Custom vs. Stock JK Boots: What 10 Reviews Say

An ironworker on his first custom pair, made to fit his feet and calves.

"These are my first pair of custom boots, I went with JK because it's a small family owned and run shop, and their story is really what America is about. These Superduty have really surprised me, that sound when you slide your foot into them and the fit and just how all leather will mold to your feet! I am an ironworker by trade, whether I am on iron or concrete or walking in the woods these boots give my whole lower leg protection and my feet and ankle support! Every part of these boots were made to fit my feet and my calves!"

Wanted black bison Shadow O.T.s with an O.T. Pro sole, and says customer service got the order in quickly.

"I wanted the Black bison shadows with an OT Pro sole instead of the Chrissy black sole, well JK delivered! I called their customer service and they are the best. They help me get my order in quick, JK boots has a customer for life!"

A custom 10" O.T. Pro that needed very little break-in, with a tip about insoles.

"Beautifully made boot that will most likely live longer than I will! Needed very little break in, was comfy out of the box. I do recommend an insole however. I am using the Spence sport insert and it makes all the difference. The online sizing was spot on, and easy to use. I highly recommend the boots for anybody who works for a living, or plays hard!"

His first JK pair: 18 inches tall, rough-out uppers, smooth bottoms.

"18 inches tall, rough out uppers and smooth bottoms. Amazing build quality and fit. These sure keep my legs warm in the winter. I used the try it on option since this was my first pair of JK's."

Comfortable right away, and surprised that such thick leather didn't mean a hard break-in.

"These boots are amazing, they are comfortable right away and fit like a glove after a week or so. I'm really impressed because the leather is so thick you would think it would be a hard break in. They look great and they are built even better thank you to everyone at JK Boots."

Bought a stock O.T. first, then liked it enough to custom order a second pair in all smooth black.

"Ordered a ready to ship OT. Boots feel very solid and tough. Sizing is correct and fits like a glove. Was impressed so I custom ordered the OT I would like, in all smooth black. It did not disappoint, I call it the curb stomper. Only thing I regret is not putting on a toe cap. I don't wear them for work but for leisure and walking the dogs so they'll last for a very long time."

Already owns a custom pair of woodland boots, and bought an O.T. 6" for around the house.

"I have a custom pair of woodland boots, super impressed with them. I bought these for working around the house, I love them, super comfortable, almost no break in time. Used to wear tennis shoes when not working, now I just wear my OT 6". Great product, great service. Not a bad thing to say."

His first pair of "good" boots: sized one down, broken in by day two after oiling, and in his hands in under a week.

"Love these boots. Was a little hesitant as this is my first pair of "good" boots. The size was just one down from my normal boot size. Man they broke in on day 2 after oiling them up. I got the honey soles, extremely comfortable. Ordered and received in under a week. Excellent customer service."

Says no other boots from any maker have fit as well right out of the box.

"I absolutely love these boots! I have never had a pair of any boots any manufacturer that fit as well as these have right out of the box, you have made me a customer for life, thank you!"

A first PNW boot, sized with the measurement tool, with almost no break-in.

"First experience with JK Boots. Easily best boot I've purchased as it's my first PNW boot. I used the measurement tool given and the boots fit great. Almost no break in period. I tried them to see what "good" boots feel like, and I wish I'd done it years ago."