Anyone who spends their days in forestry terrain knows that what you wear on your feet plays a big role, not only in how safe your feet are, but in how tired you feel at the end of the day. We all know how sore our feet can be after a day of wearing boots that don’t support our feet properly, don’t feel good, and are just too heavy.
We also know that feet are vulnerable in a forestry environment. According to data supplied by ACC, the active costs for reported foot-related injuries in the forestry/logging sector between 1 April 2018 and 1 April 2024 was more than $1.6 million, with soft tissue injuries being the most prevalent form of injury.
The true picture about foot injuries may be even worse.
When people make an ACC claim it’s left to them to choose whether to provide a brief description of how their accident happened. Claims managed by members of ACC’s Accredited Employers Programme (AEP) are also not included in the above data.
The Aku Cimbra GTX Class 3 chainsaw boots are now available in New Zealand for the first time. There aren’t many Class 3 chainsaw boots available in the market and these Italian-made boots take good quality footwear for people working in the forest to a whole other level.
Class 3 chainsaw boots offer the highest level of protection, designed to withstand chainsaw speeds up to 28 meters per second. These boots are ideal for heavy-duty professional use, such as in forestry and logging, or for arborists, where maximum safety is crucial.
They are equipped with advanced features like protective toe caps and steel nail penetration protection, meeting safety standards such as EN ISO 20345. Class 3 boots are recommended for seasoned professionals who require reliable protection in challenging environments.
Unlike the S1 and S2, S3 work shoes, Aku Cimbra GTX Class 3 chainsaw boots have an anti-perforation midsole. This prevents objects from penetrating the sole and injuring your foot.
They’re professional footwear specifically for forestry work handcrafted to support the balance and stability of your feet and to be less tiring to wear.
The protective aluminium toe-cap has more space for your toes and reduces the risk of pressure at the point in the front of your foot that flexes when you walk.
With their Vibram rubber outsole, the boots have an ideal grip on a variety of surfaces and superior cushioning on hard, uneven terrain.
The suede upper, combined with a Gore-Tex membrane, provides waterproofing and an high level of breathability, even in warm weather.
Safety boots are a key item and it doesn’t pay to skimp on them.
