side view of the Forefront - Brown showing the handmade quality.
pair of Forefront - Brown sitting side by side showing the design of the boots. you can see the gold eyelets and brown laces.
close up of the gold eyelets and the gold hooks as well as the beautiful side stitching.
rear view of the Forefront - Brown showing the pull tabs and the heel covers.
side profile showing the contrast between the brown boot and the white sole.

Forefront - Brown

Regular price$524.99 Sale price $474.99 Save $50.00
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America's most comfortable work boot

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
161 Reviews
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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

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 161 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 153 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
98%would recommend these products
161 reviews
  • Chris B.
    Verified Buyer
    Custom Forefront
    Reviewing
    Custom Forefront
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Custom Bison Forefront

    It was bittersweet to find out from JK’s customer support that my original pair of PNW boots that had been rebuilt twice by JK from 2016 were end of life and couldn’t be rebuilt again. Based on previous customer support, quality craftsmanship, and comfort I didn’t hesitate to order these Custom Bison Forefronts! They are my first complete pair of JK’s. If you’re on the fence about paying for bison upgrade rest assured it’s well worth the investment. The out of the box comfort was better than my 8yr old uppers at the end of the day no more “ankle bite.” I have not worn my 2 other pairs since these have arrived. I will be ordering another pair of Custom JK’s in Bison before these are sent in for a resole next year.

  • mark r.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront - Black
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Black
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    Occupation Other
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Classic footwear for all occasions

    This is my first pair . Actually these are the fit test pair. Fitbsonwell I purchased them. Waitng for my other boots to be made.

    Can't go wrong with any of these boots.

  • Angel P.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront Bison
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 30-40
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Comfort, Made in USA, Unique, Old World Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    A MUST HAVE PAIR OF BOOTS THAT EVERY MEN SHOULD HAVE

    What a great experience from unboxing and wear them , so soft and comfortable bison hide , a truly craftsmanship that is easy to give two thumbs up , DEFINITELY WORTH PURCHASING THIS BEAUTY CALLED JK BOOTS ! … and I totally get it , that some people won’t even believe it , IT’S OK TOO , you don’t have to , all you gotta do is this .- get a pair for yourself too and you will echo this comment … THEY’RE FANTASTIC!

  • CHANCE C.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront (Safety Toe) - Brown
    Reviewing
    Forefront (Safety Toe) - Brown
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 60+
    Occupation Construction
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Comfort, Durability
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Solid Boots

    These are solid boots, thick leather, great quality USA craftsmanship. I was worried about the sizing when I ordered as I usually wear a 11EE boot, but followed the sizing chart on the website and went with 10EE. They took a little over 2 months to get, and I was anticipating having to send them back for a larger size, but the sizing was right on when they showed up finally. I have had my pair about 2 months now, worn 6 days a week 12+hrs a day in a commercial construction environment walking on concrete and steel mainly, and they are only getting better as time goes on. Coming from Red Wing and Thorogood's I was not used to the high arches of these at first, and it was actually borderline uncomfortable for the first week or so. But now that they have had a chance to break in and form to my feet... these are 100% the most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned, hands down. Happy customer, I will buy a second pair in the future when it comes time to have these resoled.

  • Josh J.
    Verified Buyer
    Custom Forefront
    Reviewing
    Custom Forefront
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Custom black on black

    Loving these custom forefronts, I wear them for work (mostly over concrete) 5 days a week. Black leather with soft toe, 8 inch, smooth/roughout with black christy soles. First picture is fresh out of the box, second is 2 months in. I did have to rotate the first couple weeks because of the instep, it feels a bit higher than the O.T pair that I own. After a few weeks the instep was still noticeable, but they are very comfortable now at the end of the day. The only thing I think should be included is taller false tongues with 8 inch or taller boots. Impressive build quality and craftmanship

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 161 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 153 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
98%would recommend these products
161 reviews
  • Chris B.
    Verified Buyer
    Custom Forefront
    Reviewing
    Custom Forefront
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Custom Bison Forefront

    It was bittersweet to find out from JK’s customer support that my original pair of PNW boots that had been rebuilt twice by JK from 2016 were end of life and couldn’t be rebuilt again. Based on previous customer support, quality craftsmanship, and comfort I didn’t hesitate to order these Custom Bison Forefronts! They are my first complete pair of JK’s. If you’re on the fence about paying for bison upgrade rest assured it’s well worth the investment. The out of the box comfort was better than my 8yr old uppers at the end of the day no more “ankle bite.” I have not worn my 2 other pairs since these have arrived. I will be ordering another pair of Custom JK’s in Bison before these are sent in for a resole next year.

  • mark r.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront - Black
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Black
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    Occupation Other
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Classic footwear for all occasions

    This is my first pair . Actually these are the fit test pair. Fitbsonwell I purchased them. Waitng for my other boots to be made.

    Can't go wrong with any of these boots.

  • Angel P.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront Bison
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 30-40
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Comfort, Made in USA, Unique, Old World Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    A MUST HAVE PAIR OF BOOTS THAT EVERY MEN SHOULD HAVE

    What a great experience from unboxing and wear them , so soft and comfortable bison hide , a truly craftsmanship that is easy to give two thumbs up , DEFINITELY WORTH PURCHASING THIS BEAUTY CALLED JK BOOTS ! … and I totally get it , that some people won’t even believe it , IT’S OK TOO , you don’t have to , all you gotta do is this .- get a pair for yourself too and you will echo this comment … THEY’RE FANTASTIC!

  • CHANCE C.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront (Safety Toe) - Brown
    Reviewing
    Forefront (Safety Toe) - Brown
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 60+
    Occupation Construction
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Comfort, Durability
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Solid Boots

    These are solid boots, thick leather, great quality USA craftsmanship. I was worried about the sizing when I ordered as I usually wear a 11EE boot, but followed the sizing chart on the website and went with 10EE. They took a little over 2 months to get, and I was anticipating having to send them back for a larger size, but the sizing was right on when they showed up finally. I have had my pair about 2 months now, worn 6 days a week 12+hrs a day in a commercial construction environment walking on concrete and steel mainly, and they are only getting better as time goes on. Coming from Red Wing and Thorogood's I was not used to the high arches of these at first, and it was actually borderline uncomfortable for the first week or so. But now that they have had a chance to break in and form to my feet... these are 100% the most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned, hands down. Happy customer, I will buy a second pair in the future when it comes time to have these resoled.

  • Josh J.
    Verified Buyer
    Custom Forefront
    Reviewing
    Custom Forefront
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Custom black on black

    Loving these custom forefronts, I wear them for work (mostly over concrete) 5 days a week. Black leather with soft toe, 8 inch, smooth/roughout with black christy soles. First picture is fresh out of the box, second is 2 months in. I did have to rotate the first couple weeks because of the instep, it feels a bit higher than the O.T pair that I own. After a few weeks the instep was still noticeable, but they are very comfortable now at the end of the day. The only thing I think should be included is taller false tongues with 8 inch or taller boots. Impressive build quality and craftmanship

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