I love my franks. frank himself actually fitted them to me so they fit very well. however I ordered them as rough out and they came in smooth. small issue and not a function issue at that but still I think you'll like them.
JK boots are a very good company and they treat you very good as well. Also, their customer service is phenomenal. And there boots are very good quality and JK stands behind there product 150%. When I was looking at getting my first pair of handmade custom boots, I looked at a bunch of different companies on the western. And I made the drive to Spokane Washington I was gonna look at a couple of the different boot companies that were there. But when I got to JK boots their customer service was phenomenal and they literally treated me like I was the president and took care of me very well. Measure custom fit boots along with custom uppers. And with everything I read and heard online along with a couple of people that I know that have JK boots I went with them, and I was not disappointed.
I’ve got Franks Front Ranges. By far my favorite pair of boots. I like them so much I ordered some custom boots in brown domain leather for casual use.
Appreciate real reviews from real users. I see a lot of real not influencer people are saying that Franks are more well built and overall more happy with their franks than nicks. Glad I dodged a bullet and cancelled my order at Nicks. There has been several issues with their quality control lately too, seems like they are having a hard time keeping up with their popularity.
I'm torn between White's and Franks for corks. My 2nd pair from a different company came back rebuilt wrong for the 2nd time. I like your idea about a toe cap, I'll have to ask if that's possible with corks.
JK has a tendency to not take responsibility when a boot doesn't fit right, but assuming they get fit right they seem to make a good boot. Frank's is the way to go all the way around.
little history Franks brother is the original owner of Nicks Boots Frank worked for his brother many years and there been i think 2 or 3 different owners of Nicks boots (not own by ABC co that is owner of Whites ,Danners, ect )
I have personally seen some of the Adtec and Hiax boots start to de-laminate the glue on soles. IF you order "Wildland Fire" boots from Franks, Nicks, JK, Whites. They are supposed to build them to NFPA 1977 standards which include the glued, screwed and stitched Vibram "Fire" sole. Stitching withe Nomex thread, and be a minimum of 10" from the floor to the top of the boot. I ordered a set of whites in 2017 and asked for 12" uppers, and an extra toe cap. Guy said they could build them as "Custom" for an extra $. I said they have to be Fire. He said that they didnt have my spec as fire boots. I asked what the deal was, as I was asking for the same boot as their smoke jumper except taller, and with an extra toe cap. he said that Whites didnt have that version submitted to NFPA for approval thus he wasnt going to put the NFPA tag in it, even though it was built the same way. I said Goodbye to Whites and started Using Nicks and Franks. I have seen everything on the fireline (2006 to present) from walmart boots to actual top of the line wildland fire boots. Really depends on the scene inspectors.
@@roughcutranch I’m thinking about getting some nicks. I have heard a lot of good things about nicks but I can’t get ahold of someone that for a size cause I wear a 9 or 9.5 in shoes. But idk what size id wear in nicks
Nick’s Boots is still family owned and is owned by Steve and shyler mou. The name Nick is short for Nikolai that was a Russian man that worked for Whites Boots many many years ago or years until he started nicks Boots in 1964
But they aren't custom anymore. I used to buy nicks boots but one day when I asked for the same boot I had bought 3 times before they told me no because their business model had changed. So my money goes elsewhere.
@@adamsmiths3016No, they're not. But this is the second channel that states Nick's was bought by another "company". More accurately, they were sold by Nick Petrilli and his family to the Mowe family. It wasn't a corporate buy-out like with Danner's and White's, although at least White's are mostly self-managed and built in Spokane. Don't disagree with your assessment or the poster's.
@@InGrindWeCrust2010 then tell me why when I try to have my nicks custom boots redone at NICK'S. I was told they don't that level anymore and we're Unable to make the boot that they had made me in the past. So no they are not a true custom boot company any more. They are a fashion boot company now.
@@adamsmiths3016 Dude, I agreed with that part of what you wrote: "No, they don't." I wasn't addressing whether or not they do custom fits, just the ownership. Yes, you'll want to go to Frank's for a custom fit. That's what I'm going to do once I can make it to Spokane.
I love my franks. frank himself actually fitted them to me so they fit very well. however I ordered them as rough out and they came in smooth. small issue and not a function issue at that but still I think you'll like them.
Great video. Bought me a pair of Frank’s today.
I have 3- pairs of Logger Boots, and love them.
Good work boots.
If you ever make the visit to Frank’s, make sure you lock your doors because that neighborhood is fairly sketchy lol.
I’ve had a very good experience with franks boots and their customer service.
how long do they normally take to ship?
@@EasyMoneyCrew I did the custom fit so it took about 5-6 months. I’m sure it’s a lot shorter wait if you’re buying a normal size.
Im using the carolina lineman boots and they are really good but am looking into these.
Thanks for the review!
I’m about to order my 2nd pair franks, worth every penny.
JK boots are a very good company and they treat you very good as well. Also, their customer service is phenomenal. And there boots are very good quality and JK stands behind there product 150%. When I was looking at getting my first pair of handmade custom boots, I looked at a bunch of different companies on the western. And I made the drive to Spokane Washington I was gonna look at a couple of the different boot companies that were there. But when I got to JK boots their customer service was phenomenal and they literally treated me like I was the president and took care of me very well. Measure custom fit boots along with custom uppers. And with everything I read and heard online along with a couple of people that I know that have JK boots I went with them, and I was not disappointed.
JK is a Family co Dad and the sons run JK Boots vary good Co too
Look at photos the owner of JK has posted, he doesn't even know how to lace a pair of boots lmao
I’ve got Franks Front Ranges. By far my favorite pair of boots. I like them so much I ordered some custom boots in brown domain leather for casual use.
Appreciate real reviews from real users. I see a lot of real not influencer people are saying that Franks are more well built and overall more happy with their franks than nicks. Glad I dodged a bullet and cancelled my order at Nicks. There has been several issues with their quality control lately too, seems like they are having a hard time keeping up with their popularity.
I'm torn between White's and Franks for corks.
My 2nd pair from a different company came back rebuilt wrong for the 2nd time.
I like your idea about a toe cap, I'll have to ask if that's possible with corks.
Been trying to decide between Frank's and JK boots
JK has a tendency to not take responsibility when a boot doesn't fit right, but assuming they get fit right they seem to make a good boot.
Frank's is the way to go all the way around.
little history Franks brother is the original owner of Nicks Boots Frank worked for his brother many years and there been i think 2 or 3 different owners of Nicks boots (not own by ABC co that is owner of Whites ,Danners, ect )
Nikolai Blahuczyn was the founder and original owner of Nicks boots. Franks brother, who is also Nick, bought the company in 1991.
Do you have any experience with Viberg?
Thinner leather and more of a dress boot. I've heard hit and misses but if you can swing the cost they're certainly not bad
YOU GOT TO HAVE HAPPY FEET NO MATTER WHAT THE COST.
Are these Nfpa certified and also would a cheaper boot like adtec fire boots for Wildland would they be good too
I have personally seen some of the Adtec and Hiax boots start to de-laminate the glue on soles. IF you order "Wildland Fire" boots from Franks, Nicks, JK, Whites. They are supposed to build them to NFPA 1977 standards which include the glued, screwed and stitched Vibram "Fire" sole. Stitching withe Nomex thread, and be a minimum of 10" from the floor to the top of the boot.
I ordered a set of whites in 2017 and asked for 12" uppers, and an extra toe cap. Guy said they could build them as "Custom" for an extra $. I said they have to be Fire. He said that they didnt have my spec as fire boots. I asked what the deal was, as I was asking for the same boot as their smoke jumper except taller, and with an extra toe cap. he said that Whites didnt have that version submitted to NFPA for approval thus he wasnt going to put the NFPA tag in it, even though it was built the same way. I said Goodbye to Whites and started Using Nicks and Franks.
I have seen everything on the fireline (2006 to present) from walmart boots to actual top of the line wildland fire boots. Really depends on the scene inspectors.
@@roughcutranch I’m thinking about getting some nicks. I have heard a lot of good things about nicks but I can’t get ahold of someone that for a size cause I wear a 9 or 9.5 in shoes. But idk what size id wear in nicks
Nick’s is owned by a hedge fund now. That’s why I am in JK’s now.
CHINA
JK should stay family owned at least another 20 years. Then they’ll prolly sell out as well unless the kids can teach their kids the business
Nick’s Boots is still family owned and is owned by Steve and shyler mou. The name Nick is short for Nikolai that was a Russian man that worked for Whites Boots many many years ago or years until he started nicks Boots in 1964
But they aren't custom anymore. I used to buy nicks boots but one day when I asked for the same boot I had bought 3 times before they told me no because their business model had changed. So my money goes elsewhere.
@@adamsmiths3016No, they're not. But this is the second channel that states Nick's was bought by another "company". More accurately, they were sold by Nick Petrilli and his family to the Mowe family. It wasn't a corporate buy-out like with Danner's and White's, although at least White's are mostly self-managed and built in Spokane. Don't disagree with your assessment or the poster's.
@@InGrindWeCrust2010 then tell me why when I try to have my nicks custom boots redone at NICK'S. I was told they don't that level anymore and we're Unable to make the boot that they had made me in the past. So no they are not a true custom boot company any more. They are a fashion boot company now.
@@adamsmiths3016 Dude, I agreed with that part of what you wrote: "No, they don't." I wasn't addressing whether or not they do custom fits, just the ownership.
Yes, you'll want to go to Frank's for a custom fit. That's what I'm going to do once I can make it to Spokane.
@@InGrindWeCrust2010 I didn't say anywhere in my comment that they sold out. I said that their business model had changed. Which it has