Manufactured of wearable stainless steel with modern new technology, Ilves pole climbing shoes are durable and reliable to use.
The bottom part of the shoe has an arch-exchangeable option for differently sized poles using a patented locking method — one shoe, every size you need.
The strength of the shoes is laboratory tested. Every pair ships with an inspection certificate and a user manual.
Made of wearable stainless steel using modern technology. Built for demanding professional use, day after day, year after year.
Manufactured of wearable stainless steel with modern new technology, Ilves pole climbing shoes are durable and reliable to use, and they represent a new Finnish innovation.
The bottom part of the shoe has an arch-exchangeable option for a different sized pole with a patented* locking method, and the strength and durability is laboratory proven.
An inspection certificate and a user manual are delivered with the shoes. It is recommended to always carry the user manual together with the shoes.
* Patent FI 129960 B / A63B 27/02
The pole shoe adapts to different pole sizes by changing the arch — using the patented locking method.
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The pair
Exchangeable arches
Left shoe
Side profile
Base plate & lock
Locking detail
Base plate front
Electrical and forestry professionals trust our pole climbing shoes. As an export product, they are used across Europe, Africa and Sri Lanka.
When storms damage the power grid and a fault is found in, say, an electricity pole beyond the reach of cranes, pole climbing shoes are the only way to reach the pole.
The hardened wearable steel withstands heavy use, so even demanding work rarely affects the gripping spikes.
Professional tree fellers sometimes have to work in places a forest machine cannot reach — or where there is a high risk of a falling tree damaging its surroundings.
In those situations professionals turn to our light, dependable pole climbing shoes.
Get in touch to learn more about Ilves pole climbing shoes.
Pole climbing shoes have been part of Mäkelän Takomo's range since 1956.