The Incredible American Made Boots No One Knows About! Franks Patriot Boots
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- The Franks Boots Patriot work boot is easily the best value USA made work boot available today. It's such a great value that I'm not entirely sure how such a well made work boot is sustainable at this low price of $350! Boasting components and build quality on par with boots nearly twice the price, the Franks Patriot is truly something special. Double-row stitchdown construction, 7.5-8oz Seidel leather, Vibram lug sole, and of course that legendary arch support!
I don't know how Franks is doing it, but get a pair before they realize what a steal these are!
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Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
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Wearing mine right now, along with my new JK 300Xs
I cant find anywhere on the website or the checkout process to put in the discount coupon
alright if you order 3 pairs or more you cant use the discount code because they give you a 5% discount automatically
@@YetiYojiwe’re fixing this right now. Should be live by the time anyone sees this. Also, if it still doesn’t work, just email hello at camel city mill and I’ll get a custom code for you
Hey Carl, any plans on doing videos on some JK boots?
I'm imagining the Costco model, everyone wants that 3pack chicken, (costo looses millions on that chicken), but it gets you inside the store, and no-one leaves Costco only with the chicken
Agreed, gotta get a hotdog at a minimum.
It's called a loss leader.
Rural King- five dollars per chainsaw chain to sharpen. Not going into RK and not buy something since I parked in the big lot and walked a eighth mile to get inside.
“Looses” ? 🐔
Wow. I can’t believe you mentioned my channel , that was really surprising. Thank you. Great review as always, the patriot is one of my favorite boots
Hey you are famous.
Wow, featured by Carl. You are a real TH-camr now! Hopefully you gain more subs like you need to buy that next pair. Cheers!
@@EDHBlvd I was really surprised.
Frank and Michelle are the best people in the boot business! They treated me like family when I visited the shop. They provide hands down the best customer service. I am a Franks customer for life.
Always great seeing new boots and brands, thanks Carl🥾
Hey, Gareth!
I ordered my T1 Commanders a month or so before they unveiled the Patriot. I was a little put out for maybe 2 seconds for just spending $630 and then they came out with this alternative. I reminded myself why I went the route I did to decide on my Commanders and quickly got over it. Then after opening the box when it came in the mail I HAVE Absolutely NO REGRETS! Patriots will be your gateway drug. The staff at Frank's is outstanding. Junior (Frankie) will set you straight and Michele will make you feel at home! My feet have never been happier.
It's going to be more flexible than the Highlander much less the Commander.
I'm guessing that using previously discarded leather, forgoing the pull loop, saving the hard to get thread and labor of the McKay Stitch, no custom fitting to deal with and only one spec to build to saves a good portion of the $210 in cost difference between the Highlander and Patriot. Some margin reduction, but I bet it's less than many would think.
Spokane used to be the center of mining in the region and accumulated great wealth. It used to be called the Inland Empire for a reason. No wonder White's, Nick's, Frank's and JK boots are in Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Spokane is better connected to North Idaho than to Seattle.
Thanks for the heads up on these boots Carl. I ordered a pair after watching your video, so that I can beat the rush that I'm sure the video will generate.
Dude finally this boot is the best deal on the market I own a 2 month old pair for tree climbing and they are the best boots I've ever worn... best shoes.. whatever I'm inlove with these and can't get enough
Great post, Carl. Thank you! I'll be sharing this with some buddies that refuse to buy PNW custom boots because of the $600+ price.
Frank's boots are TANKS. Very well-made. Very nice looking. I bought a pair with composite toes and some other custom features. Unfortunately, after paying a total (including tax and shipping) $750.00, they are about 1/16th of an inch too short. So they're awesome conversation pieces, but I can't wear them for more than a couple of hours before I have to take them off. I gave up trying to stretch them. When I did the outline of my feet, I wore extra thick socks, so I was very surprised that they were made too small. So I suggest ordering a bit bigger than your outline is.
What’s up Carl! Thanks for bringing some light to Franks. I’m a hardcore Franks Boots fanatic, the boots themselves speak for themselves, but Frank and Michelle truly make the difference, they treat their customers like family. I’m on my 9th pair of custom Franks, and many more to come.
Michelle is absolutely wonderful, and in a perfect position as the customer relations contact for Franks. I think she's one of the best moves they could have made to separate themselves from the pack!
@@CarlMurawski I couldn’t have said it better, Michelle is a major asset to the company, goes above and beyond. I like how she’s always bringing in new leathers and probably gets as excited as us when we’re trying to figure out our custom builds lol 😂. I hope there’s more Franks in your life, Carl. Take care
Love my franks boots! Frank and crew knocked them out of the park.
I own two pairs of Franks along with a few other brands from Spokane. Personally I can say Franks quality and customer service is the best I’ve ever had.
I’ve had mine for a few months. First PNW boots I’ve ever owned and boy were they hell to break in, but now they’re by far the most comfortable pair of footwear I’ve EVER owned. Only other thing I wear are my slippers around the house
That head to head with Drew’s boots will be amazing. Looks like the main build differences are roughout vs smooth and the safety tire option for $35 more. Then being able to do that with what looks like a leather heal stack with USA manufacturering is nuts
JK has a $350 workboot too.
As one who recently cancelled an order with wesco(was told 11 months when ordered. At ten months, i was told its now 18-20, meaning instead of almost finished I was half way there), i decided to order some Frank's. I grabbed their Front Range model as it was in stock, and I wanted an 8 inch model instead of a 10.
I would not hesitate to recommend these to anyone. Especially someone wondering if a 10" shaft might be too much.
Right. The jk 300. For a little more, you can get the Forefront.
This is a great boot for the price. Hats off to Franks! I have a bunch of Nicks and Wescos. (No Franks yet, but that's not saying anything bad about them at all, just how it worked out.) They are wonderful. I'm proud every time I wear them. You don't see materials and craftsmanship like that much nowadays. Take care of them and they'll outlive you.
I own two pairs of Franks, one of Nicks when they were made still in this original building, and one pair of Whites. Everyone in Spokane make fine boots. Because I live in the area I've dealt with all these boot maker (except JK, although I've tried a pair on and I really liked them) Franks has superior customer service. Just great people making great boots.Consider buying this rather than a boot made in...umm, Mexico.
I agree. I have Nick's, White's and Wesco's. All are A+.
Thanks Carl, and I really appreciate all the info in the description box. I’ve been enjoying your channel for a long time. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Carl, I just had to take a few moments out of my day to tell you what a fantastic channel you've created. The sheer premise of this channel is admirable, but the quality of the content speaks for itself. From one man to another.....my hats off to you, Sir. All the best. Cheers....🥃
Thank you so much! It's comments like this which make the early mornings editing totally worth it!
I’ve had nicks boots and think they are great, but I did the custom fitting with Franks and they really nailed it, and the customer service is really unbelievable. I was actually getting email responses from Frank. I now have two pairs. The type 1 commander and ground pounder wedge sole. They’re a great company with a great product.
Franks is fantastic, Michelle is a real gem of a human being.
Frank’s has the best customer service of all the manufacturers and I think they make the best boots too.
Convinced me. I was literally about to pay 500 + tax on some linescout boots from whites but these are definitely looking like the better option. Thanks Carl 👍🏻
I really think you'll be happy with Franks, they tend to be a very family-oriented business and treat you as such. Feel free to drop my name, maybe they'll give you free stickers or something lol
Great video. Nice to see Frank’s get some love. I grabbed a pair of his Front Range boots when he had them $100 off last month and they are just fantastic. Perfect all-around boot for those of who aren’t logging or cutting fire lines, but still need some solid arch support. Smaller operation and lower overhead than the other PNW makers. Hope he can keep it up.
Likewise! I always prefer supporting the family owned shops when possible.
I just got my pair of Front Ranges as well. Digging the 8" shaft vs the 10".
where uy buy this? I dont want to spend that kind of money without being able to see/fit the boots themselves
Nice looking loggers!
I took your advice about Merino wool socks, absolute best work wear advice, even the cheap socks work well! Thank you!
For sure! They last forever too. I sadly just had to throw away a pair of Smartwool sock I've had for probably 10 years. Those things didnt owe me a dime!
@@CarlMurawski Do you ever feel like you're tossing away a piece of yourself or send the wornout clothes out with honors?
It's like losing a trusted friend.
Thanks for making this vid, I found these awhile ago and plan in buying a couple pairs as my first PNW boots, currently in Electrical school.
This is great to know ! I had no idea that there were so manny boot makers out there . I have had red wings and currently were Chippewa they’ve been a real good pair of boots ! I’ll keep franks in mind for my next time ! Thanks for the info and great video I liked and subscribed!
I had Frank's rebuild a pair of my whites smoke jumpers and had them insulated with brown rought out and regular black on the rest they came out awesome plus the lining was only 35.00 for both i saved more then 100.00 dollars with Frank's even with the add ons over going back to whites excellent work. I also have a pair of drews that I purchased 5 years ago also an excellent boot thanks for the videos
Excellent stuff bro
Thanks Carl for the heads up. Believe it or not, I'm still wearing a pair of logger boots made by Redwing, bought in '86. 100% American made. Still hangin' in there. Usually wear them riding my motorcycle. Need a new pair of American made riding boots. Can't wait to buy them.
Great video Carl ❤
You definitely did your homework 🥂
I absolutely love my 2 pairs from Frank's. Both mine are custom pairs. Worth every penny, and one of the two pairs cost over 800$
fantastic as usual. there willingness for customization has been a positive. my final 2 desires are in the works. 9th n hopefully final 10th pair of Franks. great to see ur future review
Damm I have not lived in Spokane for awhile! I have been to that store so many times! I have not lived there since 06 and going to take a drive up there and check Frank's out!
Nicks: "...killing our margins, which prevented us from paying our employees more..." Translation: "We owners weren't able to buy as many Mercedeses as we wanted."
"Mercedeses" lol! My preciousssss
You go Carl.
I have the nicks ND2 I’m interested in trying out these.
It’s here!!!!
I like how these boots and socks are American made. I can't seem to find very many things made in America when I'm out looking for shoes,boots clothes. I keep getting comments that American made is too expensive. I always say,I don't mind paying a little extra. Thanks for this review. You introduced me to a great American product.
Yo Carl cool to see you representing the American sock makers.
Franks is the best. I’ve got a pair of their front ranges and a pair of the ground pounders. Nicest people and best quality available!
Great video!! Have you done a review of the Viberg work boots??
I got a pair, filmed them a bunch and then returned them. I could barely even walk in them! They made my Builder Pros seem like slippers. They're nail-down construction with a triple sole, which might work well when standing on pegs but not for general use. I still have the footage though, and maybe I'll make something with it one day...
@Carl Murawski I have a pair that I wear at work everyday and love them, but yeah you should do a video of them with the footage you have definitely 🙂
10 inch boot is kinda beyond my needs of ankle support
8" is much more my taste as well.
For walking around in hunting areas ten inch boots are best in order to keep your feet dry imo. I love my made in US Matterhorns ( my army days )
@@arthurbrumagem3844 maybe if it has that full leather one piece lip to prevent water from getting in over completely separated lip.
Whats a good place to send boots to hale the soles redone? Haven't had any luck finding someone locally
YEAH TEAM FRANKS!
Of all of the equipment you would need for climbing telephone poles, the right boots are paramount. The high heel for securing the climber to your foot and the proper shank that supports your weight when you’re hanging on a pole for hours at a time could save your life. Spend the extra money for the right boots
Oh damn. I had some redwings before, a friend gave to me , they lasted a long time.
Thanks Carl. These sure are great value boots! Could these be used for hiking and hillwalking?
Hi! Enjoy your videos
does the Patriot have a soft or reinforced toe? thanks
Soft toe. As far as I know you can order a steel/composite toe but thats an ~8 week lead time
Just getting into climbing. Is a leather shank good enough vs a steel shank?
Love wearing Logger Boots.
7:22. There's likely a few things going on here:
1. Like all 6 of the major PNW bootmakers, Frank's has a ridiculously high profit margin on his SKUs because (despite everyone on this channel lusting after them) the volume is just not there for $500+ workboots. Few boots sold results in an inability to employ economies of scale.
2. Yes, you are correct - this is almost certainly going to be a loss-leader, though I'd wager, given my point 1 above, that a margin exists, but will be quite small. I do believe they are still making a nice profit off these (see point 3 as well).
3. You analyzed the materials to determine the BOM cost, which ostensibly appears quite close to the 'expensive'/standard option; I suspect, however, much of the cost reduction is coming from deletions to certain build steps. I wouldn't be surprised if these boots require about 50% of the build time as the $700 pairs.
4. Frank's almost certainly pulled a "McRib" (wherein McDonalds seemingly randomly and unpredictably releases the McRib, but in reality they do so only when there a surplus/market-saturation of pork). They got a (almost certainly a one-time) batch of lower tensile strength (but similar thickness) leather from one or more suppliers. They'd be foolish to pass up a bargain.
Might be the first PNW boot I pick up 🤔
The customer service doesn't get much better than at Franks. I think you'll be VERY impressed.
I was just telling my wife I was going to be needing to send my Nicks Builder Pros In for a resolve soon, and this could be the answer to a much needed second pair of work boots, though I am still leaning towards Nicks Wedge Workers or Travelers.
The Travelers are excellent, those are my "not in the mood to wear a tank" boots.
I sure wish they'd make a patriot steel toe - my job requires safety footwear and all of the budget pnw boots lack that option. I went with whites hillyard and I'm liking em so far, but I'd love a pair to rotate with em
I think they might!
They do! They’re just made to order vs the soft toe patriots are both made to order and ready to ship.
I bought (my program did) a pair of whites firefighter boots because people talked about them so much in camp,
Only wore them one season. They killed my flat feet. Went back to my sears roebuck boots. Got my first oair in the 1980s
I still wear a pair bought in 2000.
Did you ever make the comparison video with Drew? I can’t find it. 😔
When comparing the franks patriot boot and the Drew’s logger boot, which would u say is the higher quality boot?
As an electrician I wear through the toes on most boots in a few weeks. Ive been wearing Irish Setter Kasotas with the rubber to caps and they're pretty good for the money, but I'd like to get into some handmade boots. Is the leather thick enough on these boots or would you recommend getting the additional leather toe cap?
13four whore here. You will blow through the double toe also. I've been wearing the round toe Thorogoods and painting the Tuff Toe on as it's eaten through. Working mostly on inground airfield lighting eats through even the Keen rubber toes in weeks. I've tried them all over 25 years now.
I love these boots, and the quality of the build. That said, I have no use for 10” boots, plus I’ve got fat calves and hobbit feet. I have a pair of 6” JK Boots O.T.s…and I’m guessing I’ll be adding a pair of JK 300X. I’ll by a pair of Franks one day, but they’ll be an 8” model.
You could have them rebuilt by a cobbler or another maker. Bakers in Oregon will.
I’m gonna order Drew’s or Franks. Waiting on the review. Any idea when we can expect it?
I’ll try to get it done this summer, maybe in July. I’m currently getting my new bandsaw set up.
Make them in 6-8 inch high with 430 vibrams soles that are rebuildable with a shorter heel stack. Let the customer make the decision if they choose to do a rebuild or buy a new pair.
anyone know how franks compare to whites in terms of size? I've been on the fence about getting a pair of these, my whites smoke jumpers are about 30 years old now and are too narrow. The footbed still feels amazing, just molded to my feet perfectly. the actual width of them are too narrow now. My whites are 10.5 D, I was hoping a 10.5 E or EE would work in this boot.
It depends on the last...
White's & Frank's both use the 55 & the HNW, so those would be the same. Frank's has limited sizes in White's 4811 last, and all 3 lasts mentioned above are the same size.
Additionaly Frank's has the popular 1977 last which is a 1/2 size different.
(but if you mean the Patriot specificly, built on the 55, then yes, Frank's is the same size)
Regardless I would let Frank's do the fit-sheet to ne sure your sizing hasn't changed more than what you have observed
Why is Russell Moccasins, never mentioned? One of the fewest boots built from the bottom up and not the top down. An American hand-built boot for 124 yrs from the banks of the Fox River in Berlin, Wisconsin.
No reason in particular, I'd love to learn more about them.
I was wondering would logger style boots like these be ok for people with flat feet? I find I have getting a lot of pain resulting from my flat feet and I was wondering if this style of boot would help or cause more issues
I got flat feet too. I tried a pair of iron rangers and they don't have much of a heel so they were fine. They just seemed hard for the first few wears but I got used to it. Then I got a pair of Drew's contractor boots and the heal was much higher and hard too. So I wore thick socks and put in a cushon-ey insoles and it was fine. Wore them around the house like that the first day, took out the insoles the next day around the house and it didn't seem so hard or steep in the arch. In fact I think it's therapeutic cuz it forces our flat feet into a natural arch. Just ease your way into it bruh and you'll be fine. I flattened my feet by jumping off the roof of my house as a youth, probably damaged the growth plates in my knees else Id ove been taller for sure. In the boots I'm as tall as I should have been. 😂
What is the heel height on this boot?
2"
They don't come in my size. White's seems to charge more than everybody for no apparent reason, but Frank's can run up to $800 or $900 already if you just customize a few things, too.
All these companies ruin the upper leather with their company stamp. I wonder how much they charge to LEAVE THAT OFF.
Tried the Drew's already. Didn't fit.
Dude who are you replying to stfu
"They don't come in my size." has got to be the most ridiculous comment I've seen in a while. What, do you have hoofs or something? What a goof.
@@davidkulmaczewski4911 No, they all run big and start at size 8 which is actually more like 9.5 or something. Inother words, they don't sell any boots in my size at this price, and probably a lot of other guys who don't have hoofs. Is that just a troll issue?
At this price point which would you go with Frank's or Drew's?
Spokane here yes there is 😀
I have known Nick's, White's, Wesco, etc for years, but own None of their workboots. One pair of chukka's from Whites, but does that count? No.
however...
I have FOUR Frank's. All custom work. I love them all. All custom work.
I wore Westco Jobmasters for 30+ years. They were perfect for my work in Montana's woods. I see no reason to switch to other boots made by companies that keep changing ownership.
Certainly no good reason to change what works great for you. Wesco certainly makes great boots.
If you find your arches starting to fail as you get older though, then the Spokane brands are definitely where you'll want to turn.
One reason: I placed an order 9nmonths ago and was told it would be 11 months. Checked in 2 weeks ago only to be told it's 18-20nmonths, despite the website saying 16 months now.
Frank's had what I wanted on the shelf.
@@brighammmer Okay, I get that. But I wonder if Wesco would have had something for you on the shelf?
@@robertodebeers2551 they did not. Nor did any vendors. As an Oregonian I tried to keep my money here. Spokane is close enough though.
@@brighammmer Wow. I used to buy mine off the shelf in an Army/Navy store in Missoula, that specialized in gear for loggers and woods workers. Been a while, though.
How accurate is the size conversion chart? I measure a 12 on the brannock and they have 11.5 in stock
typically half size down from Brannock
Give Frank a call and they will help you out
@@jimshen0308 going to call when they open thank you for the response!
I'd definitely call Michelle at Franks and speak with her. Not only is she fantastic to work with, she can give you the info you're looking for.
@@CarlMurawskiI got to talk to her, I have placed my order for some Patriots in black/rough out and hopefully that will hide some of the imperfections seen on the pair you reviewed! Thanks for the advice they were super helpful and now I’m eagerly waiting for my pair to show up. They’re a great looking boot and value for the money.
@@CarlMurawskiI just got mine in the mail, I’m blown away with the quality for the money. These things are absolute tanks, I can’t wait to get them broken in. The rough out looks sharp and the only slight imperfections in the look of the smooth upper is hidden by my pants. Thank you for putting this review out there allowing me to find and purchase them. Keep up the great work your videos have pushed me to invest in quality work wear and I haven’t been let down yet!
Hey Carl! Not in the market for boots or socks right now. Stopped by to hit the LIKE button. Stay well my friend.
Much appreciated my friend! I hope you’re well brother
It's really not a terrible business decision actually they're making a production boot with little variation, it's perfect for training new people. the patriot is the perfect hook for the consumer you're getting a premium boot at a discounted price that they'll resole but won't rebuild, because the rebuild or a new pair is basically the same price. Now you've got 5 years or more into this brand you know your size you know how it's going to fit you know the break in so why not spend the $200 more and get the boot that can be rebuilt. Worst-case scenario they sell you another $349 pair of boots.
Franks is the best
nice price for nice boots ,but those stiches not being hidden at the outsole will not survive heavy hardcore usage
I have a pair of Highlander 2s and a pair of Patriots. I dont have any issues with the #2s being a higher price point. You my #2s are highly customized and the leather is clearly from the best parts available on the hide. The Patriots are a one and done no options available made out of the 2nds leather basically. 2 different products.
Just here to boots the algorithm, but cool boots nonetheless
Never bought a pair of logger boots so fast in my life 😂😂😂
Reminds me of JK 300 pricing
Drew’s 10 inch logger boot is very similar to these at the same price
VERY similar!
Is Drew’s US made ?
@@arthurbrumagem3844 I could be wrong but I think they are made in Mexico. I know there main boots are USA made tho
Great video you are always positive which is good and refreshing. I think it would make an even better video if you could cut a pair of Drews, Franks, Nicks, JK & Whites, all in the same video.
Always have worn moc toes. Wedge sole no heel. Anyone here go to a heel boot from a wedge? Low back pain? other issues?
Viberg isn’t making work boots anymore :( they’re even cutting back on rugged leather options with their service boots. Really seem to be focusing on dressy/fashion builds
It's weird, they still do but theyre sold under a different website... its confusing. workboot.com/collections/viberg I spoke with Brett Viberg a few months ago and they're in the middle of re-vamping their whole image. It sounded like he was tired of doing all these collaborations and wanted to focus on the story of Viberg themselves.
Nice looking boots other than the tall heels on them. My poor ass can't afford them anyway.
I wonder why frank left nicks?
Any idea if you can wear orthotics with these PNW boots?
Yes you can but you need to size up in width.
@@thomashardy1851 interesting. It seems without going custom that many brands only size up to a 13 standard. I need a wide and maybe even a 14w
@@D0NTsmokeCRACK I think franks goes up to a 14FF (4EEEE?) size.
It's just too bad that you can't get a boot this tough that's also quick and inexpensive to resole.
They could probably go with a one piece vibram lug outsole and glue it to the midsole, it wouldn't be as tough but would still be a much tougher than a redwing or Carolina logger and could probably be resoled for $50.
They'd get higher profit margins too, and I think people would understand having a slightly cheaper construction choice for the purpose.
I’m a dummy. What’s the difference between a rebuild and a resole?
Resole is the rubber that touches the ground.
Rebuild is everything you can see beneath a bootcut pair of jeans. So everything except uppers with lace eyes & hooks
I'm sure the margin is still large.
Nice boots. I am sick of Patriots though !
Can you recommend a company that sell boxer briefs
My go to is the Power Shift model from the company 2UNDR
I'm sure Chinese made boots are the same quality. American made anything is something many Americans can't afford.
China definitely ain't making anything of this quality 😂
Japan does, but for four times as much.
Indonesia does too.
But even those that do can't, or at least don't, match this foot bed
What about the fit
True to size as far as they describe on their website, maybe a little skinny depending on the sock. I wear between an 11 and 11 1/5 in sneakers/moccasins (maybe 10 1/2 - 11 if I could buy wide) and a 10D is a firm and well fitting size with something thin. 10 1/2 E would be fine with a heavy wool sock
If there is one thing about boots that I have always preached is don't cheap out on your feet or you will pay the price. However, with the economy the way it is, Frank's boots are out of reach for many.
The Drews snub got me
BUY AMERICAN 👍
Not american but BUY AMERICAN. For rugged boots, no one makes it better than the good ol Americans!
Jk has the 300 and 300x, whites has a $350 model they sell at boot barn too.
Do you know how hard it is to take off a boot 🥾 after a long days work your tired 🥱, hungry 🤤 and ready to fall asleep 😴 with a sandwich 🥪 or a squirrel 🐿️ in your mouth 👄🧌