Best JK Boots for Welders, Machinists, and Tradespeople
If you work with your hands for a living doing welding, machining, blacksmithing, millwrighting, or other similar jobs, you probably already know it can be a challenge to find good boots built for what you do. The boots we build here at JK Boots are handmade in the USA with very thick leather, safety toe options, and come with wedge sole options designed to hold up to metal shavings, heat, and long shifts standing on concrete. Let's take a look at these 10 reviews below from some of our customers and the different models they wear like the Forefront, O.T., 300 and Superduty so you can see exactly what you can expect from them.
From the Floor
“Truly amazing“
★★★★★"I'll start off by saying customer service 10/10 they are so helpful and more than happy to answer questions and for them to call you 3 days after you receive your boots says everything best customer service I've had in a long time so thank you for that. Now for the boots it was a hard decision to spend this kind of money on boots but I'm glad I decided to the craftsmanship that these boots have are amazing. After getting through the break in my feet are loving it and my back also it's amazing what a great pair of boots will do for you. It's my first non box store boot and I don't think I'll ever go back so thank you JK"
“Wish I would have bought sooner“
★★★★★"I debated between these and other makers for weeks before finally pulling the trigger. I have no regrets at all, in fact I'm ready to order a second pair and this is coming from a frugal guy. I do ornamental iron work so they are great for working outside in the mud or inside million dollar homes. I have constant foot problems and these feel better than anything I've ever worn. Trust the sizing guide it does work, and trust me you will not regret this truly wonderful investment in yourself."
"Workin on clouds"
★★★★★"Other than being extremely thirsty for oil, after I had them good and oiled I laced up and proceeded to abuse them. After about 30 days or so of 15+ hours of just about everything you can throw at them. I am pleasantly pleased! They have held up great and keep getting more and more comfortable. I also have fire inlanders and harvesters that have the same consistency of comfort and durability. I have had issues with customer service but in the end JK has made it right."
“Best boots I've owned“
★★★★★"Love these things! I've had redwing, thorogood, timberland pros, redbacks and more. All great boots but these are top of the line. Very comfy on concrete floor the wedge sole holds up well walking on hot metal shavings all day. They've also kept my feet perfectly dry working in our flooded boiler room a few months back. Add some generation laces and Obenaufs heavy LP and your in business. Great work guys!"
“Worth every cent.“
★★★★★"I used to have the 300s but I lost them when my car got stolen (left them in the trunk). Was considering buying them again but I decided to bite the bullet and go for these instead.
Don't regret it for a second. These are everything I loved about the 300s and more. I like these better if anything. The look, the fit, perfection.
Would highly recommend these."
"Jk is the best boot"
★★★★★"They are the first pair of handmade boots I have ever wore . I was worried if I got the sizing correct. Waited the lead time and finally got them. Put them on and they was a perfect fit. I have been wearing them a little over a month on concrete 10 plus hours a day. They feel better and better every time I put them on."
“Blackout bison forefront“
★★★★★"Went back and forth between the forefront and the OT. 90% of my work as a knife maker is on concrete so I went for the forefront and been very pleased. The break in was pretty fast, changed out the leather laces for black 550 cord, oiled the up with the obenauf’s and put the bison insoles in. They are great."
"Jk super duty safety toe review"
★★★★★"Little stuff to start but they are made out of thick leather, to be expected. Been wearing them to work everyday for 3 months now. They are great now. Time will tell for durability but I don’t see an issue. Also the leather laces they came with are the best leather laces I have ever had."
“Great boots“
★★★★★"Great boots. Bought me two pairs of them. Break in time did t even exist. Put them on and just keep on keeping on. They’ve resisted water well and I have no pain complaints at all. I wore the water he’s named like the hockey team for while and JK is definitely the way to go."
"Awesome Boot"
★★★★★"Break in was pretty quick after oiling they are one of the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. I’m a millwright and I’m on concrete to gravel to ladders all day. I feel much less tired after work than before these boots are an all around boot"
Ending Verdict
After putting their boots through the grind, there are very similar results from our customers regardless of the job they do. They found their boots provide a comfort and support after long shifts on concrete as well as a build durable enough to withstand any sparks and heat and other boot breaking conditions. Whether you're looking at the Forefronts for support from standing on concrete the whole day or the O.T. for versatility across job sites, or the Superduty for more rugged, heavy-duty wear, every model we make here has earned its place. If you're ready to be done with disposable boots, JK is the upgrade your feet have been waiting for.
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