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Best logger boots for timber, rough ground and utility work

Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick

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  • Closest match for the job

    Irish Setter Mesabi 8 in. steel toe, heat resistant sole

    The listing states ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C, EH and ASTM F3445-21 SR.

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  • Most for the money on paper

    Georgia Boot LTX Logger nano composite, climber shank

    Climber Shank XL is a 5-ribbed steel shank, useful for ladder and climbing work.

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  • Most complete listing

    Thorogood Logger Series 9 in. waterproof steel toe

    Goodyear storm welt is described as fully serviceable, so the boot can be rebuilt.

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A logger boot is defined by a tall shaft, a raised heel and an aggressive lug outsole. The heel digs in on slopes and holds a ladder rung, the lugs bite into mud and bark, and an 8 or 9 in. shaft protects the ankle from brush and rolling. The differences that matter are the toe (steel, composite or soft), whether the boot is waterproof or insulated, whether the sole is stitched or welted so it can be rebuilt, and whether the listing states an EH rating for utility work. This guide compares loggers from Thorogood, Chippewa, Red Wing, Irish Setter, Carolina and Georgia Boot on those points. Every fact comes from the product listing, and where a listing leaves out something you need, such as a safety standard, we flag it.

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Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date.

The picks in detail

Pick 1 · Irish Setter

Irish Setter Mesabi 8 in. steel toe, heat resistant sole

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An 8 in. steel toe logger with a fully stated ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C EH rating, a heat resistant HRO outsole and a Goodyear welt. Strong value for the documentation.

What the listing offers

  • The listing states ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C, EH and ASTM F3445-21 SR.
  • HRO outsole is heat resistant to at least 475 F, per the listing.
  • Goodyear welt, steel shank and UltraDry waterproofing at under $200.

Limits to know

  • The removable footbed is EVA, a simpler insole than some pricier picks.
  • Insulation is not mentioned, so it is not a deep winter boot.
See it on AmazonListing title: Irish Setter Mesabi 8" Mens Steel Toe Logger Work Boot, Brown, 11

Pick 2 · Thorogood

Thorogood Logger Series 9 in. waterproof steel toe

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A 9 in. waterproof steel toe logger with a steel shank, Vibram midsole and outsole and Goodyear storm welt construction. Built for forestry, utility and ironwork.

What the listing offers

  • Goodyear storm welt is described as fully serviceable, so the boot can be rebuilt.
  • Steel toe plus a steel shank for support on uneven ground and ladders.
  • Waterproof with Aztec lining and a shock absorbing footbed.

Limits to know

  • At about $390 it is one of the most expensive loggers here.
  • The listing does not give the ASTM standard numbers for the toe or EH rating.
See it on AmazonListing title: Thorogood Logger Series 9” Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots for Men - P...

Pick 3 · Chippewa

Chippewa Valdor 8 in. composite toe, EH rated

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An 8 in. waterproof composite toe logger with an aggressive tread for slopes and debris, a metallic shank, Goodyear PVC welt and EH rating.

What the listing offers

  • Composite toe meets ASTM F2413 impact and compression standards, per the listing.
  • Aggressive tread is described for traction on inclined and debris covered surfaces.
  • Electrical hazard rated, with a metallic shank for stability.

Limits to know

  • Goodyear PVC welt is less traditional than a leather welt for resoling.
  • Insulation is not mentioned in this version's bullets.
See it on AmazonListing title: Chippewa Valdor 8" Waterproof Composite Toe Logger for Men's - Work Co...

Pick 4 · Carolina

Carolina Poplar 8 in. composite toe, waterproof, EH

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An 8 in. waterproof logger with a composite toe, steel shank and EH rating per the title. A lighter, non-steel toe option for outdoor crews.

What the listing offers

  • Composite toe protection without the weight of steel.
  • Title lists EH rating, a steel shank and an oil and slip resisting outsole.
  • Waterproof construction for wet outdoor jobsites.

Limits to know

  • The listing does not describe the welt or construction method.
  • No ASTM standard numbers are given for the toe or EH rating.
See it on AmazonListing title: Carolina Poplar 8" Composite Toe Waterproof Logger Work Boots for Men,...

Pick 5 · Chippewa

Chippewa Super DNA 9 in. insulated, Vibram Tacoma sole

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A 9-inch waterproof logger with 400g Thinsulate, a Dri-Lex lining, Goodyear leather welt and Vibram Tacoma outsole. For cold outdoor work where a safety toe is not required.

What the listing offers

  • 400g Thinsulate with a Dri-Lex moisture-resisting lining, per the listing.
  • Goodyear leather welt construction and a Vibram Tacoma outsole.
  • Meets ASTM F2892 EH, the standard for footwear without a safety toe.

Limits to know

  • No safety toe is stated, so it will not meet a safety toe requirement.
  • The listing gives no slip-resistance standard for the outsole.
See it on AmazonListing title: Chippewa Super DNA 9" Waterproof Insulated Logger Men's Work Boot, Ful...

Pick 6 · Georgia Boot

Georgia Boot LTX Logger nano composite, climber shank

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A lighter logger with a nano composite toe, a 5-ribbed Climber Shank XL in steel, memory foam AMP LT insole and a heat and slip resisting dual-density outsole.

What the listing offers

  • Climber Shank XL is a 5-ribbed steel shank, useful for ladder and climbing work.
  • Nano composite safety toe at one of the lower prices here.
  • Dual-density outsole is heat, abrasion and slip resisting.

Limits to know

  • Upper mixes leather with textile, which may not hold up to brush like all-leather loggers.
  • Height, construction method and EH rating are not stated.
See it on AmazonListing title: Georgia Boot LTX Logger Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boot Brown

Pick 7 · Red Wing Shoes

Red Wing Heritage Logger 4585, made in USA

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A heritage logger first introduced in 1940, with waxed full grain leather, a Vibram TC4+ lug sole, 90-degree heel and resoleable Goodyear welt, made in the USA.

What the listing offers

  • Vibram TC4+ lug outsole with a 90-degree heel gives the classic logger grip.
  • Goodyear welt, steel shank and resoleable design for a long service life.
  • Handcrafted in the USA on Red Wing's No. 8 last.

Limits to know

  • No safety toe, EH rating or waterproofing is stated, so it is not a jobsite safety boot.
  • At about $370 it is the priciest pick and leans toward heritage style.
See it on AmazonListing title: Red Wing Shoes Heritage Logger 4585 Men Boot, Briar, 7.5 D

Pick 8 · Chippewa

Chippewa Paladin 8 in. insulated steel toe, EH

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An 8 in. waterproof insulated steel toe logger with EH protection and an oil and slip resisting outsole. A winter option at a mid-range price.

What the listing offers

  • Steel toe and EH protection are both listed.
  • Insulated and waterproof for cold, wet work.
  • Oil and slip resisting outsole for mixed ground.

Limits to know

  • Insulation weight and construction method are not stated.
  • Bullets are brief and give no ASTM standard numbers.
See it on AmazonListing title: Chippewa Paladin 8" Waterproof Insulated Steel Toe Logger Boot, Men's ...

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