If new, and being trained (inexperienced), and working safely, it sounds like they took the right amount of time while being overworked by "the man".
This is what leads to so much danger in tree work.
You might consider that you wanting to stay up in the tree for that long of a time...
Lacking what? Taking too long by who's measure? Are they slackers? Inexperienced/ under-trained? Worn out? Are the jobs underbid/ under-time scheduled?
Maybe having less hours for more guys would be better. People are not continuous-duty diesel engines.
If I could get a crew to run the ground...
Daily antifungal foot powder/ spray and changing socks during the day, along with a foot breather, and maybe a change of boots would help.
Toe nail fungal infection (treated by Rx) commonly starts as Athlete's foot.
8 hours in that kind of heat is a lot to ask. Some people suggest 6 hours...
If you cross your laces with a pass through, like a typical start to tying with the double-slipped square knot, you can isolate different tension at different heights. Might need two passes through.
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