the series No. 1

founder's
boot

LIMITED RUN - 75 Pairs in stock only

EXCLUSIVE DESIGN - LIMITED EDITION - ONLY 75 MADE IN STOCK

In honor of our founder John Khadzhi's birthday, we're excited to introduce a limited edition of his favorite boot—the one he wears every day.

a milestone in craftsmanship

custom stamp

Featuring his signature stamp, this boot embodies the essence of the JK brand and our journey thus far.

limited run

As John's Birthday gift to you, we’re excited to announce that these boots are already crafted and ready for you, with only 75 pairs available—making this a truly exclusive release.

Tribute to Legacy

Celebrating over 40 years of craftsmanship, our founder John Khadzhi has dedicated his life to mastering the art of leather and creating the toughest boots on the planet.

belt gift

As a special gift, each purchase also comes with a limited edition matching belt. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of our history.

maximum performance

modified o.t.

all purpose flexibility

Our O.T. is the perfect everyday companion for most work environments due to its mid-length height, soft and grippy sole, and flexible support. Naturally, this is also one of our favorite boots, so we made 75 pairs of a new twist on our Canyon Bison O.T. design by John himself.

With these boots, you can enjoy the same level of flexibility you get from our tapered midsole and bison leather, but get the benefit of our added fire Technora thread and of course emblazoned with our founder's signature.

Matchinig Belt

With each purchase, you’ll also receive a limited edition matching belt as a special gift. Made from rugged Canyon shrunken bison leather and lined with smooth steer leather, this belt is stitched with fire-tough Technora thread for long-lasting durability. This is your opportunity to own a piece of our legacy—crafted to stand the test of time. Don’t let it pass you by!

the name behind the boot

Our Founder often experiments with leather, and came up with this boot design for himself which he has worn around the shop all year - quickly becoming his favorite pairs. So in honor of his design and legacy of craftsmanship we branded each pair of boots with his name and signature for this "Series No. 1". If you don't get this year's boot, try your hand next year!

behind the design

Nearly 30 years ago, after immigrating from Ukraine, our founder John Khadzhi (JK) set out with a vision: to build a family business that would create the best boots in the world.

Starting from a small shop selling just one pair of boots a month, we’ve grown to supply boots to hardworking tradesmen and professionals across the globe. The John Khadzhi name now represents more than just the man—it stands for a legacy of unmatched quality and relentless grit.