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America's most comfortable work boot

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
148 Reviews
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Size Length
Size Width
Fit Guide:
SIZE CHART

Size Chart

UK Size US Mens Recommended
5 5.5 4.5
5.5 6 5
6 6.5 5.5
6.5 7 6
7 7.5 6.5
7.5 8 7
8 8.5 7.5
8.5 9 8
9 9.5 8.5
9.5 10 9
10 10.5 9.5
10.5 11 10
11 11.5 10.5
11.5 12 11
12 12.5 11.5
12.5 13 12
13 13.5 12.5
13.5 14 13
14 14.5 13.5
14.5 15 14
  • Order 1 size down from your Brannock size or Most common shoe Size
  • For a printable brannock and help on finding your exact width follow our guide
  • If you are an existing customer or have worn handmade leather boots before and are happy with your fit, order the same size with us
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  • In the Box - Boots, Leather Laces, and Tongue Guards
  • Your boots are secure every step of the way with Fast shipping and Signature Confirmation!
  • Complimentary Manufacturer's Warranty

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 shipped 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 shipped 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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Forefront Collection

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 148 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 141 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
99%would recommend these products
148 reviews
  • Joshua W.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront Bison
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 50-60
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Attention to Detail, Old World Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Attracts Compliments, Comfort
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 hours ago
    Unmatched comfort and support!

    They fit like a glove and the arch support is phenomenal right out of the box. I can't even imagine how good they will feel after a couple of months. As a man with a 15 5e Brannock measurement, bunyuns, and a back surgery from a few years ago, I have never had a pair of shoes or boots that fit this well or with this level of support. Can't wait for my 2 other pairs to come in!

  • Loren G.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront Bison - Shadow
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison - Shadow
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 40-50
    Occupation Carpentry
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Comfort, Attention to Detail, Unique, Made in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Best boots I've ever owned.

    After 20+ years in Red Wings, I'm used to a few weeks of break in. Wore these 12 hours straight doing fabrication the first day I got them and despite a little pressure in the arch, they became my every day work boot immediately. The smaller speed hooks are perfect, in the first two weeks I haven't had to retie my laces yet. And goes without saying the Bison leather is about the coolest look I've seen.

  • Louie M.
    Verified Reviewer
    Forefront - Gray
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Gray
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 40-50
    Occupation Construction
    What I love about JK Customer Service, Quality Craftsmanship, Durability, Comfort
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Incomparable

    First pair of boots that will test my durability lol

    Love them and will buy another pair in bison canyon!

  • David G.
    Verified Reviewer
    Forefront - Redwood
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Redwood
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 40-50
    Occupation Mechanic
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Custom Build, Made in USA, Durability
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Worth It!

    I have extremely wide and flat feet. 11.5 8E and high arches murder my feet. I bought an off the shelf pair of Forefronts just to check them out and the arch was aggressive enough it cause the arch in my right foot to pop. So i returned them and worked with JK to make a custom pair for me. They dropped the arches. I went from not being able to wear them for 5 minutes to wearing them all day every day out of the box. On top of that i was having pain in my right knee and within a few days it went away. Unfortunately my feet are weird, the left boot broke in fine. The right boot the arch was still a little too aggressive and after a month my toes started to go numb. So i got to thinking and with the wedge sole there is nothing but solid (ok it's rubber) material between the arch and the floor. I could see the wear on the bottom of the boot under my arch. So i took a sander and started to remove material slowly under where i could see it abrading under my arch. I was finally able to get that arch to break in. These get a 5 star from me, JK was extremely accommodating, the boots are build fantastically well, they provide tons of support, lots of stability climbing around on equipment. It's not JK's fault my feet are weird. I do wish they would offer a service like 3d foot scans and imprints, i'd pay darn good money for something like that.

  • jason g.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront 8" (Safety Toe) - Redwood
    Reviewing
    Forefront 8" (Safety Toe) - Redwood
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 60+
    Occupation Construction
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Ordering Process, Attention to Detail, Unique, Old World Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    With the wait

    I’ve had them for 3 weeks, wearing them 12+ hours a day. Break in has been pretty easy so far, no hot spots. The build quality, fit and finish are all what you’d expect in the price point. The best looking PNW boot with a wedge sole by far.

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 148 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 141 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
99%would recommend these products
148 reviews
  • Joshua W.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront Bison
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 50-60
    Occupation Other
    What I love about JK Attention to Detail, Old World Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Attracts Compliments, Comfort
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 hours ago
    Unmatched comfort and support!

    They fit like a glove and the arch support is phenomenal right out of the box. I can't even imagine how good they will feel after a couple of months. As a man with a 15 5e Brannock measurement, bunyuns, and a back surgery from a few years ago, I have never had a pair of shoes or boots that fit this well or with this level of support. Can't wait for my 2 other pairs to come in!

  • Loren G.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront Bison - Shadow
    Reviewing
    Forefront Bison - Shadow
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 40-50
    Occupation Carpentry
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Comfort, Attention to Detail, Unique, Made in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Best boots I've ever owned.

    After 20+ years in Red Wings, I'm used to a few weeks of break in. Wore these 12 hours straight doing fabrication the first day I got them and despite a little pressure in the arch, they became my every day work boot immediately. The smaller speed hooks are perfect, in the first two weeks I haven't had to retie my laces yet. And goes without saying the Bison leather is about the coolest look I've seen.

  • Louie M.
    Verified Reviewer
    Forefront - Gray
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Gray
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 40-50
    Occupation Construction
    What I love about JK Customer Service, Quality Craftsmanship, Durability, Comfort
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Incomparable

    First pair of boots that will test my durability lol

    Love them and will buy another pair in bison canyon!

  • David G.
    Verified Reviewer
    Forefront - Redwood
    Reviewing
    Forefront - Redwood
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 40-50
    Occupation Mechanic
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Custom Build, Made in USA, Durability
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Worth It!

    I have extremely wide and flat feet. 11.5 8E and high arches murder my feet. I bought an off the shelf pair of Forefronts just to check them out and the arch was aggressive enough it cause the arch in my right foot to pop. So i returned them and worked with JK to make a custom pair for me. They dropped the arches. I went from not being able to wear them for 5 minutes to wearing them all day every day out of the box. On top of that i was having pain in my right knee and within a few days it went away. Unfortunately my feet are weird, the left boot broke in fine. The right boot the arch was still a little too aggressive and after a month my toes started to go numb. So i got to thinking and with the wedge sole there is nothing but solid (ok it's rubber) material between the arch and the floor. I could see the wear on the bottom of the boot under my arch. So i took a sander and started to remove material slowly under where i could see it abrading under my arch. I was finally able to get that arch to break in. These get a 5 star from me, JK was extremely accommodating, the boots are build fantastically well, they provide tons of support, lots of stability climbing around on equipment. It's not JK's fault my feet are weird. I do wish they would offer a service like 3d foot scans and imprints, i'd pay darn good money for something like that.

  • jason g.
    Verified Buyer
    Forefront 8" (Safety Toe) - Redwood
    Reviewing
    Forefront 8" (Safety Toe) - Redwood
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Weekly hrs spent in boots 60+
    Occupation Construction
    What I love about JK Quality Craftsmanship, Ordering Process, Attention to Detail, Unique, Old World Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    With the wait

    I’ve had them for 3 weeks, wearing them 12+ hours a day. Break in has been pretty easy so far, no hot spots. The build quality, fit and finish are all what you’d expect in the price point. The best looking PNW boot with a wedge sole by far.

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