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cliff.bar.nettover 1 year ago
JK Boots Honey Fire InlanderSeidel Brown Oil Tan
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Maker

JK Boots

Model

Honey Fire Inlander

Leather

Last

55 Last

US Men's Brannock: 11.5B HTB/11 HTT

55 Last: 9.5D

Sole

Purchased from

JK Boots

Why I own this

Workplace Needs
Outdoor Activities

I chose this as a heavy duty work boot to meet the needs of long days on job sites, climbing, and hiking.

How I sized

Online Guide
Brannock Measurements
Circumferential Measurements

I used the JK sizing guide, admittedly it was a little misleading and I think the traditional half down recommendation for PNW boots is still true.

Ordering process

Purchased from JK Boots
Online Store
Customer Service

I ordered these online, I had a few interactions with customer service. Everything was good with prompt responses.

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Wet Conditions
Snow

These were my double dome pair designated for particularly long and hard days in the shop or onsite. These boots worked in Las Vegas during F1 week, the Javits Center, and prepped a few concerts in our shop west of Chicago. They also helped me climb hundreds of feet in state parks on hikes, and got me through a few big snowfalls.

Leather

Seidel Brown Oil Tan
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability

How has it held up you ask? Incredibly well. It's a work leather for a reason! The rough out has softened nicely with some Dubbin as have the uppers with wear. Everything has broken in nicely and even though the leather is very thick, it's quite pliable now. Though it took me a month or two to get there! In terms of care, these haven't needed much. Just cleaning any dust or salt off after travel. Re dressing the edge when it got too worn, etc.

Fit

Comfort
Instep
Ball Feels Misplaced
Not Satisfied with the Fit

I think these would be very comfortable and supportive if I hadn't misjudged sizing. Even with the sizing these were comfortable. They just could have been better.

Craftsmanship

JK Boots Honey Fire Inlander
Construction
Finishing
Durability

They're definitely work boots. I don't think they have the finishing quality of Nick's or White's. But in terms of build and construction they're solid!

Final thoughts

Going forward if I were in the market for a pure work boot. I'd still consider JK though it may be tough considering what other PNW brands are offering.

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