Arbortec Kayo Chainsaw Climbing Boot

Arbortec Kayo boots are chainsaw-protective climbing boots designed for arborists who climb, spike and run a saw on the ground in the same day. They combine cut protection with the support and grip climbers need.

Built for arborist work

Arborist boots need to do a lot at once: take spur straps without folding, grip on bark and wet ground, support your feet on long days and protect against a slipping saw. The Kayo is designed around that mix, with cut protection built into the boot.

Check the boot's protection rating and confirm it meets your employer's requirements. Compare other options in arborist boots.

Arborists split their day between climbing, spiking, ground work and running a saw, so a single boot that handles all of it saves swapping footwear at the truck.

Fit and care

Try boots with the socks you work in, and break them in before a big climbing day. A firm fit around the heel and instep helps spurs sit right.

Clean off mud and sap, dry away from direct heat, and replace boots once the protection is damaged or the sole is worn. Chainsaw boots reduce injury risk but don't replace safe saw handling, chaps or trousers, and training.

Check laces, hooks and the sole tread regularly. A worn sole loses grip on bark and wet ground, and a damaged upper may no longer protect as intended.

Boots wear out from the inside too. If the insole is flattened, the heel counter has gone soft or your feet ache by lunch, it is time for new insoles or a new pair, whatever the outside looks like.