# Best logger boots for timber, rough ground and utility work Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-logger-boots Publisher: Toecap & Lace. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://toecapandlace.com/how-we-pick 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. ## Picks ### 1. Irish Setter Mesabi 8" Mens Steel Toe Logger Work Boot, Brown, 11 Height: 8 in.; Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-18 M/I/C; Outsole: HRO logger rubber, heat resistant; Construction: Goodyear welt; Weather: Waterproof, UltraDry; EH: ASTM F2413-18 EH 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. ### 2. Thorogood Logger Series 9” Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots for Men - Premium Leather with Storm Welt Construction and Slip-Resistant Vibram Outsole; EH Rated, Studhorse Brown - 9 M US Style: Logger, heel; Height: 9 in.; Safety toe: Steel; Waterproof: Yes; EH: EH rated (title); Outsole: Vibram, slip resistant 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. ### 3. Chippewa Valdor 8" Waterproof Composite Toe Logger for Men's - Work Collection - Premium Full Grain Leather Safety Boot, Heavy Duty Tan - 10 EE Height: 8 in.; Safety toe: Composite, ASTM F2413; Outsole: Oil and slip resisting, aggressive tread; Construction: Goodyear PVC welt; Weather: Waterproof; EH: EH rated 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. ### 4. Carolina Poplar 8" Composite Toe Waterproof Logger Work Boots for Men, Durable, EH Rated, Steel Shank, Oil & Slip Resisting Outsole, Brown - 9.5 D Waterproofing: Waterproof construction; Safety toe: Composite; Outsole: Slip-resistant lug; Construction: Not stated 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. ### 5. Chippewa Super DNA 9" Waterproof Insulated Logger Men's Work Boot, Full Grain Leather, 400g Thinsulate, Dri-Lex, Vibram Tacoma, Bay Apache - 10 E Insulation: 400g Thinsulate; Safety toe: Not stated; Waterproof: Yes; EH rated: Yes, ASTM F2892; Height: 9 in 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. ### 6. Georgia Boot LTX Logger Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boot Brown Height: Not stated; Safety toe: Nano composite; Outsole: EVA and Carbo-Tec rubber, heat resisting; Construction: Not stated; Weather: Waterproof (title); EH: Not stated 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. ### 7. Red Wing Shoes Heritage Logger 4585 Men Boot, Briar, 7.5 D Height: Not stated; Safety toe: Not stated (bump toe); Outsole: Vibram TC4+ lug, 90-degree heel; Construction: Goodyear leather welt, resoleable; Weather: Not stated; EH: Not stated 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. ### 8. Chippewa Paladin 8" Waterproof Insulated Steel Toe Logger Boot, Men's Work Boot, Electrical Hazard, Oil & Slip Resistant, Black - 11.5 W Height: 8 in.; Safety toe: Steel; Outsole: Oil and slip resisting; Construction: Not stated; Weather: Waterproof, insulated; EH: Yes, stated 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. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.