side profile view of the Forefront (Safety Toe) - Black showing the contrast between the white sole and the black boot.
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rear view of the Forefront (Safety Toe) - Black showing off the sleek pull tab on heel.
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Forefront (Safety Toe) - Black sitting in the gravel showing the contrast of the boot.
Forefront - Black

Forefront - Black

Regular price$549.99
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America's most comfortable work boot

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
190 Reviews
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Exchanges & Returns

30-Day Money Back Guarantee!

Clean boots are returnable boots. Standard AND Custom Boot styles can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of the delivery date if they are in new condition, without having been worn outside.

If you wish to return/exchange custom boots, the amount of the boots will be refunded or issued to store credit minus the "build fee" due to its one-of-a-kind nature. Learn More

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 190 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 177 Total 4 star reviews: 9 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 3
98%would recommend these products
190 reviews
  • Robert P.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront 8" - Black
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 60+
    Occupation Electrician
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Comfort, Durability, Customer Service, Made in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    13 hours ago
    Worth It

    I’m an electrician in south Texas usually working 10-15hrs. Summers are humid and about 105degrees so I’m always blowing through boots every 3-6months. Started having back and knee problems so a lot of research found me to JK Boots. I initially found ***** and ****** but their customer service was trash and JK Boots had more of a southern hospitality feel so I would rather pay more because you can tell quality in people that care. Perfect set up to size my foot and ask questions confidently. I’m glad I chose JK Boots because they tailor to working class and not just whatever is in style with bs material like the competitors. I am already saving up for my next pair and praising Jk to anyone I meet or compliments my boots. From standing on ladders, crawling in attics and outside heavy work these boots have taken away my back and knee pain forcing me to get new ones for all different occasions. I’m a JK Boot lifer convincing other to be too; you won’t regret it trust the process

  • Isaac W.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison - Canyon
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 0-20
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Custom Build, Made in USA, Real Leather Smell, Attracts Compliments
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Incredible Boots

    I absolutely enjoy these boots! The break-in period was necessary, but to be expected since I’m not used to wearing this style. Once broken in, they’ve been incredibly comfortable and stylish — perfect for my needs. I'm an office warrior and primarily wear these on meeting days when I want to look sharp and feel confident. My only minor complaint is that the white sole is difficult to keep clean, which is important to me since I want to maintain that fresh, polished look. I did order the buffalo leather insoles and nylon shoelaces. I wish JK would offer a boot cleaning care kit on their store. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase.

  • Jeffrey S.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 20-30
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Durability, Lead Times, Attention to Detail, Made in USA
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Forever work boot

    I wanted a buy it for life boot for working around the house and any other adventure. Decided on the forefront bison and I'm very pleased. Break in was only 2-3 days, after 3 or so weeks they are very comfortable and I look forward to putting them on. They have seen very little work, I've been dailying them instead. My only niggle, which will fade in time due to their work boot responsibilities, is the leather is quite different between them. The left boot is a really nice color with attractive bison texturing, the right boot is at least two shades darker and lacks the texturing in the vamp. They will certainly turn from beautiful unblemished leather to real work boots soon, so I'll care less over time. If they were heritage boots, I would care a bit more.

  • Steve D.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Gray
    I do not recommend this product
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Occupation Other
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Uncomfortable

    I've owned these boots since around December 2022. I fully regret spending $600 on them. They are uncomfortable in the arch area. Today I just popped in some Dr. Scholl's inserts in hopes of making these wearable, nope.

  • Wade H.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Redwood
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 50-60
    Occupation Ranching
    What I love about JK Comfort, Durability, Lead Times, Quality Craftsmanship, Ordering Process
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Great boots

    Better than I anticipated, I love these boots.Wear them every day

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 190 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 177 Total 4 star reviews: 9 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 3
98%would recommend these products
190 reviews
  • Robert P.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront 8" - Black
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 60+
    Occupation Electrician
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Comfort, Durability, Customer Service, Made in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    13 hours ago
    Worth It

    I’m an electrician in south Texas usually working 10-15hrs. Summers are humid and about 105degrees so I’m always blowing through boots every 3-6months. Started having back and knee problems so a lot of research found me to JK Boots. I initially found ***** and ****** but their customer service was trash and JK Boots had more of a southern hospitality feel so I would rather pay more because you can tell quality in people that care. Perfect set up to size my foot and ask questions confidently. I’m glad I chose JK Boots because they tailor to working class and not just whatever is in style with bs material like the competitors. I am already saving up for my next pair and praising Jk to anyone I meet or compliments my boots. From standing on ladders, crawling in attics and outside heavy work these boots have taken away my back and knee pain forcing me to get new ones for all different occasions. I’m a JK Boot lifer convincing other to be too; you won’t regret it trust the process

  • Isaac W.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison - Canyon
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 0-20
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Custom Build, Made in USA, Real Leather Smell, Attracts Compliments
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Incredible Boots

    I absolutely enjoy these boots! The break-in period was necessary, but to be expected since I’m not used to wearing this style. Once broken in, they’ve been incredibly comfortable and stylish — perfect for my needs. I'm an office warrior and primarily wear these on meeting days when I want to look sharp and feel confident. My only minor complaint is that the white sole is difficult to keep clean, which is important to me since I want to maintain that fresh, polished look. I did order the buffalo leather insoles and nylon shoelaces. I wish JK would offer a boot cleaning care kit on their store. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase.

  • Jeffrey S.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 20-30
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Durability, Lead Times, Attention to Detail, Made in USA
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Forever work boot

    I wanted a buy it for life boot for working around the house and any other adventure. Decided on the forefront bison and I'm very pleased. Break in was only 2-3 days, after 3 or so weeks they are very comfortable and I look forward to putting them on. They have seen very little work, I've been dailying them instead. My only niggle, which will fade in time due to their work boot responsibilities, is the leather is quite different between them. The left boot is a really nice color with attractive bison texturing, the right boot is at least two shades darker and lacks the texturing in the vamp. They will certainly turn from beautiful unblemished leather to real work boots soon, so I'll care less over time. If they were heritage boots, I would care a bit more.

  • Steve D.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Gray
    I do not recommend this product
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Occupation Other
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Uncomfortable

    I've owned these boots since around December 2022. I fully regret spending $600 on them. They are uncomfortable in the arch area. Today I just popped in some Dr. Scholl's inserts in hopes of making these wearable, nope.

  • Wade H.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Redwood
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 50-60
    Occupation Ranching
    What I love about JK Comfort, Durability, Lead Times, Quality Craftsmanship, Ordering Process
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Great boots

    Better than I anticipated, I love these boots.Wear them every day


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