Nice of the last fits

questrel5 days ago
JK Boots SuperdutyBrown Cowhide
Timeline photo 1
Worn 6 months
Timeline photo 2
Worn 5 months
Timeline photo 3
Worn 4 months
Timeline photo 4
Worn 2 months
Timeline photo 5
Worn about 1 month
Timeline photo 6
Worn less than a day

Maker

JK Boots

Model

Superduty

Leather

Last

3708 Last

US Men's Brannock: 10.5D

3708 Last: 9.5EE

Fit is roomy for me, I usually wear a d width. Decent arch support but not crazy. Initial tongue bite went away after a week. Heel counter locks in nicely.

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

JK Boots

Order info

Cost: 550 USD

Availability: Stock Model

Lead Time: 8 days

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions

Conservation field work in the foothills of the PNW coast range.

Leather

Brown Cowhide
Break-In
Durability

The leather is wearing well. I do not think I have fully broken these in yet. They do not show much in the way of scuffs or scrapes.

Fit

3708 Last: 9.5EEUS Men's Brannock: 10.5D
Arch
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Misplaced
Not Satisfied with the Fit

This last is not the best for my foot. With the height of the heel, I personally need more arch support. They begin to fatigue my forefoot after long wear. I have also been fighting tongue bite since I got them.

Craftsmanship

JK Boots Superduty
Construction
Durability
Stitching

The leather is very thick throughout and the build feels top quality. I may even prefer a single row of stitching on the stitch down to reduce the amount of boot that protrudes from your actual footprint.

Sole & heel

Vibram Red X NFPA Lug Sole6 months, current sole
Traction

These soles are very solid and not showing much sign of wear yet. They provide good traction on most surfaces though climbing on fallen logs is not the easiest with them.

Stacked Leather Under Vibram Lug SoleWorn for 6 months, current heel
Comfort

The heel stack itself is holding up well though the height and medium amount of arch support does not work the best for my feet.

Final thoughts

I think if the last that these are built on works for your feet, then these are a solid buy. They are much easier to get quickly than other PNW brands which may be a plus. Because the last isn’t the best for me, i would not buy them again. Definitely one to try before you buy, lesson learned!

Written by questrel
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