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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

Жыл бұрын

Hey its you!

@Xkekeskfndsmw

Жыл бұрын

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

@ninemimesleft

Жыл бұрын

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

@korwl540

Жыл бұрын

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

@Aperson156

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@RyTrapp0

Жыл бұрын

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

@HeritageCast

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

4 ай бұрын

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@SteveParadis

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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

@Bearded360

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

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

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

4 ай бұрын

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@Neder0907

Жыл бұрын

@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

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.

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...

Mine came in today! Absolutely love these boots.

@12345.......

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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...

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

Fantastic! That is exactly what we needed to know.

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.

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

@medotaku9360

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

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

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.

I'm sold - These are my next boots!

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

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.

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

Just got my OTs a week or so ago. Wearing them a couple hours a day, indoors for now. They don't feel like a PNW work boot. I own Nick's Travelers in Bison as a comparison. I've had the Nick's for couple years and they are barely broken in. Standing on a ladder or pipe you can't even feel the rung (good and bad). The OTs feel like what I envision as an Upland Game, 3-season, hunting/field boot. You can definitely feel the ground under your feet. You are way more connected. The OTs are way more flexible in the forefoot. The JKs aren't perfect. JK did send me crap laces and there's a clinch nail I can cut my finger on sticking through the midsole right in front of the lineman's shank. Thankfully I can not feel it on my foot. Also, on all the KZread reviews they send a bottle of Obenauf's with the boots. None for me... Nick's sock liner came off, but that's actually pretty common. Stuck it back down and continued wearing them. No issues now.

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

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.

Love JK Forefronts too!

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

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

Loved the video❤

I'm really digging these in the smooth toe

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

@radiotree1212

Жыл бұрын

Do you know what model these are?

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Bison leather is always a win in my book

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

Жыл бұрын

Ouch

@garysprague2009

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@alex_ottomano

9 ай бұрын

@@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

9 ай бұрын

@@alex_ottomano gotcha, thanks man.

This vid makes me wanna buy them! 😍

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.

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?

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

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 🤤

Love my JK’s

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

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

Amazing, thank you

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

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

Big thanks

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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😂

Interesting so this is the boot i was looking for

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?

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

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

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

Jk boots are so great . I have the forefront and they are awesome!!!

This looks like a commercial for that brand

@EDHBlvd

Жыл бұрын

It is.

@Patryn71

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you said that about the Nick's sponsored videos, too, right?

@JimKiralfy

Жыл бұрын

​​@@Patryn71 that's the point. The 'best' boot is always the one from the company paying for it that week.

@Patryn71

Жыл бұрын

@@JimKiralfy So you're saying Weston has no integrity? Even though he's owned a pair himself (in different leather) for the last year and a half? Cool story.

@JimKiralfy

Жыл бұрын

​@@Patryn71 ​​​from previous Rose Anvil videos: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWGbrZuTodidj7A.html Weston calls Nick's "the ultimate work boot" in a video sponsored by Nick's, and includes an affiliate link to their web store in the video description. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qq6GzNGhqsXSnrg.html Weston says that it's "hard to dispute [White's are] not the best in the entire United States" in a video sponsored by White's, and includes an affiliate link to their web store in the video description. This week it's JK's turn to be the best boot ever, in a video sponsored by JK, with an affiliate link to their web store in the video description. It's called 'pay to play', and it's how KZreadrs make money.

How have you not done the red wing 2414 boot?? As someone in the Canadian trades this is hands down the most popular boot.

Thoughts on the foam filler in the heel?

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

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.

If you haven’t already, can you cut or review the Nicks Overlander boots?

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.

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

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

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

@Highland_Paddy

Жыл бұрын

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

@RyTrapp0

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

I’ve been looking at PNW boots for about 4-5 years now. Always hesitant about buying a pair. Only thing that really worries me is the sizing. Not being able to try on a boot before I purchase just seems crazy to me. The cost of these plus the wait time on having them built. It would be a huge upset if they didn’t fit right and I had to send them back to wait even longer.

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!

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

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

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?

I like my Thorogoods.

@oliverallen5324

9 ай бұрын

Owned thorogoods. Not even close. JK is it.

@cleanthegreen

9 ай бұрын

Not even close to whites perry

@jamievarni1530

8 ай бұрын

So do I. But the PNW boots are tougher and more durable. If I was a logger or construction guy ….

@adrianrios4949

7 ай бұрын

Thorogood doesn't last more than 8 months

When are the Rose Anvil Bison joints dropping fam?