JK Boots Soles: Grip, Comfort & Wear in 10 Reviews
A good work boot starts at the sole. It's what grips wet concrete, steel, mud and trails, and what takes the wear when you're on your feet all day. In these ten reviews, JK Boots customers tell us how their soles grip on the job and how they feel and wear over time.
How well do JK Boots soles grip?
Five customers on what the sole with the boot construction does underfoot, from wet concrete to muddy job sites.
A land surveyor whose workday runs from overgrown pine forest to sandy beach.
"I do land surveying in southeast NC so my day can take me from the overgrown pine forest, to a sandy beach and the traction I get with these is excellent."
Wears them on muddy new-construction sites.
"Great fit right out of the box. Super traction in muddy hills of new construction projects."
Didn't expect the traction, and says he hasn't slipped on wet asphalt or concrete.
"What I didn't expect was the support and traction that these boots have. And I haven't slipped on wet asphalt or concrete yet!"
Compares the honey sole to the standard black Vibram on wet, oily epoxy-coated concrete.
"Grip is slightly better than the standard Vibram black used on these boots on wet/oily epoxy coated concrete (both grip pretty good though). Will definitely buy again."
Says the honey sole works on both concrete and steel.
"The honey sole is wonderful on both concrete and steel and is very comfortable."
How do JK soles feel and wear over time?
Five more reviews on comfort and how the soles hold up.
Works on concrete floors and credits the stable, supportive soles.
"Perfect for working on concrete floors. Very supportive, stable soles, good arch support."
A boilermaker on his feet all day, who says a great sole matters.
"These boots are comfortable and the quality is amazing. I am a boilermaker and I am on my feet all day so a great sole is very important."
Had a pair rebuilt into Forefronts, and was reminded how soft a Vibram wedge sole feels.
"Just got my feet in these and they are so comfy! I haven't had Vibram wedge soles for probably a decade so I forgot how cloud-like they are."
Has worn them for tree climbing, yard work and hospital floors, and is now due for a resole.
"Love all of my JKs. I've used it in any occasion … climbing trees, yard work, casually… everything but dressier occasions. It's worked pretty well even on hospital nursing floors! Mine is beat up and ready for a resole very soon!"
Two years in, on his feet 12 hours a day in industrial construction, he finds the soles wear evenly and credits the leather uppers.
"I have had the JK OT's for going on 2 years now and they are absolutely indestructible. I work in industrial construction, mostly power plants and I am on my feet 12 hours most days. What I have noticed about these boots is the soles seem to wear more evenly than any other boot I have owned. I attribute this to their solid leather upper construction that keeps my heels locked in place and doesn't allow my ankles to turn in causing uneven wear."
From wet concrete to muddy job sites, these customers counted on their soles to keep them steady all day. Every pair of JK Boots is handmade from full-grain leather and built to be resoled, so when the soles finally wear down, the boot doesn't have to go with them. Not sure what sole to get? Read our guide on what's the best sole for you. Ready to find your pair? Browse our work boots here.
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