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[@bigdogoutdoors4985]

I ordered a $700 pair of boots from Nicks. Totally screwed up! I canceled the order and called Franks. They took care of me with no screw ups and the best customer service ever! I can’t recommend Franks enough. The best boots!

[@mcfrolas]

So it was Frank who led Wranglerstar through Nicks on his tour videos. Very interesting. Good for him setting up his own shop and making something of his own for their family. I've bought two sets of Nicks recently, they're still absolutely the best footwear I've ever owned. Not tennis shoes, but support where you really need it.

[@bravobear1844]

You’ve sold me on Franks, Nicks have always been the boots I wanted as they were the first boots I discovered in the 500+ range, but I trust this channel enough to go with what you’re recommending🤝🤝

[@cutterdog655]

Great tour man. I enjoyed the information. Thanks for your honest opinions for those of Us who can’t make it out to the factory.

[@jamesmachado9366]

Great video. Like your low key style. It feels real.

[@augustrose9143]

Ordered a pair of calked boots a month a go. The clear cuts.Came in half the time of nick's or whites. Really good lookin quality. Well see how they hold up in the woods. Thanks Frank's!!!

[@steelonius]

Thanks for the video. Their boots look great and I really like their attitude of patience and time to make a wonderful product. I've definitely got these on my radar for a future investment.

[@Smokey66s]

Fifty years ago when I got my first pair of Whites I don’t believe Nicks, Franks, JK or Wesco were around. Although I believe ALL are great boots it seems all these boots followed the Whites concept. I believe all are great boots, can’t go wrong with any of them. It boils down to personal preference like Ford or Chevy, Coors or Bud, Pepsi or Coke, Lucky Strike or Camel, blonds or brunettes. Once upon a time Whites were the holy grail in the logging industry, now they have competition, you pick em. If you want some great casual boots get some Role Club Underdogs by a one man shop, “Brian the Boot Maker” today’s Original, like Whites used to be.

[@strummercash5601]

I’m a few years late to this video and conversation, but don’t be so hard on yourself, brother. This was effective and interesting and because of it, I’ve now had two conversations with JR by phone, am about to mail my fit sheets (I’m in Minnesota during Covid, so I’m not able to see the factory or get fit in person. I was nervous about the sheets, emailed JR pictures of a first then requested second effort, got his “looks good!” reply) and am so amped I found your video and thus Frank’s. I read some of the more heated discussion and the reply’s from Frank. I’d seen the Wranglerstar series of Nick’s factory tour videos, not realizing-as others have commented-that they featured Frank, and I was set to buy Nick’s. I could see people’s trepidation with buying from a new company if Frank had set out to, say, found a new brand of automobile or another item where it’s best not to buy the first edition of a new product even from revered companies. But, this is boot-making. I’m with you, I like to spend my money with the underdog, the up-and-comer, and in this case Frank and Co. take all that knowledge and history first honed and mastered at White’s, refined and perfected at Nick’s, now refocused and elevated again at Frank’s. I’ve never known someone to break off from a bigger outfit, start a smaller operation, and intend to build an inferior product, it’s always because standards slipped at the bigger business and new guy wants to bring back the quality or he figured a way to improve the product. So, I’m not worried Frank and Co will close up shop. Besides, even if, sadly, they did, a good cobbler anywhere can resole or rebuild a great boot. Anyway, thanks for the insights and appreciation of excellent craftsmanship and customer service. I think I’ll make my first KZbin unboxing video when the box from Frank’s arrives. Peace.

[@kevinthomas4861]

Dude you did awesome! Don’t sweat the small stuff....... THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE OF PUTTING OUT VIDEOS! You help men like me that live 2500 miles away in GA AND CANT travel that far to see a product before buying it! THANKS

[@NomadicINK]

+Kevin Thomas no problem! I also filmed whites and jk boots but Frank's was my favorite by far. Might be heading back out that way and will try to film Hoffman's too. Thanks for your feed back I appreciate it

[@ivanhamlyn4746]

I love the fact that you can still get good quality stuff made in usa there's a couple good boot makers in Canada also Dayton & Viberg

[@Qqq12292]

Definitely going to be ordering a pair of Frank’s after watching this video and reading the comments. Thanks dude!

[@cubenitup]

Cool. That’s the old Nicks building.. good to see keep up the videos

[@jonnyd8603]

Great video brother I have a pair of Front Range on order from them. Absolutely awesome company to deal with and Junior answered all my questions and was super helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@bigblocklawyer]

Just ordered a pair of custom T1 Commanders. Hoping to get them by the end of September. Can't wait.

[@jimshen0308]

I got my pair of Frank's last year because of this video. No buyer's remorse whatsoever.

[@legalsolutions07]

NIcks and White's boots are tough boots to compete with for a start up, but if Frank's boots puts out something unique in way of style or function they may fill a niche. The real test is going to be matching the quality of Nicks. Remember how cool Adam's boots looked but they didn't hold up and he fell by the waist side. I sent a message through the website several weeks ago inquiring about resole and rebuild pricing. I haven't heard back from them yet. It's little things like good communication that are vital to a start up.

[@NomadicINK]

+legalsolutions07 thats true. All these boot makers are making great boots. There are hit and misses with every one it seems. But yes good communication is definitely key. Well that sucks they haven't gotten ahold of you. I'd like to get a pair of casual Franks and I'd also like to maybe get some Hoffman work boots. My Nic seem to still be breaking in. Holding up great but just slightly rough on my feet. I like rooting for the underdog hopefully Franks does quite well in that space with the top to boot makers

[@legalsolutions07]

I hope that Franks Boots does well. I like the video he was in on the Nicks boots factory tour. He seems like a nice guy. One way to get the name out is to rebuild or resole for a better price than White's or Nicks. They may loose money in the short term, but it's a way to immediately get the name out there, and if they do a quality job they will make it up on all the positive exposure.

[@TheBootman95]

legalsolutions07 I apologize for not responding. This falls on me I must have missed the email. Frank

[@DukeWaynelives]

I sent an e-mail about a week ago, NO REPLY too..... ?

[@_bats_]

If you want to get in touch call them if you can, or shoot them a Facebook message. I sent a message via Facebook and they get back to me within about two minutes.

[@saab-xq8lc]

It’s crazy to me that out of all the videos I saw recommending nicks or whites, a comment under one of those videos is what put me on to franks and I just stuck with that random commenter’s testimony😂

[@DarossTheGreat]

I think its a little telling that the first boot you pick up is a nicks boot lol. I can certainly appreciate the hard work these guys are doing. Prices seem reasonable too!

[@rathernotsay8185]

Thanks for the upload! You turned me onto Franks's with one of your videos a while ago and I sent in my old nicks for a rebuild and I see them! Bet you anything, this will be your most popular video seeing as you are the first KZbinr granted internet access (as far as I know) Franks's owes you one

[@NomadicINK]

+Rathern Otsay that's cool you saw your boots in the video? I'm glad you gave him a try they're pretty cool guys and it really shows that they care about the customer when you're dealing with them. Thanks man I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@joegonzalez5139]

Just Ordered some Franks Type 2 Highlanders last week!! Can’t wait to get them.

[@stevec2569]

Did you get the boots?

[@joegonzalez5139]

Yeah, had them since November of 2018, and still going Strong. Definitely the Toughest Boots I have ever Owned, and also the Toughest to Break in.🤣

[@jessealvarado4319]

Called Frank’s Boots recently and received great service. Sent in a fit sheet and waiting on the follow up fit evaluation call.

[@stevec2569]

Did you get your boots

[@CODSNDPRO]

Really considering Frank's I have some Chippewa super loggers now but fitment Is still subpar from what I was hoping it would be, how do you think these would hold up to oilfield work?

[@powderhound109able]

Really wish I could have made it to their shop. Been wanting to check out Hoffman's new mountaineer style safety toe boot.

[@petervanderveer1933]

Do Frank's make belts,if they have a review,keep up the review Peter sa

[@Bikeyid]

Very cool tour. I plan on making the 13 1/2 hour drive in the next couple for months to order a pair of customs.

[@NomadicINK]

+Jeffrey Feldstein awesome tell him I said hi. Let me know if you end up getting :)

[@NomadicINK]

+Jeffrey Feldstein you can always send in a fit sheet to but if you can make the trip might as well

[@Bikeyid]

Nomadic INK Yes, but I will make an adventure out of the trip. Try to get in some mountain biking along the way.

[@BigBADArt89]

holy hell! that's the same guy who did the Nick's boot tour. he split ways to start his own shop (looks like the original facility for Nicks) i hope to see your website soon, and boots.

[@BigBADArt89]

thanks for this video bro!

[@petervanderveer1933]

Do a video on Frank,how he start Frank's boot,be cool to know Peter sa

[@CODSNDPRO]

I have some commander type 1s 10 inch I plan on getting, they will have a smooth black upper and heel counter with a rough out walnut toe they will also be steel toe and lace to toe really hoping for a good pair of boots from franks tired of never fitting boots with my different sized feet almost a size and a half difference! This video has definitely helped me make up my mind thanks.

[@NomadicINK]

+CODSNDPRO thats great I'm sure you'll be happy with your Frank's boots. I'm going to order an extra work pair from there soon. I might try the ground pounder style on the type 1

[@CODSNDPRO]

Nomadic INK I will definitely put them through their paces since I work in the oilfield so the environment they are subject to is rough hopefully they will last as everybody else's has

[@dnotloat]

I'll support!!, for some work boots.

[@susanmerritt266]

Thank you! I thought it was interesting.

[@edward2198]

Franks is the best !

[@Dieselserviceman]

Frank's Boots!! Frank's Boots!!

[@torreyintahoe]

Looks like they have some retreads needed on some tires at 7:00.

[@richarddick1924]

We're the tires for sale or were they part of the inventory for the soles?

[@JonathanGrandt]

Love your vids man. You seem pretty chill.

[@NomadicINK]

+Jonathan Grandt thanks!

[@kayakuprising5914]

Those are some tall ass boots! Was really hoping they had a style similar to a Viberg Service boot, etc, but they're all way too tall for my liking.

[@NomadicINK]

You order the height you want . they are custom boots. Also check out there web site. Gives more styles. And options.

[@ironlion805]

Amateur indeed! You’re great!

[@richardw.smithjr.6683]

Franks Boots: You guys make 6" & 8" Composite & Steel Toe Work Boots in Extra Wide Width sizes 7-14 E-EEEE?! If so, send me a catalog.

[@NomadicINK]

Give them a call or check out the website. Links in the description. This isn't their video they won't see this comment

[@RemusKingOfRome]

USA Made ... Excellent. Government should support USA made by compensating purchasers of such products, the difference between USA sale price and imported Sale price.

[@NomadicINK]

+RemusKingOfRome5 thats a great idea. There's a lot of boot companies that claim to be made in the USA because they are technically put together here or the original company was a United States company. But if you look into a lot of these boot companies most of them are owned by one Japanese company. White's Red Wings Irish Setters danner's lacrosse and a few others are all owned by one company in Japan but they can still say made in America on their boots

[@shanewooll8654]

The government is far too involved in our lives already. I personally would really prefer them to stay out of my footwear purchases.

[@brianronne2060]

Check out JK boots. I think its very similar to Frank's in respect to the company caring and all that.

[@NomadicINK]

+Brian Ronne yeah I went there too. Ill upload that video in a week? He wasn't very welcoming to my 📷 in his shop. Tried to set up a day and time to tour his selection but he never got back to me after I left :( I wont hold it against him. I showed up unexpected and started filming lol

[@brianronne2060]

+Nomadic INK Hmm very intersting. Your the man tho for quality boot coverage. Love ur vids man, keep it up.

[@NomadicINK]

+Brian Ronne but I will agree they also seemed to care about the product they were making. Jk is a family owned shop. The cobblers mom and dad run a clothes alteration at jk. I was really hoping to get a tour of hia shop too but it just didn't pan out. Maybe next visit ill see the back of his shop.

[@DenisZ2023]

Frank's company got established in 2016. Frank is trying to build his business based on experience that he had at Nick's and there's nothing wrong with that. Until they've been around long enough to prove that they are here to stay I will spend my money wisely and buy from the company that has been here for some time is more likely to still be there down the road when you need them.

[@NomadicINK]

+Denis Zgherea yeah I bought my first pair from Nicks and they are crap. Not very happy with the boots or the service I've gotten from Nicks. I've been to White's Nicks and Franks and JK's. I felt Franks was better overall and you can even see that in the boots screws aren't coming out the bottom like they are on the Nicks. Even the shoes Nicks had on their showroom floor had screws coming out the bottom. They do less stitching around the pieces of leather that overlap your upper. Nicks has gone downhill. That's why I bought them thinking they are great but they are not. I'm still breaking my pair in the rough on my feet I wish I would have gotten Franks. But to each his own

[@NomadicINK]

+Denis Zgherea side note your same remark can be made about Nicks as they copied White's and are making knockoffs of their boots?

[@DenisZ2023]

Frank maybe making good boots. However you saying that Nick's are crap just shows how new you are at this. Promote Frank all you want but do it professionally. I'm pretty sure if you tell Nick's that you are that unhappy with their boots - they will take care of you.

[@NomadicINK]

Denis Zgherea well I've made a few videos on Nicks boots when I was new and thought that Nicks was an awesome company. And now that I've actually own some boots for a while and have learned quite a bit about boots and the boot world and have also talked to cobblers about my boots from Nicks. I don't feel that they worth the $600 I paid for them. This video is obviously just my opinion on boots that I feel are better than the ones I have currently. I went to every boot maker in the area. White's Nicks Franks JK's and Hoffman's. Also I've talked to Nicks on the phone. On Facebook. Direct message. And I've also gone into the shop twice to resolve issues with boots and my belt. So when I talk about the customer service it's from my experience. We're not helpful and have not helped me with the concerns about the boots or the belt that I purchased from them. And the fact that you say Franks won't be there they've been around since 1991. So maybe you're new to the boot world? Do you only own a pair of Nicks? Have you even been to their store? Take a peek at some other videos I do a nice little tour of Nicks you may enjoy But in reality it is just my opinion on the boots and Nick's like you said are not crap so I will take that back but they are not worth the $600 I paid for the boot with the lack of customer service after the fact. Not to mention they built my boot wrong in the first place so strike one right off the bat.

[@NomadicINK]

Denis Zgherea hey I apologize for even arguing with you about these boots or questioning whether or not you're new to the boot world. So I'm sorry about that. This is just my opinion on the boots but for the most part all these boot companies make good boots it just whichever one appeals the most to you. I root for the underdog most the time that's why I went with Nicks in the first place. And then I discovered Franks and I'm rooting for the new underdog now. But that's just me and you're right I should be more professional and not talk down on Nicks cuz they're boots aren't crap and I did enjoy them before I found a few things I didn't care for about them. Hope you have a great day and I do appreciate you commenting on this video

[@yungSwagg72]

have you tried Red Wing boots?

[@NomadicINK]

+Houston i have they aren't bad boots but I dont feel they are in the same League as these custom boot makers. A lot of guys swear by them though.

[@yungSwagg72]

true nothing compares to a custom boot

[@NomadicINK]

+Houston at least you can resole the red wings. Pretty good boots.

[@yungSwagg72]

Did you get the video to work James?

[@chazarkansas1366]

literally nicks boots by a nicks employee called Frank.

[@jessebaker5940]

my only problem is the price i think they are way too expensive

[@nelsondisalvatore9812]

This is something you dont see everyday, white people making stuff. I gotta say is pretty cool

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

What ?

[@hillheatherlynnify]

Good video !