The best chainsaw boots, compared.
Top pick: Oregon Sarawak Class 1, UK 9.5 Best value: Oregon Yukon rubber chainsaw boots – Lowest price at about £66.99, with 4.4 from 951 reviews, once you size down, add an insole and read the class on the boot. Updated 17 October 2026.
Chainsaw boots are safety footwear tested against a moving chainsaw chain. You tell a pair by BS EN ISO 17249, not by a steel toe on its own. The Health and Safety Executive expects that standard, with grip and guarding at the front vamp and instep, when a chainsaw is used at work. The 1992 PPE rules are an employer duty, not a garden offence for a householder. Match the class to the saw's actual chain speed. Class 1 is tested at 20 metres per second, Class 2 at 24, and Class 3 at 28. An S3 code or a plain steel-toe site boot is a different product. The [chainsaw boots buying guide](/hub/protective-clothing/chainsaw-boots/sub/chainsaw-boots-buying-guide) sets class, upper and size in that order. At work, HSE says chainsaw users must be trained for the task and must wear appropriate chainsaw protective clothing.
Chainsaw boots are safety footwear tested against a moving chainsaw chain. You tell a pair by BS EN ISO 17249, not by a steel toe on its own.
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Does the class have to be printed on the amazon.co.uk title?
This Oregon Sarawak listing is UK size 9.5, model 295448/44, at £72.49, with a listed mass of 2.3 kg and parcel-style dimensions of 41 x 35.5 x 14 cm. The title states Class 1 leather chainsaw protective boots, and Oregon's declaration for model 295448 states level 1 under EN ISO 17249:2013. The listing line is 4.5 from 204 reviews, and that total is not a UK-only score: the raw file has one UK review. That buyer says the pair arrived half a size smaller than ordered and kept them because they still fitted. It is the same Sarawak family as the UK 8 and UK 12 rows, and the three files share one photograph. The page ASIN matches the details block. The raw file does not state a steel toe, a membrane or a chain speed. If you are not a UK 9.5, this row is the wrong size of a boot the other two listings may still cover.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A UK 9.5 foot when Class 1 at 20 m/s covers the saw and you want that class printed on a leather Oregon boot.
Less suitable: UK 8 or UK 12 feet, a buyer who wants a steel toe in the title, or anyone reading 4.5 stars as a cut test.
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Common questions
Which size is this Sarawak listing?
UK size 9.5. The model number is 295448/44. It is the same Sarawak family as the UK 8 and UK 12 listings, not a different boot design.
What cut class is on the title?
Class 1. The title says Class 1 leather chainsaw protective boots. The raw file does not state a chain speed or a toe-cap energy.
How many UK reviews are in the raw file?
One. That buyer says the pair arrived half a size smaller than ordered and kept them because they still fitted. The 4.5 from 204 reviews is the listing total, mostly from other countries.
This is the UK size 8 Oregon Sarawak, model 295448/42, at £71.44, with a listed mass of 2.38 kg. The title states Class 1 and leather, the same model family as the UK 9.5 and UK 12 listings, and the page ASIN matches the details block. The listing line is 4.5 from 180 reviews, which is not a UK-only score. Two UK reviews are in the file. One of them says the sole started coming away from the upper after about 15 weeks, and that reviewer mentions paying £89.00, which is not the £71.44 on this scrape. Sizing and water are not discussed in those two UK reviews. The title does not state a toe cap, a membrane or a waterproof rating. Treat £71.44 as the price of this size on this scrape, not as a higher or lower class than the other Sarawak rows.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A UK 8 foot for Class 1 ground work when you want the class and the size on the title, and you will check the sole bond when the pair arrives.
Less suitable: Anyone who is not a UK 8, or a buyer who reads the sole-separation review and wants a different leather row.
Specifications
Common questions
Which size is this Sarawak listing?
UK size 8, also marked 42 EU on the title. The model number is 295448/42. The photograph URL matches the UK 9.5 and UK 12 files.
What failed in the UK reviews?
One of the two UK reviews says the sole started coming away from the upper after about 15 weeks. That reviewer mentions paying £89.00, which is not the £71.44 on this scrape.
Is a steel toe stated?
Not in this raw file. The title states Class 1 and leather. It does not state a toe cap, a membrane or a waterproof rating.
The Oregon Yukon leather listing is £99.99, with 4.4 from 3,312 reviews, and the first 50 reviews in the file are all marked United Kingdom. The scraped title is in German and calls them leather chainsaw cut-protection boots, and it does not print Class 1, 2 or 3. One long-term UK user, with more than 20 years of chainsaw use, calls them Class 1 rather than Class 2 and describes a 4 m/s gap, which matches the 20 m/s and 24 m/s test speeds, and that remains one review. Fit comments split between sizing up and sizing down, and several buyers mention a wide fit, a thick tongue and little flex until the boot is broken in. Lace hooks snap if the lace is jerked, one pair split at the heels within four months, thin soles show up on stony ground, and one box arrived with mouse damage. The details block says ASIN B0H5L4L5S3 and a first-available date of 16 June 2026, while UK reviews in the same file start on 30 April 2018. Oregon's page for leather model 295449 states Class 1 at 20 m/s, and this Amazon title does not.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A leather walking boot for occasional ground work when you will read the class on the boot itself, because the amazon.co.uk title leaves it off.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a class printed before they pay, a narrow foot, or full-time professional use that reviewers already call too basic.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Yukon leather title state a cut class?
No. The title calls them leather chainsaw cut-protection boots and does not print Class 1, 2 or 3. One UK review says they are Class 1, not Class 2.
Why do the details not match the page URL?
The URL is B071W4X21W. The details block says ASIN B0H5L4L5S3 and a first-available date of 16 June 2026. UK reviews in the same file start in April 2018. Treat that block as conflicting.
What do UK reviews say about the fit?
They disagree. Some buyers sized up, some sized down, and several mention a wide fit, a thick tongue and lace hooks that snap.
The Oregon Yukon rubber listing is £66.99, the lowest price in this set, at 4.4 from 951 reviews, and the first 50 reviews in the file are UK reviews. The title says rubber chainsaw boots and PPE safety shoes, and it does not print a class. Two of those UK reviews call them Class 3, and Oregon's page for rubber part 295385 states Class 3 at 28 m/s, which is a manufacturer page and not the Amazon title. Reviewers who went down one or two sizes and added their own insole describe a sturdy boot, decent grip and dry feet, including one who paddled in them. A size that is too big was called unsafe to wear, one reviewer would not walk far in them, and one user in climbing stirrups was unsure they suit tree climbing. The details block says ASIN B0H4N4H3PV, not the page URL. At this price, with that UK review pile, it is the best value when you will size down, bring an insole and read the class on the boot.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Wet ground work with limited walking, after you have planned a smaller size and an insole and you will check the class mark on the boot.
Less suitable: A long walk between cuts, a normal-size order, tree climbing, or anyone who needs the class printed on the amazon.co.uk title.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the rubber Yukon title state a cut class?
No. The title says rubber chainsaw boots and PPE safety shoes. It does not print a class. Two UK reviews call them Class 3.
How do UK reviews describe the size?
They run large. Reviewers report going down one or two sizes, and several say the boots have no insole, so they add their own.
Do the product details match the page URL?
No. The URL is B013KOGS44. The details block says ASIN B0H4N4H3PV and a first-available date of 9 June 2026. The price and the 4.4 from 951 reviews come from the listing line in this file.
The SAFETOE listing is the only row in this set that states Class 1, a steel toe, genuine cow leather and memory foam insoles in one title, at £108.88. Class 1 is the 20 metres-per-second cut test, so that price does not buy a faster test than the Oregon Sarawak titles, which also say Class 1. The listing line is 4.3 from 135 reviews, and the 15 UK reviews in the file describe dry feet in mud over months of wear and a true-to-size fit, including a UK 9. The same reviews describe stiffness, heat that one buyer would not want in summer, and lace hooks that catch and come off. One pair fell apart after six to seven months, and that reviewer could not contact the maker. The page URL is B0BJK5X43D while the details block prints B0BJKLM5CH. In this set it is the top pick when you want those four claims written on the amazon.co.uk title and you will pay £108.88, with the durability reports left in view.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Firewood and ground work when the saw's actual chain speed is at or under 20 m/s, and you want Class 1 and a steel toe printed on the title.
Less suitable: A saw whose manual needs Class 2 or Class 3, or a buyer who wants the lowest price in this set.
Specifications
Common questions
What cut class does the SAFETOE title state?
Class 1. The title says chainsaw cut-protection boots with a steel toe. It does not print a chain speed in metres per second.
Does the listing say the boots are waterproof?
No. Waterproof is not in the title. A page question asks about wet conditions and is not answered. UK reviews describe dry feet in mud, which is reviewer experience.
Do the product details use the same ASIN as the page?
No. The page URL is B0BJK5X43D. The details block says B0BJKLM5CH. The price, stars and rank in this row come from the same raw file as the URL.
This Sarawak listing is UK size 12, model 295448/47, at £82.52, with a listed mass of 2.3 kg. The title states Class 1 leather, and it is the same 295448 design as the UK 8 row at £71.44 and the UK 9.5 row at £72.49. The higher price on this scrape is the size, not a higher test speed. The listing line is 4.3 from 49 reviews, the smallest count in the set. The raw file has 12 reviews and none is marked United Kingdom; the countries in the file are Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Italy. Those comments mention weight, a tongue that rubs the shin unless thick socks are worn, and little room for an arch support, and they are not British customer opinion. The page ASIN matches the details block. If your foot is a UK 12 and Class 1 is enough, this is the size row in the family.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A UK 12 foot when the saw needs Class 1 and you accept that the fit comments in this file are not from the United Kingdom.
Less suitable: Smaller feet, a buyer who wants UK fit evidence before paying, or anyone reading £82.52 as a higher cut class.
Specifications
Common questions
Which size is this Sarawak listing?
UK size 12. The model number is 295448/47. On this scrape it is £82.52, dearer than the UK 8 at £71.44 and the UK 9.5 at £72.49.
Are there United Kingdom reviews in the raw file?
No. The file has 12 reviews from Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Italy. The 4.3 from 49 reviews is the listing line, not a UK-only score.
What cut class is stated?
Class 1, on the title. The raw file does not state a toe cap, a membrane or a chain speed.
Editorial sort score, not a cut test and not a lab result. The same marks apply to every row. Amazon stars are multiplied by 14. A review-count band is capped at 12. The title scores 15 if it states a chainsaw class and 6 if it states a steel toe. A raw file with 10 or more UK reviews scores 4. Fewer than 3 UK reviews deducts 12. A details-block ASIN that does not match the page URL deducts 5. A UK review that reports a structural failure deducts 6. The highest score is the top pick. The best price against that score is the best value.
Amazon stars
65%Stars on the amazon.co.uk line, multiplied by 14 in the raw score. A 5.0 is 70 points before the share below. The star line is not a cut test.
Review count
11%A review-count band, capped at 12 points. A larger file scores more. The count is the listing total, not a UK-only sample.
Class on the title
14%15 points if the amazon.co.uk title states a chainsaw class. A title that leaves the class off scores 0 on this block. A review is not the label.
Steel toe on the title
6%6 points if the title states a steel toe. A steel toe is not chainsaw cut protection on its own, and a title that omits it scores 0 here.
UK review sample
4%4 points if the raw file has 10 or more UK reviews. Fewer than 3 UK reviews is a deduction, described above, not a fifth positive weight.
You buy chainsaw boots for a class that matches the saw's actual chain speed, an upper you can walk in, and a fit that stays put. The six amazon.co.uk listings here run from about £66.99 to about £108.88. Four titles print Class 1. Two do not. A higher price in this set is not a higher class.
Chainsaw boots are safety footwear tested against a moving chainsaw chain. You identify them by BS EN ISO 17249, not by a steel toe alone. The Health and Safety Executive expects that standard, with grip and guarding at the front vamp and instep, when a chainsaw is used at work on the ground or off it. At work, HSE says chainsaw users must be trained for the task and must wear appropriate chainsaw protective clothing.
An S3 code, a metatarsal guard or a plain steel toe is a different product. HSE names BS EN ISO 17249 for chainsaw boots. Five raw files were dropped from this set for that reason.
Use the saw's actual rated chain speed. SIP Protection says not to add 33 per cent to the nominal speed. Their STIHL MS 211 C example is 18.6 m/s actual, Class 1, against 24.8 m/s with the adder.
UK reviews say the Yukon rubber boots run large. Reviewers go down one or two sizes and add their own insole. A size that is too big was called unsafe to wear. The three Sarawak ASINs are sizes of one design, not three boots.
The first check is a chainsaw standard on the boot or the title. HSE names BS EN ISO 17249. An S3 code, a metatarsal guard or a plain steel toe is a different product. The second check is the class against the saw's actual rated chain speed. Class 1 is tested at 20 metres per second, Class 2 at 24, and Class 3 at 28. SIP Protection says use that figure, not nominal speed plus 33 per cent.
Leather in this set is the walking boot. The SAFETOE title states cow leather and memory foam, and UK reviews include a true-to-size fit, dry feet in mud, stiffness, summer heat, and lace hooks that catch and come off. The Sarawak rows are one model, 295448, in UK 8, UK 9.5 and UK 12. The Yukon leather title does not state a class, and UK reviews disagree on whether to size up or size down. Rubber is the Yukon row at about £66.99. Reviews say it runs large and that you bring your own insole.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You cut firewood on the ground and the saw's actual chain speed is at or under 20 metres per second. You want Class 1 and a steel toe printed on the amazon.co.uk title. The SAFETOE listing states both, plus cow leather and memory foam, at about £108.88.
Muddy ground work with short walks points at rubber, then at the large sizing. The Oregon Yukon rubber boot is about £66.99. The title does not state a class. Size down, add an insole, and read the class mark on the boot.
You want Class 1 printed on a leather Oregon boot, and your size is UK 8. The Sarawak model 295448/42 is about £71.44, the lowest price among the rows that print Class 1. Check the sole bond when the pair arrives.
The SAFETOE Class 1 boot is the top pick. It is the highest score, 83, and the only title in this set that states Class 1, a steel toe, cow leather and memory foam together, at about £108.88. The stated class is still Class 1, and one UK review describes a pair that fell apart after six to seven months. The Oregon Yukon rubber boot is the best value at about £66.99, the lowest price, with 4.4 from 951 reviews, if you size down, bring an insole and read the class on the boot. The title does not print that class. The other four rows have no award. None of these scores is a cut test.
Oregon Yukon rubber chainsaw boots
Lowest price at about £66.99, with 4.4 from 951 reviews, once you size down, add an insole and read the class on the boot.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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