I realize this video is two years old, but I had to comment. I understand what it's like to be a younger guy trying to give people a reason to trust what you're saying. It's very difficult and stressful. The way you introduced yourself, explained who you were and then proceeded to give ALL the credit to your dad, and not try to steal the knowledge and wisdom as your own, but show respect and honor to the craftsman and craft was BEAUTIFULLY done. Your dad should be proud of you. Stay humble. Thank you for the video.
I’m 2 weeks from flying to Nick’s in Spokane for my first pair of custom boots….buuut, your breakdown in this vid is incredibly compelling. I’ve more research to do. Thanks for your family’s expertise
Thank you for the insight, Tim - I appreciate this information. One of your client's (T Rod) reviewed your product and so that's how I discovered your work. Your talent is obvious in craftsmanship and product knowlege, this video is really beneficial. Your communication skills is exceptional too, I must add. Keep up the great work young man! Cheers
I placed my order this week! I’m super excited. I wanted a pair of dress boots but just didn’t want to deal with Nick’s or Whites. They were more than accommodating and the customer service is top notch. If you are like me and just want a pair of casual, dress boots, definitely contact JK, it’s not just construction boots.
I have had multiple pairs of custom boots from other companies (Nicks). I just got a pair for work from JK boots and its night and day difference. Biggest difference for me was there is basically no break in time, if any, it's like 1/8 of the time compared to other boot company. Also, the custom fit felt snug and true, like a glove. I will never go back to other boots after wearing JK boots. Give Tim a call, super knowledgeable and he will set you on a path for your last pair of boots you will ever buy.
@UC4nsymk-b33pojcta_QgSlA the quality is 2nd to none. Mine haven't degraded any worse than my other brand. Just more comfortable. You won't be disappointed.
Just bought Redwing loggermax but I'm gonna be greedy and order a pair of JK boots for myself as a Xmas present. Lmao. I'm sure once I get them the Redwings will be used for mowing my lawn. I saw a news clip of your shop you guys seem like a great family
Like anything specialized or custom you HAVE to make sure you’re spending money with the RIGHT company. I used another boot maker who is local to me on Oregon I thought it was on the same level. After 2 weeks I learned real quick the company was not. If i could back I would have gone with JK. When people ask me my opinion at work because they know it’s a passion of mine I honestly share my opinion because at 500-700 for a pair of boots you want the experience to be excellent
Problem solved! Shannon and the craftsman at JK sent me a properly fitting QUALITY boot. I am very pleased. Thanks Nathaniel. Thanks Shannon. Thanks JK Boots.
Well today was the day I bit the bullet not that I have a sizeing issue but really wanted something top quality to handle my work as a arborist so got full rough out to handle all the brush and abrasive conditions. Looking forward to getting the notice in the mail! Keep up the awesome work guys!
@@jkbootsusa just got my boots a few days ago and I'm definitely more then impressed with the quality and fit you guys done top job above and beyond what I expected! As they break in they become more comfortable each time I put them on! You got yourself a customer for life now! Thanks guys keep up the awesome job you do!
I used to think that only professions that are on their feet all day long should get a custom boot, but after wearing mine for 8ish months, I seriously think everybody should wear a custom boot or shoe. Everybody walks, right? The difference in my how I stand, walk, and just my general posture is so much better in my custom boot vs anything else. Do you know the history of when we went to heavily manufactured boots? That’s something I’m really interested in. At one point all shoes / boots were probably individually made right?
@@jkbootsusa its pretty accurate theirs maybe a handful of people /companies that make had made custom footwear i went with nicks this go around but thats only because I didn't know jk existed until a few days ago I am going to invest in a second pair and am seriously considering going with jk
@MoosenAK - The machine-made Goodyear welt was patented in 1869. That was the first nail in the coffin. The second nail was WW1, when (in Europe at least) the demand for military boots skyrocketed, leading to standardization of lasts. This introduced the concept of off-the-shelf footwear to much of the world. The third nail was the great depression of the 1930's. "Build quality" went out the window in favor of "cheap to produce", as while everybody still needed boots, nobody had the money for good boots. WW2 was a bit of an anomaly, as the military had very tight specifications, which meant a bit of a revival of the quality boot. The fourth nail in the coffin of the handmade boot was the post-WW2 economic boom in conjunction with overseas manufacturing becoming economically viable. This drove many bootmakers to overseas manufacturing. The fifth nail in the coffin was the introduction of injection molding & modern adhesives. This meant that instead of building a boot's sole out of leather, rubber & nails, and then stitching it to an upper, manufacturers could use a molded sole held on with glue. Faster to produce, very little skill needed from the workers, and cheap. The sixth & final nail in the coffin of high quality bootmaking was the rise of "Sneaker culture" in the late '80's & early '90's. This was the death knell for many bootmakers who had been hanging on by a fingernail... The bootmakers who survived while still making high quality handmade boots are the ones where local working requirements needed specialized footwear that most manufacturers wouldn't make - hence the logging/firefighting boots of Spokane - or the ones who had moved largely to overseas manufacturing of generic "safety" boots built to a price (a-la RW). The ironic thing in all this, is that while the rise of technology came close to killing off high quality handmade boots, the rise of technology also lead directly to the current revival of high quality handmade boots. The internet has saved many of the companies that were barely hanging on, because suddenly there was a way for people worldwide to find them. Likewise, there are an increasing number of new bootmakers worldwide who would not exist without the publicity of the internet being able to connect them with buyers. It used to be that your choice of boots was limited to what was available locally. Nowadays, the world's bootmakers are all a click away... Eh, the above may be a bit rambly, but it covers the high points of the fall & rise of the handmade boot. Hope it answers your question... Cheers... G
I've worn JK's exclusively for about 5 years now. When my second pair arrived, all my White's and Nick's went in the dumpster; not kidding. No break-in, no boot curling, no rush to take them off at the end of the day. Seriously the best boots I've ever worn. Bravo
I get that a boot that supports you perfectly is going to help with comfort, but my understanding is that this route is extremely firm. Which I guess might be OK if you walk around on dirt, but for hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, tile, etc) how do you address concerns of shock and your back overtime? Yes, a good sock presents some cushion. Yes inserts exist, but there is such variety in inserts, and it doesn't seem like they can really do all that much? And if inserts play a big enough role do they not negate some of why you buy a custom boot? When you begin making a boot for someone how important is their environment to your recommendations?
Honey lug sole will help greatly on hard surfaces, it's a much softer compound than the 100 lug. The downside is that they (honey lugs) wear out a bit faster.
Just order a custom build, can’t wait to get them. Last 7 years in fire went through most of the name brand fire boots(whites,nicks,Drew’s, lowa kennetrek danners zamberlan and haix. Non of them really lasted more that a couple of assignments and max 2 1/2 years before rebuild or completely done. So I’m hoping this will be a good boot.
I have a leg that is almost 1/4 “ shorter than the other. Can you build a boot that has a thicker sole than the other one so I can quit putting heel lifts in my boot?
I don't know about this company but Wesco has a picture of pair just like that on their Instagram page. My mom lived all of her adult life with one leg shorter then the other it really screwed up her back
Been watching your videos, great information! I'm planning a trip to your Redding store the end of the month. Hopefully you can get my messed up feet fit and some boots headed my direction.
hi tim, man i really like you, wow what a wonderful thing your dad has done for you boys family really. tim i have 2 wesco jobmaters, they are very nice but when i can i’m going to get a pair of JK boots. thank for your videos very informative thank you kevin from Cal.
How important are heels? Is it mostly preference? Mostly environment? Is a person's gait considered? Does it have to do with foot shape? Napoleon complex? Of course I don't just mean height, but actual shape. Block, angled, arched, etc
My 2 feet are different, especially after breaking one ankle and getting hardware put in. Gotta have speed hooks and can't usually fit into fully gusseted tongues. We call it my frankle. Nice video!
JK Boots what sole options are available on this boot? I need some grip for winter snow and ice. Not a ton of snow and I’ve but need not to slip. Really like the 24 inch brown top and lace to toe style. Thank you
A LIncoln said his custom made boots were the best he ever wore . You can look it up , its fact . The boot maker had him stand on a paper and he drew a pattern of EACH foot , adding padding under, in any spaces .
12:21 just hurt alot lol. Bought to pairs of Thorogood 1957s all with cracked midsoles from the factory. If I would have just invested $200 more I wouldnt be dealing with this nonense. Literally looking at resoling a new pair of Thorogoods.
Can that flat lug sole be put on a forfront 8" boot..even if it requires 3 or four mid soles stacked up to make up the difference in say a Cristy wedge...?
Jk take my Drew’s boots in as a trade for some of your boots!! I want a pair of your boots but just got my drews last season! I wish I knew about you guys prior. I tried on my friends jk’s and holy cow, I’m sold.
Hey Alex, we are here for ya whenever you are ready. We also offer rebuilds on Drew's if you are not ready for an entirely new pair of boots yet, which will still give you the feel of a JK.
I had a buddy who bought a 30 dollar pair of brahmas at Walmart, we were shooting a mole under a sidewalk to pull a gas pipe through, and he pulled the mole out before shutting it off, it wacked the tip of his boot and straight up exploded it, the entire steel toe was showing and had a huge dent in it. Lasted him one day shit was hilarious
Hey that's how I roll I don't buy what I want at first I buy everything else the cheapest then the most expensive knock off or copy then and only then after I spending 5 times as much I buy what I wanted to begin with !
I was wondering do you use pigskin for the gusset because I got a pair from you about a week ago and loving it I was just wondering because it seems much more pliable and thinner leather and has the grain that’s like a pig skin
first time I watch this video around last year. I don't understand the "pop" sound like what's that gotta do with boots. After getting my Nicks (sorry to mention other brands here), now i get it. Once you go custom, you'll never go back to RTW. unless you're a boot collector haha
This whole no break in jargain makes no sense. I know there is break in and it’s not easy from a friend but I will order a pair. Excited to get a new pair of hand made boots. Not excited to have to judge people for saying and possibly lying about break in.
If you are referring to the horned soles, yes absolutely. We often make logger boots where the horns are only on the shank, and otherwise have a regular sole.
I realize this video is two years old, but I had to comment. I understand what it's like to be a younger guy trying to give people a reason to trust what you're saying. It's very difficult and stressful. The way you introduced yourself, explained who you were and then proceeded to give ALL the credit to your dad, and not try to steal the knowledge and wisdom as your own, but show respect and honor to the craftsman and craft was BEAUTIFULLY done. Your dad should be proud of you. Stay humble. Thank you for the video.
I’m 2 weeks from flying to Nick’s in Spokane for my first pair of custom boots….buuut, your breakdown in this vid is incredibly compelling. I’ve more research to do. Thanks for your family’s expertise
Glad it was helpful! Let us know if you have more questions 509-487-0154
What did you go with for boots?
Thank you for the insight, Tim - I appreciate this information. One of your client's (T Rod) reviewed your product and so that's how I discovered your work. Your talent is obvious in craftsmanship and product knowlege, this video is really beneficial. Your communication skills is exceptional too, I must add. Keep up the great work young man! Cheers
I placed my order this week! I’m super excited. I wanted a pair of dress boots but just didn’t want to deal with Nick’s or Whites. They were more than accommodating and the customer service is top notch. If you are like me and just want a pair of casual, dress boots, definitely contact JK, it’s not just construction boots.
Why didn't you want to deal with nicks? I'm ordering from them and they seem pretty good
I have a pair. My first custom made boots I have owned. They are fantastic! I just placed an order for a second pair. I wish I had found them sooner.
Thank you Chad! appreciate that
How long was it for your custom order to come in? Thank you
I have had multiple pairs of custom boots from other companies (Nicks). I just got a pair for work from JK boots and its night and day difference. Biggest difference for me was there is basically no break in time, if any, it's like 1/8 of the time compared to other boot company. Also, the custom fit felt snug and true, like a glove. I will never go back to other boots after wearing JK boots. Give Tim a call, super knowledgeable and he will set you on a path for your last pair of boots you will ever buy.
Thanks Man! So glad to hear that!
@UC4nsymk-b33pojcta_QgSlA the quality is 2nd to none. Mine haven't degraded any worse than my other brand. Just more comfortable. You won't be disappointed.
Great intro, kid!! I subscribed immediately. Possibly the best modest-expert opening ever.
Thanks for the subscription! Keep an eye out for new content we are releasing in the near future.
Just bought Redwing loggermax but I'm gonna be greedy and order a pair of JK boots for myself as a Xmas present. Lmao. I'm sure once I get them the Redwings will be used for mowing my lawn. I saw a news clip of your shop you guys seem like a great family
Like anything specialized or custom you HAVE to make sure you’re spending money with the RIGHT company. I used another boot maker who is local to me on Oregon I thought it was on the same level. After 2 weeks I learned real quick the company was not. If i could back I would have gone with JK. When people ask me my opinion at work because they know it’s a passion of mine I honestly share my opinion because at 500-700 for a pair of boots you want the experience to be excellent
Thanks man! Appreciate this
Problem solved! Shannon and the craftsman at JK sent me a properly fitting QUALITY boot. I am very pleased. Thanks Nathaniel. Thanks Shannon. Thanks JK Boots.
Well today was the day I bit the bullet not that I have a sizeing issue but really wanted something top quality to handle my work as a arborist so got full rough out to handle all the brush and abrasive conditions. Looking forward to getting the notice in the mail! Keep up the awesome work guys!
Im sure you're going to love them man!
@@jkbootsusa just got my boots a few days ago and I'm definitely more then impressed with the quality and fit you guys done top job above and beyond what I expected! As they break in they become more comfortable each time I put them on! You got yourself a customer for life now! Thanks guys keep up the awesome job you do!
I'm super glad I found your company today, definitely keeping you in mind for the future!
Ok. I’m sold. Been looking at Nicks and came across some testimonial videos about JK. I’ll be pulling the trigger to buy a pair in the morning.
I used to think that only professions that are on their feet all day long should get a custom boot, but after wearing mine for 8ish months, I seriously think everybody should wear a custom boot or shoe. Everybody walks, right? The difference in my how I stand, walk, and just my general posture is so much better in my custom boot vs anything else.
Do you know the history of when we went to heavily manufactured boots? That’s something I’m really interested in. At one point all shoes / boots were probably individually made right?
I Agree!
Not sure on any particular time frame, but I do know that the Handmade footwear industry has been gradually declining for some time.
@@jkbootsusa its pretty accurate theirs maybe a handful of people /companies that make had made custom footwear i went with nicks this go around but thats only because I didn't know jk existed until a few days ago I am going to invest in a second pair and am seriously considering going with jk
@MoosenAK - The machine-made Goodyear welt was patented in 1869. That was the first nail in the coffin.
The second nail was WW1, when (in Europe at least) the demand for military boots skyrocketed, leading to standardization of lasts. This introduced the concept of off-the-shelf footwear to much of the world.
The third nail was the great depression of the 1930's. "Build quality" went out the window in favor of "cheap to produce", as while everybody still needed boots, nobody had the money for good boots.
WW2 was a bit of an anomaly, as the military had very tight specifications, which meant a bit of a revival of the quality boot.
The fourth nail in the coffin of the handmade boot was the post-WW2 economic boom in conjunction with overseas manufacturing becoming economically viable. This drove many bootmakers to overseas manufacturing.
The fifth nail in the coffin was the introduction of injection molding & modern adhesives. This meant that instead of building a boot's sole out of leather, rubber & nails, and then stitching it to an upper, manufacturers could use a molded sole held on with glue. Faster to produce, very little skill needed from the workers, and cheap.
The sixth & final nail in the coffin of high quality bootmaking was the rise of "Sneaker culture" in the late '80's & early '90's. This was the death knell for many bootmakers who had been hanging on by a fingernail...
The bootmakers who survived while still making high quality handmade boots are the ones where local working requirements needed specialized footwear that most manufacturers wouldn't make - hence the logging/firefighting boots of Spokane - or the ones who had moved largely to overseas manufacturing of generic "safety" boots built to a price (a-la RW).
The ironic thing in all this, is that while the rise of technology came close to killing off high quality handmade boots, the rise of technology also lead directly to the current revival of high quality handmade boots. The internet has saved many of the companies that were barely hanging on, because suddenly there was a way for people worldwide to find them. Likewise, there are an increasing number of new bootmakers worldwide who would not exist without the publicity of the internet being able to connect them with buyers. It used to be that your choice of boots was limited to what was available locally. Nowadays, the world's bootmakers are all a click away...
Eh, the above may be a bit rambly, but it covers the high points of the fall & rise of the handmade boot. Hope it answers your question...
Cheers... G
I've worn JK's exclusively for about 5 years now. When my second pair arrived, all my White's and Nick's went in the dumpster; not kidding.
No break-in, no boot curling, no rush to take them off at the end of the day. Seriously the best boots I've ever worn.
Bravo
Wow! Thank you so much, so glad to hear this! Our pleasure man
wow that says a lot. also I didn't think JK's has been around that long.lol
I get that a boot that supports you perfectly is going to help with comfort, but my understanding is that this route is extremely firm.
Which I guess might be OK if you walk around on dirt, but for hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, tile, etc) how do you address concerns of shock and your back overtime?
Yes, a good sock presents some cushion.
Yes inserts exist, but there is such variety in inserts, and it doesn't seem like they can really do all that much?
And if inserts play a big enough role do they not negate some of why you buy a custom boot?
When you begin making a boot for someone how important is their environment to your recommendations?
Honey lug sole will help greatly on hard surfaces, it's a much softer compound than the 100 lug. The downside is that they (honey lugs) wear out a bit faster.
Man, I only really knew about Nick's boots as far as custom boots go, but after this is, I'd definitely rather get a pair from you guys.
Just order a custom build, can’t wait to get them. Last 7 years in fire went through most of the name brand fire boots(whites,nicks,Drew’s, lowa kennetrek danners zamberlan and haix. Non of them really lasted more that a couple of assignments and max 2 1/2 years before rebuild or completely done. So I’m hoping this will be a good boot.
I have a leg that is almost 1/4 “ shorter than the other. Can you build a boot that has a thicker sole than the other one so I can quit putting heel lifts in my boot?
I don't know about this company but Wesco has a picture of pair just like that on their Instagram page. My mom lived all of her adult life with one leg shorter then the other it really screwed up her back
Hey man that shouldn't be a problem.
Stopping by the Phoenix store to check out JKs this week.
Very informative. Great job
Been watching your videos, great information! I'm planning a trip to your Redding store the end of the month. Hopefully you can get my messed up feet fit and some boots headed my direction.
hi tim, man i really like you, wow
what a wonderful thing your
dad has done for you boys family really. tim i have 2 wesco
jobmaters, they are very nice
but when i can i’m going to get a pair of JK boots. thank for your videos very informative thank you kevin from Cal.
How important are heels?
Is it mostly preference?
Mostly environment?
Is a person's gait considered?
Does it have to do with foot shape?
Napoleon complex?
Of course I don't just mean height, but actual shape. Block, angled, arched, etc
My 2 feet are different, especially after breaking one ankle and getting hardware put in. Gotta have speed hooks and can't usually fit into fully gusseted tongues. We call it my frankle. Nice video!
Thank you! Sounds like you may need some custom boots. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions! 509-487-0154
What is the tall brown boot next to your left hand I. This video. I really like the look and the height. Might want a different sole.
That is a Brown 14" Lace to Toe Roughout lower inlander!
JK Boots what sole options are available on this boot? I need some grip for winter snow and ice. Not a ton of snow and I’ve but need not to slip. Really like the 24 inch brown top and lace to toe style. Thank you
@@n2boots389 The best sole for ice and snow would probably be the White X log sole, also known as the fire and Ice sole.
Should my socks cover the length of the boot up my calf?
Yes they should
A LIncoln said his custom made boots were the best he ever wore . You can look it up , its fact . The boot maker had him stand on a paper and he drew a pattern of EACH foot , adding padding under, in any spaces .
That's so cool. I'll have to look it up
12:21 just hurt alot lol. Bought to pairs of Thorogood 1957s all with cracked midsoles from the factory. If I would have just invested $200 more I wouldnt be dealing with this nonense. Literally looking at resoling a new pair of Thorogoods.
@JKBoots What would you say is the best hard hiking boot?
I am convinced that I am getting a pair! I have a couple questions? I do struggle with plantart issues. How do I pick an arch
Awesome Chad! I would love to help you out. Give us a call and we can talk you through your options 509-487-0154
hey guys - when are you going to start offering more 'heritage' style boots (not just logging style) - to use as a more of a dress boot style?
update: JK reached out to me to solve the problem will keep you posted.
Can that flat lug sole be put on a forfront 8" boot..even if it requires 3 or four mid soles stacked up to make up the difference in say a Cristy wedge...?
Jk take my Drew’s boots in as a trade for some of your boots!! I want a pair of your boots but just got my drews last season! I wish I knew about you guys prior. I tried on my friends jk’s and holy cow, I’m sold.
Hey Alex, we are here for ya whenever you are ready. We also offer rebuilds on Drew's if you are not ready for an entirely new pair of boots yet, which will still give you the feel of a JK.
What kind of leather?
8/9 oz oil-tanned leather
I have been trying hard to find a pair of these boots with a black smooth upper and a rough out brown lower to see what it looks like.
Check out our instagram @jkboots for more pictures or website www.jkboots.com/
I had a buddy who bought a 30 dollar pair of brahmas at Walmart, we were shooting a mole under a sidewalk to pull a gas pipe through, and he pulled the mole out before shutting it off, it wacked the tip of his boot and straight up exploded it, the entire steel toe was showing and had a huge dent in it. Lasted him one day shit was hilarious
Hey that's how I roll I don't buy what I want at first I buy everything else the cheapest then the most expensive knock off or copy then and only then after I spending 5 times as much I buy what I wanted to begin with !
I was wondering do you use pigskin for the gusset because I got a pair from you about a week ago and loving it I was just wondering because it seems much more pliable and thinner leather and has the grain that’s like a pig skin
no we use cow leather throughout the boot
first time I watch this video around last year. I don't understand the "pop" sound like what's that gotta do with boots. After getting my Nicks (sorry to mention other brands here), now i get it.
Once you go custom, you'll never go back to RTW. unless you're a boot collector haha
The "pop" sound sometimes happens with a well-fitting boot. Custom boots are next level for sure.
@@jkbootsusa true that. Once you go custom, you'll never go back. Always looking for that "pop" when inserting my feet to my boots.
This whole no break in jargain makes no sense. I know there is break in and it’s not easy from a friend but I will order a pair. Excited to get a new pair of hand made boots. Not excited to have to judge people for saying and possibly lying about break in.
Do you as a Boot Company build half and half Boots for Loggers, Thanks Mate,
If you are referring to the horned soles, yes absolutely. We often make logger boots where the horns are only on the shank, and otherwise have a regular sole.
I would like to see your rotation of boots.
Check out our instagram @jkboots or website www.jkboots.com/ for more reference
Very good
anybody saying that there's little break in with these types of boots are fucking lying. lmao