>>1947313Not really outdated but really only used in the logging industry nowadays. I'm a forester and wear my Miendl calks out working whenever it's wet and I'm working in steep terrain.
They excel at gripping on wet wood, so very handy for climbing around on blown down timber. With that said, I would never hike in them. They're heavy and can be very jarring for your knees when walking around on rocks.
