Why Firefighters Wear Heels. (JK Boots)
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JK Superduty boots...dare I say some of the best boots made in the USA? Or even...the entire planet? Today we are looking at PNW boots. Logger boots. Heeled boots...whatever you want to call it. When we are talking about boots of this caliber we are of course talking about legendary brands like Nick's Boots, White's Boots, and the like. So why do Smoke Jumpers, Construction Workers, Loggers, etc. all wear these big bad boots? And why do they have heels? Find out, TODAY!
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I really apppreciate your insight at knowing they aren't broken in yet, and knowing how that will affect movement. I want to speak to that, as a former trail worker, who still does dry stone work and sawyer work in boots like these.
A lot of people online call their boots broken in when they're no longer uncomfortable. But to me, the quality of leather that I value when carrying half my body weight over uneven, slippery, crumbling ground, is that it can adapt to your normal full range of movement, while being stout enough to permit no further movement. BOTH parts of that quality prevent injury. So to me, boots are broken in when I can do yoga in them. When I can accomplish my full range of motion in all directions. BUT NO FURTHER.
Boots like this, broken in like that, allow you to SPRINT down undeveloped mountainside with ease. You are agile and stable.
And someone else brought up the weight, and the replies were right. When the boot fits so well it becomes part of your foot, like a leathery callus in the shape of a boot, rather than something you slip inside of and have to pick up and manuver inside of, you stop noticing the weight. Anyone who's carried an old style frame pack has had the same feeling, of the heavier pack feeling lighter when full because of how it manages weight.
And weight is really a key thing here. Boots like this aren't for everyday walking. Toss on some nice moccasins for that. These are for situations that would hurt your foot, that would be beyond foot health, and into injury, without these boots. HUGE pack weights off trail, loaded with tools and fuel. Kicking things, having chunks of rock and log that weigh more than you drop onto your feet, standing on iron bars for hours, etc.
No matter what I do, my feet feel the same coming out of boots like this as they did going in.
By the way, Mike, good old school double sock technique. We used to teach that to all the new field team members.
Best, most concise explanation I've ever read.
I agree 100% but have never been able to put it into words as well as you did. Thank you 👍 🍻
This was awesome 😂 Great review! Those slow-mo shots had us like 😍
This man is a genius.
*GREETINGS! Hello everyone, JK did send me these boots for free - sorry for not mentioning that in the vid. Luckily, most brands I reach out to now will send me a sample product - otherwise I wouldn’t be able to do these videos even with a sponsor in the video.* That being said - I understand I was amped on JK in the video…I love boot and would recommend these to anyone. To be truly objective I shall now *force* my self to buy Nick’s, White’s, Frank’s, Drew’s and whatever other first name boot company that’s out there.
Comparing all PNW boots would be great
I'll get to ordering! Although the lead-times appear to be bonkers
That's it, trust completely dissolved. Never watching this strange and unlikely UA-cam show again!
Yes lead times are bonkers, but some have ready made or shorter lead time for some of the boots. Just need to look around the websites for what is possible.
@@TheIronSnail limited leathers at Nick's is faster. 3-4 months. I ordered June 20 and they're being made now. Personally I think you should add Truman too. They're fantastic, cheaper and readily available in certain leathers.
I love my jks, by far my most comfortable boots, I’ve got three pairs. Great video as always!
Thank you!
Does your boots have to do with what you do for a living?
- Another huge reason for those heels is when hiking up an extremely steep hill, your ankles simply will never have the range of motion to flex enough for your heels to touch, so your heels will be off the ground anyways. The heel in that case adds support when most shoes wouldn't be able to supply it.
- They also dig in deep when going down steep loose dirt, which is wildly helpful.
- And the smooth leather on the top allows for your pants to slide over the top of the boot, because if it was roughout and you were wearing textured pants, it would catch on the grain due to the increased friction.
Great video! Always love your video style.
Ty for more info!
Cool overshirt Michael
I did not know that boots like that existed…always a fantastic education at the snail 👍🏻👍🏻. Thanks dude!!
Holy crap, I literally just watched your comparison video of the Hoka and Russell moccasin boots last night and commented that you should try out the drews logger bots for $350. And here you have JK'S!😂
Ive had my jk boots for a few months now. The most comfortable boots I've ever owned. They still look new and i wear them for work 6 days a week. The people at jk were also very helpful and their customer service is top notch.
I like the Project Farm sounding script when talking about the components 😂
It’s crazy that I’ve been looking at this exact boot for the previous few weeks. I want a safety toe boot with a honey sole, and the JK’s have really caught my eye. Thanks for the video
I’m a psychopath that works in nicks loggers and wears barefoot shoes the rest of the time
This is the way.
wow, the fit of that shirt jacket is absolutely impeccable on you . Also, hair is looking sharp.
Great review
I work in the mountains all day and got the honey outsoles. They are amazing and grip rock and everything else very well
SWEEEET! Now that’s cool
Oh shit, I thought this was a rose anvil video lol. Glad to see you do a video on this! I was literally just asking myself this question about why do boots have heels on them over the weekend.
I'm a huge fan of PNW boots. I have JK, Franks, and Nicks, and they're all great. I have a honey vibram sole on my Franks that I used for hunting in the mountains this year. They were incredible, and I loved them. Usually my feet would be insanely sore by the end of a day of hiking up and down hills, but I felt great.
Spokane’s the best boot-making city, don’t @ me
One would almost expect the hippies to not make that possible, but I'm in agreement 🤝
Nice vid, I just wish it was longer. That arch support is a game changer
Great answers to myself and the other Bearfoot bros. I appreciate both supportive and Bearfoot shoes and I wear both. The thing to know is that if you sit behind a computer and ware JK boots every day you may have weak feet and if you are a firefighter and wear Bearfoot shoes you may have tired feet.😂
That's really well-put.
You never disappoint!
Super cool. Been wanting logger boots since i discovered rose anvil. Wish I went outside of my concrete jungle enough to wear these a lot
What jacket is that? It's sweet
Actually ordering a Custom Bison and Black Rough out pair for Fire season next year. Switching from Nicks which I've been wearing for 6 years
I remember the days when this channel was a raw denim, congratulations on evolving into podiatry
I would love to see you do a review on Aero leather jackets or maybe some clothes from Bronson
Great review michael! Just adding this, if by any chance you don’t want to wear a high heel boot, but want the same construction. You can get the same boots in HNW last. These are built on a 55 last (which is the high arch last). Hope this helps.
You’re thinking of Nicks boots lol. These are JK. If you want a shorter heel, Jk makes the OT boot, which I have. Has a shorter heel, more similar to other work boots, but way mo’ betta’
@@KimballPrecisionRifles hehe you’re right lol. I should try jk boots this time
I'm a Wildland firefighter and I love my Nicks hotshots so much (also a 10 inch logger) it's cool to see exactly why I feel they support me so much
Love my Hotshots. Full roughout black.
lol, five years from now after you’ve worn them for the equivalent of five months, they might start to get a little flexible. Great video, thanks!
4:27 lovely coat
Just got builder pros from Nick’s, 400 8” 65 last black smooth over roughtout. Too good
Talk about suits next
Beautiful boots
I love them!
Lol, your research process is a lot similar to mine.. Making purchase decisions based on some opinion some random person expressed on a subreddit or obscure forum about my specific use case.
4 months later... Between you and Rose Anvil, I will inevitably be buying many pairs of boots. And a PNW logger is next, methinks. I tested the waters with a used pair of Red Wing loggers. I was afraid I would not be able to stand the last, with the high arch and all. Well, it turns out that the high arch relieves my plantar faciitis and allows me to work longer in comfort. So I'm all in on a pair of JK OT Redwoods, or Drews or Franks, or even Whites. I don't want to skimp on footwear anymore...
I'm curious how you cleaned the suede leather on these boots seeing how covered in mud they are. I weed-whacked my yard in my Timbs and now they look like I've worn them for 100 years.
Do a review on Drew’s logger boots please!
Like some folks have already said, the logger boots can be a great tool. For me they just didn’t work well. I felt a lot of stiffness in my lower back. I just think they changed my gait. I switched back to a reg work boot (RW2412) and I’m good to go. I understand the supersole Red Wing and a PNW logger are polar opposites, but if you are really going to spend 10-12 hours in a pair of boots they have to work for your body type. Great video.
Those honey outsoles are also a V100.
I suggest you try a Whites Boots Semi Dress, no one has done a proper review and they might be the greatest boot ever made. They’re lighter than the Cruiser and the Cutter and might fit your lifestyle perfectly all though you probably won’t want to splash around in the creek in those.
Also per your Dickies video try RedKap pants, they’re not as pretty but the don’t pill.
Alrato vato
Awesome!!
Recomienda botas para estar parado todo el dia ..😅
Wish that you would have added how heavy these boots are. So even if you're walking for 9 hour days, the legs will probably feel the fatigue way before your feet do. lol
They are right about 3 lbs per boot. And when they fit right you don't feel the weight
If your working in construction or firefighting and walking on rough terrain all day lighter boots start to really hurt your feet because you feel everything you step on a heavier boot and bigger lugs definitely help with that
That's why I forgot to mention it!
I have a pair in black with the V100 soles. I find that after a few hours of working in them, or anything with a heel taller than an inch, my Achilles heels start to hurt and are more susceptible to injury. Too unnatural for my particular body type, and it also affects my knees and back at the end of the day.
Same. Had to stop wearing logger boots because I was having knee problems. Still might consider JK or Nicks got a lower heel option because their build quality are still superior to everything else.
Its such an enrichment to my life to have you, a professional filmmaker, making these insane quality videos about my favorite hobby. Thanks!
The bare foot bros definitely hate on these boots. I just recently ordered my first pair of Nicks, but went with a heritage model. Won’t have the logger heal, but still way more arch than the bare foot mafia likes.
I’m a bare foot bro who also has a pair of Nick’s. The other bare foot bros must never work or something
nahhh, Im a barefoot bro all the way, but I know that there are times to wear different boots.
Agreed with the other barefoot bros here. I usually like to use my hands to work, but if I need to drive a nail into something I’m going to use a hammer. Same way sometimes you need boots to work. And I’m not going to argue with people who say this is a tool required for their work.
I like to ditch the heel for daily walking though.
The high heel seems advantageous for climbing uphill. But how does it feel going downhill? Looks like it might exaggerate the steepness
Still waiting for the wool jacket to drop on your website
Mr. Iron, is that the wool overshirt from huckberry?? I must know your thoughts on it, I wants it a lot
Heel good for safety in the saddle.
Any way you could review the LL Bean Bucksport boots? I would view them as LL Bean's venture into "heritage" boots. They look like they are designed to be a direct competitor of the Red Wing Iron Ranger... At almost half the price they may be a good alternative for someone wanting the look of the IR but not the price?
The cap toe version that is!
Nice video, where is the jacket from?
I love my boots from nicks but the down side to all these boots are the soles they wear out so much faster then the boot,you can only have them resoled 1 time because they add stitching and there is no room for them
such a cool review
What jacket is that? I neeeeeed one!
The foot weakening thing is genuinely really simple and applies to all shoes...If you're not wearing shoes for their intended purpose they can fuck up your feet. Ezpz
Just ordered a pair of custom JK OTs, 10", full bison, wth insulation. Theyre going to be my do everything boots: hiking, hunting, farm work, ect. I waffled between JK and Nicks but went with the JKs.
Nice video, new apartment?
what type of leather are these made from? didnt catch you say it in the video
What overshirt/jacket are you wearing?
I want em bro
Carrot not available for Canadians, what a surprise.
i wish the pnw brands had stores in europe i don't wanna pay 400 extra for taxes and delivery
Ain’t no way the intro repeated itself in the first 2 minutes and then went straight into an ad.
I just thought everyone who works sliding down poles wore high heels 🤷🏻♂️
wranglerstar is typing...
All these JK boot review videos but can someone please address the sizing!!
I went true to size and they fit great!
@@TheIronSnailis this because your HTB is Longer than HTT? Cause JK states 1 full size down from Brannock?
Their mighty chunky !!
Beastly!
What chelsea boots are you wearing at 0:24
Boy I sure am early
The logger heel is pretty useless on hard flat ground but I really like it on soft ground when it digs in. The heel prevents your foot from having its full range of motion so you get a less efficient step. Your legs end up doing more work while your calf does less. I wear zero drop shoes for hiking and am much faster than when wearing my logger heels. The flat sole may feel like it’s putting your foot in a weaker position at first (not in my case) but that’s because you’ve likely not worn a pair of zero drop shoes any time recently. Once your calf muscles adjust they feel completely natural and you’ll have a much stronger stride.
Wow. Lotsa introduction here. Actual video starts at 03:20.
Yeah
Were those real questions asked? Are real people asking those questions?
Oh dude, it's not just questions, they argue like church denominations.
@@matthewsbernier some people can be ridiculous 😂
I currently cycle through three pairs of higher heal boots, one are Redwing smokejumpers. Both on and off pavement. If you stand on the floor and then raise your heels you will notice your posture immediately improves, head back, shoulders back. My back is better now than it was 20 years ago. They will also keep you from twisting your ankle. The new buck is out for the same reason it was out in WWII boots, it takes waterproofing better.
“These boots are made of USA leath-“😭😭😭😭🤣🤣
Are those boots NFPA certified?
I’m not 200% certain these exact ones are so you’ll have to check with JK/the site but I believe so!
They don't appear to be NFPA certified, but rather they use material in NFPA certified equipment. Some departments care about this and other don't, it's a cultural thing (and a whole can of worms).
@@carsonprice5368 ah, thank you for the clarification!
@@TheIronSnail yes sir. Like I said this is a whole can of worms. NFPA charges out the ass for a certification that is supposed to guarantee the safety of firefighters. Some firefighters are 100% on the health and safety train (we have officers for this very thing!) and will not compromise on NFPA. Other firefighters know there is a barrier to entry with NFPA, and trust a well made product when they find it. Some departments will bust your ass for picking and choosing and others won't. It's so circumstantial. Thank you for your time, I love your videos and you have made me a more informed consumer.
What kind of overshirt is that ?
Flint and tinder felted wool over shirt! Link is in the carrot desc
I'm also in the 'cool jacket, oh it's a SHIRT' camp. I must admit I've never known how you are supposed to wear an overshirt, you can't wear it like a normal shirt and put a jumper or a jacket over it but if you wear it as a jacket then what do you wear under it? It looks like you can wear them in warm-ish weather instead of a light jacket but you can't layer them. I think. Apart from that, yeah, nice boots.
Brother I love the videos but don’t tell me something is comfortable after telling me you need to double up on socks so your feet don’t get blistered
Well you gotta break them in!
This boots are the antithesis of barefoot
did you cut your hair?
regretfully
I'd only use these strictly for hardwork like logging and forest firefighting (which I don't do). Otherwise I'd hate to wear them everyday. The toughness, stiffness has no agility, no ground feel. I stumble around like a fool in boots like this. No feedback from the ground.
Nicks has better build quality and customer service in my opinion. Plus they have more and better options for their boots. The Wickett and Craig Double Stuffed leather they're offering is amazing. I'd recommend them over JK any day.
The toughest people on the planet are pipe layers. If you dont believe me, get a job as a mainline apprentice or get in with the steam fitters. 12 hours a day of pure hell in the worst environments.
Pacific Northwest style logging boots are like the final boss of the boot world. Theres a dude ive been watching on youtube for a really long time called Wranglerstar and he used to be a wild land fire fighter for the US forrest service a number of years ago. He talked alot about these boots and their features from using them for years in the field. Its crazy to think that a piece of footwear can be so important that it can save your life. I would point out that he is basically a Libertarian nut case so trigger warning if you seek out his content, he says some wild shit. But anytime hes telling you about a tool or how something works hes a font of knowledge. Another funny thing is now that whilst he was a wild land firefighter he was and still is a big proponent of being barefoot in his off time. Hes a boot boy and a barefoot bro simultaneously lol
From Rose Anvil to this guy, these are just long form infomercials now. No objectivity what’s so ever
JK sent these to me for free but didn’t ask me to talk about them or make a vid on them! They are my first ever pair of real PNW boots and i was very amped about them - I didn’t leave anything out, not say dislikes, etc. they are great boots and i know a lot of people on line like to chat PNW boots so i figured it was a okay!
JK is just about 5 years late to the heritage footwear game. They're doing the same thing that Nick's, whites, etc. Have been doing. Rose Anvil has done the same thing for both of those brands. So idk, man.
I have a pair of Whites Longliner boots. 10in high, logger boot. They are a bear to break in. But after breaking them in, I can’t go back to a lighter boot like thorogood or red wings. These PNW boots are tanks. There is no way to describe the feeling of support on my feet while wearing them. I will always recommend any PNW boots to anyone. Yes the are expensive but worth every penny. Just make sure you do research and go through every step of the foot measurement process. I learned that I need an extra wide boot.
Love PNW boots! PNW for life!
Its just so when you walk down a mountain, you dont have to point your toe down, the heel keeps them level iykyk
You always have the coolest things. Even that hair. I just wanna run my fingers though it for days. I miss having a girlfriend to play with my hair. So calming. Can you find me one?
You seem to think or imply that "weak feet" is a no biggie because "what do you need strong feet for right?". It's actually extremely bad because your arch gets weakened and you start to overpronate which in turn messes up your whole leg and your feet and knees stop pointing straight. You can imagine all the problems that creates after a while. It also encourages heel striking which will eventually ruin your knees and back.
Also almost everyone that wears supportive footwear and doesn't train barefoot will have weak ankles, which will twist and sprain very easily. So many people suffer from this. This insane amount of arch support is bad for most people, workers or not. Firefighters and other workers usually use standard issue boots not hyper expensive stuff like this anyway.
In conclusion, if you HAVE TO mess with millions of years of evolution that lead to the creation of the human foot, be VERY careful with it.
FIRST
SHEESH!!!
Your barefoot will delaminate after a few minutes on the fireline, unlike Fire Inlanders by JK.
This is definitely a paid advertisement for JK, it's pretty obvious that the boots were not worn much at all prior to the filming of this video.
They sent me these for free and I say they are new in the vid!
@@TheIronSnail What is the benefit to your audience to review a boot that has barely been worn?
The barefoot argument is so absurd to me. Yeah firefighters are going to go barefoot into a forest fire. You want the right tools for the job I don't get the argument the barefoot people are trying to make at all.
Frank's Boots Patriot BTFOs these for $350, only different is you can't customize it at all.
Hey Iron Snail... clearly you have zero experience with PNW logger boots. Clearly you have been paid off by JK boots. And the boots they sent you will end up in the closet. How about talking about products you have a few months wear and knowledge about. Any PNW logger boot where both the stitches go through the sole and there is no slip sole is useless as the stitches wear out after a few hours of wear and the upper to the midsole attachment is left open to failure. Do your homework before we mislead your UA-cam audience.
Yes, this is clearly an ad. He can make whatever videos he wants…and you’re wrong about the stitching. The sole has two rows of stitching, but it’s not just stitching. It’s a lock stitch. Even when the outer thread is worn, there is a knot inside of stitch, keeping it from coming apart. You think they’d make boots like this if the sole or lower just falls off after a few hours…lol. Most PNW boots are made like this, and for a reason.
Echoing KimballLeather for the sole discussion
JK sent me these for free which I figured was pretty clear but I’m thankfully in the lucky spot where most brands I reach out to will send me a sample product for review or now some cool brands will email me without me asking first. When starting the channel I’d save up all the money I could, spend it on the next video, sell the item, and buy the next. Now, thankfully I don’t always have to do that!
These brands don’t script, say what I can and can’t say, etc.
These are my first PNW boots and I was pretty amped to have received them + they are built like tanks. I like them and really would recommend them to anyone.
If there is anything I missed that was huge just let me know and I’ll pin a comment, make an additional video, etc.
I own 3 Nicks and 1 Franks, I don’t own Jk just simply because of a personal bias against the brand. All the PNW boot makers in Spokane make quality boots. I can indeed vouch that these boots did change my life, as I had crippling lower back issues that completely disappeared 3 years ago when I bought two Nicks boots after seeing Rose Anvil and Carl Murawski’s videos on them. I’m an artist and fabricator who works on his feet 10 to 16 hours a day, and these boots are the best tools I’ve ever bought for my trade.
Would some one as manly as "smoke jumper" use Reddit? To boast about his booties?
Reddit captures all hearts and soles
@@TheIronSnail Saw what you did there. 😀 Great video; all that was missing was you eating an ice cream cone at the end just to go full circle! 🤣
@@steveboyd3455 STEVE WOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A FANTASTIC ENDING