Just fold the top of the boots over- if you can’t wrestle it, heat it up a bit with a heat gun. You don’t need a boot that high. Here on the east coast we call those deck boots or irrigators..
Good to see that footwear choice is pretty universal. Here in NZ I have always worn wool socks in both the cold and wet and when working overseas in very hot climates. I have always had a pair of gum boots, as we call them here, but generally wear the ones that are somewhat shorter than the pair you have on, the pair sitting at my back door are about 300mm or one foot high and have steel caps. The shorter size makes them more comfortable and easier to put on, so much so that I use them when I want to pop outside for a short time. As to sawdust getting everywhere, it somehow manages to even get into that little fob pocket on jeans when cutting firewood
A good part of my childhood was spent in just such bi-mart boots. They are great for mucking out a barn, and for ditch irrigation. We had a lot of ditches and set a lot of tarps for flood irrigation in our pastures. I wish they had, had such quality socks back then. My knee socks always wanted to go to the bottom of my boot and leg rub was definitely a thing. As for the too skinny leg hole I would cut them up the outside seam and use them. That is if the whole leg isn't too skinny. The price of jeans has gone through the roof, like everything else. 😊
I like the thicker ones for my unlined boots, the regular for my lined boots. I'm usually running a saw or equipment so don't often wear my mucks in the woods. Really like their socks, glad you told us about them.
those are nice tall ones. maybe I should go back to buying them from BiMart. last pair I bought was from Ace, and they're a good 2-3 inches shorter, which is significant when you're mucking out a reservoir for a water system. my management system for my sawdust is I put it all in my pants pocket. not on purpose, that's just where it likes to go.
When I was a kid in the '50s and my dad was cruising timber sales for the BLM in Western Oregon, it was a nightly ritual for him to grease up his tall leather caulk boots and set them in front of the fireplace to get ready for the next day out in the soaking woods. The smell of hot mink oil will always stay with me.
Last pair of rubber boots I actually liked were those green and yellow lace up ones we used to be able to get 40 years ago. Remember them? They had some type of yellow fuzz on the inside. Those were actually comfortable enough to wear all day and had amazing traction in the woods. Today whatever type I try I need to buy insoles for all almost all feel like something is going to puncture the soles and go right thru my foot! 👍🏼
Absolutely right, I must have worn rubber boots, (wellies to us) from five to forty, Dunlop Warwick for choice. We wore, one pair of thin socks and one pair of seaboot stockings rolled over the top, trousers inside, get it right, it works. get it wrong, it's nasty. We preferred oiled Arran wool seaboot stockings back then.
Try ‘rigger boots’ like smaller steel toe capped wellies. Perfect for logging and muddy weather but yes tuck your trousers over them otherwise they become a bucket for sawdust around your feet.
I used to like the L.L. Bean gum shoe boots for wet weather. They're available insulated or uninsulated. And they used to come with a life time replacement guarantee. (Don't know if they still do though.)
Square leg track pants - big and stretchy enough to go over without pressing the boot tops onto your legs. Breathable, warm and pretty stick resistant too.
I recommend trying a pair of L.L.Bean Maine hunting boots for your conditions. I am in the mountains of Northern California, which is a lot like where you are. On rainy days the old school Bean Boots, with the rubber bottoms and leather uppers cannot be beat, in my opinion. The pair I have are 12" high. I have sent them back to Bean's many times for a re-sole. They will replace the rubber bottoms, and repair any problems with the leather, or the eyelets for a very modest price, and do it very quickly. I have the un-insulated ones, and they are really comfortable all day long, and do not cause my feet to sweat. I have had this pair since about 1986! Of course, if I am going to do much cutting, I go for my Whites...which don't leak. Naturally you get what you pay for,,,but I have never regretted spending the money for real quality!
Carolina Birch Logger boots. They're waterproof, have no insulation, and I spray a layer of clear Flex Seal Spray covering the toes to keep from getting soaked and scuffed.
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Just fold the top of the boots over- if you can’t wrestle it, heat it up a bit with a heat gun. You don’t need a boot that high. Here on the east coast we call those deck boots or irrigators..
In some parts of nb we call them duck boots. When i was a very small lad, my mom wood roll my rubber boots down, i still do it
Good to see that footwear choice is pretty universal. Here in NZ I have always worn wool socks in both the cold and wet and when working overseas in very hot climates. I have always had a pair of gum boots, as we call them here, but generally wear the ones that are somewhat shorter than the pair you have on, the pair sitting at my back door are about 300mm or one foot high and have steel caps. The shorter size makes them more comfortable and easier to put on, so much so that I use them when I want to pop outside for a short time. As to sawdust getting everywhere, it somehow manages to even get into that little fob pocket on jeans when cutting firewood
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I flip the top of the boot down about 4-6 inches. Really helps with the soreness.
A good part of my childhood was spent in just such bi-mart boots. They are great for mucking out a barn, and for ditch irrigation. We had a lot of ditches and set a lot of tarps for flood irrigation in our pastures. I wish they had, had such quality socks back then. My knee socks always wanted to go to the bottom of my boot and leg rub was definitely a thing. As for the too skinny leg hole I would cut them up the outside seam and use them. That is if the whole leg isn't too skinny. The price of jeans has gone through the roof, like everything else. 😊
I like the thicker ones for my unlined boots, the regular for my lined boots. I'm usually running a saw or equipment so don't often wear my mucks in the woods. Really like their socks, glad you told us about them.
You left me staggering with laughter 😊
Duct Tape solves all problems. On dirtbikes we would tape the tops of our boots to our pants to keep water and mud out.
those are nice tall ones. maybe I should go back to buying them from BiMart. last pair I bought was from Ace, and they're a good 2-3 inches shorter, which is significant when you're mucking out a reservoir for a water system.
my management system for my sawdust is I put it all in my pants pocket. not on purpose, that's just where it likes to go.
When I was a kid in the '50s and my dad was cruising timber sales for the BLM in Western Oregon, it was a nightly ritual for him to grease up his tall leather caulk boots and set them in front of the fireplace to get ready for the next day out in the soaking woods. The smell of hot mink oil will always stay with me.
That’s when BLM actually did not have a political connotation either. THOSE were the days!
Picked up a few pairs of socks too👍
Bi-mart is one of my favorite stores.
Glue some felt or padding to the inside of the top of the boot to keep your leg from getting sore.
Last pair of rubber boots I actually liked were those green and yellow lace up ones we used to be able to get 40 years ago. Remember them? They had some type of yellow fuzz on the inside. Those were actually comfortable enough to wear all day and had amazing traction in the woods. Today whatever type I try I need to buy insoles for all almost all feel like something is going to puncture the soles and go right thru my foot! 👍🏼
Absolutely right, I must have worn rubber boots, (wellies to us) from five to forty, Dunlop Warwick for choice. We wore, one pair of thin socks and one pair of seaboot stockings rolled over the top, trousers inside, get it right, it works. get it wrong, it's nasty. We preferred oiled Arran wool seaboot stockings back then.
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Great video michael,
Try ‘rigger boots’ like smaller steel toe capped wellies.
Perfect for logging and muddy weather but yes tuck your trousers over them otherwise they become a bucket for sawdust around your feet.
I used to like the L.L. Bean gum shoe boots for wet weather. They're available insulated or uninsulated. And they used to come with a life time replacement guarantee. (Don't know if they still do though.)
I dig the unintentional commercial and puns. I finally pulled the trigger on a few pairs of those socks.
Square leg track pants - big and stretchy enough to go over without pressing the boot tops onto your legs. Breathable, warm and pretty stick resistant too.
You make me laugh! Thanks! (Especially got a kick out of the “east coast 4 pointer” comment) (Upstate New Yorker). 😅
Happy Thanksgiving Michael. Good chat about the boots, socks, and game. Even the puns were fun. 😅
I love over the calf socks during the fall and winter. My legs feel cold with regular socks. Gold Toe brand last me a long time..
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I recommend trying a pair of L.L.Bean Maine hunting boots for your conditions. I am in the mountains of Northern California, which is a lot like where you are. On rainy days the old school Bean Boots, with the rubber bottoms and leather uppers cannot be beat, in my opinion. The pair I have are 12" high. I have sent them back to Bean's many times for a re-sole. They will replace the rubber bottoms, and repair any problems with the leather, or the eyelets for a very modest price, and do it very quickly. I have the un-insulated ones, and they are really comfortable all day long, and do not cause my feet to sweat. I have had this pair since about 1986! Of course, if I am going to do much cutting, I go for my Whites...which don't leak. Naturally you get what you pay for,,,but I have never regretted spending the money for real quality!
Wellies. The go to footwear for Irish farmers.
I live in the PNW and only buy socks endorsed by Bigfoot.
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They do sell them in Sasquatch size if that counts?
If Mark Twain had forest land and a penchant for socks.
Carolina Birch Logger boots. They're waterproof, have no insulation, and I spray a layer of clear Flex Seal Spray covering the toes to keep from getting soaked and scuffed.
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Try some sock suspenders, they work!
Me, and my kids, call them “4 wheele drive’s”,cause in Wyoming we don’t have any rain! It is either snow or heat, thus “4 wheel drives”!
I used to get hand me ups from my son. and that is what we called them hand me ups. Pants, shirts and coats.
We call them "Fork Horns" here in the East ( Central New Hampshire) not four points Lol!
They’re called Wellies
Did you grow up watching Red Green on loop or are you his grandson? "If you can't be handsome be handy"
long johns stop the mucks from chaffing on calves
I recently bought gaiters because of that sawdust in the shoe/boot scenario. No fun.
It's beautiful country over there. What are some towns near you? (Not a stalker. Honest) 😂
how about a set of waders?
tell the good folks of Camel city mills to open up shop in the EU, then we're talking.
After a day of operating the chainsaw, I always find sawdust in my underwear... 😁
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What do you call a blind doe ? No eye deer .
Saw any amphibians in said moist days?
It sounds like they were banker deer , one could have been a branch manager.
Wear shorts?
Just cut a few inches of the top of those cheap boots ... then your normal hight socks will be tall enough
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If you can find someone to buy them for you, I have had good success sticking them inside my hardhat to make it more comfortable and keep the sweat from running down my forehead. They might stick enough in the boot to keep your chafing down.
You need wellie socks
You should develop a taste for venison!
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a very punny video
Cutting with a chainsaw while wearing hip boots…..
Yeah, I wouldn’t recommend it. Done plenty of that nonsense.