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What boots are you using with climbing spurs?

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Reed859

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Like the title says, what boots are you wearing when using climbing spurs? Any recommendations? Thanks!!
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
The lineman by Carolina…
Any really good pair of loggers with a steel shank will do
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I've never climbed with lineman boots but do you think a steel shank is a requirement for the short amount of time we are on them in a hunting situation? I only hunted with spurs for one year but, I didn't have any issues climbing with my hiking boots or my rubber boots. I personally would rather give up a little comfort on the 20' climb to gain comfort on the mile hike in.
 
GCTerpfan said:
I've never climbed with lineman boots but do you think a steel shank is a requirement for the short amount of time we are on them in a hunting situation? I only hunted with spurs for one year but, I didn't have any issues climbing with my hiking boots or my rubber boots. I personally would rather give up a little comfort on the 20' climb to gain comfort on the mile hike in.
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I don’t think it is a requirement for the short amount of time we are on spikes per say but it is what they are made for. If someone is new to climbing I suggest equipment that is made for that particular activity. With that said hiking boots are comfy for walks in. Rubber boots are useful to stay dry and scent control but I’ve never owned a pair of rubber boots that are more comfortable than a nice pair of Georgia Loggers. Even the Wolverine brand loggers are comfortable. Another thing I hear guys complain about is leaning off the front of their platform and how having the slanted front like the seeker or the scout helps. Some can’t stay on ring of steps for long periods of time because of similar issues. I think those people are wearing hunting boots or rubber boots which are rubber sole. A good pair of steel shank loggers or linesman boots would distribute your weight more evenly across the steel in the bottom so you won’t end up with those horrible foot cramps or discomfort from leaning while on a standard platform or staying on ROS for long periods of time. So those style boots could benefit saddle hunters more than just climbing in them alone. What I would really like to see is a company make some Viper guard rubber boots (similar to lacrosse or dry shod) with a full steel shank like linesman boots! Those would be the best of all worlds in my opinion
 
I mostly climb with hikers but have used rubber boots too and they all work fine
 
As a utility lineman who spends a lot of time on my hooks it’s necessary your boot has a solid steel shank, it may not seem very important but after being in your hooks for sometime in a insufficient boot your feet will start to fall asleep and go numb, if price isn’t a huge factor you can’t go wrong with Hoffman boots they’re the best in my opinion. The Carolina Linesman are a good choice but the shank isn’t nearly as good as any pair of Hoffman’s
 
For the short time we're on em anything will work. We're not standing on them all day or all hunt assuming you're using a platform or something else. I've used tennis shoes with them. No need to go buy something else, use what ya got (including crocs) just don't gaff yourself.
 
Bstevens311 said:
As a utility lineman who spends a lot of time on my hooks it’s necessary your boot has a solid steel shank, it may not seem very important but after being in your hooks for sometime in a insufficient boot your feet will start to fall asleep and go numb, if price isn’t a huge factor you can’t go wrong with Hoffman boots they’re the best in my opinion. The Carolina Linesman are a good choice but the shank isn’t nearly as good as any pair of Hoffman’s
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Yea but Hoffman’s cost about twice as much and hunters aren’t usually on hooks but for about 8-10 minutes max. I love my Carolina’s but have also made do with some cheap wolverine loggers. The numbness sucks but what’s worst for me is later that night when you start getting foot, toe and calf cramps from the pressure in your arches all day :sweatsmile:
Do you think we should warn new climbers about the beauty of tall socks and shin guards as well lmao
 
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[QUOTE="Fl Canopy Stalker, post: 540511, member:
Do you think we should warn new climbers about the beauty of tall socks and shin guards as well lmao
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Definitely not!
That’s part of the learning process...
 
phatkaw said:
[QUOTE="Fl Canopy Stalker, post: 540511, member:
Do you think we should warn new climbers about the beauty of tall socks and shin guards as well lmao
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Definitely not!
That’s part of the learning process...
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I still remember when I went to climbing school. No one warned me about the leather straps digging into the sides of my calves or about leaving a little slack in my Jeans just above the top strap. By lunch time day one, I was bleeding all up and down my shins from the leather around the hooks rubbing constantly. I got a little smarter come day two and snuck in some thin soccer shin guards lol but by then it was too late, I was already a big walking scab
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
Definitely not!
That’s part of the learning process...
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I still remember when I went to climbing school. No one warned me about the leather straps digging into the sides of my calves or about leaving a little slack in my Jeans just above the top strap. By lunch time day one, I was bleeding all up and down my shins from the leather around the hooks rubbing constantly. I got a little smarter come day two and snuck in some thin soccer shin guards lol but by then it was too late, I was already a big walking scab
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Angled steel insert, if you don’t have them already and thank me later, my last pair I bought for my bashlins are like 2 pillows strapped to my legs, super wrap or something it took some getting used too because they were so big by my god are they comfy, the angled steel insert is the secret, I know that was a while ago and by now I’m sure you have a set but nobody told me about the angled insert and I wish they had, what a difference!
 
Topdog said:
I still remember when I went to climbing school. No one warned me about the leather straps digging into the sides of my calves or about leaving a little slack in my Jeans just above the top strap. By lunch time day one, I was bleeding all up and down my shins from the leather around the hooks rubbing constantly. I got a little smarter come day two and snuck in some thin soccer shin guards lol but by then it was too late, I was already a big walking scab
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Angled steel insert, if you don’t have them already and thank me later, my last pair I bought for my bashlins are like 2 pillows strapped to my legs, super wrap or something it took some getting used too because they were so big by my god are they comfy, the angled steel insert is the secret, I know that was a while ago and by now I’m sure you have a set but nobody told me about the angled insert and I wish they had, what a difference!
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Yea I’ve long since moved up in my gaf selection. Climbing school was years ago. I have always passed knowledge along to new climbers though because no one did that for me! I’ll look into the angled steel inserts! Although I try to stick to buckets these days ;)
 
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