The Forefront After a Full Day on Your Feet: Does the Comfort Actually Hold Up?The Forefront is built for maximum support and mobility on the jobsite to provide comfort that gives your feet a break while you work. Because of this there can be an expectation that comfort should be immediate, and if it isn't, something's wrong. The reviews below tell the actual story of what happens when you get a pair of Forefronts on your feet. Some really did feel comfortable the moment they laced up. Others had a rough first week, some real hotspots, and even a little doubt be...
10 Worst Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in 2023Janitors and Building Cleaners are amongst the lowest earners in 2023, with an average salary of $31,990 per year, in maintenance and cleaning roles. They are closely followed by Forest and Conservation Workers, earning around $32,270 annually. 1. Assemblers and Fabricators National average salary: $37,930 per yearPrimary duties: Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computer...
More Than Just Boots: What O.T. Owners Say About JK's CraftsmanshipWe use leather that runs up to 50% thicker than what most other work boot brands use. This is a spec that matters on paper, but means little until you're actually holding the boots in your hands. In O.T. reviews, that's a moment that just shows up again and again with people describing the exact instant they noticed the weight, smell, stitching, and quality. Here are ten O.T. owners on what that craftsmanship actually felt like once they tried it themselves. Source for all reviews ➛ ...
Is JK's Customer Service as Good as the Boots? 10 Superduty ReviewsTwo things tend to give people confidence when making a purchase: proof that the product itself holds up, and proof that someone real will be there if something goes wrong or to answer any questions. As our flagship boot, the Superduty tends to have a lot of reviews that cover both. Some of these are about the quality of the boots, including from a professional cobbler who'd never handled this style of boot before. Others are about what happened when an order needed attention, a sizing qu...
10 Top Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in 2023In 2023, Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers top the list of highest-paying blue-collar jobs, earning an average of $99,000 annually. They are closely followed by Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers, who earn around $97,570 per year. 1. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers National average salary: $99,000 per yearPrimary duties: Elevator and escalator installers and repairers are specialized professionals who install, fix, and maintain elevators, esc...
The Forefront Reviews That Aren't Just About the BootsChances are if you've considered buying a pair of our work boots you've maybe had a question or two. If you ask people what stood out about buying our work boots, just as often as they mention the leather or sole, they mention a phone call, an email, or someone taking the time getting their fit just right. The reason is when you give JK Boots a call, you get to talk to someone who actually knows the boots. Here's ten Forefront reviews where the service is as much the s...
Nervous About Sizing Online? What 10 JK Buyers Found When They Trusted the GuideBuying a $400+ pair of boots without ever putting your foot in them is a real leap. If you're this far into your research, you've probably already talked yourself in and out of ordering a few times. We get it, there's some hesitation in a lot of our first time reviews we get on our boots, so instead of glossing over it, we pulled together ten reviews tha address it directly: what buyers were unsure about, what they did about it, and how it turned out. Source for all reviews ➛ Go...
Why Superduty Owners Keep Purchasing a Second (or Third) PairIf you've read through our Superduty reviews, you might notice how customers that already own a pair or even sometimes two, ordering another pair. You might be wondering why, and it has nothing to do with the boots falling apart. It usually means the first pair did exactly what it was supposed to do, for long enough that they couldn't replace it with anything else. We put togther ten Superduty reviews from customers on their second, or third to see why they got another one. Source fo...
Is the O.T. Pro Worth It? What First-Time Buyers Say After Their First PairThe O.T. Pro is not the most common option in our lineup, which is why for anyone considering it may seem like it has less of a track record to go on than the O.T. or classic Superduty. It is actually built the same as the O.T with the main difference being it comes with a fire & chemical grade sole more resistant to wear and abrasion compared to the softer honey sole. That makes the question worth asking directly: is it actually worth it, according to people who've bought a pair? Som...
10 JK Boots Reviews From People With Unexpected JobsWhen people picture who buys a $600 pair of overbuilt handmade work boots, they usually picture wildland firefighters, loggers, or people out doing crazy jobs on rough terrain. Fair enough, while that is a part of our customer base, we do get reviews that come in from people that might not need a "work boot" in the traditional sense or even whose job has nothing to do with a rugged, outdoors job-site at all. They just need something that can take a beating and keep their feet comforta...
No Time to Break In: How JK Boots Perform When Fire Season Won't WaitMost break-in advice assumes you have a few weeks to spare as you wear them around the house, oil them, and gradually ease into them. If you're in the middle of fire season, then it doesn't work that way. Sometimes the boots show up and the assignment starts two days later. Here are ten reviews from people who didn't have the luxury of a slow break-in for their fire boots. Source for all reviews ➛ Boots arrived, used only two days later No cusion, no gradual break-in period, jus...
No Cold Feet: 10 Real Reviews of JK's Arctic LineCold feet can become a real problem if you're still working outside as the weather starts getting harsher. They can really slow you down as it's not really a discomfort you can just push through. Equipped with fully lined waterproofed leather, Thinsulate insulation, and high-performance grip soles, the Arctic was built specifically to keep you going even when its cold. Whether you're new to JK Boots or already own a pair and just want something similar you could use in the cold, w...
What 10 Tradespeople Say About a Full Shift on ConcreteAfter 20 years on pipeline crews, one of our customers that was a welder turned manager put it about as plainly as anyone could: trying a new pair of boots, he wrote, made him feel like he "wanted to walk again." That's not a small thing to say about footwear. Having to walk and stand on concrete for hours does something to your body that softer ground doesn't. This is especially true when wearing a bad boot. That is why workers like carpenters, plumbers, electrici...
Do JK O.T. Boots Run True to Size? 10 Real Buyer Reviews on Getting the Fit RightSizing is the one part of buying handmade boots that no chart can fully solve for you. When that pair comes with a hefty price tag, that unertainty is enough to stall a purchase for weeks. The O.T. sits on our proprietary flexi-design, which is more mobile and agile than the stiffer Superduty or Fire Inlander. That's why it's worth asking directly: does it run true to size, and what do people who've ordered a pair wish they'd known first? We pulled together ten O.T. reviews th...
The Forefront After a Full Day on Your Feet: Does the Comfort Actually Hold Up?
The Forefront is built for maximum support and mobility on the jobsite to provide comfort that gives your feet a break while you work. Because of this there can be an expectation that comfort should be immediate, and if it isn't, something's wrong. The reviews below tell the actual story of what happens when you get a pair of Forefronts on your feet. Some really did feel comfortable the moment they laced up. Others had a rough first week, some real hotspots, and even a little doubt be...
10 Worst Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in 2023
Janitors and Building Cleaners are amongst the lowest earners in 2023, with an average salary of $31,990 per year, in maintenance and cleaning roles. They are closely followed by Forest and Conservation Workers, earning around $32,270 annually. 1. Assemblers and Fabricators National average salary: $37,930 per yearPrimary duties: Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computer...
More Than Just Boots: What O.T. Owners Say About JK's Craftsmanship
We use leather that runs up to 50% thicker than what most other work boot brands use. This is a spec that matters on paper, but means little until you're actually holding the boots in your hands. In O.T. reviews, that's a moment that just shows up again and again with people describing the exact instant they noticed the weight, smell, stitching, and quality. Here are ten O.T. owners on what that craftsmanship actually felt like once they tried it themselves. Source for all reviews ➛ ...
Is JK's Customer Service as Good as the Boots? 10 Superduty Reviews
Two things tend to give people confidence when making a purchase: proof that the product itself holds up, and proof that someone real will be there if something goes wrong or to answer any questions. As our flagship boot, the Superduty tends to have a lot of reviews that cover both. Some of these are about the quality of the boots, including from a professional cobbler who'd never handled this style of boot before. Others are about what happened when an order needed attention, a sizing qu...
10 Top Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in 2023
In 2023, Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers top the list of highest-paying blue-collar jobs, earning an average of $99,000 annually. They are closely followed by Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers, who earn around $97,570 per year. 1. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers National average salary: $99,000 per yearPrimary duties: Elevator and escalator installers and repairers are specialized professionals who install, fix, and maintain elevators, esc...
The Forefront Reviews That Aren't Just About the Boots
Chances are if you've considered buying a pair of our work boots you've maybe had a question or two. If you ask people what stood out about buying our work boots, just as often as they mention the leather or sole, they mention a phone call, an email, or someone taking the time getting their fit just right. The reason is when you give JK Boots a call, you get to talk to someone who actually knows the boots. Here's ten Forefront reviews where the service is as much the s...
Nervous About Sizing Online? What 10 JK Buyers Found When They Trusted the Guide
Buying a $400+ pair of boots without ever putting your foot in them is a real leap. If you're this far into your research, you've probably already talked yourself in and out of ordering a few times. We get it, there's some hesitation in a lot of our first time reviews we get on our boots, so instead of glossing over it, we pulled together ten reviews tha address it directly: what buyers were unsure about, what they did about it, and how it turned out. Source for all reviews ➛ Go...
Why Superduty Owners Keep Purchasing a Second (or Third) Pair
If you've read through our Superduty reviews, you might notice how customers that already own a pair or even sometimes two, ordering another pair. You might be wondering why, and it has nothing to do with the boots falling apart. It usually means the first pair did exactly what it was supposed to do, for long enough that they couldn't replace it with anything else. We put togther ten Superduty reviews from customers on their second, or third to see why they got another one. Source fo...
Is the O.T. Pro Worth It? What First-Time Buyers Say After Their First Pair
The O.T. Pro is not the most common option in our lineup, which is why for anyone considering it may seem like it has less of a track record to go on than the O.T. or classic Superduty. It is actually built the same as the O.T with the main difference being it comes with a fire & chemical grade sole more resistant to wear and abrasion compared to the softer honey sole. That makes the question worth asking directly: is it actually worth it, according to people who've bought a pair? Som...
10 JK Boots Reviews From People With Unexpected Jobs
When people picture who buys a $600 pair of overbuilt handmade work boots, they usually picture wildland firefighters, loggers, or people out doing crazy jobs on rough terrain. Fair enough, while that is a part of our customer base, we do get reviews that come in from people that might not need a "work boot" in the traditional sense or even whose job has nothing to do with a rugged, outdoors job-site at all. They just need something that can take a beating and keep their feet comforta...
No Time to Break In: How JK Boots Perform When Fire Season Won't Wait
Most break-in advice assumes you have a few weeks to spare as you wear them around the house, oil them, and gradually ease into them. If you're in the middle of fire season, then it doesn't work that way. Sometimes the boots show up and the assignment starts two days later. Here are ten reviews from people who didn't have the luxury of a slow break-in for their fire boots. Source for all reviews ➛ Boots arrived, used only two days later No cusion, no gradual break-in period, jus...
No Cold Feet: 10 Real Reviews of JK's Arctic Line
Cold feet can become a real problem if you're still working outside as the weather starts getting harsher. They can really slow you down as it's not really a discomfort you can just push through. Equipped with fully lined waterproofed leather, Thinsulate insulation, and high-performance grip soles, the Arctic was built specifically to keep you going even when its cold. Whether you're new to JK Boots or already own a pair and just want something similar you could use in the cold, w...
What 10 Tradespeople Say About a Full Shift on Concrete
After 20 years on pipeline crews, one of our customers that was a welder turned manager put it about as plainly as anyone could: trying a new pair of boots, he wrote, made him feel like he "wanted to walk again." That's not a small thing to say about footwear. Having to walk and stand on concrete for hours does something to your body that softer ground doesn't. This is especially true when wearing a bad boot. That is why workers like carpenters, plumbers, electrici...
Do JK O.T. Boots Run True to Size? 10 Real Buyer Reviews on Getting the Fit Right
Sizing is the one part of buying handmade boots that no chart can fully solve for you. When that pair comes with a hefty price tag, that unertainty is enough to stall a purchase for weeks. The O.T. sits on our proprietary flexi-design, which is more mobile and agile than the stiffer Superduty or Fire Inlander. That's why it's worth asking directly: does it run true to size, and what do people who've ordered a pair wish they'd known first? We pulled together ten O.T. reviews th...
