What 10 Tradespeople Say About a Full Shift on Concrete

An electrician spending nine hours a day on concrete and gravel, he describes a break-in that was worth it, but not instant
"Overall, im satisfied with the purchase of the bison forefronts. Im an electrician and mainly wore these on concrete and gravel 9 hours a day. The leather is already very flexible and not stiff... The break in was still tough for me, i have a normal arch but these have strong arch, took about 200,000 plus steps to not have pain and to mold to my arch, almost a month..."

An ironworker and mechanic three weeks into his custom 16" bison Forefronts who had a little bit of an easier time at the start after oiling them.
"Super soft from day one! Oiled them up wore them the next day, comfortable, supportive, flexible, quiet on the hard surfaces, Iam a Ironworker, / mechanic / so I can go from welding and cutting to wrenches in no time just depends on what’s going on, these boots are doing great the more you wear them the more they will mold to your feet the bison is super soft! Amd so far holding up great I have about 3 weeks on these now and in them for 10 hours plus 5 days a week, welding and cutting sparks flying! Hydraulic oil, grease, oil! Grinding dust! Iam go from concrete to out in the yard of rock dirt n sand! Love the kristy sole their so soft they don’t stand up on their own!!! That’s bison string n soft, JK Boots just build a old school dam good pair of boots period, dirty hands clean money! Trolljocky"

A carpenter and finish painter, his first year in Forefront Bison boots included a rough early stretch that gave him a bone spur from an unfamiliar pressure point, which he traced to stitching rather than any defect. He was able to file it down and work through it. A year later, he calls them the most comfortable boots he's worn, built for hard work rather than plush comfort.
"Ive been stomping these things for the last few months nearly every day Working 10 to 12 hours a day. I can say now, they are finally broken in. Im not going to lie and say it's like walking on clouds. You don't wear boots for comfort. You wear boots to do hard work and trek rough terrain. That being said, they are finally INCREDIBLY COMFORTABLE! ive gone commando the entire time, no buffer so the footed is conforming to my foot and I can tell they will only get better. I am a carpenter and finish painter, so i am typically on solid ground most of the day and these are definitely made for it."

A plumber and gas fitter managing flat feet that normally require a $450 custom orthotic, he found his Forefront's footbed shaping itself to his foot within three weeks, close enough to that custom fit that he was already optimistic before his break-in period was even finished.
"I've only had my forefront boots for three weeks now and I'm still in the break in period. I've been wearing boot for 4 to 6 hours a day and can feel footbed adapting (shaping) to foot. I must say they are already comfortable..."

A longtime heavy equipment operator who now spends much of their time on concrete and steel for bridge construction, they describe decades of plantar fasciitis pain simply stopping after wearing O.T. Bison boots.
"I’m in my 50’s and have needed orthotics to help with plantar fasciitis for many years now. I’ve been a heavy equipment operator most of my life and now I spend most of my time standing on concrete and steel for new bridge construction on highway projects and even conducting concrete training classes several times a year. I have ALWAYS been a boot guy so if I’m going beyond the drive way I’ll have my boots on. Work, hike ,hunt, travel, etc… boots. I’ve tried to buy the best work boots I could find and have always looked for made in America . I happened to see a video of John explaining how boots are made his passion resonated with me and I decided then I’m going to try these guys. I can’t really describe my experience with these boots because it’s so DIFFERENT than any other shoe I’ve ever worn. I put them on the first couple days and when I first laced them up I felt uncomfortable pressure points when I first stood up (naturally though they were NEW) then within a few minutes I completely FORGOT about my boots . I caught myself kneeling or squatting down at work and it would just hit me that MY FEET ARE NOT IN A BIND! my toes are not squeezed uncomfortably, my flat plantar fasciitis diagnosed old feet DONT HURT. I told my wife when I take my boots off at the end of the day they feel fresh and BETTER than they did upon first hitting the floor in the morning. So conclusion No more $$$ orthotics , feet haven’t felt this “normal“ in years."

As a welder who is now in management for a pipeline, he spent three years testing nearly every major boot brand to help with aching feet. After ordering a custom pair of Superdutys, he ordered two more pairs within his first week once he realized what he'd been missing.
"I feel that I'm a bit of an authority on work boots, especially boots for bigger guys. I've been in the trades for nearly 20 years, working mostly as a welder, but now in management for a pipeline and land-clearing contractor. I got my first pair of serious boots (Red Wings) when I was around 14 or 15, and I wore pairs very similar to that most of my life. About 3 years ago started having aching and shooting pain in various parts of my feet. Sometimes the heel, sometimes the arch, or my small toe would be jammed against the side of the boot. I tried various sizes of just about every high quality boot manufacturer out there. Some were better than others, but none gave my feet the protection they needed and the comfort I wanted. I started looking into JK boots because a long time friend of mine told me to go custom and I would never look back. I was of course convinced that they were over-priced "dress boots" for people with way to much to spend. I went through the process and after speaking with their specialists, decided to go the full custom route (14 5E with custom uppers). I took the measurements, paid a small fortune and waited for my boots to arrive. What a wake-up call I got! For starters, these are the most over-built things on the planet; the leather is thicker than any I've seen, and the sole is flexible while being bomb proof. What hit me like a thunderbolt was how comfortable I realized my feet could be. Having work most other brands before I've never worn a boot that can lock my ankle and heel in place so well while my toes could move freely, and have the traction of a bulldozer. Suddenly I was walking to other ends of the job site or way down the piple ROW without even second guessing it! On the weekend, I would make sure to put my boots on so I could walk the property line with my dogs and check the fences. Then I got angry...20 years! 20 years of NOT having these boots, I feel like Ive been cheated out of time because not enough people are honest about the benefits of quality hand-made boots (not manufactured, but crafted). Needless to say I ordered two more pairs within the first week. This is mostly becasue I had to give away about 10 pairs of various other footwear! I always like to have two pairs of boots to wear on the pipeline, but I wanted one to wear that I'd keep cleaner (...and because my boss takes good care of me). John Khadzi, sir, the product you and your team have so skillfully crafted has given me a rejuvenated spirit on how I interact with my environment. I look forward to putting these boots on every day and to just walking when I can! It's something I haven't had a lot of fun doing in years, for that alone I will be a lifetime customer no matter the cost (which to be fair is actually cheaper than using other boots when you consider how many you wear through in the same amount of time). From Virginia with Thanks, Gene"

On his feet over ten hours a day across asphalt, concrete, and woodshop floors, he says his chronic lower back pain and a stubborn bunion both eased once he switched to his Custom Superdutys. This was enough that buying a second pair, also a Superduty in bison leather, was an easy decision.

On his feet ten to fourteen hours a day across dirt, gravel, and concrete, he kept it simple:
"I’m on my feet 10 to 14 hours a day on dirt to woods to gravel and concrete. They are extremely comfortable and ready to put some work in. The craftsmanship is incredible. Thanks jk!"

"I am about 2 weeks into having my boots. I am a site supervisor for a construction company in New England. My sites are everything from mud to dust and concrete to plywood. The fit, finish and quality of these boots are the best I've ever had. Very happy with my purchase! "

"I previously had a pair of forefronts and I love them I had them for a couple years so I really wanted to try the 300 they are excellent, just like the forefronts but lighter! Perfect for me as I am a finish carpenter"