Fire Inlander & O.T. Pro Reviews: 10 Firefighters and Forestry Workers on the Job

If you are on the fire line doing wildland firefighting or on a trail crew hiking for multiple miles, you don't have room for gear that will slow you down. The Fire Inlander and O.T. Pro are two boots built to hold up to that standard. Below, firefighters and forestry workers share what happened what they laced up their boots for work shifts, from the first hour of breaking them in to back-to-back 16 hour days on their feet.


What the Reviews Say

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“Excited to get Using“

★★★★★

"I could tell immediately that the Fire Inlander LLT boots were of the highest quality. I have been issued and purchased numerous pairs of boots during my career but never any with the apparent quality of the JK pair. I am so excited to see where these boots carry me in the next ten years. Thanks JK for keeping quality where it counts; made in Americe."

Tom T. Verified Buyer Fire Inlander LTT - Brown

“I love these“

★★★★★

"Wore them for first time out and they’re the best boots I ever done put on my feet easy break in, two to three days wearing out and they’re good to go."

Rahiim B. Verified Buyer Fire Inlander - Black
Person wearing orange protective chaps and black boots sitting outdoors with chainsaw equipment visible in background

“Still working on them“

★★★★★

"Received them prior to some vacation time so I'm finally getting to work them.
So far, so good but then asked my wife to check out my new boots.
She takes a look and bursts out, "they're beautiful, super cute". I was thinking they're closer to "bad @ss' but...
Not sure that's the verbiage you're all looking for but please take it as a big compliment!"

Robert S. Verified Buyer O.T. Pro - Brown

“Great boots “

★★★★★

"Great fit hardly any break in! Fit Great right out of box ! Work wildland firefighting last few pairs have been ****** these seem more comfortable straight out of box Great craftsmanship and solid boots for us folks who spend several days without taking our boots off! Heard Great words about JK boots and glad to have them on my feet!"

paul s. Verified Buyer Fire Inlander - Black (Smooth)

“From the UPS truck into the fire!“

★★★★★

"Love these boots! With only an hour or two of "break-in" they went with me straight into the Table Rock fires here in the Carolinas. First couple shifts were 14 and 27 hours, and they were troopers providing all support and no break in issues!"

Christopher A. Verified Buyer Fire Inlander - Brown

“Fire Chief “

★★★★★

"I have never had a more comfortable boot right out of the box. The quality is top notch. I am certain the will hold up better than my previous other brands of boots.
Highly recommend you get a pair of JK'S if you haven't had a pair"

Chris H. Verified Buyer Fire Inlander - Black

“Should have bought these years ago.“

★★★★★

"So far, the boots have broken in fast, well, fit great. I was really nervous about sizing on a spendy pair of boots, but I measured a bunch and I'm happy with the fit. My feet get much less hot and sweaty in these than my other lined boots, and they are much more comfortable / cool as a result.

I'm super pleased with every aspect of the boot and purchase."

Ryan K. Verified Buyer O.T. Pro - Black

“Boot Order“

★★★★★

"The boot is fantastic. It feels like it will take much less time to break them in.
I’ve had trouble with the sizing chart. I would suggest recommending what size to get if you are blank size and 3/4”. My foot measured 11 3/4 on the printout, so I ordered an 11. There is a 1 1/2 space between my toe and the edge of the boot, so a recommendation to round down would be helpful if that’s applicable to everyone.

I love the boot when it fits. "

Eric S. Verified Buyer Fire Inlander - Brown

“Most comfortable out of the box boot yet“

★★★★★

"18 years of trail and saw work, have worn ******, *****, dancers and a few fire hiker hybrids, the jk fire inlander is the most comfortable out of the box and smoothest break in Botox I’ve worn. 1.5 weeks and they wear like heavy tennis shoes. Multiple 16 hour days and no worries, I’m not looking to take them off before my day ends. I’ll be picking up another pair to work into a rotation. "

Jeffrey O. Verified Buyer Fire Inlander - Black

“Very Happy“

★★★★★

"The heel counter and toe room are exactly how I like, big. The measuring process was right on. The boots fit great. I wear them half the week in town doing landscaping work and they're comfortable. The other half of the week I trailcrew in the Ventana Wilderness and they give me great footing on steep terrain and I hike miles comfortably. "

Tom N. Verified Buyer O.T. Pro - Brown

Boots That Won't Slow You Down

In these reviews, more than one noted how the boots felt ready to work right of the box. This is a big deal when there's no time to spare for the next time you head out on your next call. Pair that fast-break in with sturdy craftsmanship, rebuildable design, and comfort that lasts the duration of your long, unpredictable shifts and you have a pair of boots that will last you for years. If you're gearing up for wildland or forestry work this season, these are the first-hand accounts worth reading before you buy yourself a pair.

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