Lets hear about Boots for working in the woods.

Did you not like your Wesco boots that you say you would't do it again?

 

For your day job, a pair of Thorogoods would do you well. I work in a warehouse, and have worn a pair of the 8" moc toes for 4 years. I've replaced the sole once in that time, so they aren't the longest wearing, but they are the most comfortable Steel toe boot I've ever worn. Even new, the tread isn't the deepest, so not the best choice for low traction situations, but they are a great boot.

 

Thanks for the review!

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They are built to last a lifetime, but the foot bed was hard with no arch support. I could add cushion and support, but walking around on tall heels doesn’t work for me. I still use them if I have to spike up a tree, but I’ll pull them off once I’m done. Having plantar fasciitis in both feet changed what I can wear too.

 

Nick's, JK's and White's are all made in the same town. I think both Jk's and Nicks boots were started by former White employees. From what I understand, some boots can be bought off of the shelf, you can also get yours tailor made just like you want them. On my JK's I had my left heel built a half size smaller then my right, because I often experience heel slip (on off the shelf boots) more on my left foot which has a slightly smaller heel. Also, I ordered mine with more eyelets on the lower part of the boot, and less hooks. You can order different color combinations, and rough out, or smooth or a mix of rough out and smooth leather. And of course you can choose from a variety of soles and heel heights, and toe configurations.

 

That being said, Nicks, Jks and Whites are an acquired taste. They are about twice as heavy as your average boot, but I don't really notice that after I get them laced up. You're walking on several layers of 9 iron leather and no cushion, except for the rubber sole you choose. Bottom line is you have to man up, to break them in and get used to them if you have not been wearing anything but the lightly built store bought readymade boots from China, now days, mostly.

 

Where's your false tongues? Don't forget to put those in. Looks like your boots are insulated. They ought to be nice in cold weather.

 

Yeah they came with the boot I gotta put em in. Yes I ordered an insulated pair & they are toasty. I also ordered the vibram white X soles which are supposed to be softer & better for traction in the snow. We shall see!
Thanks.

 

Picking the thickness of your soxs is important during the breaking in process, you might need to vary the Sox thickness a few times till the boot get fully broke in.

 

Thanks!

 

I was able to pick out which options i wanted or not - insulation, lining, heel counters, shanks, outsole, etc. They are made by hand. They do have narrower heels but not narrower toe boxes, just like my feet are made.

 

That certainly doesn’t sound like my experience with JK. Of course I can only comment on my own experience. I talked to Tim @ JK & he actually took my order & then told me he made my boots. I can’t say as to whether he’s a little boot maker or not but he is a boot maker none the less.

 

If the boot fits you must …….
What did that famous Attorney say?

 

I think my bootmaker was 5'10"

 

I had never heard of those moccasin work boots before you mentioned them. They look like they are super comfortable.

 

They are comfy. They are actually hunting boots.

 

Very pleased with my Swedepros. Cut protection, comfort and good looks. I can’t get past the power rangers styling of most chainsaw boots.

 

Very nice. I may have to investigate but first I guess I’ve gotta get through these JK boots.

 

That'll take a couple months at least.

 

I got some Red Wing heritage Moc Toes which were pretty rough to break in, but now I like wearing them when out in the yard doing firewood and stuff. As for being an actual work boot, like one I would wear at my industrial paint shop, heck no. My Thorogood moc toes FAR outperform the red wings for nearly half the price! Far better soles, more comfortable overall, and the leather is far tougher.

The red wings just look a bit nicer so it's what I'm usually wearing outside of work.