Who Builds The Best Boots JK + Nicks + Whites
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Jack, congragulations on your first pair of fire boots! Stay safe out there 🙏
Nick's boots all the way!!
I used to wear Ariat exclusively. Then after watching all these videos from people on Nick's, JK, and White's, I finally bit the bullet and bought a pair of White's. The difference is tremendous, and until a guy bites the bullet and buys a quality made boot, he'll never quite understand the difference. Good luck Jack.
So true, I'm glad you like your boots, John,
@@wranglerstar I went with them based off of several of your older videos, praising White's. So, I appreciate the recommendation.
@@wranglerstare already tentatively decided I’m going with franks for my next pair of boots (he ran nicks for a few different owners including his brother) but I’m definitely going with bison leather it’s thicker and more flexible than the regular leather (franks is one of the most customizable boots out of the 4 brands that spawned from the original whites)
I know this an old video..but what do you think about danners . specifically the super rainforest?..
@@Coors1974I didn’t wear the supers, just the regular Rainforests. I had them in brown. They were really beautiful; I thought the craftsmanship was great for a mass produced boot. The leather was fairly tough, but pretty supple and not hard to break in.
But, I was not a fan of the Airthotic “insoles” at all. It felt like there was always rubbing between my foot and the footbed and the Airthotic heel cup only made it worse by tilting my foot forward. The thickness/type of sock I wore didn’t matter. The lacing didn’t matter. I liked the fit because my feet are a bit narrower, but the foot bed just drove me nuts, like it never broke in. Also, one of the heel cups broke one day and was pinching the back end of my arch. So I had to order new heel cups.
Same issue with the Danner Light IIs. I love Danner. But if I see Airthotic, I avoid the product.
The enthusiasm and pride you have when you looked at Jack towards the end of the video just comes across so strong. I’m 26 and have a 16 month old son and I never understood why my parents cared for the little things but now I get it. You can’t help but smile when they take interest in the things you do or did. It really does bring you back and gives you that same feeling. To be honest I haven’t seen you this happy since you got to share your dual alternators with us😄.
I honestly admire the relationship they have (at least on camera). I appreciate how involved he is in his son's endeavors.
You never understood why your parents cared until you saw a dorky TH-camr look at his son? Dude get a life
So glad you're happy Jack! Enjoy your boots and good luck this season. Let us know if you need anything.
Bless ya Jack for your chosen profession. We sure need you in the PNW, and I think you have a pretty good idea of what you're getting yourself into with a great mentor. Stay safe out there and enjoy your boots.
I appreciate that
Great post Steve! We sure appreciate these folks (a little further North.....) 👃✌️🥰🇨🇦
On my first fire with my JKs. I’m on my cot under the stars as I type. These have practically no break in time, fit like a glove. I have not had Nicks. However, compared to my whites these are night and day as far as break in. I can only give my 15 -20 mile review right now. Good looking, fit great, possibly my new go to.
Do other firefighters step on your toes to mess up your leather caps?
Jealously
It’s crazy watching Jack all grown up! I remember when he was just a little boy. I’ve been watching your channel since your timber frame cabin got stolen. Just another reminder to appreciate all the moments with my almost 3 year old son.
what a gem of a family you have created. Good luck Jack, we have watched you grow into a exemplary man.
Really polishing that brown eye, aren't we?
Truly proud father,Cody ive been with you since the beginning.You have raised a great young man that has taken all you have taught him and now is ready to make his mark on this world.He will make you proud.As you should be proud.Jack is his daddys son
My Nick’s were by far the most brutal pair of boots for the first 3 days but quickly became the most comfortable and supportive pair of footwear I’ve ever owned. I even bought an 8 inch smooth soled pair for finish carpentry.
Thank you for talking about this. I'm really looking for the correct boot. I value your input.
Young men listen up! This is a gift. A freebie. Not may fathers will do this and no boot review will go this far. Use this to your advantage. 44 yr old hvac tech here.
I don't have kids of my own, however I do know I'd be very proud to pass on my trade to one of my nephews. I have no doubt Jack will carry on the trade with skill and passion.
Have you ever tried Jim Greens? They are much more affordable but are a South African family owned company. I’ve been rocking their rangers and absolutely loving them.
JK boots look very well made. I watched the factory tour that you did. Prayers up for Jack's safety on the fire line.
Wow! .....Jack sure has grown into quite the nice young man in just a few short years!
Great job, mom & pop Wranglestar! 😊
Watching this video was so crazy, my name is Zack and I just turned 18. I remember when I started working when I was 14 and I bought my first pair of boots after saving money for weeks. Jack is truly blessed to have a father as august and diligent as you are, for you’ve had a bigger positive impact on me than my father ever will. God bless both of you and I keep you in my prayers!
I’m a boot guy. I own boots for every occasion. Motorcycle riding, work, hiking, walking, winter, and Marine Corps issue. Semper Fi my fellow Warriors.
Do or die, devil. Oorah!
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😢😢😅🎉9🎉
Army here but, after a month on leave, lacing up your boots again was like shaking hands with an old friend.
Poo poo
Me worryor
Im saved the cuntry guise,
I used to go through boots about every 3-6 months, after some research and talking to coworkers who had White and Nicks boots i found JK. I also normally wear an 11-12 shoe but with jk's i wear a 9.5 EEE, and i'll never look back. 5 years and 2 pairs of boots later and i can say it was the best decision i made in my life to spend so much on such a high quality boot
I have a pair of Franks. It does look like all of these PNW/Spokane boot companies make a fine boot. Good luck Jack. Prayers up.
What you described about the heel being a little uncomfortable on one side, I felt the same thing with my Nicks boots. And I’ve been wearing them now. Three or 4 years and they are better and now worn in. I don’t think that I ever got a blister.
After many hard Type 1 miles in my Whites they ended up fitting my 20 year old feet like slippers. Fast forward several decades of non-fire work later and they are way too small. Still have them and the memories though :p Love the fire content - thanks for sharing the other boots!
What is so cool is to see you relating to each other as men. Your always his Dad, he's always your son, but its different now. In a good way...
All are great boots. For me personally, Whites is king , since my first pair 30 years ago.
Welcome to the Team Jack! best of luck out there!
I think you can lace them differently. I had a former ranger lace mine and he fixed my issues with my boots. You can lace them to take or add tension on the heel. And you can relieve pressure on the ankle
Never cheap on boots. I have big wide feet (14EEE) Ariats have been my go to but hoping to get some R.M.Williams. they last a lifetime and can be sent back for repair or adjustments anytime for free.
I have a pair of White’s and a pair of Nick’s firefighter boots. Both are great, but the Nick’s are definitely better! Those JK’s look very nice!
I've had White's since my first industrial job as a welder at 18. I've had them re-soled and rebuilt many times. Now that I'm rich and famous haha, I have four pairs, Dress, Millwoods, Smokejumpers, and Packers. Wife has one pair of smokejumpers. We're both 58 now. Plan to wear them for another 58. Wear accordingly.
Great choice with JK! I love my JK Forefront boots. I'm sure the superduty boots will last him a long long time. JK, Franks, Nicks, Whites... can't go wrong.
Had the other 2 never jk, love Danners and redwing as well for cost
I would be tempted to send Jack out on his first fire deployment, if it comes rapidly, with the broken in Nick's. If those JK's do not break in well on the job he will be miserable.
Hopefully he will have time to break in the JK's before he is deployed.
Stay safe Jack!
So true.
Good to see you Jack!
Go Jack. It has been an absolute pleasure watching you grow up. Good luck to you in all your endeavors. Stay safe out there and God bless you, your dad and your whole family.
At first, I thought Jack was carrying a small-of-back revolver until there was a better camera angle. Regardless, he seems like a fine young man, so well done, Mom and Dad!
A high-quality pair of boots is priceless. Also, caring for a high-quality pair of boots will help that investment lasts for years...
Excellent video, thanks. And thank you Jack!!! 👍🏼
Best of luck... 💜
So touching seeing father and son interact, you can just see the pride in your face when speaking to Jack at the end of the video. Wow, I do miss those father and son interactions that my father and I had when he was here. Hold tight to these memories, in the end they are what we are left with.
Fill them full of water and wear them wet for a day. Its uncomfortable but it will mold to fit your feet from day one.
When I get new work boots, I put a stripe of duct tape on my heel to reduce the friction while the boot is being break-in. This way I don't get blisters during break-in.
I feel like I blinked and Jack is a man now.😮
Thanks for that! They are slick looking boots!
I would really encourage you to look into Origin boots and jeans. By far, they are some of the best I have ever owned. It is 100% American made and sourced.
Excellent Video. I am in Alaska but am considering a 3 day mini vacation to Spokane and check out all of the Makers. Many in the Groups are reccomending Frank's as well.
I will not be looking for Firfighting Boots but more of a work Boot. They are all beautiful though. I think the word "Heritage" that you used says it best.
I am a firm believer in spending extra on true quality once instead of going cheap and ending up buying junk multiple times.
We spend most of our lives in Bed and in Footwear. These two things should never be a place where corners are cut as they literally can affect our lives as well as our health. A great night's rest and non- broken feet really improve life.
I am really keen to know how his experience goes with the massive heel cup in JK boots.
Please give an update on that down the line
Expensive boots or cheaper in the long run. They last longer but more importantly your feet, ankles and back will last longer.
I got a pair of jks for wildland they’re awesome!
“Blessed with your mother’s big calves” lololol
Those would be good to wear in your shop when handling sharp axes, heavy tools and hammers, or around your place doing chores.
Jack and I wear exactly the same size boot. Before I was fitted for my first pair of Nicks I wore size 10 1/2 shoes but Nicks fitted me for 9 1/2 E and told me exactly what Jack relayed.
I'm an electrician and wear Justin boots they are not close to the price of the boots you have in the video but I pay around $170 a pair and they last me just around a year and a couple months. I live in Florida and I'm constantly in wet environments either digging trenches for conduit or just rain. My feet never sweat in my boots and I've never had water come in from standing in a puddle or when water fills the ditch. I use obenaufs on my boots and it's the best I've used for keeping the leather healthy and water proof I probably use it 3 times a year unless it's a really rainy season then I might use it once a month. I've been really happy with Justin boots. I could probably get 2 years out of them easily or more if I didn't use them for work but I'm pretty hard on boots. I've never worn out the soles it's usually the heel area that gets beat up. It usually starts to lose its shape and that probably from how I walk more than a manufacturer error. It's the inside of both heals, they start to crush down. I've worn timberlands, Cody James, Ariat and some others but none have been as durable or comfortable as the Justin boots. A lot of guys wear sneakers and I just can't bring myself to wear them. I have to have full lace up and steel toe boots. I've seen so many guys roll an ankle or drop something and smash their toes and every time I'm like you should've worn some boots. I also like lacing up my boots every morning there's just something satisfying about it!
I'm flat footed, and broke both feet. I have Wesco (don't buy them), tried Nicks, JK, Viberg (not made anymore?) Never heard of White's I live in PA. I like a tall arch in my boots so for now it might be Nicks.
New job says corks are a no go & I need a steel toe.
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Hello, I love my hand made boots. I was just wondering why you haven't looked into or hade a pair of Frank's boots? Thank you have a great day
With the fire seasons being worse and worse in amerika and also germany were I am from (thanks to you I understand why the forest Fires are bigger than before) I do pray that Jack and the other Ppl from the Forest Service stay save and are able to come home.
Jack seems like a cooler version of you Cody 😎. Awesome to see how proud and happy you are with him!
I would rather have the Franks ground pounder cause I am standing on concrete. But rather it be an engineer style boot. Because at the end of the day laces are gonna dig into your shins.
just got a job in a machine shop, do any of these brands make good steel toe boots?
I'm in the same boat with the wide feet. I used to wear 9.5+ but in trying on semi decent shoes one day discovered im 8.5 wide. I went many many years wearing the wrong size apparently. Not many shoes on the shelf come in wide.
I wear Nicks , the absolute best boots ever ! I had plantar fasciitis and can hardly walk in anything the Nikes cured me
I am so proud for you. I remember meeting you when Jack was just a boy. What a treat to see you and Mrs W have raised such a great man. Enjoy these moments. Sending him off to follow in your footsteps is so amazing. Good work, Jack. What a treat to be getting ready for your first fire. Savor this time as you will never get another first time.
Kids these days, I learned to tie boots in elementary school.
Thank you for exposing me to these. One of your videos from 2016 or so on boot maintenance was very educational. I then went and got a pair of Whites boots. Despite the extreme price which made me cringe, and the agony during the break in period, some of the places I hiked in the Sierra Nevadas in California and here in Maine would have been quite dangerous without a quality boot and saved me a few times from sprains.
When I started watching Jack was a kid, now he's a man. Truly impressed that he is joining us firefighters. God bless be safe.
Your son is awesome 🙂 I am so thrilled for him having those boots! I wish we had such manufacturer here in Czech Republic too 🙂
i have a pair of nicks steel toe rangers and jk ots....like them both....the jks fit me better but the nicks are a bit more stout....work conditions dictate which i wear....both are much better than the red wings or thorogoods i used to wear....both brands will need to break in be sure you properly size them to your foot
$1800, maybe $2400, worth of boots right there.
Great commentary Jack. You have good insights.
Does anyone know what jeans he is wearing? They look great!🤩
Boot prices are ridiculous anymore.
man i just got some JK O.T boots in buffalo leather for my sheep hunt coming up. got to drive down to Spokane and get em custom fitted and i must say I have never felt more trust in a pair of footwear than i do in these boots.
All the best for the future Jack in your career.
Love these regular videos. They are the best! Great to see Jack.
I can't belive this man, is the kid I saw being pulled behind a quad in the shop lol. That is great.
I am a year round boot wearer, and love each of these brands, preferably Nick's the most IMO. Biggest problems i have with these brands is size. I know and understand that i am an anomaly at a 16 4E but its impossible to find that size in any brand. 😂
THis is awesome. And super stoked to see how they look in 6 months.
The last 350 dollar Danner boots I purchased was made in China I am a diesel mechanic and am on my feet on concrete all the best boot in my opinion is Redback boots made in Australia I get the lace up version!!!! Great video!!!
How would u know who builds the best boots? U dont wear them.
Jack, really enjoyed seeing you on a video! Looking forward to some awesome fire lore. You will probably come back from a fire passing your pops in height. Blessings on your path!
It's amazing thinking about the fact I've been watching you so long I've watched Jack grow from a boy to a man. I'm 32 now and I think I started watching in high school. Amazing
I miss my pops
What's the difference between logger boots and fire fighter boots? I need logger boots for my job, which means steel toe, waterproof, insulated, and a steel shank.
The fire boots have a fire rated outsole and a flame resistant thread used to make the boots more resistant in fire conditions.
Between JK, Nicks, and Whites I have had very good experiences with two of them, and one really bad experience with one of them. Never again level of bad experiences.
The leather will mold to your feet. Just give it time.
I have a pair of Danner firefighter boots with side laces and a zipper up the middle. I love them but these lace-up boots look a lot cooler.
His resemblance to Mrs.W is crazy! I was shocked when he came into frame.
God bless you Jack.
I used to follow you many years ago. I left social media for the longest time. So now, seeing jack as a young man. Amazing. Feels like yesterday he was just a baby and you were under 200K subs. I'm your age, 53 and fixing to sell my house and going to quasi-homestead. I have to suppliment much labor with technology though as I deal with Degenerative Disc Syndrome, so I have to take opiates to manage the pain. But I get a good 4-5 hours a day of labor out of me, but i do NOT handle equipment or do dangerous things when taking pain pills. So thanks for keeping up with your videos over the years, I have a LOT of catch up to do. I have a lot to learn before getting moved.
shoot sorry meant to say something about the boots. I'm sure you will see people greifing about the cost. I hope they learn some day that it's 1000% worth it. I have very very skinny ankles and at 6'3" I can be prone to sprains. So I need good boots that wull help support my chicken legs. The boots i been using are around $400 and last me a LONG time. But they are due to be replaced. You have my word JK will be on my list. Checking out the Superduty hard toes now. I live here in the south in Georgia, so winder and thermals are not a issue. Breathing is.
Buyer's Remorse
My goodness. Jack has grown into a very, very strong ability to articulate and express himself well. Great job to Mrs. W, to Jack, and to you, Cody, for putting in the work that enabled Jack to get to this place.
what about Wesco? didn’t you wear them several years back?
Wonderful father! You and your son have so much love and respect for each other.
The question listed was who makes the best boot.. So what wasn't the answer
Jack has grown into a stand up young man. You can hear it in his voice and the way he speaks. Stay safe out on the fire line and God Bless. Thank you for making an appearance in the video Jack!
What jacket and pants are you wearing, ProHo?
I've worn whites and nicks but man those look great!
Grease fires need baking soda and kings Hawaiian are indeed that good. Like other choices of foods. Like granola with jagged almond slivers that got toasted and hardened in the oven so the sharp tips are carbonized and solid in their sharp and decidedly dank flavor. But maybe dangerous if ingested too quickly.
I have Redwings for work and they are great. I put the tough toe on them so that I don't rub holes through the toes from crawling around on concrete all day.
I drive the red wing safety boot truck. Red wings have some of the best quality leather but often do require a break in.
I’ve worn Justin boots but since they are now made in China I’ll try JK
In my opinion, White's Smokejumpers are THE best leather boot made, bar none. I've seen all these boots cut in half and ripped apart and seen exactly what goes into Smokejumpers in regards to quality and overall construction and although there are other really great boots, NONE...construct their boots with all the high-quality features of the White's Smokejumper. Rip them all apart and see for yourself.
I got their pair of bison JK boots they're by far my favorite boots. I wish they were not that expensive but that's the only downfall otherwise they're great boots.
new boot goofin