hiker, you will find these heavy. If you are used to a mountaineering boot like Scarpa or LaSportiva, or just a high work boot, you should have no issues. The stiffness can be worn out by walking, as is the case with mine now. If you have no reason to keep the boots stiff (working on spikes often, etc) then I think they would do the job. I hope this helps.
130 jobs on one pair of boots. Awesome
I still have both pairs btw. I use the red ones on the ground and the green ones for spiking only (I have other pruning boots now). The green ones still feel new after 4 years.
I want a pair but they are vary expensive..
Yes, they are a tad pricey. If you’re looking for something for half the price, you should check the Simond mountaineering boot. No steel toe or chainsaw protection (but lots of climbing boots are like that), but they do the job. The outsole is the same, only smooth (kinda slippery), but they work well for SRT, ground work (they can bend), and even spiking. Also, for $250, it’s a good deal. I have a pair that I use when I have to walk around a lot. If you’re in Canada you can get them at Decathlon (sports store). Or just order them direct from France. Hope this helps.
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV I just feel I could use the extra grip plus some trees are extra slippery at certain times of the day ..
@@Solidus43 I understand. In that case, spend the money and your feet and body will thank you.
How do you find them as far as width? Looking hard at buying these and trying to decide if I need to order the wide version
I have a wide foot (can’t wear the Scafell brand, it scrunches my toes) and I have the wide model of these boots. They are a good fit. I’ve rarely gotten a blister, and that was after wearing them for way too long, driving, etc. I’m still wearing the red pair. Not going for a record; they’re just still good. I hope this helps.
I love all the
“Fuckings”
No bullshit is all I want to hear
Otherwise I don’t have time for it.
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Good shit man
Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed the swearing and the content. Hopefully the rest of my videos don’t disappoint you.
I’m the same way man with my videos
You have a good one I’ll check in
@@se7encureton hey ya foul language is something to be proud of
@@FYMM69 didn’t see the same video eh?
Glad u got them in red making the shoes symbol for red pill
Chronicles of AJ Yeah man and my spikes match too. Coming soon!
Are these good for wildland firefighting???
I wish I could answer you better, but I’m not sure. I think Haix has other models for that. I’d check their website.
These weren't made for that purpose. The steel shank and toe as well as gore tex lining won't serve you well on the line.
What boot do you recommend for mostly ground work?
My brother used the Stein Defender for ground work. He’s had them for several years and he says they’re still good.
Would u suggest wide or medium?
Even though my feet are wide, I would still suggest the wide ones to most people. I wouldn’t want to get blisters or a bump on the sides of my toes; I find other boots tend to pinch in that area, and if that’s the case it’s very hard to break them in because that area doesn’t stretch...they’re not skate shoes, after all! So yeah, I suggest the wide model. Hope this helps.
£550 in England wtf. Nice review but were they gold plated lol
Harry Mockett They are lime green plated 😆. Not the same I know, but at least they look cool. But I agree, sir. I’ve been looking for “affordable” arb boots for a few years and have yet to find something. Also, I’m hesitant to order boots I haven’t tried on...I have ugly feet. So here I am, making this review. Thanks for the feedback ✌️
Brexit.
Your cute nice boots
Well I think when you work for yourself you have to work 15 16 and up hours a day
Are you from Quebec?
Yes.
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV What kind of logging do you do?
Barry Rahn I’m not a logger; I do mainly climbing and urban forestry jobs.
Go figure I'd find you doing a review of a boot GA4L bahahaha
GA4L? What’s that? Like games and anime for life? I had to look it up and that’s what I found 😝
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV ok I dropped the ball on that one..Gear addict 4 life
@@groundpounder24365 haha nah I dropped the ball lol….typical addict behaviour!
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV you know...I was wondering if you was just fuckin with me...BAHAHAHA you actually had me look that shit up, have a great day Samurai
.Made n ltaly.. always
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV andrewshoes.com/it/
Those are different boots 🥾
This video would do better without the language dude. Just saying
I can’t help it man, I swear all the time. I even tried to tone it down here, but it still just pours out of me.
Be urself man. Fuck the world.