Why these are my #1 PNW boot (JK Boots)

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:24 What I Hate About Pacific Northwest Boots
1:06 What I Love About Pacific Northwest Boots
2:00 Leather
2:56 Construction
4:25 Flexibility
5:47 Lineman Shank
7:04 Cut in Half
8:06 Reveal
9:01 Is It Still My Favorite?
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[@RoseAnvil]

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[@jkbootsusa]

Thank you Weston! Designing this boot model was a lot fun, and we’re so glad to see that our customers love it. Thanks for tuning in guys!

[@danieldronzek8616]

Hey its you!

[@Xkekeskfndsmw]

I have Franks and JK. JK the best hands down. The fit is incredible vs the Franks. Glove fit, perfect.

[@ninemimesleft]

I'd love to see a shankless, wide toe box zero drop boot with the Pacific northwest durability.

[@korwl540]

this seems a little scammy... like an undeclared paid promotion.

[@Aperson156]

What's up with the huge void in the heel?

[@rustyshackleford17]

Bison is really one of those forgotten gems in leather. Looks great, wears like iron, breathes extremely well.

[@nuthinbutlove]

So basically they discovered how to cut their cost and still produce a quality boot that costs the same. At least they've kept their quality and standards, and I'd still buy them

[@johnmorris77]

Back when I bought my Forefronts the ot and forefronts were slightly less expensive then the super duty. And it’s literally just 4.5 inches less midsole that’s it

[@thecrazyslopoke]

Yeah I'm pretty sure it's a bit cheaper than their standard boot. Still handmade though so it's going to be pricey.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Actually, it's more because only available as custom, etc.

[@RyTrapp0]

The labor makes up a much bigger chunk of the expense than the material costs do

[@HeritageCast]

You arent really paying for materials. Lets be clear it still takes 40 Odd Man hours to produce a PNW Boot. Ok you can do what Wesco Did and add some automation. But that only takes down maybe 10 hours. At the end of the day for something that is handmade, you are paying for expertise. There is a reason we dont have mass produced boots like these. And would be rather pay Americans or somewhere else? And we are paying a premium to keep boot making in america since it doesnt exist.

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

I don't know if they have recognised themselves as a fashion brand, but these boots are very thoroughly built and look beautifully made.

[@StevenAbbott]

Started working in construction in 1973 and broke in many pairs of Red Wings over the years. I just ordered OT BISON Smooth. At 68 this may be my last pair of work boots

[@CaptainBerz]

I just bought the OT as a hunting/wilderness boot for these exact reasons! Can't wait to get them.

[@SteveParadis]

I bought these exact boots (OT BISON Smooth/Roughout) 2 months ago. Zero break in. My most comfortable boots by far. Arch support is reeeediculus. Honey vibram sole is more forgiving as well. Will confirm all that was said. No regrets. Fun to get confirmation! Great job as always.

[@justinalexander8341]

Hey Steve! Was their sizing guide on point for you? Thanks!

[@SteveParadis]

@@justinalexander8341 Yes. I’m a 14EE IN Keen sneakers. Went down to 13 wide. Perfect. Also wear 13F in Nicks, 13E in Grant Stone and 13EE IN Whites. This bison is my fav!

[@rogerr.8507]

Yeahm they dont all have a tough break in. but my Whites Smokejumpers (my faves) were rough to break in took 6 months

[@Bearded360]

I can say the same for the two Super Duty’s I have. Wow bison and honey Vibram must be even more comfortable. That will be my next purchase. JK is amazing! I still do not understand how such a well made boot like these tanks have no break in?

[@SteveParadis]

@@Bearded360 You really need to feel that bison leather -it is so soft. I think the design of the sole also makes it bend from the get go. The uppers are butter. And like all, JK boots, they cradle on your foot almost immediately. Sizing right is key though, like all boots.

[@gqfiend]

I had a rolling gang box hit me in the heel awhile back…I’m happy to have had that type of “overkill” heel counter.

[@georgewashington938]

when you think about it, bison leather being comfortable makes sense. In my entire life I have never heard a bison complaining about being uncomfortable. This may be because of the leather!

[@WideAwakeHuman]

As someone who grew up around cattle - can confirm, they complain non-stop about their skin being too tight and stiff.

[@KitnerT]

Love this! I have a few pairs of JKs and haven’t looked back. These are next

[@wyatterpable]

Recently picked up their Forefront boot for work and love it. Really considering the OT as a camping/outdoor use boot.

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

I can confirm that these in bison are by far the softest, most comfortable boots I have ever own. They are 100% worth it.

[@StraightToTheBoots]

Great vid, Jk will definitely be my first PNW Boot brand

[@Billy123bobzzz]

Fantastic! That is exactly what we needed to know.

[@sackman1886]

I love my Forefront boots by JK, and I know these are basically the same construction with a different sole. I ended up ordering a pair of Nicks Overlanders, but was VERY close to ordering the OT boots. We will see, maybe I'll come around to picking up a pair of these to trash around in too.

[@TrackstarBR]

My favorite boots are the forefront from jk. The ot is a very close second. Those two pairs of boots are by far the best footwear I’ve ever owned.

[@tomatobeam360]

I just got a pair of JK Superdutys, they are hands down the best!

[@justinklink1588]

I ordered these exact boots 2 weeks ago. Cannot wait to get them!

[@medotaku9360]

Me too, only 4 weeks ago. I'm so stoked. My Danner's only lasted a month on the new job. Hope these fare better.

[@jetdr]

Love the OT series, my next order! With the build quality might be my last I need to make!

[@justinklink1588]

Mine came in today! Absolutely love these boots.

[@12345.......]

How long did it take for then to be made? I'm currently waiting on mine.

[@kd5byb]

LOVE my JK honey bison Superduty boots. Great boots and a fantastic looking leather that's so unusual.

[@ricatiman]

I'm sold - These are my next boots!

[@chrisparol1345]

Love my jk forefront. One of these days I'm going to purchase these bison ot. I waiting on a pair of nicks hardwear pro boots now. Jk makes quality boots that just get more comfortable everyday

[@rigobertogomez1219]

Loved the video❤

[@xochj]

Love JK Forefronts too!

[@adamross5101]

Would be really interested in seeing a review of the Drew's logger boots compared with its more expensive competitors, the Nick's and JK boots. They seem to be a great much cheaper alternative.

[@OfDeath]

Moleskin helps a lot with breaking in boots. I didn't even know it existed until a few months ago. Been a foot saver.

[@HeritageCast]

That and KT Tape its what all the professional runners use.

[@nicktruesdell6825]

I have extremely flat feet, and I plan on buying a pair of these bison boots because of the arch support that these boots offer. Bison leather looks so good, too, though. Best for most USA made can't beat it.

[@dylanleeevins]

Got my JKs a couple weeks ago. Looks like q good thing. Month and a half wait for a stock boot.. but unreal comfort and durability.

[@themoor5498]

I've watched this video a couple of times. I just noticed that the boot on the Left Foot is Full Smooth Bison and the boot on the Right Foot is the Rough Out Combination. Great advertisement! 🙂 Thanks to this video, these were the first quality boots that I ordered. I'm still in the Try-On phase and commend the excellent Customer Service I am receiving from everyone at JK Boots.

[@RyTrapp0]

Ooooo, a PNW boot that I can actually legitimately justify buying! I'm not doing construction anymore, just shop work and miscellaneous stuff, so I don't want to wear big, heavy, stiff boots anymore but I do need some boots. These check all the boxes for a traditional durable work boot, but at a lighter weight with greater flexibility - I'm here for it! Now, if I could just get something like this, but with a thinner outsole(shorter lugs, harder surface biased) with a little less heel rise...

[@samueldavis5895]

Just ordered the super duties- redwood. Do a lot work in Oregon forests. Can’t wait!

[@daleheffernan]

would be rad if you did a collab with JK Boots and used some interesting leather like this Bison leather.... also of all the PNW boots that I've looked at these were the ones that most interested me... so thanks for reviewing them.

[@AlexMPruteanu]

I'm digging that shot around 9:25 of the boots paired with the Carhartt pants. They look great together.

[@radiotree1212]

Do you know what model these are?

[@bigvisk1125]

my favorite pair of boots are my nicks bison boot, honey vibram sole, 55 last with the shorter heel high. love it

[@dscrappygolani7981]

Great choice. Personally, I don't much care for the stitchdown construction, but even so, really well made.

[@Lmolina90]

Bison leather is always a win in my book

[@Pablosan7]

This vid makes me wanna buy them! 😍

[@sailcat9]

Nice boots! Light, comfortable, and tough. What's not to like? Thanks for the video.

[@Neder0907]

Bison were always native to the Americas and technically the og leather for here, love that the bison are also making a come back

[@darylhill9400]

I wish I would’ve known about these bisons before buying my nicks😢

[@Neder0907]

@Daryl Hill yea I only recently got schooled on bison by the bearded butchers they kinda give a history lesson and teach you how to butcher a bison

[@ajaxracing]

I'm really digging these in the smooth toe

[@baht_and_paid]

I've been a huge fan of bison leather since I got a pair of tecovas in bison. I will have to get a pair of these when I get a third year of boot allowance from work.

[@medotaku9360]

Damn... I'm glad I got my order in last month. These things are gonna be on backorder for a while after this one. Looks like I made some good choices. Just so everyone knows, there's a 2 month wait at the moment for building. And after going through and having a pair customized and the order expedited (my other boots are falling apart after 1 month on a new job) the final cost was $855 USD. And I'm not sure I even wanted a toe cap. The guy on the phone basically said I want them and added them to the order. That's like a 1 cm thick toe. Not sure I'm gonna like that, but we'll see.

[@Manhandle730]

That’s an insane price bro. I’ve tossed out 350 before and that’s pretty much my limit. I hope those things last you several years. Anymore I have been sticking with a pair that Danner makes (goes for something like 240-260) I forget the name. They hold up just as well as the more expensive pairs I’ve bought. I haven’t owned any boots that last more than a year when I’m wearing them to work. The soles are always the first thing to go. I’ve done the resoling deal but something on the upper will blow C out not long after the $150 spent on resoling. Never feels worth the time.

[@cymbolic_space1832]

I think I am getting these for all my early/mid season hunting and hiking activities. I live two hours from Spokane so I can even go for a custom fitting 🤤

[@israelcontreras5332]

Thanks for the awesome video. I went ahead and subscribed because shoes have often baffled me. I thought maybe watching your videos would help me solve a mystery for me. Most shoes are not comfortable to me as I have gotten older. In fact, a flat shoe like the older addidas cloud foam ultimate with a no longer available new balance insole the iuas3810 was all that was working for me. It looks like mainly because it has the best meta tarsel support combined with good arch support. After watching this video, I wondered about why boots dont seem to have meta tarsel support. Id love to find a boot that works for me.

[@coltonogden1513]

I'd love to see you do a video on oxford shoes at different price points

[@martinzendejas8423]

Just had got to wear my 300s for a week now and I don’t get fatigued anymore from walking in them all day. Still have that new leather smell and broke in very fast

[@bassheadlife492]

Every pnw boot ive had havent required any break in. Super comfortable from 1st wear

[@cridery1055]

Hey! I'm really loving your channel and content you put out to us mortals! Wanted to ask question is there any way you could provide boots review that are available in Europe?

[@dsteck2190]

Love your videos. Thank you so much!! Could you do a video on Anderson Bean and Cody James boots? Thanks!!

[@stephenschuckii3445]

I ordered a pair of Forefronts a couple weeks ago for work. I CANNOT wait to get them, they are out of stock so I will have to have some patience.

[@virtusleather]

Hobby bootmaker here. I also use upper leather as the filler before vegtan midsole. better than eva and cork, but save a couple bucks and less squeaking than veg on veg.

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

I have a new pair of bison boots on the way, and I am really loving the look of the old ot boot. Too bad they're discontinued, otherwise I would scoop up a pair.

[@urlauber2884]

I think a series comparing all the german army trainers (GATs) could be a cool project for you guys. There is a wide range of prices and the OG is decently old for comparing all the models out there.

[@kosta2177]

BW 2000 basically brought me to the world of boots. Amazing boots and incredible durable

[@tiffanyh5014]

I feel the same way about my redwings, no leather midsole makes them very flexible compare to my Nicks.

[@hillsidesmoke7592]

Ok Sir. For the Super Bowl of boots. Those boots vs Nick's books. Side by side comparison. I'd get out the popcorn for that one

[@chasehildebrant9453]

My jk boots needed almost no brake in time, by far the best boot I've ever owned!

[@stonewintjen505]

I’ve got bison superdutys on order, and I currently own Nicks builder Pros and Franks front range boots. I’m excited for the bison leather I just hope they’re as good as my Nicks and Franks, I’ve seen a lot of QC issues going around with this brand and with several of the other PNW makers as well. I think they just have too many orders and in an attempt to keep up with demand they’ve lost some of their attention to detail.

[@thebowlbster]

I was just looking at the Buffalo leather a couple days ago. Guess I'll be waiting till next year for them to be back I'm stock😂

[@MordecaiAliVanAllenOShea]

Weston: “What do I love about Jk? They pay me money”.

[@johnmorris77]

I have a pair of JK Forefronts which is the exact same boot as the OT but with a wedge sole and I am very happy with them, only nitpick is the sole wears out in 6-8 months

[@davidwildridge8080]

Ouch

[@garysprague2009]

I also have the 8inch forefronts. Best workboot I’ve put my foot in. I work with asphalt and the majority of the guys use a wedge sole due to the fact it leaves less of an imprint in the hot mat.

[@bornagainwoodworking2141]

Im waiting on my superduty boots to come. I'm pumped to wear them while making an American made product myself, Hacker Craft Boats.

[@alex_ottomano]

Just got my redwood O.Ts a month ago and I love them. Uppers are kinda gnarly to break in to be honest but it'll be well worth it

[@RogerLoera]

How's the sizing compared to others? Especially of your brannock size.

[@alex_ottomano]

@@RogerLoera they run very big. Not sure against the brannock but I'm wearing 7.5 JK and most of my other shoes and boots are 9.5. They're a perfect fit and that was off the size finder on their website

[@RogerLoera]

@@alex_ottomano gotcha, thanks man.

[@Daltond204]

Would love to see a review of some Canadian made western boots, specifically Brahmas or Canada west boots

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

I have bought 2 pairs of the JK OT boot's and the results have actually been pretty mixed. I bought one pair of bison boots that I had to return as they were very tight on the vamp, even though they were the same size as my other ot's that fit well around the vamp. The bison pair that I sent for a return/ replacement was immaculately put together, but simply too small. The 6in redwood pair I have fit my foot perfectly, but have some pretty spotty stitching in some areas, and pull tabs that are totally mismatched. Not the worst thing in the world, but disappointing for the price. The biggest issue I have with my 6 in ot's is that after having them for a while I am finding that they are causing pretty sharp pain in the ball of my left foot. I think where the lineman's shank meets the insole is causing a very abrupt flex point at the ball of my foot that causes a sharp angle from my foot causing my toes to be pushed upwards and a lot of pressure to be put on the ball of my foot with no real cushioning under it. Despite its flaws, I really like my 6 in ot's and because i have worn them heavily on hiking trails and cleaned them I could not return them anyway. I am hoping that this is something that will be fixed as the leather molds to my feet more with time. These boots are very close to being perfect, but in my experience have some pretty significant flaws that make them hard to wear for any significant stretch of time. I am happy to say that JK has been fantastic as far as customer service goes, and are working with me in having this fixed. Despite what I have said I think they are really worth the cost, and I would buy from them again, but I would be careful about what I receive and take a lot of time wearing them indoors to make sure they'll work out for you.

[@JohnnyBasile]

Nice video, One shoe I would request that you cut open would be the air Jordan 13. Its such an interesting shoe and im surprised you have not done it. It would be great if you did the 13s, thanks

[@tomahawkelf]

Love this. I just decided to go with JK for the boots I wear on the job site.

[@mathewrussell926]

Just got mine and I can tell they're the best work boots I've ever tried on! I'll retire before they do!

[@ktraughb]

One test to add to your lineup should be a flex point like a ladder rung (say with 250 lbs of pressure) to show how much the boot does or doesn't flex at that point. I'm a 265 lb man who climbs all day and I haven't found leather to give me the confidence I have in carbon or steel yet. But I'm always searching. I wear Salewa and scarpa light mountaineering boots for reference. Super rigid midsole and essentially a full length shank.

[@HeritageCast]

For direct lineman work. This is where the Superduty comes in. Along with even adding a podiatrist custom insert to protect you. If any job should have a mandatory foot doctor evaluation each year its linemen...

[@Jonesy11B]

Amazing, thank you

[@todtalk3912]

No one sources better Bison Leather than JK. Look around, you will not find any other boot maker with this leather that looks this amazing.

[@brunonjezic6208]

Interesting so this is the boot i was looking for

[@willempasman827]

A boot can’t be everything everywhere at once. This is a beefy sneaker build looking like a PNW boot giving some degree of support which is mostly the extreem flexible honey lug sole itself. To put a half lineman piece to get some support leaving the front to be as flexible as possible. Cutting corners while remaining in the PNW zone and saying to people you don’t need that extra support, take less support and have some flexibility, it feels nice, just try it. Your legs can handle the weight of a PNW easy, they don’t get tired of caring that weight around. The stiff sole works as a spring making walking easier. And yes less weight and more flexibility feels nice and probably enough for couple of hours of light work or casual wears. I would consider these as a spring summer boot for city trips you won’t walk all day but the price should be less, $350-$400. We can also agree Weston isn’t a good representation of the kind of people who wear PNW boots. Let’s be honest he says it himself he is in a part of his life he needs these JK OT and not the support of PNW boots. Luckily the heel is supported by a big fat piece of veg tan leather 👏🏼 Lastly I feel Weston finally chooses his best boots and can’t really change his mind again, these are his favorite PNW boots of all time! Which are beefy 8 inch sneakers.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

Yeah they’re not as stiff as the real deal work boots - everyone buying them should know that. Tons of people like a boot but just need it on the weekends or just want to wear them every now and then. But yeah they could stand to be in the $500 range and be reasonable

[@readyme]

Good stuff. I’m considering the Nicks Americana, White MP or these JK OT.

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Big thanks

[@danitch6848]

Whites semidress in dress brown with single midsole and 269 sole is most flexible "serious" boots which i owned.

[@StevOPelO]

We're there dude

[@henkjanbaan]

Wow, might order these boots. Thanks for the video! Question; What jeans are you wearing at 9:27?

[@paulverstraete9157]

i resoled my nicks to a one piece sole.....i like em.....like those with an extra layer of leather outsole

[@jnavarro71]

I was on the fence, now they are on order. I love the 300X I got so why not both! For the record I am indoor office worker who has no "need" for these boots but I really dig them, so why not!

[@NightsideNomad]

Funny.... I didn't mention needing new boots out loud, and yet... Seriously though, this video found me at a good time, been looking for boots.

[@MatthiusMcGlinn]

I love my OT's! They are the best boot I have every owned in my life. You know what is my favorite shoe I've ever had? Dansko. How about we cut a pair of those bad boys up eh?

[@ericmoss8344]

Those look great too!! Great review, I've just added another pair of "need" PNW boots to my list. Probably at the top of the list now.

[@austinrocksproductions1120]

4:55 lost it 😂

[@123Ir0nman]

Can you do a review/breakdown of the 8000Kicks Hemp Chelsea boot please? I've been seeing their ads and they look cool and different! I think it would be a good subject for one of your videos!

[@lanedexter6303]

I can see why you like these for going to town. But when I’m on very uneven ground, getting in logs, driving my old tractor, maybe even putting on spurs and climbing a tree, I want the rigidity and the heel and the arch support. I can see why these boots evolved here in the Pacific NorthWET. I don’t mind breaking them in.

[@chadcarroll3727]

Love my JK’s

[@carlosmslz]

Please I would like to see a review of the Golden Goose

[@mdunawaym]

Buying them!

[@joeypreciado7049]

Bonanza boot reviews would be interesting

[@matt-jv8gh]

i'd love to see you guys break down the sadf waxi boots that kommandostore sells, and if possible a comparison of brand new ones vs original ones

[@TK-mv9ci]

Yeah I own a pair of superduty and there pita to break in. The first week I would only got about three hours out them before I had to change back to a old pair of boots.

[@maxwellhouseranch1004]

Drew's new Logger boot is comfortable right out of the box. That pre formed foot bed is genius.

[@Highland_Paddy]

I found their sizing way off and had to spend forty bucks to return.

[@RyTrapp0]

@@Highland_Paddy This is my biggest issue with these handmade boots, that's a lot of time & money to end up with the wrong size. I just got some Thursdays over the holidays, different business model of course, but the exchange process to get the right size was painless & free. This is a different level of product of course, but, man, to spend so much more money and wait so much time just for the sizing to potentially be a roll of the dice with no easy recourse is such a turn off. I may have to go for it with these JKs though...

[@Highland_Paddy]

@@RyTrapp0 Well, I had issues with Thursday fit and sizing, too, but then I'm only out $200 for the ones that I can't really wear and they were here in three days and I could have returned them immediately, etc. I've been going back and forth over several websites and if you're willing to lose money on return shipping, Frank's has some models in stock that you could at least try on first if you're lucky to try on their size and hope they run similar to JK? They both seem to be my front-runners for any possible future purchase now out of the PNW, but I think JK custom expense is second highest next to White's and then Frank come in third.

[@StrandDoctor]

@@RyTrapp0 This is where the shoe and clothing industry needs to be changed up. I'm looking at Thursday, Helm, Adelante, Rancourt all because they at least have return/exchange policies. I took a step back and stopped looking because I was getting so frustrated. None of the current tech options that recommend your size work. 3D printing custom lasts based off measurements from the iPhone LiDar scanner will likely be where it goes in the future, hopefully. If you DM Rider Boots with your foot measurements Ron will at least try and help you size and pick a last for his boots based off actual foot measurements. Why no other companies do that is baffling.

[@dougcunneen1040]

yo don't forget that honey outsole. It's way more flexible from the original black vibram.

[@HeritageCast]

I really like this idea of a Bison Boot without the heavy duty side of things. And really something that every man can use. Would be nice to see the price point of Buffalo Come down... Westons Buffalo Ranch & Cafe?

[@MrRazortimes]

Looks a lot like my french army 1952 mod.61 combat boot (La Ranger)

[@Isildur58]

Hey! Can you review JK's Western Boot line? I'd love to see it cut in half.

[@kintrap5376]

I just hope JK will do an engineer in that buffalo hide. Automatic buy for me

[@TheRealTriteII]

There's actually a JK boots shop close to me here in Kennewick