JK Boots Fire Inlander 6 month review

[@JimHep]

Having owned/worn both Nicks and JK boots, I would really recommend you oil every 2-3 months. Not trying to come off snobby or anything, but it will get much longer life out of your boots! Not only that, but I can stand in water up to the top of the boots with no leaking/etc due to the regular oil treatment and amazing craftsmanship. JK has done a rebuild, a new build, and currently have a pair out for a resole; trying that honey sole myself this go around. Check out Pisgah Laces if you like Paracord, but don't love those rhino laces. When you get your resole done you can also talk to JK about a wedge to help with that uneven wear. Enjoy the boots!!

[@RizetoPower]

Thanks for the tip, that helps.

[@Francis-zv2nw]

Which one do you like better? The jk inlander or the nicks hotshots? Thanks

[@JimHep]

@@Francis-zv2nw I keep going back to Jk. They are a smaller company and I feel like they have a slight edge on quality/customer service. Not saying Nicks doesn’t, but JK has done 1 custom pair, a rebuild and a Resole for me.

[@Francis-zv2nw]

@@JimHep For sure thanks! I'm driving down to Redding tomorrow from Oakland to get fitted. Excited to own a pair!

[@RizetoPower]

@@JimHep I do hear great things about JK's customer service

[@charleswatson8881]

Finally a boot review from a working person! Thank you. Keep kicking ass!

[@trod7374]

Thanks man....will do!

[@MAXIMUS-ks6iy]

Great video, if you're gonna get such a well made boot you should invest in a little bit of oil n grease. I'm sure they're thirsty.

[@oliverallen5324]

I heard that and was confused. Why wouldn’t you spend 10 min a week and condition them?

[@warrenbfeagins]

For what those boots cost, you need cedar boot/shoe trees and a boot jack to protect your investment. Great review!

[@JinsKookieJams]

*I know this video is old, and maybe you have new boots by now or maybe not I don't know lol 😅! Conditioning them would help you a lot with the boots feeling much less stiff. It makes them much softer and supple, so that way your feet won't hurt as much. Something like Bick 4 conditioner would be totally fine. It also extends the life of the boots more. Because the more boots are kept dry with zero maintenance, the more prone they are to cracking, and might get holes from the dirt, etc. It is good you do wipe them down though! I do still suggest conditioning them so your feet will hurt less whenever you wear them. Thanks for the review! JK Boots are very solid and durable boots! They're very strong!*

[@trod7374]

Yeah I still have them and they new some serious work to get them back into wearable condition. They're a awesome boot for sure! I just neglected them for far too long! Totally my fault for sure. Been wearing some Thorogood's since the JK's and they've been doing well for me. Thanks for the tips and comment. I appreciate it!

[@sburton223]

I just ordered a pair of Nicks a couple days ago. I have allways worn Whites but I have heard alot of good things about Nicks so I thought I'd give them a try.. those JKs are sure a good looking boots to

[@Nordic_Sky]

It's important to dry them out before you wear them again. I've found the best way is to put them in front of a box fan. Dries them out in no time. There are a lot of comments here about using shoe trees. Those are fine for dress shoes, but they really aren't appropriate for heavy boots like these. The boots already have so much structure to them, they don't need the trees. Air is the best way to dry them, away from direct heat. I agree with the other comments about oiling. It really is a must and will preserve your investment. Only takes a couple of minutes.

[@trod7374]

Good to know! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@josephsimpson8165]

Boot dryer!

[@Valboy380]

The last part of your video was the best part (slipping into one & flexing those beasts). I watch alot of boot vids and no one shows that for some reason. I own several Wesco, White's, Nicks, Halls off eBay so no custom (don't need to) or new prices. My main thing is quality, already broke in and I'll admit I just love wearing boots. I've saved a shit ton of $$. eBay is an addiction. Somebody stop me!

[@Valboy380]

I'm not on my feet all day working outside so I don't require custom fit. Got way more of these awesome boots than I should so should thin the herd.

[@thereelangler2391]

Just ordered mine. I don't mind spending the money on quality products.

[@jonhill373]

Mine are due in about mid February. 8” waxed flesh leather. Great company, Tim was very helpful. Would highly recommend

[@jonhill373]

And now that they came, I sold’m on EBay

[@thomasnunya1438]

@@jonhill373 Why did you sell your Jk's?

[@matthewsiahaan1312]

Find a Gonstead Chiropractor, I had a bad bad back injury where I could barely move and had to lay down to put work boots on and it was like hell on earth. Now I’m all better.

[@zippolover5385]

That's what my Instructor mentioned. To get two pairs of boots and swap them every other day. To get more life out of em.

[@oliverallen5324]

I’m still trying to figure out between Nicks, Frank’s, and the other makers. They all seem to come from the same lineage.

[@GambinoTin]

I had the same problem, but I think whoever you go with you’ll be happy!!

[@max796428]

Franks came from Nicks and Nicks came from Whites. Frank was a manager at Nicks and split off, and Nick was a manager at Whites and split off. Seems that JK was the only one to not come from Whites. I have a pair of Franks and Nicks and would put them on the same playing field with JK (I don't have a pair of JK boots FYI). I think either of those 3 (JK, Nicks, & Franks) would make you happy as they're at the top of the work boot game.

[@Metzgarmeister666]

I have both a pair of nicks as well as jk’s. Would definitely say they are on par with each other. Both worth the money

[@danieloconnell9545]

@@max796428 from another video i watched apparently jk came from nicks too, thats where the father interned wen he moved here

[@ronsilva516]

Thank for you Owen expense with jk iam planing on getting a pair not be use of you but just can’t find good boots no wear I went to the boot barn not impressed at all with the soles or heals at all iam hard on boots and they wear out on me I have just heard so much .as they say only cry quality ones 😎👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Great looking boots. Now I want a pair. Excellent boot video 🔥🔥👍

[@thomasbruch3570]

The back of the right foot may be cupped up from the floor board of the truck if you drive a lot?

[@johnversluis3084]

big thing with boots need to dry the leather out and horse hair brush them off every day after done waring them and they will give u years of service

[@jeromeduane8289]

Try a boot dryer it makes my boots last way longer. Boots breakdown if you have sweaty feet like me

[@Odinsforgottenson]

Ordered mine last month and am now waiting on the try ons

[@trod7374]

Great company with a great product! Waiting is the hardest part!

[@herewegoagain8408]

Good video man bout to grab me a pair, been eyeing them for a while

[@ZommBleed]

Good review. Thanks, Bro.

[@oliverallen5324]

@08:02 a boot Jack will help you.

[@malmiller8109]

Great video, helped me for my next purchase. Thanks!

[@trod7374]

Glad I could help...any other questions come up feel free to ask.

[@SKiiLLSaW707]

Why tell people to stray away if they that comfortable??? I have 3 pairs of JKs and I wear them for everything. No reason to suggest something more comfortable, because they are comfortable!!!

[@thomasnunya1438]

Comfortable on concrete floors? I have the red x soles and they transfer quite a bit of shock up the leg on concrete. Great for walking on dirt but maybe honey or ice x vibram would be better

[@MrTitan225]

THOSE ARE BAD ASS BOOTS !

[@ksvensen]

Damn I’m considering buying a pair

[@qltyboots]

Im considering getting a pair

[@j79meyerify]

I just received these and they are pressing into the back of my heel pretty significantly, I did get the correct size has anyone else experienced this issue and had success with them breaking in

[@trod7374]

For me they took a bit to get use to with the steeper heel/toe angle. Not anything too uncomfortable, just a few weeks of daily use and everything was much better. I do remember wishing I had ordered up a half size to allow a larger more comfortable insole. Outside of that they were an awesome boot. Get into a regular cleaning process with them and you be good to go. I ignored mine far too long and they got hard as a rock on the lowers. Hope this helped man! 👍

[@quixoticelixer594]

Yeah this happened to me when I first got mine but they are great now

[@warrenstanford7240]

Would a boot jack aid in boot removal to prevent damage to the heel?

[@trod7374]

From what little I've seen you're probably correct. It looks like a boot jack would grab the heel more evenly and prevent any damage. Might look into picking one up.

[@DrStfuFool]

Gettin’ Letterkenny vibes. “McMurray, how’re’ya now?”

[@scotthildlandscaping3196]

Great video! Was just curious what your experience was with the sizing of this boot? I know these high-end boots run different than your typical off-the-rack boot.

[@trod7374]

I'm size 10 in Nike. 9 to 9 1/2 in most boots...Redwing, Thorogood etc. I don't have them anymore, but In JK I think was 8 1/2? If you have any questions just call them...truly the best customer service experience I've ever had. They'll take care of you! I'm in lawn/landscaping. boots always wet/muddy here in Florida...if this is you too JK might not be the best option. Any questions let me know...

[@ADyess086]

same for me above. I wear 11.5 in Nike or most tennis shoes. 11 in redwings and Anderson bean cowboys boots. I had to get a 10 narrow in JK. Brand new length was perfect. Width was stiff. Not tight but has broken is amazingly perfect like a glove.

[@jonhill373]

Aren’t they one of the most expensive bookmakers? Are they worth an extra c-note?

[@trod7374]

They're definitely expensive. Whites, Nicks and JK...same basic style boot all run around $530 on their websites. I think Wranglerstar has a video explaining some of the differences as he's owned all of them.

[@evergreenrider]

Wesco costs more

[@lacefieldromie]

Why did you bother with 12” boots if you don’t lace em up all the way ?

[@trod7374]

I did at first. Them not having a speed lace all the way at the top made it tough to keep laces tight while fishing it through the eyelets, so just backed it down a couple. Still get the benefit of the taller boot though. 👍

[@markusidrogo4683]

what color rhino laces are those? they look grey but can't find em on the website at all

[@rezasaket8377]

I like that. How can I get that from Toronto Canada.

[@John-viheavyequipment]

are you still wearing these boots how are they?

[@trod7374]

I still have them, but I neglected them far too long. They need a good reconditioning before I'd be able to get them back into service. Need to make a video of "what not to do" to your boots next.

[@John-viheavyequipment]

Haha I know how to neglect boots too no worries just wondering

[@KD-nb3mp]

Its leather dude. Leather needs some care to last.

[@trod7374]

Totally agree!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Hows your back ? Bulge a disc ? L4 L5 by chance ? Me too .

[@trod7374]

Luckily nothing that serious. just a pinched nerve which inflamed the muscles, which pinched the nerve more. Kind of a continuous cycle. Been that way for years...just try and manage it whenever it happens. Good luck with your back issues man...no fun at all!

[@thomasmcteague9235]

@@trod7374 does the high heel hurt your back L2-s1 disc bulge wearing Hoffman’s now but thinking of ordering a pair

[@trod7374]

They don't hurt my back...however they did take a couple weeks to get use to. I'd never had a boot with that tall of a heel before. They're a top notch company for sure...They'll send out a trial pair, so you can see what you think.

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

what height are those?

[@collinjohnson2071]

What kind of laces are those ?

[@trod7374]

Rhino Laces...take a few weeks to get once ordered, but well worth it!

[@moorshound3243]

so you don't actually clean your boots at all, you don't wax them oil them or even polish them? Man I'd hate to see the state of your guns! Good boots should be looked after.

[@trod7374]

Other than brushing the dirt off at the end of the day...that's basically it. I agree totally. Good boots should be cared for. I've suggested to any and all that want to get into a boot like this that they should be prepared for some maintenance. My guns are another matter all together...not babied by any stretch and definitely not neglected like my boots! JK or Nicks...can't go wrong either way!

[@mycroftholmes7003]

those midsoles need need a lot of care. if you look closely, they are already separating. Also those hony vibrams are shit. They wear too fast. If i had a pair of boots look like that after 6 months in the Korean marines, my DI wouldve take my out back and beat my ass.

[@trod7374]

Yeah there a lot more work to keep them in good shape than I realized. Total neglect on my part! Live and learn... Thanks for the comments!

[@SKiiLLSaW707]

Mycroft Holmes….. it wouldn’t have happened if boots were taken off correctly, simmer tha fk down homeboy, you postin that fake news!

[@bladecentered2264]

What size boot do you normally wear and what size are your JK's

[@trod7374]

Redwing, Danner and Thorogood 9.5. I think these from JK measured 8.5. They are the best in customer service. Give them a call and they'll send you a trial pair. Try them on, call them, and they'll make any and all adjustments to get you the right fit!👍

[@bladecentered2264]

@@trod7374 awesome thanks!

[@Farm2sail]

What the average wait time on JK?

[@GriZzLyScOpeZz]

Fast compared to other custom makers. Like 5 weeks I heard.

[@christopherbordenet6063]

I have 2 pairs from jk. They were both under 5 weeks

[@mad0uche]

Ordered mine dec 28, received March 4th

[@desertoasislawncare8342]

You mow grass ?

[@trod7374]

I do lawns and landscaping.

[@pacovl46]

I can’t believe you paid around 600 bucks for a pair of boots and you never grease or oil them!!! That’s like buying a Ferrari and then go off-roading with it and never have it maintained! Leather needs to be nourished and the better you do that the longer they will look good and the longer they last. Also, you should never wear the same pair of boots more than a day in a row because leather needs to be able to dry out. That’s why 2 pairs worn alternately will last 3 or 4 times as long as 2 pairs consecutively. In my opinion, if you go the custom boots road and fork out big bucks you should also respect the craftsmanship and the boots and take proper care of them! They looked so good when you first got them and now they look like shit! Yeah, your money, your boots, but Jesus! Pfff! Unbelievable! I hate it when people don’t take care of their shit!

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

U mad bro?

[@pacovl46]

@@orbitaljellyfish808 judging by your question and your atrocious spelling, I'm guessing you must have a low IQ!

[@nannelson1439]

terrible review