The Detail Nobody is Talking About

The Detail Nobody is Talking About - JK Boots OT

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The JK OT Boots address two of the biggest problems with PNW boots: weight, and flexibility. They accomplished this by removing the front section of the midsole and swapping out a stacked leather heel for a unit sole. Other than that the rest of the boot is built the same way their other high tier boots are, with the same leather, thread, etc.
I ordered my JK OT Boots in the redwood colorway which combines a roughout vamp and heel counter with a smooth leather upper This has become a very popular combination thanks to the abrasion resistance of roughout leather which seems to shrug off most light cuts and scrapes. But I think it's a also really good looking combination of colors which doesn't hurt with expensive work boots!
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Timestamps:
0:00 JK OT Boots
0:25 JK History
1:36 The Overtime Boot
3:00 The Squeaking
3:48 Construction
4:37 Application
7:07 Conclusion
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.
I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well and allows you to own less and own better.

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@jkbootsusa Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carl, Loved the video, appreciate it! And yes, we do love our acronyms 😂

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Hahaha it keeps things simple and concise!

@Manlopsan2 Жыл бұрын

Amazing comparative between boots and Metallica albums 🤣🤣. I understood completely what you said by doing it 👌🏻👌🏻.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@georgebrooks58 11 ай бұрын

I’m a diesel mechanic and absolutely love my JK boots. They also work for chasing cattle on the side of a hella steep, slippery hill. Thank goodness I wore my JK boots that day.

@Ray.J Жыл бұрын

For what it's worth, I believe the gusseted tongue is likely made from tumbled leather. After tanning, leather can be softened up in a machine which resembles a huge clothes dryer. In addition to softening the leather it usually adds that pebbled texture. It is just a side effect of the process, but is quite attractive in its own right. Nice review!

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated

@thesharpercoder Жыл бұрын

I used your link and noticed JK has a brand new sizing guide. I think it is a vast improvement over what they had in the past.

@otracuentaperra4290 Жыл бұрын

DUUUUUDE, another accurate and to the relevant point article. THUS ? If you are doing middle to light work go JK OT if you are doing heavy work go Super duty. I have a large farm SO,,,OT for me. Bison is awesome. Many thanks for such great review.

@RoseAnvil Жыл бұрын

Awesome video brother, thanks for the shout out

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

For sure dude!

@basedury 8 ай бұрын

you, weston with rose anvil, and michael with iron snail are essentials for men getting into workwear like myself. great work to all you guys, i thoroughly enjoy your content!

@derrickesposito9915 Жыл бұрын

very happy with my superdutys from jk I got them 8 months ago and they’ve been incredibly comfy and my back doesn’t hurt anymore. anytime I call they answer the phone, nice people. I liked this video a lot too

@jkbootsusa Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Enjoy!

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@alecb8509 3 ай бұрын

They send way too many emails. I ended up going with a different brand for this reason. They are far too pushy.

@medotaku9360 Жыл бұрын

I'm wearing a pair of these boots right now. I'm currently a fedex driver. I chose these boots because I'm running feom 11 to 20 thousand steps a day and carrying boxes up to 150 pounds. My last pair of boots were Danner's and they completely fell apart in 2 months. I've had these things for about 3 months now and they're just getting more comfortable every day. If I had to stand on rebar or a ladder all day, I'd go with the superduty. If you're literally running all over every kind of terrain carrying heavy stuff for hours at a time and jumping in and out of a truck, these work pretty damn well. They look pretty good, too.

@justindeming3553 Жыл бұрын

My danners did the same! Sadly they are a poor boot anymore.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I hope more use cases pop up in the comments. They really help people out!

@aidenstefanson2175 Жыл бұрын

I've been drooling over JKs for a while now. As a telecom lineman who spends a good amount of time climbing ladders and poles, the JK Climbers look like one of the nicest boots around.

@gorkyd7912 Жыл бұрын

pfft, wear flip flops like they do in indonesia

@Review-This 10 ай бұрын

TheroGood are great boots

@blank1778 8 ай бұрын

@@gorkyd7912real chad

@KimballPrecisionRifles 8 ай бұрын

@@Review-Thisif you meant thorogoods, no, they are nowhere near these boots. PNW boots are on a whole different level. I went through two pairs of thorogood moc toes in less than 2 years. I have the exact boots he’s reviewing in this video, and they are day and night difference. I’ve had them 11 months now, and besides the honey sole at probably 30% life, if I wash the boots with saddle soap, and let them dry overnight, they look damn new new. The thorogoods were uncomfortable for me after 6 months. The synthetic materials in the sole and midsole would compress and give no cushion after a period of time. These are just leather and rubber, and are more comfortable, more durable, don’t stink, and look better.

@markp.9707 6 ай бұрын

I have the OTs and love them. I am about to order 300x as my second boot from JK.

@nicksboots Жыл бұрын

Great video, Carl! Keep up the good work! John "JK" was a great employee when he worked at Nicks off and on from the mid 90's to 2008 learning the logging boot trade.

@WatchsNBoots Жыл бұрын

Woah, Jk worked for nicks? No wonder his boots are so amazing!

@Patryn71 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchsNBoots Almost the entire PNW boot industry is part of the same family tree. If I'm not mistaken Nick's founder worked for White's, JK worked for Nick's, and Frank's worked for Nick's.

@BensBootBinginEngine Жыл бұрын

Hi! Great review as always, fully agree with just about everything! I just got Superduty's in bison this week and (while they are super duty boots not the lighter OT) they are considerably lighter than the whites 350 cutters I'm moving from. Both the uppers and soles already show more flexibility than my whites with a year+ of daily use ( in part due to the bison upper leather on the jks and the added lineman shank on the whites). My old boots are still indispensable for ladders and sheer stability but for me the superduties already seem more lightweight and mobile than the other really beefy pnw boots like those vibergs you showed. As someone who spends a lot of my time in Washington's forests for work and recreation I can say for me the superduties are the perfect for that task, without feeling like I'm compromising much between durability and comfort. Definitely have lots of love for franks, nicks and whites and all are worth looking into if you are in the sturdy boot market. Thanks!

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

You really cant go wrong with any of those options at all, enjoy!

@kevinorr6880 Жыл бұрын

These days, I’ll take a compliment from anyone/everyone willing! I love boots, but at a certain point, there are just too many to wear out and are the ‘same’. I have just retired so now I have boots that will not get worn out. Flip flops and jiu jitsu are now as dressed up as I get regularly.

@justinklink1588 Жыл бұрын

Just got my OT Bison boots in. Absolutely love them!

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@frankgonzalez3822 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I ordered them. Light to medium boot in bison. Mostly to be worn at knife shows. If I like them , I will order a heavy duty boot for those days I am working hard. Maybe the OT Plus

@OwiePit22 Жыл бұрын

FIRST ONE TO COMMENT! LET'S GO!!!! 😂 I love the JK bison OT boots. There such a beautiful boot. Can't wait for them to come in and carl Thanks for the amazing video. Bin watching from the beginning of your channel since i was like 16 or 15!!!! ❤

@jkbootsusa Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jacobroberts2764 Жыл бұрын

I got my JK Super Dutys at the beginning of the year and they are by far the most amazing hardcore boots ive ever had. Bullet proof and invincible. Love them!

@jacobdies6774 Жыл бұрын

Ive had a set since last summer and they have been great. Sometimes I miss having thick sole of my previous vibergs but these are way more day to day friendly. Still cant track an excavator backwards in them though. 4.5/5 stars on the Superduty for me

@danevasko3608 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for including the heavy duty perspective. I hadn’t considered that the other guys didn’t have that experience to draw from. As an IronWorker I appreciate a heavy duty boot.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

You guys certainly know all about the importance of the right footwear.

@danevasko3608 Жыл бұрын

@@CarlMurawski also like the way you encourage, for your viewers benefit, watching other channels for their views and opinions.

@kso808 Жыл бұрын

Good lookin’ boots! 🔥❤️😍 Interesting point with the ladder foot fatigue example!

@NoVaRedacted Жыл бұрын

Just ordered two pairs of O.Ts Upper redwood/ lower bison. And full bison with safety toe for when I don’t feel like stomping loggers on the ballast at work Sizing wise. I’m a 10.5D in Nicks Builder Pros I drove to Phoenix az to get a custom fitting(3 hour drive) and went into their shop there. Nick(guy running the shop) sized me up and I turned out to be a 9.5 3E for JKs. I would’ve ordered way wrong on my own. Both brands are amazing. Try them out and get that custom fitting. Don’t guess! Left them a challenge coin as well, he has an assortment of patches and coins from other customers so I pitched in and left a railroad challenge coin.

@jkbootsusa Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! Thanks so much for visiting us and thanks for the order

@12345....... Жыл бұрын

Did you snag a sticker? Nick gave me a couple when I went in.

@KimballPrecisionRifles Жыл бұрын

If you use their guide on their website you should’ve been able to size yourself fine. I was. It literally says not to order your normal shoe size when you’re selecting boot size.

@NoVaRedacted Жыл бұрын

@@KimballPrecisionRifles I tried that but I have a weird foot to measure.

@coreyboyd3094 Жыл бұрын

Love the metallica reference. Just glad these didn't make it to St. Anger status

@REFER_Apprenticelvl1 Жыл бұрын

Been wearing my OTs for a year now. My other PNW boots aren’t safety toe so I can’t wear them to work so these OTs are taking a beating. They’ve held up well. I do have some gnarly squeaking around the ball of my foot as I walk but I’ll get that fixed when I get a resolve. I accidentally ordered a 6” and I prefer a 10” boot but these have been perfect for my job. I do commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration and these lighter boots are perfect for those tight spaces and crawling. I do have many days where I find them lacking in terms of foot support.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I still prefer the full midsole for day to day. There are times when crouching that I really like the flexibility of the OT, but most days I like the full midsole support.

@TumbleweedRancher Жыл бұрын

Got a pair of OT's last year to replace some wearing out Danner Bull Run's (not the moc-toe version). Feel great, but getting through some ingrown toenail issues, so haven't worn as much as would like. Got them as a mid-duty boot, so your review isnspot on. Keep up the good work!

@blank1778 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! been in the market for a farm boot and seems like these aren’t the case but they sure are beautiful

@rickc4317 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful information nicely presented with great humor. What's not to like? Thanks once again, Carl.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@gregmartinez5836 11 ай бұрын

I drive a tow truck so mostly driving with a lot of bending, crouching tiger, taking a knee hooking up vehicles from under, working levers etc. these sound about right! 😊

@ethanbaran6158 9 ай бұрын

I love my O.T.s looking to put in my first ever custom order with jk with how happy I am with the ots.

@elarr8733 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate quiet boots. I ride a motorcycle to work and then I'm walking through long quiet hallways to get to and from my work area. That's where a lot of boots and shoes get voted off the island. I've tossed some really attractive footwear that I had high hopes for because it sounded like I strapped a fart to one foot arch and a goose to the other.

@k.b.o.7514 11 ай бұрын

How thick is a fart that it could be strapped down?

@xochj Жыл бұрын

The leather squeak is super easy to get rid of, even if it's between the counter and the inner leather on the heel. Took a small needle and injected the oil between the stitching and in the squeaky spot. The Forefronts started squeaking right under the ball of the food where the adhesive broke apart. I popped one stitch and sprayed contact adhesive between the insole and the midsole. Also, if you're 6'7" and 290 pounds, the OTs feel like thin sneakers (sneakers feel like slippers) - which is not a good thing for super rugged work, but it's actually awesome to be able to feel the ground.

@dsdiesel8667 Ай бұрын

Just ordered a set, praying they fit good and are as comfortable & durable as everyone says they are

@richardmogie2893 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered a pair in the safety toe. I do mostly light construction (trim carpentry, interior reno etc) with the occasional heavier stuff, so these look ideal. Hopefully a good decision, as paying in Canadian dollars and paying the border taxes bumps the price up a good deal.

@gorkyd7912 Жыл бұрын

For light construction, what I see the professionals wearing is a pair of $5 New Balance running shoes from 1994 that were picked up at a thrift store. The toe comes pre-blown so you will need to re-wrap with your choice of duct tape.

@tommydanger2564 3 ай бұрын

“The boots you wear are like little platforms for your feet!” Helpful review, thank you.

@jasonmiller9495 7 ай бұрын

I have the Super Duties and they are like freaking slippers. I’ve been wearing them almost everyday for a year. I take good care of them and they still look pretty much like brand new broke in boots

@KitnerT Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO! I’ve had JKs for almost 5 years and have 3 pairs, 4th on the way, and I could not be happier with my OTs. Easy break in and quality is top notch and I just can’t wear anything else. Theri customer service has been great too Love the video Carl! Easy to watch and and very upfront

@jkbootsusa Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lx93racer Жыл бұрын

Not sure I agree on that customer service. Been trying to reach out since yesterday to ask a question with no luck getting a reply.

@12345....... Жыл бұрын

@@lx93racer I've never not had the phone answered

@KimballPrecisionRifles Жыл бұрын

@@lx93racerjust call them. They always answer. When I ordered mine, I spoke to Tim every single time I called. Tim is the guy on their channel most of the time. Pretty weird to talk to one of the main people at the company.

@sackman1886 Жыл бұрын

I loved all of the use case scenarios, but the Metallica metaphor landed home! haha Well done! I have the JK Forefronts, which basically uses the same construction as the OT but with a wedge sole. They are fantastic boots for what I use them for... work around the house, or just casual boots to go stomp around town.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Metallica for life

@darinbarber2922 Жыл бұрын

Carl, after watching your channel one of the several PNW boots I ordered was the JK OT in smooth bison. They arrived yesterday, so I am looking forward to giving them a good workout.

@12345....... Жыл бұрын

How long did yours take to make? Mine will be delivered on Wednesday exactly 6 weeks after I ordered.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

What do you think of them so far?

@12345....... Жыл бұрын

@@CarlMurawski Mine came in today. The first pnw boots I have owned and the arch was more than I was expecting. Military issue combat boots were my only previous boot experience. They are surprisingly bendable but will take some break in time. Roomy toe box and the honey outsole is great. I want to wear them more to minimize break in time. The stitching looks not man made. It's perfect. I'm 11 in shoe size. C in width by measurement but ordered d per their recommendation and a 10d is perfect.

@darinbarber2922 Жыл бұрын

Mine were 6 weeks also.

@darinbarber2922 Жыл бұрын

Carl, it's hard to call "work boots" a work of art, however these are as. Lose as you can get. The lighter tan Vibram is great. I have wide ball section to my foot, so I went with JK 3A again. I probably need a but I'll see if these break in. I have a pair of JK 300's that I had previously ordered to get the sizing down. They fit fine after a week of oiling and using the boot stretcher. I expect these will be the same! I have enlarged my collection of boots, Filson luggage and clothes based on your videos sir. Keep up the good work!

@JimGreenFootwearOfficial Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great boot, well priced too.

@sciloj 9 ай бұрын

My biggest question about JK's design is why the hell they do the rapid stitching while using a non-channeled outsole. In their own videos where they show the resole process, it's clear that the thread wears off really quickly not being recessed below the high points of the lugs. Stitching the midsole and gluing/nailing/screwing the outsole would make so fucking much more sense compared to that. It would also make the resole process easier and less dumb because, again, they aren't even ashamed of showing that they don't pull the remains of the rapid stitching and just stitch it again on top of it, which is a complete BS.

@matthewf1979 Жыл бұрын

I will always hate breaking in a standard PNW boot, but will be happy I did.

@MichaelStn Жыл бұрын

Most useful review I’ve seen; based on How It’s Used, not made. Thanks.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Check out JK Here: www.jkboots.com/carlmurawski

@KevenTomlinson Жыл бұрын

I’ve been “shopping” for a year, not buying because Id like to invest in a pair of boots, the right pair of boots. 60ish yrs not the best feet and 350 lbs 1/2 days working 1/2 days driving and office time and live in western Az desert. Believe we should be walking on natural product like leather, I’ve worn out my share of Anderson Beans. I like these but, are they the boot for me ? It’s only a lot of money to someone who made the wrong choice and can’t wear them do to pain, ask me how I know. Thanks for your advice

@stayerallen6768 7 ай бұрын

The jk ot is bringing top quality work wear style to fashion leather. If you wear boots to the office or to do chores at home on Saturday it's perfect if you're in them 12+ a day best get the full midsole the support will make them last longer.

@aurtisanminer2827 7 ай бұрын

The problem I have with these is that lineman shank. I have a pair of whites ramblers with that shank in them and it greats a massive pressure point on the outer edge of my foot where it doesn’t flex. Logger heel boots have the outer arch more toward the heel but my ramblers were right in the middle. It’s been 1.5 years and they still haven’t fully molded to my foot. I would definitely need to try the OT on before purchasing them.

@floppa4934 Жыл бұрын

I got the jk 300s I really love them I do want the OT boot tho

@Jopeymessmusic Жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha. The album comparison is hilarious. I'm new to boots but I've been a musician the past 20 years. I now understand exactly what I need should I go to JK boots! In the meantime, the White's perrys and Journeyman (journeymen?) will do me fine.

@joeybaldarelli6620 Жыл бұрын

I kick a shovel in my ot pros a ton and love them. But everyone is different great vid carl

@Redneck_Outdoors23 Ай бұрын

Use my JK’s everyday. Forestry/Fire. Different model. No longer have the roughout. End of this summer or fall, gonna get them resoled. Flat in some parts of the sole. I love my JK boots

@InGrindWeCrust2010 Жыл бұрын

Great review as always, Carl. And it was very good of you to reinforce *why* you may want a more or less flexible sole. I know you boot/shoe KZfaqrs are very supportive of each other, but the BootSpy short featuring a JK OT stating that people might want a more flexible sole for less potential discomfort and break-in flies in the face for those of us who 1. need a stiffer sole for certain work and 2. find it easier to walk, less back pain, and less foot discomfort once a boot with a good arch and stiff sole breaks in. Your review here provides some clarification about that, which is most appreciated. Now I'm off to decide whether or not I take advantage of a Father's Day sale even though I'm not yet sure I'll be going on wildland deployments this summer.... 🤔😅

@jmarth523 Жыл бұрын

I'm mean, if you are watching BootSpy's reviews, you'd have to know that he is speaking from a strictly casual reference point.

@InGrindWeCrust2010 Жыл бұрын

@@jmarth523 I'm not sure, to be honest. I was kind of being diplomatic about it. The thing is, the name of the short was something like "Do logger heels cause back pain?" And for some people like me, even having a casual boot with a stiffer sole, higher arch, and better fit from a long break-in period makes for a more comfortable boot. So it's not really a work versus casual proposition.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! It's all about the right tool for the right job. Honestly, I appreciate more leather beneath my foot while at work. Of course, thats just me! So did you get anything for the fathers day sale?

@InGrindWeCrust2010 Жыл бұрын

@@CarlMurawski I'm flattered you replied! I did not get anything...I'm moving in a few months and told myself I need to cut my collection in half first. I just don't wear the items that don't fit as well or the Gortex lined stuff anymore. Trying to train myself for quality over quantity....

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

@@InGrindWeCrust2010 I hear that! Good call. Well please keep me posted!

@bozartg Жыл бұрын

Good advice. These are looking like a great boot for some But, if one does heavy work you likely need a full boot from one of the PNW makers.

@TheRealEricRose 3 ай бұрын

Thinking about getting these for my summer boots and my 10 inch Nicks for fall and winter

@MichaelInbar Жыл бұрын

I love your video! It's always nice to see a great new one. But I have a question. Will you ever make a video for the best boots and / or gear for the apocalypse? I really think that a lot of people would love to see that, and it will be very intertaning to see how you categorize the different requirements for each apocalypse.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Man, that would be a blast to make!!

@brandonin_ny Жыл бұрын

Super Duty

@tx1hawkins357 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered OT 6” composite toe. Will give them a try. I have the Honey Bison 🦬 and they are awesome.

@sparkypdx Жыл бұрын

Right on target. Scope of work can change, so should your boots.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@arthurbarrios888 Жыл бұрын

I own some jks, first pair was made wrong and I’m currently waiting for some remakes. Their super duties are fantastic, and personally would never opt out from a complete midsole.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Thats my preference as well. The flexibility is nice with the OTs, but I find myself going to the full midsole boots more often than not.

@deediddy Жыл бұрын

Boot with a purpose like many others. The key is understanding the purpose and your needs. The OT is very comfortable but lacks that heavy full midsole that is needed in a lot of circumstances.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@nichflor007 Жыл бұрын

Wildland FireFighter here and these are number 1 in the game that heal is for helping go uphill on steep terrain.

@bobotmeister Жыл бұрын

Love the analogy. ❤️🤘

@keithjoseph7433 10 ай бұрын

Nice review. How are the boots long term? are the front curving up live elf shores? When you walk around do you feel every stone under your feet like you are barefoot?

@jeffredman6653 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the reviews. I am absolutely stumped as to what to get. As far as pnw boots, i had some Drew's packers....too much arch, by the hathorn by whites were great. My old moc toes from the late 90s by redwing wete amazing, but they are no longer made, and the heritage series does not have a wide in 8 inch. My georgia loggers have been solid, but i would like a step up and less heel. I don't ride anylonger, so my packers have been retired. Where do i go? Whites or nicks moc toes? Jk? I am a home owner with a small farm. I will wear these on days off from my 9-5, really 7 to 7, but who is counting. It is wet whete i live. I think there are too many choices and not enough in my bank account to try them all out.

@any4003 9 ай бұрын

I do some pretty light to mid work on land I'm looking for an all around boot. Something for almost all purpose from casual events to just hanging out to going into the wood etc. Would you say these would be a good pick ? I'm looking for something that will actually last me and I can take to a cobbler etc.

@Watchtrain Жыл бұрын

I usually find if I use leather conditioner like Bick 4 on the tongue and leather laces the squeaks on my new boots go away. I figure new boots need conditioned anyway since they might have been sitting in a warehouse for yonks. Some say baby powder, but meh. I guess give it a try and let me know if it works.

@scatoutdebutter Жыл бұрын

I watched a recent Wranglerstar video interviewing the JK man at his shop while he made a pair of boots. Then I watched the Rose Anvil guy reviewing the O.T. Bison and he liked them very much. I'm an older guy finally wanting to get myself a good pair of work type boots and I have 99% decided to go with the JK boots... but I couldn't figure out which model I wanted to get. The O.T. with the honey vibram sole sounded good, but spending all that money I didn't want to wind up with a boot "light"... and not the real thing. I am not in heavy construction or on a ladder on my feet all day.... so your review really sold me. Now I am 99.99% sold on getting the O.T. with the honey vibram sole.... now I just have to decide on the Bison or the regular leather. Thanks!

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

I hope you like them, please let me know your experience when you get a pair on your feet sir!

@scatoutdebutter Жыл бұрын

@@CarlMurawski Will do. I will try to remember! :)

@sandyspiker81 9 ай бұрын

Hi do the OTs have a hard toe, a reinforced toe? (not talking about safety toe)

@KimballPrecisionRifles 8 ай бұрын

@@sandyspiker81you can get either safety toe, or not at all. You can also custom order them with a celastic toe stiffener.

@hartman601 Жыл бұрын

I’m intrigued by these since I’m mostly working in the wood shop. No need for steel toes etc. premium on cushioning etc. I have been favoring hiking boots but they aren’t quite tough enough. What are some other boots I should consider?

@kornfedboy Жыл бұрын

The JK 300 (wedge sole) or JK 300x (vibram soles) are great for entry level JK boots. The honey vibram sole is nice as well. Better arch support than Red Wings, and only a bit more money. I've worn mine for a couple years, working long hours 6 days a week and no fatigue.

@marc0smartin3z58 8 ай бұрын

So, what if I want boots just for the style? What would you recommend?

@hondagame7069 Жыл бұрын

you should review a tilley bucket hat. i love them for summer time and outdoors.

@Nathan-zw7nq 5 ай бұрын

I agree, it’s the same thing with the White’s Fulton Moc Toe boot. Great boot, but it’s not meant for construction work. It’s a better hiking/farmhand boot than it is for construction. For context I work a lot outside in mud, dirt, gravel. And I am not standing on ladders all day, I’m walking an average of 10-12 miles a day on varied terrain.

@Monkeybazzooka1978 Жыл бұрын

Hey Carl you should review the mongrel work boot from Australia top boot I have been wearing it for a year and have not lost a stitch yet. Solid boot and great price point for us aussies

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

I'll check it out!

@Arto257 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your perspective on this, because I was really curious what sacrifices were being made to get this level of flexibility. I do a lot of heavy work, but I do also drive a lot of machinery, and I need to be able to feel which pedal my foot is on. My current favorite is the White's Hillyard steel toe, but maybe I'll start saving up for some OTs

@davidlarue5713 11 ай бұрын

Hey Carl, I'm a RR conductor who's used to walking on rocks all day, what would be a good boot for that? Also, I worked as a lineman for a telephone company years ago, and you're right, standing on a ladder for eight hours is brutal. Good video.

@CarlMurawski 11 ай бұрын

Oh man, ballast stone is MURDER on boots. When I worked for Metro North Railroad I wore my roughout BuilderPros. They held up really well, but I like a lower heel for walking on ballast so opt for the non-logger heel version.

@paullt5111 7 ай бұрын

I have pair of JK OT boots and they are awesome

@TexasBulldog74 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful looking boot

@Eric-lo7tc Күн бұрын

Another nice review, Carl. Question: have you or will you ever review any Hoffman boots? Thanks.

@CarlMurawski Күн бұрын

I absolutely will. Some guys I work with have them and love them.

@bitcheslikme Жыл бұрын

Bro, Jk boots like the one in the video are made for fighting forest fires! That’s why the tongue is a large leather flap meant to be folded in half. The whole reason they have leather laces is so they can withstand fire!Wranglerstar had a great video about them and he goes to the factory and watches a pair of jk boots be made!

@aSkeletonAtThefeast 3 ай бұрын

Are these good for gardening/landscape work? I walk a lot and carry heavy loads of gardening waste.

@williamperron760 4 ай бұрын

Carl. What’s your Brannock size vs the size you ordered the OT boots?

@jeffbones2802 5 ай бұрын

What was the wait time on these. I’m looking at buying a pair but hearing that people have had to wait 6-8 months. Can’t really afford to wait that long

@WarDaddy72 11 ай бұрын

Great analogy my friend. That was perfect about Metallica. Loved it!!!!

@CarlMurawski 11 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy!

@sigbn Жыл бұрын

Thumbs down on their customer service and lack of knowledge to understand customer needs and concerns on feet and boot sizing, no time to communicate with customer, sent me what I think was an odd size boot JK300 weird fit, never had a boot that was so oversize by the ankle and calf which I believe it was made for another customer and sent it to me. I gave them my size to the "T" based on their sizing instructions I followed. They acknowledged the weird fit from the pics I sent, asked me to ship it back and suggested for me to spend over $600 for a different boot, hmmm? I don't understand that concept! Personally, I'd go with White boots, great boots, great service, they understand "lasts" and have been around for over 100 years now. You can actually talk to a person when call, no messages and phone tags.

@matthewsechler-rs4fw 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been curious if the redwood roughout will darken a lot after oiling. It looked like they stayed pretty close to the original color. Would that be correct ?

@KimballPrecisionRifles 8 ай бұрын

Mine are closer to the brown color after having them for a year. I use Huberds shoe grease. When I first got them, they would darken slightly from the onenaufs oil, and then as it dried over the next day or two, theyd go back to nearly the original color.

@frankgonzalez3822 Жыл бұрын

Mine also squeak, but it is from my socks rubbing on the insole. I can sit and wiggle my toes and cause the squeaking.

@j79meyerify Ай бұрын

I just received my fire inlanders and man they push in on the back side of my heel, is there anyone else that has had the same issue and they ended up breaking in and being ok? I really want them to work out

@andrewcoyle6703 8 ай бұрын

Does anyone have a link to the specific boot shown at 0:51 seconds, please? For reference, on the to left hand side of the page at 0:51 seconds, it reads 'hybrid design'

@CarlMurawski 8 ай бұрын

Those would be these boots, but in a 6" height I think: www.jkboots.com/collections/o-t/products/o-t-brown?bg_ref=hLHLtlSUu9

@markyager3701 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@yourchava Жыл бұрын

how soft or hard are the soles of this boot? thank you

@williamthompson8254 4 ай бұрын

Carl, if you had to pick between JK boots and Nicks, which would you choose. I’m a welder and work in power plants.

@CarlMurawski 4 ай бұрын

Nicks, mostly because their sizing system is better and they don’t have the somewhat dorky proportions of JK.

@hilldwler420 10 ай бұрын

I do building maintenance for a living so I am hell on boots. I’ve wore out Danner, Chippewas, red wing and bates linesman boots. And every pair the midsole crumbled from being worn in wet weather conditions. I’m tired of paying $300 plus in boots and not getting 2 years of use out of them so I don’t need anything light duty. I should make my own reviews I have the worm out boots to back it up.

@Allintn22 9 ай бұрын

I live in the south ans unfamiliar with this boot until recently. I do plumbing work for a living. Anyone have any recommendations for this boot for that line of work? Its combination of walking on concrete, out in the elements , and occasional water and crawling also on my knees so the toe will be rubbing against concrete and tile alot. Thanks in advance

@CarlMurawski 9 ай бұрын

To me it sounds like you'll want something with a wedge sole and a toe cap. Nothing is worse than walking on concrete all day without the proper insulation and shock absorption. The cap toe will help with wear, but make sure its a true cap toe. Some brands don't actually use two layers of leather on the toe.

@bobsmith-ji2uh Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried a couple different boots from PNW makers and I just couldn’t get used to the lack of shock absorption. Working on hard surfaces was brutal.

@walterbryan1798 Жыл бұрын

And I don’t understand why boots lover like this style so much! Yeah, they look cool and are well-built, but leather on leather with leather and super stiff rubber outsole is not comfy.

@bobsmith-ji2uh Жыл бұрын

@@walterbryan1798 some guys swear by them a feel they’re very comfortable but they weren’t for me. I guess everyone is different.

@mad0uche 11 ай бұрын

@@bobsmith-ji2uh They are definitely not comfortable for workshop / warehouse work standing, walking, driving 9 hours a day. Like you said, they have zero shock absorption, they are not painful or stressful on your foot but they will be after 4-5 hours and your knees will feel it too.

@TheSlugger76 Жыл бұрын

Are they EH rated? And Soft toe?

@n00bstacle Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at getting a pair of these to replace my redwing supersole 2.0 boots. Do you think they are worth the extra price? I have to ship them to Canada so they are almost double the price of the redwings.

@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын

Double? Holy moly… There is a lot that goes into a boot purchase. I’d need some more info, are you in my Discord?

@KimballPrecisionRifles Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are a completely different class of boot and completely worth it over a store bought boot. Though I’m sure you could find Canadian boot makers doing similar things. Look for logging boots made in Canada. I’m sure there is a logging industry up there…right?

@dw6090 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@CLP2102 Жыл бұрын

just ordered the bison super dutys......or in Metallica speak "ONE" as always, top qulity video!!!!

@mudslutmusic9052 6 ай бұрын

My red wing 877’s feel like Megadeth Rust in Peace…some of the best boots ever made but not for everyone.

@walterbryan1798 Жыл бұрын

They look sharp. The PNW style is not for me because I want some shock absorption when walking on concrete.

@tainorex1477 6 ай бұрын

it sounds to me like I might actually prefer the super duty. I'm an archaeologist so finding the right boot is hard. "work boots" usually assume construction sites. I spend my day hiking(in often rough conditions, currently the Virginia swamps), kicking a shovel several hundred times a day, and carrying about 20 pounds worth of equipment.

@EduardoDoctor Ай бұрын

Nicks now makes an insole with a shank problem fixed with the same flexibility!

@adnanlatif1722 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel you have excellent taste I love Kreosote boots I am struggling to order them based in U.K do you have contact details

@timothyholmberg1436 Жыл бұрын

I’ve owned the O.T. Pro safety toe boots for about 5 months now and they are the best work related purchase I’ve ever made! I’m a machinist and I am on my feet most of the day. 10-12 hour shifts on cement. I used to buy redwings but I have wide feet and a high arch and the only really wide boots I’ve found seem to be built cheaply and they are worn out within a year. There goes $200-250! While the O.T. Boots may not be the most beefy, they handle the light duty but long hours stuff that I do!