The enthusiasm and pride you have when you looked at Jack towards the end of the video just comes across so strong. I’m 26 and have a 16 month old son and I never understood why my parents cared for the little things but now I get it. You can’t help but smile when they take interest in the things you do or did. It really does bring you back and gives you that same feeling. To be honest I haven’t seen you this happy since you got to share your dual alternators with us😄.
I used to wear Ariat exclusively. Then after watching all these videos from people on Nick's, JK, and White's, I finally bit the bullet and bought a pair of White's. The difference is tremendous, and until a guy bites the bullet and buys a quality made boot, he'll never quite understand the difference. Good luck Jack.
@@wranglerstare already tentatively decided I’m going with franks for my next pair of boots (he ran nicks for a few different owners including his brother) but I’m definitely going with bison leather it’s thicker and more flexible than the regular leather (franks is one of the most customizable boots out of the 4 brands that spawned from the original whites)
@@Coors1974I didn’t wear the supers, just the regular Rainforests. I had them in brown. They were really beautiful; I thought the craftsmanship was great for a mass produced boot. The leather was fairly tough, but pretty supple and not hard to break in. But, I was not a fan of the Airthotic “insoles” at all. It felt like there was always rubbing between my foot and the footbed and the Airthotic heel cup only made it worse by tilting my foot forward. The thickness/type of sock I wore didn’t matter. The lacing didn’t matter. I liked the fit because my feet are a bit narrower, but the foot bed just drove me nuts, like it never broke in. Also, one of the heel cups broke one day and was pinching the back end of my arch. So I had to order new heel cups. Same issue with the Danner Light IIs. I love Danner. But if I see Airthotic, I avoid the product.
Watching this video was so crazy, my name is Zack and I just turned 18. I remember when I started working when I was 14 and I bought my first pair of boots after saving money for weeks. Jack is truly blessed to have a father as august and diligent as you are, for you’ve had a bigger positive impact on me than my father ever will. God bless both of you and I keep you in my prayers!
Bless ya Jack for your chosen profession. We sure need you in the PNW, and I think you have a pretty good idea of what you're getting yourself into with a great mentor. Stay safe out there and enjoy your boots.
My Nick’s were by far the most brutal pair of boots for the first 3 days but quickly became the most comfortable and supportive pair of footwear I’ve ever owned. I even bought an 8 inch smooth soled pair for finish carpentry.
So touching seeing father and son interact, you can just see the pride in your face when speaking to Jack at the end of the video. Wow, I do miss those father and son interactions that my father and I had when he was here. Hold tight to these memories, in the end they are what we are left with.
On my first fire with my JKs. I’m on my cot under the stars as I type. These have practically no break in time, fit like a glove. I have not had Nicks. However, compared to my whites these are night and day as far as break in. I can only give my 15 -20 mile review right now. Good looking, fit great, possibly my new go to.
I used to go through boots about every 3-6 months, after some research and talking to coworkers who had White and Nicks boots i found JK. I also normally wear an 11-12 shoe but with jk's i wear a 9.5 EEE, and i'll never look back. 5 years and 2 pairs of boots later and i can say it was the best decision i made in my life to spend so much on such a high quality boot
Jack has grown into a stand up young man. You can hear it in his voice and the way he speaks. Stay safe out on the fire line and God Bless. Thank you for making an appearance in the video Jack!
man i just got some JK O.T boots in buffalo leather for my sheep hunt coming up. got to drive down to Spokane and get em custom fitted and i must say I have never felt more trust in a pair of footwear than i do in these boots.
I’m a boot guy. I own boots for every occasion. Motorcycle riding, work, hiking, walking, winter, and Marine Corps issue. Semper Fi my fellow Warriors.
I went in person to the Spokane location and you definately need to go in and try all the different types to see what matches your foot. Guy at the store were very knowledgable. What's great is they'll make you a pair with a holster or bootknife location built in
A quick tip on the jk boots with the cliff on the counter. Put the obenoufs oil on the inside and use a bunion tool to work back the leather into the counter. The inside leather is bunched up. I had that same issue with my forefronts!!! THE HEEL WILL BLISTER! IF NOT DONE
Jack is so well spoken I have the utmost admiration! English is not my first language, I really wish I could speak half as well. Shoot, Sugarloaf is probably already more articulate than I'll ever be and that's amazing! Well done Cody, well done!
@@nodieusa - No, Sugarloaf is just as good. I’ll bet even they have slipped up and called her that once or twice.😀. I haven’t seen her in videos lately.
I bought my first pair of Drew’s roughshots and first impressions the fit and finish is by far the best boots I’ve ever put on. They offered me a free resole to compensate for a small miss communication on both ends.
Thank you for exposing me to these. One of your videos from 2016 or so on boot maintenance was very educational. I then went and got a pair of Whites boots. Despite the extreme price which made me cringe, and the agony during the break in period, some of the places I hiked in the Sierra Nevadas in California and here in Maine would have been quite dangerous without a quality boot and saved me a few times from sprains.
Truly proud father,Cody ive been with you since the beginning.You have raised a great young man that has taken all you have taught him and now is ready to make his mark on this world.He will make you proud.As you should be proud.Jack is his daddys son
The last 350 dollar Danner boots I purchased was made in China I am a diesel mechanic and am on my feet on concrete all the best boot in my opinion is Redback boots made in Australia I get the lace up version!!!! Great video!!!
I think you can lace them differently. I had a former ranger lace mine and he fixed my issues with my boots. You can lace them to take or add tension on the heel. And you can relieve pressure on the ankle
I just saw the Tik Tok on the unboxing and am so glad to see this! Ever since your Nicks and Whites boots videos I’ve been such a big boot guy. Thanks for the content WrangleStar!
These boots definitely got my attention. Serves a purpose and looks stylish. I got a pair of Bates about a week ago, zip up, lace, not for fire but are great for motorcycles real stiff sides and a reinforced toe.
What you described about the heel being a little uncomfortable on one side, I felt the same thing with my Nicks boots. And I’ve been wearing them now. Three or 4 years and they are better and now worn in. I don’t think that I ever got a blister.
I just got a pair of the whites smokejumpers with a moderate arch and cant believe how well these boots feel. It feels like a glove for your foot, especially in the foot bed. And i have a naturally high arch. I normally wear a 12.5 but these are 11.5. Super heavy stomper boots.
It’s crazy watching Jack all grown up! I remember when he was just a little boy. I’ve been watching your channel since your timber frame cabin got stolen. Just another reminder to appreciate all the moments with my almost 3 year old son.
I've had White's since my first industrial job as a welder at 18. I've had them re-soled and rebuilt many times. Now that I'm rich and famous haha, I have four pairs, Dress, Millwoods, Smokejumpers, and Packers. Wife has one pair of smokejumpers. We're both 58 now. Plan to wear them for another 58. Wear accordingly.
Wild land firefighting is a profession that everyone should experience once in their life. What makes it great is it’s filled with a lot of good down to earth people like these guys.
I'm flat footed, and broke both feet. I have Wesco (don't buy them), tried Nicks, JK, Viberg (not made anymore?) Never heard of White's I live in PA. I like a tall arch in my boots so for now it might be Nicks. New job says corks are a no go & I need a steel toe.
I am a year round boot wearer, and love each of these brands, preferably Nick's the most IMO. Biggest problems i have with these brands is size. I know and understand that i am an anomaly at a 16 4E but its impossible to find that size in any brand. 😂
8:00 I think on the jks that's just the heel counter, my ot's were like that until I worked it in some. Took about 150k steps (probably like 7-8 nights of work).
When I get new work boots, I put a stripe of duct tape on my heel to reduce the friction while the boot is being break-in. This way I don't get blisters during break-in.
Hey very interesting fact across the board that I wish most people would state is with the weight of each manufactured boot.. Thanks much for a great video as always! Take care...
I had a cheap $100 pair of boots that lasted me over 10 years in fire fighting. It really is all about how well you take care of your boots. I eventually had to retire them after having them re heal for the third or fourth time, not because they wore out, but due to the shoe repair guy used tacks that were too long, and there was just enough sticking through to irritate my heal. I ended up trading them out for a pair of old (issued) leather Army boots that lasted out the rest of my fire fighting career. Yes, I still want a pair of Whites, and still regret not buying them when I had the chance. Brown Ruff-Outs for $350 (on fire special).
Never cheap on boots. I have big wide feet (14EEE) Ariats have been my go to but hoping to get some R.M.Williams. they last a lifetime and can be sent back for repair or adjustments anytime for free.
Young men listen up! This is a gift. A freebie. Not may fathers will do this and no boot review will go this far. Use this to your advantage. 44 yr old hvac tech here.
I'm an electrician and wear Justin boots they are not close to the price of the boots you have in the video but I pay around $170 a pair and they last me just around a year and a couple months. I live in Florida and I'm constantly in wet environments either digging trenches for conduit or just rain. My feet never sweat in my boots and I've never had water come in from standing in a puddle or when water fills the ditch. I use obenaufs on my boots and it's the best I've used for keeping the leather healthy and water proof I probably use it 3 times a year unless it's a really rainy season then I might use it once a month. I've been really happy with Justin boots. I could probably get 2 years out of them easily or more if I didn't use them for work but I'm pretty hard on boots. I've never worn out the soles it's usually the heel area that gets beat up. It usually starts to lose its shape and that probably from how I walk more than a manufacturer error. It's the inside of both heals, they start to crush down. I've worn timberlands, Cody James, Ariat and some others but none have been as durable or comfortable as the Justin boots. A lot of guys wear sneakers and I just can't bring myself to wear them. I have to have full lace up and steel toe boots. I've seen so many guys roll an ankle or drop something and smash their toes and every time I'm like you should've worn some boots. I also like lacing up my boots every morning there's just something satisfying about it!
I would really encourage you to look into Origin boots and jeans. By far, they are some of the best I have ever owned. It is 100% American made and sourced.
Multiple thoughts ... 1st cost wow! 2nd brand new boots usually need to be broken in. 3rd most comfortable boots right out of the box were German combat boots ... bought them in 87 in Berlin. But for this work? Wouldn't be as good a choice. 4th would like to see a follow up after these boots are broken in. Regards all
After many hard Type 1 miles in my Whites they ended up fitting my 20 year old feet like slippers. Fast forward several decades of non-fire work later and they are way too small. Still have them and the memories though :p Love the fire content - thanks for sharing the other boots!
I am so proud for you. I remember meeting you when Jack was just a boy. What a treat to see you and Mrs W have raised such a great man. Enjoy these moments. Sending him off to follow in your footsteps is so amazing. Good work, Jack. What a treat to be getting ready for your first fire. Savor this time as you will never get another first time.
I would rather have the Franks ground pounder cause I am standing on concrete. But rather it be an engineer style boot. Because at the end of the day laces are gonna dig into your shins.
At first, I thought Jack was carrying a small-of-back revolver until there was a better camera angle. Regardless, he seems like a fine young man, so well done, Mom and Dad! A high-quality pair of boots is priceless. Also, caring for a high-quality pair of boots will help that investment lasts for years...
Not sure if this is just me but i dont know anyone else that does it, but for my every day work boots I tie a knot in the laces right in the middle before putting them in the boots so they cant slide side to side more than the distance between the bottom two eyelets. Keeps the laces from getting longer on one side. Its a good tip if you're someone that ever has issues with it.
Grease fires need baking soda and kings Hawaiian are indeed that good. Like other choices of foods. Like granola with jagged almond slivers that got toasted and hardened in the oven so the sharp tips are carbonized and solid in their sharp and decidedly dank flavor. But maybe dangerous if ingested too quickly.
Great choice with JK! I love my JK Forefront boots. I'm sure the superduty boots will last him a long long time. JK, Franks, Nicks, Whites... can't go wrong.
My feet are identical to your sons, I wore 11 vans for the longest time but when I started wearing shoes that came in wide sizes I went with 9 or 9 1/2
Jack and I wear exactly the same size boot. Before I was fitted for my first pair of Nicks I wore size 10 1/2 shoes but Nicks fitted me for 9 1/2 E and told me exactly what Jack relayed.
Good to see the trade being passed on. Remember my first pair of White's Smokejumpers and the start of my firefighting career from being a Hotshot to working on engines (in a municipal fire department). These boots carried me through 24 years of a career of firefighting (many fires all over the country). One of THE most important tools you'll ever need and an investment worth the time and pain.
Jk boots are the worst offenders of ignoring the brannock device. I have worn an 8.5 D my entire life. The other PNW boot brands suggest downsizing one half size. I went to the JK store in Arizona, they put me brannock device which measured me at between 8-8.5 e. The clerk then declared me a 6.5 eee, which still felt narrow and they didn’t have any eeee in stock so I don’t owe any JKs. Very strange that they would be so different from not just the standard but even from similar brands.
I don't have kids of my own, however I do know I'd be very proud to pass on my trade to one of my nephews. I have no doubt Jack will carry on the trade with skill and passion.
I would be tempted to send Jack out on his first fire deployment, if it comes rapidly, with the broken in Nick's. If those JK's do not break in well on the job he will be miserable. Hopefully he will have time to break in the JK's before he is deployed. Stay safe Jack!
the only issue i have had with my nicks is there glue is kind of crappy my nicks from day one, were taking in water and squishing when i walked and the half insole coming up, and the sole delamination, just slightly
I fought fire for years and have logged all my life, do not fold your boot tongue. Take the time to tuck the leather evenly on each side of your leg, your laces will be much tighter and you will get a more fitted feel, less hot spots, and they will break in faster. Just one mans opinion, Regards from the Bull Mts. Montana.
I'm in the same boat with the wide feet. I used to wear 9.5+ but in trying on semi decent shoes one day discovered im 8.5 wide. I went many many years wearing the wrong size apparently. Not many shoes on the shelf come in wide.
I used to follow you many years ago. I left social media for the longest time. So now, seeing jack as a young man. Amazing. Feels like yesterday he was just a baby and you were under 200K subs. I'm your age, 53 and fixing to sell my house and going to quasi-homestead. I have to suppliment much labor with technology though as I deal with Degenerative Disc Syndrome, so I have to take opiates to manage the pain. But I get a good 4-5 hours a day of labor out of me, but i do NOT handle equipment or do dangerous things when taking pain pills. So thanks for keeping up with your videos over the years, I have a LOT of catch up to do. I have a lot to learn before getting moved.
shoot sorry meant to say something about the boots. I'm sure you will see people greifing about the cost. I hope they learn some day that it's 1000% worth it. I have very very skinny ankles and at 6'3" I can be prone to sprains. So I need good boots that wull help support my chicken legs. The boots i been using are around $400 and last me a LONG time. But they are due to be replaced. You have my word JK will be on my list. Checking out the Superduty hard toes now. I live here in the south in Georgia, so winder and thermals are not a issue. Breathing is.
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So glad you're happy Jack! Enjoy your boots and good luck this season. Let us know if you need anything.
hell yeah
The enthusiasm and pride you have when you looked at Jack towards the end of the video just comes across so strong. I’m 26 and have a 16 month old son and I never understood why my parents cared for the little things but now I get it. You can’t help but smile when they take interest in the things you do or did. It really does bring you back and gives you that same feeling. To be honest I haven’t seen you this happy since you got to share your dual alternators with us😄.
I honestly admire the relationship they have (at least on camera). I appreciate how involved he is in his son's endeavors.
You never understood why your parents cared until you saw a dorky UA-camr look at his son? Dude get a life
I used to wear Ariat exclusively. Then after watching all these videos from people on Nick's, JK, and White's, I finally bit the bullet and bought a pair of White's. The difference is tremendous, and until a guy bites the bullet and buys a quality made boot, he'll never quite understand the difference. Good luck Jack.
So true, I'm glad you like your boots, John,
@@wranglerstar I went with them based off of several of your older videos, praising White's. So, I appreciate the recommendation.
@@wranglerstare already tentatively decided I’m going with franks for my next pair of boots (he ran nicks for a few different owners including his brother) but I’m definitely going with bison leather it’s thicker and more flexible than the regular leather (franks is one of the most customizable boots out of the 4 brands that spawned from the original whites)
I know this an old video..but what do you think about danners . specifically the super rainforest?..
@@Coors1974I didn’t wear the supers, just the regular Rainforests. I had them in brown. They were really beautiful; I thought the craftsmanship was great for a mass produced boot. The leather was fairly tough, but pretty supple and not hard to break in.
But, I was not a fan of the Airthotic “insoles” at all. It felt like there was always rubbing between my foot and the footbed and the Airthotic heel cup only made it worse by tilting my foot forward. The thickness/type of sock I wore didn’t matter. The lacing didn’t matter. I liked the fit because my feet are a bit narrower, but the foot bed just drove me nuts, like it never broke in. Also, one of the heel cups broke one day and was pinching the back end of my arch. So I had to order new heel cups.
Same issue with the Danner Light IIs. I love Danner. But if I see Airthotic, I avoid the product.
Jack, congragulations on your first pair of fire boots! Stay safe out there 🙏
Nick's boots all the way!!
Watching this video was so crazy, my name is Zack and I just turned 18. I remember when I started working when I was 14 and I bought my first pair of boots after saving money for weeks. Jack is truly blessed to have a father as august and diligent as you are, for you’ve had a bigger positive impact on me than my father ever will. God bless both of you and I keep you in my prayers!
Bless ya Jack for your chosen profession. We sure need you in the PNW, and I think you have a pretty good idea of what you're getting yourself into with a great mentor. Stay safe out there and enjoy your boots.
I appreciate that
Great post Steve! We sure appreciate these folks (a little further North.....) 👃✌️🥰🇨🇦
My Nick’s were by far the most brutal pair of boots for the first 3 days but quickly became the most comfortable and supportive pair of footwear I’ve ever owned. I even bought an 8 inch smooth soled pair for finish carpentry.
So touching seeing father and son interact, you can just see the pride in your face when speaking to Jack at the end of the video. Wow, I do miss those father and son interactions that my father and I had when he was here. Hold tight to these memories, in the end they are what we are left with.
On my first fire with my JKs. I’m on my cot under the stars as I type. These have practically no break in time, fit like a glove. I have not had Nicks. However, compared to my whites these are night and day as far as break in. I can only give my 15 -20 mile review right now. Good looking, fit great, possibly my new go to.
Do other firefighters step on your toes to mess up your leather caps?
Jealously
I used to go through boots about every 3-6 months, after some research and talking to coworkers who had White and Nicks boots i found JK. I also normally wear an 11-12 shoe but with jk's i wear a 9.5 EEE, and i'll never look back. 5 years and 2 pairs of boots later and i can say it was the best decision i made in my life to spend so much on such a high quality boot
Jack has grown into a stand up young man. You can hear it in his voice and the way he speaks. Stay safe out on the fire line and God Bless. Thank you for making an appearance in the video Jack!
man i just got some JK O.T boots in buffalo leather for my sheep hunt coming up. got to drive down to Spokane and get em custom fitted and i must say I have never felt more trust in a pair of footwear than i do in these boots.
I’m a boot guy. I own boots for every occasion. Motorcycle riding, work, hiking, walking, winter, and Marine Corps issue. Semper Fi my fellow Warriors.
Do or die, devil. Oorah!
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Army here but, after a month on leave, lacing up your boots again was like shaking hands with an old friend.
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Im saved the cuntry guise,
I went in person to the Spokane location and you definately need to go in and try all the different types to see what matches your foot. Guy at the store were very knowledgable. What's great is they'll make you a pair with a holster or bootknife location built in
A quick tip on the jk boots with the cliff on the counter. Put the obenoufs oil on the inside and use a bunion tool to work back the leather into the counter. The inside leather is bunched up. I had that same issue with my forefronts!!! THE HEEL WILL BLISTER! IF NOT DONE
Jack is so well spoken I have the utmost admiration! English is not my first language, I really wish I could speak half as well. Shoot, Sugarloaf is probably already more articulate than I'll ever be and that's amazing! Well done Cody, well done!
It’s actually always been ‘Sweet Loaf’, but I really like Sugarloaf, too.
@@dejavu666wampas9 oops
@@nodieusa - No, Sugarloaf is just as good. I’ll bet even they have slipped up and called her that once or twice.😀. I haven’t seen her in videos lately.
@@dejavu666wampas9 She's so adorable!
@@nodieusa - As a grandpa of a granddaughter, little girls can’t help but be cute.🥰
I can't belive this man, is the kid I saw being pulled behind a quad in the shop lol. That is great.
So glad to hear jacks in-site I have super flat feet and looking at a pair of jks but I’m in the uk. Thanks
Great to see Jake again. I can imagine how proud you are of the man he is becoming.
I bought my first pair of Drew’s roughshots and first impressions the fit and finish is by far the best boots I’ve ever put on. They offered me a free resole to compensate for a small miss communication on both ends.
Thank you for exposing me to these. One of your videos from 2016 or so on boot maintenance was very educational. I then went and got a pair of Whites boots. Despite the extreme price which made me cringe, and the agony during the break in period, some of the places I hiked in the Sierra Nevadas in California and here in Maine would have been quite dangerous without a quality boot and saved me a few times from sprains.
Truly proud father,Cody ive been with you since the beginning.You have raised a great young man that has taken all you have taught him and now is ready to make his mark on this world.He will make you proud.As you should be proud.Jack is his daddys son
The last 350 dollar Danner boots I purchased was made in China I am a diesel mechanic and am on my feet on concrete all the best boot in my opinion is Redback boots made in Australia I get the lace up version!!!! Great video!!!
I think you can lace them differently. I had a former ranger lace mine and he fixed my issues with my boots. You can lace them to take or add tension on the heel. And you can relieve pressure on the ankle
Wow he has grown! Been a longtime viewer. You raised him right!😊
I just saw the Tik Tok on the unboxing and am so glad to see this! Ever since your Nicks and Whites boots videos I’ve been such a big boot guy. Thanks for the content WrangleStar!
These boots definitely got my attention. Serves a purpose and looks stylish. I got a pair of Bates about a week ago, zip up, lace, not for fire but are great for motorcycles real stiff sides and a reinforced toe.
Your son is awesome 🙂 I am so thrilled for him having those boots! I wish we had such manufacturer here in Czech Republic too 🙂
Thank you for talking about this. I'm really looking for the correct boot. I value your input.
what a gem of a family you have created. Good luck Jack, we have watched you grow into a exemplary man.
Really polishing that brown eye, aren't we?
What you described about the heel being a little uncomfortable on one side, I felt the same thing with my Nicks boots. And I’ve been wearing them now. Three or 4 years and they are better and now worn in. I don’t think that I ever got a blister.
I just got a pair of the whites smokejumpers with a moderate arch and cant believe how well these boots feel.
It feels like a glove for your foot, especially in the foot bed. And i have a naturally high arch.
I normally wear a 12.5 but these are 11.5. Super heavy stomper boots.
It’s crazy watching Jack all grown up! I remember when he was just a little boy. I’ve been watching your channel since your timber frame cabin got stolen. Just another reminder to appreciate all the moments with my almost 3 year old son.
New boots are a joy for those that live on their feet. Congrats. I like all three brands. They will serve you well..
Hello, I love my hand made boots. I was just wondering why you haven't looked into or hade a pair of Frank's boots? Thank you have a great day
Great commentary Jack. You have good insights.
I had a similar experience with snowboard boots. I used to wear a 10-1/2 and last season I switched to an 8 wide and won’t be looking back.
I've had White's since my first industrial job as a welder at 18. I've had them re-soled and rebuilt many times. Now that I'm rich and famous haha, I have four pairs, Dress, Millwoods, Smokejumpers, and Packers. Wife has one pair of smokejumpers. We're both 58 now. Plan to wear them for another 58. Wear accordingly.
Wild land firefighting is a profession that everyone should experience once in their life. What makes it great is it’s filled with a lot of good down to earth people like these guys.
I'm flat footed, and broke both feet. I have Wesco (don't buy them), tried Nicks, JK, Viberg (not made anymore?) Never heard of White's I live in PA. I like a tall arch in my boots so for now it might be Nicks.
New job says corks are a no go & I need a steel toe.
I am a year round boot wearer, and love each of these brands, preferably Nick's the most IMO. Biggest problems i have with these brands is size. I know and understand that i am an anomaly at a 16 4E but its impossible to find that size in any brand. 😂
8:00 I think on the jks that's just the heel counter, my ot's were like that until I worked it in some. Took about 150k steps (probably like 7-8 nights of work).
When I get new work boots, I put a stripe of duct tape on my heel to reduce the friction while the boot is being break-in. This way I don't get blisters during break-in.
Hey very interesting fact across the board that I wish most people would state is with the weight of each manufactured boot.. Thanks much for a great video as always!
Take care...
Just got my first pair of JK Boots OT pros
I had a cheap $100 pair of boots that lasted me over 10 years in fire fighting. It really is all about how well you take care of your boots. I eventually had to retire them after having them re heal for the third or fourth time, not because they wore out, but due to the shoe repair guy used tacks that were too long, and there was just enough sticking through to irritate my heal.
I ended up trading them out for a pair of old (issued) leather Army boots that lasted out the rest of my fire fighting career.
Yes, I still want a pair of Whites, and still regret not buying them when I had the chance. Brown Ruff-Outs for $350 (on fire special).
Good to see you Jack!
I’ve used my JK boots two years, sawing, climbing trees, welding and wearing in the mountains. The best boots I’ve owned in every way!!
Never cheap on boots. I have big wide feet (14EEE) Ariats have been my go to but hoping to get some R.M.Williams. they last a lifetime and can be sent back for repair or adjustments anytime for free.
Does anyone know what jeans he is wearing? They look great!🤩
Great looking boots Jack! Almost too good looking to work in lol...
Young men listen up! This is a gift. A freebie. Not may fathers will do this and no boot review will go this far. Use this to your advantage. 44 yr old hvac tech here.
Love my Russell Moccasin Bird shooters and my Cavalier slip on. They’re pricey ($500 +)boots but last a lifetime
Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Those would be good to wear in your shop when handling sharp axes, heavy tools and hammers, or around your place doing chores.
I'm an electrician and wear Justin boots they are not close to the price of the boots you have in the video but I pay around $170 a pair and they last me just around a year and a couple months. I live in Florida and I'm constantly in wet environments either digging trenches for conduit or just rain. My feet never sweat in my boots and I've never had water come in from standing in a puddle or when water fills the ditch. I use obenaufs on my boots and it's the best I've used for keeping the leather healthy and water proof I probably use it 3 times a year unless it's a really rainy season then I might use it once a month. I've been really happy with Justin boots. I could probably get 2 years out of them easily or more if I didn't use them for work but I'm pretty hard on boots. I've never worn out the soles it's usually the heel area that gets beat up. It usually starts to lose its shape and that probably from how I walk more than a manufacturer error. It's the inside of both heals, they start to crush down. I've worn timberlands, Cody James, Ariat and some others but none have been as durable or comfortable as the Justin boots. A lot of guys wear sneakers and I just can't bring myself to wear them. I have to have full lace up and steel toe boots. I've seen so many guys roll an ankle or drop something and smash their toes and every time I'm like you should've worn some boots. I also like lacing up my boots every morning there's just something satisfying about it!
such a simple but wholesome video, both of you have much to be proud of :)
I would really encourage you to look into Origin boots and jeans. By far, they are some of the best I have ever owned. It is 100% American made and sourced.
I know the feeling to I am flat footed as well I am 5'10 and take a 11.5 shoe size way too big for my profile.
Multiple thoughts ... 1st cost wow! 2nd brand new boots usually need to be broken in. 3rd most comfortable boots right out of the box were German combat boots ... bought them in 87 in Berlin. But for this work? Wouldn't be as good a choice. 4th would like to see a follow up after these boots are broken in. Regards all
After many hard Type 1 miles in my Whites they ended up fitting my 20 year old feet like slippers. Fast forward several decades of non-fire work later and they are way too small. Still have them and the memories though :p Love the fire content - thanks for sharing the other boots!
I am so proud for you. I remember meeting you when Jack was just a boy. What a treat to see you and Mrs W have raised such a great man. Enjoy these moments. Sending him off to follow in your footsteps is so amazing. Good work, Jack. What a treat to be getting ready for your first fire. Savor this time as you will never get another first time.
I would rather have the Franks ground pounder cause I am standing on concrete. But rather it be an engineer style boot. Because at the end of the day laces are gonna dig into your shins.
At first, I thought Jack was carrying a small-of-back revolver until there was a better camera angle. Regardless, he seems like a fine young man, so well done, Mom and Dad!
A high-quality pair of boots is priceless. Also, caring for a high-quality pair of boots will help that investment lasts for years...
Not sure if this is just me but i dont know anyone else that does it, but for my every day work boots I tie a knot in the laces right in the middle before putting them in the boots so they cant slide side to side more than the distance between the bottom two eyelets. Keeps the laces from getting longer on one side. Its a good tip if you're someone that ever has issues with it.
Cody is practically glowing with pride. 😊 so great to see! Jack is growing into a fine young man.
Nice to see you both…
Nice review curious with a close up of booth boots sied by sied view what they look like tos re there sole and the stitching and the toe box
I am really keen to know how his experience goes with the massive heel cup in JK boots.
Please give an update on that down the line
Grease fires need baking soda and kings Hawaiian are indeed that good. Like other choices of foods. Like granola with jagged almond slivers that got toasted and hardened in the oven so the sharp tips are carbonized and solid in their sharp and decidedly dank flavor. But maybe dangerous if ingested too quickly.
Great choice with JK! I love my JK Forefront boots. I'm sure the superduty boots will last him a long long time. JK, Franks, Nicks, Whites... can't go wrong.
Excellent video, thanks. And thank you Jack!!! 👍🏼
Best of luck... 💜
Viberg also makes a great boot made in Canada
I'm going to Nicks this week to get fitted and get some boots.
Same - I wear 11 sneaker, but a 9.5 boot
My feet are identical to your sons, I wore 11 vans for the longest time but when I started wearing shoes that came in wide sizes I went with 9 or 9 1/2
Jack and I wear exactly the same size boot. Before I was fitted for my first pair of Nicks I wore size 10 1/2 shoes but Nicks fitted me for 9 1/2 E and told me exactly what Jack relayed.
Good to see the trade being passed on. Remember my first pair of White's Smokejumpers and the start of my firefighting career from being a Hotshot to working on engines (in a municipal fire department). These boots carried me through 24 years of a career of firefighting (many fires all over the country). One of THE most important tools you'll ever need and an investment worth the time and pain.
Jk boots are the worst offenders of ignoring the brannock device. I have worn an 8.5 D my entire life. The other PNW boot brands suggest downsizing one half size.
I went to the JK store in Arizona, they put me brannock device which measured me at between 8-8.5 e. The clerk then declared me a 6.5 eee, which still felt narrow and they didn’t have any eeee in stock so I don’t owe any JKs.
Very strange that they would be so different from not just the standard but even from similar brands.
I don't have kids of my own, however I do know I'd be very proud to pass on my trade to one of my nephews. I have no doubt Jack will carry on the trade with skill and passion.
Thanks for that! They are slick looking boots!
I have a pair of Franks. It does look like all of these PNW/Spokane boot companies make a fine boot. Good luck Jack. Prayers up.
You guys will have to do a vid on jaks 1st saw!! 👍👍
Expensive boots or cheaper in the long run. They last longer but more importantly your feet, ankles and back will last longer.
I would be tempted to send Jack out on his first fire deployment, if it comes rapidly, with the broken in Nick's. If those JK's do not break in well on the job he will be miserable.
Hopefully he will have time to break in the JK's before he is deployed.
Stay safe Jack!
So true.
i’m astonished you don’t put chippewa into the mix. i’ve ran them my whole life. i’ve owned two pairs, still wear the second
What is so cool is to see you relating to each other as men. Your always his Dad, he's always your son, but its different now. In a good way...
Have you looked at Frank’s boots? They’re awesome!
3 pair of JK. Love em
the only issue i have had with my nicks is there glue is kind of crappy my nicks from day one, were taking in water and squishing when i walked and the half insole coming up, and the sole delamination, just slightly
@wranglerstar what denim are you wearing? The shirt/jacket and jeans combo is sick!
I fought fire for years and have logged all my life, do not fold your boot tongue. Take the time to tuck the leather evenly on each side of your leg, your laces will be much tighter and you will get a more fitted feel, less hot spots, and they will break in faster. Just one mans opinion, Regards from the Bull Mts. Montana.
Excited to watch.
I'm in the same boat with the wide feet. I used to wear 9.5+ but in trying on semi decent shoes one day discovered im 8.5 wide. I went many many years wearing the wrong size apparently. Not many shoes on the shelf come in wide.
I used to follow you many years ago. I left social media for the longest time. So now, seeing jack as a young man. Amazing. Feels like yesterday he was just a baby and you were under 200K subs. I'm your age, 53 and fixing to sell my house and going to quasi-homestead. I have to suppliment much labor with technology though as I deal with Degenerative Disc Syndrome, so I have to take opiates to manage the pain. But I get a good 4-5 hours a day of labor out of me, but i do NOT handle equipment or do dangerous things when taking pain pills. So thanks for keeping up with your videos over the years, I have a LOT of catch up to do. I have a lot to learn before getting moved.
shoot sorry meant to say something about the boots. I'm sure you will see people greifing about the cost. I hope they learn some day that it's 1000% worth it. I have very very skinny ankles and at 6'3" I can be prone to sprains. So I need good boots that wull help support my chicken legs. The boots i been using are around $400 and last me a LONG time. But they are due to be replaced. You have my word JK will be on my list. Checking out the Superduty hard toes now. I live here in the south in Georgia, so winder and thermals are not a issue. Breathing is.
Buyer's Remorse
Wow! .....Jack sure has grown into quite the nice young man in just a few short years!
Great job, mom & pop Wranglestar! 😊
JK boots look very well made. I watched the factory tour that you did. Prayers up for Jack's safety on the fire line.
just got a job in a machine shop, do any of these brands make good steel toe boots?
A whole video by Cody where he didn't descend into paranoia or disparage women. Great parenting! Keep it up
Fill them full of water and wear them wet for a day. Its uncomfortable but it will mold to fit your feet from day one.