If you've never owned a pair of high-arch boots with that massive leather chunk in the arch, you really don't know what you're missing. I've got really flat feet and that high arch that molds to your foot has completely spoiled me for standard low-arch (or zero arch as is often the case) footwear. Also something he didn't touch on in this video: I've seen lots of people wanting a block heel on boots like these because they don't like the shape of the curved heel with the high heel lift. Trust me on that, the curved heel matches a natural gait so much better. Your heel strikes the ground exactly like it should as if the boots were an extension of your foot.
There is higher heel or lower heel. Both boots can have low arch or high arch if the lasts are made that way Any other narrative is misleading and not true
This video is great on multiple levels. Obviously, the explanation was clear but the fact that you said "Here we are again at Frank's boots and I'm Frank" speaks volumes to the level of dedication this company has over it's competitors! You never see that when it comes to big names. On another note, will you guys ever make a western boot?
I'm an Electrician & I've worn Thorogoods wedges soles for a long period of time while occasionally swapping them out with Ariats or Redwing Dynaforce. My knee's have been in on & off pain since 2018 and I do have disc issues in my back. The wedge soles aided my back but put more pressure on my feet (the ball and toes) and knee's. I work 40-70hours a week and have two young boys at home. When I would get home I used to have to lay on the floor to play with my boys because my knee's and feet were in pain, I even skipped workouts for concern that my existing pain would worsen. I finally decided to pull the trigger on 8" Frank's Highlanders last August, I completed the fit sheet provided by Frank's as well as did the try-on process. I was concerned of having a high heeled boot as I work primarily of concrete but all sorts of terrain really, but the arch support is something I really needed as I have high arches and the OTC insoles I have purchased did nothing more but irritate my shins after time. Come this past month, I finally received my boots. Looked perfect to the point I almost didn't want to work in them and rather just admire the craftsmanship. After a few days of wearing them, my knee pain is 95% gone, I can't believe it. I ordered the honey Vibram soles which is very good on concrete but still very stout. These boots are absolutely awesome! Comfortable and rugged. Anyone on the fence - stop waiting and invest in your feet and your body. Two things you never skimp on - Boots and a mattress.
@@Lakandula1234Excellent observation. Grounding a person working on energized conductors is a scary thought. High carbon sole material need not apply, too.
I just got my pair of Frank's boots and I love them, I'm in the process of breaking them in slowly and I'm really pleased with the boots I bought. Thank you for the great product. Steve from Montana
That's very instructive and helps a lot for decision regarding the last choice and overall comfort in the boot...! Thanks a lot for the clear explanation.
Great explanation. I was thinking recently about why these types of boots feel so solid despite having such a high heel. Now I get it. It's the weight distribution being more equally spread out.
I have always wondered, couldn't the boot makers internalize the high arch inside the boot? While giving the appearance of a low arch boot for the outside? it is just weird picturing my self wearing high heels.
Wear them around a bit and get them broken in, you won’t care about the high heel. The high heel and the logger profile actually helps your posture and aids your natural gait. My bad back feels so much better after a day of wearing boots like these than just about anything else.
High arch boots are so very comfortable for exactly the reason he states. One thing to note however is that the high arch does change your entire walking posture. I feel it most in my lower back. It takes a bit to get used to and I recommend that you wear the boots only for an hour or two for the first few days. Then go to three to four hours for a few days and so on. It allows your body to adjust. They should have a physical therapist explaining your body posture on one of these videos.
Why did I not know about Frank's Boots until this video popped up in my feed this morning? Frank's is a cool story. No wonder when I sent Nick's a picture of a boot they had no idea if it was one of theirs. The folks that would know aren't there. Lol. Wishing you much success. 1071 followers on Instagram?!? Need some social media help. Showed my wife you IG and she is in love with several of your boots and immediately started following. Need to start getting out some more youtube content as well. You have too much knowledge to be hoarding it.
Thanks for the explanation. I have noticed the gel insoles in my off-shelf work boots start chunking out in the heel after a while. I was hesitant to buy high arch boots but I am beginning to think they would be more comfortable.
Thank you for the video, I wear prescription orthotics that are very steep, I was told by my doctor that I have really bad flat feet. The orthotics are a must for me to help push the arch up. I've been wearing boots for over 40 years including military boots. Been wearing inserts for about 15 years. The problem I have with all the boots and shoes I have wasted money on, when I place the inserts, the design of the sole push my foot forward against the toe box and is very uncomfortable and painful. It's less of a problem with flat soles type boots. My feet and ankles hurt most of the time. Currently the boots that seem to serve me well, are the Drew and Bates. Obviously they are not custom boots. How would you address the orthotics inserts in the wear and design of the boots? That changes the dynamics of the fitting process. I would love to invest the money in a well made custom fitted boots, shoes. Accumulate few different pairs to wear based on my use. Any suggestions or recommendations would be awesome. I will look at your website.
I think in many cases this build eliminates the need for the custom orthotics, but I have read they work with podiatrists when necessary. I would call the shop if I was you.
The boot is the orthotic. Now if your doc wants imput this is the exact use case. You are investing in custom boots with a POD to provide their designs to Franks....
@@aztlanahauc the 55 has the same arch. Don't know why they were saying otherwise, but it's wrong. The 55 is the same last with a lower toe box and wider width.
@@jeffmitchell72 11067 last was known as Nick's high arch in some of their older videos but now they say that it is the same as the 55 last except got the #4 toebox.
As someone with a weak ankle due to injuring it 20+ years ago and it never healing quite right, my ankle is prone to rolling if I'm not careful and I catch a rock under my heel. I've always wanted a high heel pair of boots to help with my lower back and knees, but I've been hesitant because of the ankle issue. Am I being overly concerned about the stability or is it better to keep wearing the lower heal?
The heel is very stable with a big contact area. The leather they use is high quality and thick, when laced up in an appropriate height shaft, they will keep your ankle from rolling
@ Frank's Boots, I am confused, you mentioned the 2 inch heel lift many times, but isn't it more relevant to discuss the heel and toe in reference to each other, i.e. the "heel to toe drop" or "offset?"? It seems to me, that it is more about the way it is built up in the inside of the boot in combination to the last used. I am not a cobbler or boot maker, so don't really get this fully. I mean, you can have a 2 inch heel and still not have any arch support if it built wrong on the inside, right? Honestly, I got more confused after watching this. I want good arch support, but am so nervous about having too much and I have seen many other moderate heel boots with better arch support than this one you are showing in this video. Is that your boot or a competitor's?
Yes they are his boots, what would make you ask otherwise? Where have you seen higher arch boots with lower heels? Heck, where have you seen higher arch boots period? Whenever he mentioned the higher heel he also mentioned the high arch. That they went hand in hand. Of course having a high arch is important, that is already understood, the point of the video is why the high heel is ALSO important, and how the high heel AND high arch work together.
Nice video. While I was in WA working, I bought some custom boots from another shop just up the road from you. My tool partner actually got a set of yours shortly afterwards. Have you encountered making a set around orthotic inserts. ? Meaning you include it when you take my feet's measurements thus allowing it to be used in your boots. A few have told me they couldn't make me boots. The place I used honestly leaves me wishing I'd gone somewhere else.
You can get a no arch support boot and let them put a spacer on the last to accommodate the insert .Like adding a full 4-5mm spacer on the bottom and maybe 3mm additional on the heel to accommodate the heel cup of the insert also increase the height of the heel counter to prevent slipping.Nothing is impossible with a bit of ingenuity .They don't want to be liable if something doesn't work out in the end
There are 2 kinds of flat-footed. Flat because you were born that way, and flat cuz your arch fell. If you were born flat foot you wouldn't want the high arch, but born flatbiit is pretty uncommon.
Get some barefoot shoes. The high arch is completely unecessary. Your feet are meant to be barefoot. Obviously. It will fix your issue like it has for many people.
Have had this pain at the ball of my foot right under my big toe for the past year and I just know it has to do with the lack of arch support to take some pressure off the ball
it would seen that rising the heel would put more pressure on the ball of the foot --which is supposedly why lots of women get bunions from wearing high heels
I think that the idea with Frank's is that the heel is high from outside but really in the inside the different layers of leather create sort of a cradle for your heel followed by an arch support high and long enough and then upfront your ball of foot and toes kind of "dangle" resting with minimal pressure on the sole. In other words, its not like a slide like in women's high heel shoes but more like a balanced scale shape little tilted towards the toe regardless of the shape of the boot outside.
We naturally put quite a bit of our weight on our heels. More on the heel than the ball. So the heel helps shift it forward , along with the arch. With womens shoes you are talking an extreme heel, and no arch support. Plus you will settle down into the boots, while you'll never do so in the woman's shoes. So there is really nothing similar about your comparison.
I recently tried a pair of high arched boots. Absolutely murdered my feet. Was in them for 5 minutes. Felt a pop in my right arch and still have pain a day later.
@@kylegilmore3810 why do i have an inkling most people consider you a poorly educated asshole? When genetics dictates you have weird feet you got weird feet. Exercise can and does help, but it still won't ever make your feet completely normal.
There’s no way in hell those boots could be possibly comfortable. Our feet are flat, and they were designed that way to keep us balanced. These boots absolutely defy the principle of balance and healthy podiatry. They look like high heels (Heyyyyyyyyyy-SNAP)
There are 2 kinds of flat-footed. Flat because you were born that way, and flat cuz your arch fell. If you were born flat foot you wouldn't want the high arch, but born flatbiit is pretty uncommon
i dont understand why you cant build more arch support into your lower heel boots. for many of us high heel boots are a no go for many reasons, and i dont agree that having a 2" heel is in any way benificial to your posture, i dont want my pelvis tilted unnaturally forward. just build the boot like you would a high heeled boot, exceptp dont put in any heel lifts or use minimal heel lift to countour to the arch. i dont undeestand why you cant do this
It's the anatomy of a foot. Sit down and put your feet flat on the ground. Lift one of your heels a couple of inches and see what it does to your foot and how it's shaped. Now put the foot back down and put anything under the arch - like a pen. You'll feel pressure on your arch, which means that if you're adding arch support without a heel, your arch is now taking a lot of your weight away from the heel and ball of your foot.
Cut the heel down and the toes are forced unnaturally upwards if you have this much arch support. It’s necessary to keep the geometry of the foot and ankle correct when building a boot with a high arch. It doesn’t tilt your pelvis forward. And going with a high arch and low heel would make for some seriously uncomfortable boots...
@@unholyrevenger72 that would only work if you informed the bootmaker that you're planning on using orthotics. They can adjust the upper construction accordingly. Nevertheless, I wanted the OP to know that using the same last for construction but using a lower heel lift doesn't always equate.
Mr. Frank 'forever 40' Garret thats one adjustment they can make orthotics work. Since it lifts you up off the factory insole, sometimes the orthotic inserts require more. Even so far sometimes as to fit the boot with the orthotics between the last and the insole.
Old school misinformed fuckery like this is why 85% of the population has feet/posture/back problems and why barefoot shoes have solved sooo many issues and even helped people avoid surgery. Shoes should be flat, your arch and other foot muscles should be trained to support your whole body like they would in nature. High arch like this will make your arch muscles atrophy (among other issues). Only point I'm not sure about is whether in such heavy boots having a flat sole will be too tiring. Normal shoes should definitely be flat though.
You go walk 10 or 20 miles on concrete for a 12 hr shift in flat crappy shoes, and tell me how your knees and back feel. I used to do this in cheap flat work boots. I had pain you couldn’t imagine in my knees and back. Now, I only ever wear boots like franks, and I have little to no pain in my knees and back. Take it for what it’s worth. If you sit a desk and live off of soy, you might not need these kinds of boots.
I think the fundamental misunderstanding here is that, perhaps the human foot-with all its variations in form-adapted to certain terrains and to facilitate walking barefooted over them, but the fact remains that the environments that the vast majority of us live and work in are highly engineered and different than those to which our feet adapted throughout dim prehistory. We haven’t had time to adapt to standing for hours on concrete, as an example. There is also an argument to be made that all technologies of footwear alter our physiology (altering our posture, molding the shape and size of our toes and feet), but your assumption is that this is inherently a bad thing. In fact, this technology simply supplements our anatomy, enabling us to entirely bypass the duress involved in developing the feet of a hunter-gatherer, and provides an immediate answer to the environments which we have made for ourselves-which a hunter-gatherer’s feet would not be able to tolerate.
@@dylanlambert5995 I work at Lowes and an auto parts store, so I walk many miles on concrete all day. I had corrective surgery for flat feet in high school, I also ran cross country and did many hiking trips in scouts. I agree that high heels produce an unnatural posture and gait. Feet evolved over millions of years for bare feet or very minimal support. Like any muscle, you either use it or lose it. I'm not saying that we should all wear zero support footwear, but wearing an overly tall shoe that curves your foot and forces it forward is not the solution. It should be possible to make a low heel boot with some arch support, a realistic compromise.
I hate high heel boots. Very painful for my feet, they cause hyper extension on my lower back and very hard to walk fast in. I disagree with every point in this video.
And that is why Special Forces use your boots when they hump massive amounts of gear up and down mountains.....not. HANWAG SPECIAL FORCES BOOTS. Leather lined or waterproof lining. Check them out brothers I would lie to you. Peace
SF uses what the Army says they can use, which is not always high quality stuff. These boots are made to your foot and the arch will fit perfectly. Wildland firefighters wear these boots and they also carry gear over vast distances.
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this makes so much sense , i've lived in these boots for 25 years, Viberg, yes even danced,,😁, this really explains it well .
If you've never owned a pair of high-arch boots with that massive leather chunk in the arch, you really don't know what you're missing. I've got really flat feet and that high arch that molds to your foot has completely spoiled me for standard low-arch (or zero arch as is often the case) footwear. Also something he didn't touch on in this video: I've seen lots of people wanting a block heel on boots like these because they don't like the shape of the curved heel with the high heel lift. Trust me on that, the curved heel matches a natural gait so much better. Your heel strikes the ground exactly like it should as if the boots were an extension of your foot.
This was my question: how does the high arch affect people with flat feet. Thanks for mentioning this.
I’ve had foot problems for years. Hoping these help! About to place an order.
The curved "logger" style heal also sits better driving a car.
There is higher heel or lower heel. Both boots can have low arch or high arch if the lasts are made that way Any other narrative is misleading and not true
I agree on the curved heal. Plus it looks sexy!
This video is great on multiple levels. Obviously, the explanation was clear but the fact that you said "Here we are again at Frank's boots and I'm Frank" speaks volumes to the level of dedication this company has over it's competitors! You never see that when it comes to big names. On another note, will you guys ever make a western boot?
I keep praying for a pull-on too
I'm an Electrician & I've worn Thorogoods wedges soles for a long period of time while occasionally swapping them out with Ariats or Redwing Dynaforce. My knee's have been in on & off pain since 2018 and I do have disc issues in my back. The wedge soles aided my back but put more pressure on my feet (the ball and toes) and knee's. I work 40-70hours a week and have two young boys at home. When I would get home I used to have to lay on the floor to play with my boys because my knee's and feet were in pain, I even skipped workouts for concern that my existing pain would worsen.
I finally decided to pull the trigger on 8" Frank's Highlanders last August, I completed the fit sheet provided by Frank's as well as did the try-on process. I was concerned of having a high heeled boot as I work primarily of concrete but all sorts of terrain really, but the arch support is something I really needed as I have high arches and the OTC insoles I have purchased did nothing more but irritate my shins after time.
Come this past month, I finally received my boots. Looked perfect to the point I almost didn't want to work in them and rather just admire the craftsmanship. After a few days of wearing them, my knee pain is 95% gone, I can't believe it. I ordered the honey Vibram soles which is very good on concrete but still very stout. These boots are absolutely awesome! Comfortable and rugged. Anyone on the fence - stop waiting and invest in your feet and your body.
Two things you never skimp on - Boots and a mattress.
You need "Knees over toes guy" on RUclips. Fix your knees and everything else with simple exercises. Worked immediately for me.
Amen
Electrician here too has anyone on your jobsites questioned all the screws on the sole or whether it was not EH rated?
@@Lakandula1234Excellent observation. Grounding a person working on energized conductors is a scary thought. High carbon sole material need not apply, too.
Hey man i drive by your shop everyday to get to my work nice seeing spokane businesses getting pnline to show their craftmen ship
I just got my pair of Frank's boots and I love them, I'm in the process of breaking them in slowly and I'm really pleased with the boots I bought. Thank you for the great product. Steve from Montana
Thanks Frank
Like it Frank. Getting that much closer to customise in my boot. Note, I’m in the UK
Thank you... It's great having an in depth explanation!
That's very instructive and helps a lot for decision regarding the last choice and overall comfort in the boot...! Thanks a lot for the clear explanation.
Great explanation. I was thinking recently about why these types of boots feel so solid despite having such a high heel. Now I get it. It's the weight distribution being more equally spread out.
Great video! It's perfect. Great information, presented in a clear and concise fashion. The boot cross-section was eye-opening.
Perfect. Thank you for the great explanation. I struggled with this very question.
Thank you for answering a lifelong question.
Love your boots I'm seriously considering gettin a pair of work boots the commander
Great information
I have always wondered, couldn't the boot makers internalize the high arch inside the boot? While giving the appearance of a low arch boot for the outside? it is just weird picturing my self wearing high heels.
Wear them around a bit and get them broken in, you won’t care about the high heel. The high heel and the logger profile actually helps your posture and aids your natural gait. My bad back feels so much better after a day of wearing boots like these than just about anything else.
High arch boots are so very comfortable for exactly the reason he states. One thing to note however is that the high arch does change your entire walking posture. I feel it most in my lower back. It takes a bit to get used to and I recommend that you wear the boots only for an hour or two for the first few days. Then go to three to four hours for a few days and so on. It allows your body to adjust. They should have a physical therapist explaining your body posture on one of these videos.
Why did I not know about Frank's Boots until this video popped up in my feed this morning? Frank's is a cool story. No wonder when I sent Nick's a picture of a boot they had no idea if it was one of theirs. The folks that would know aren't there. Lol. Wishing you much success. 1071 followers on Instagram?!? Need some social media help. Showed my wife you IG and she is in love with several of your boots and immediately started following. Need to start getting out some more youtube content as well. You have too much knowledge to be hoarding it.
There's a few boot makers in Spokane that all make very similar boots.
Thank you for your explanation!
Awesome. Now I understand.
Thanks for the explanation. I have noticed the gel insoles in my off-shelf work boots start chunking out in the heel after a while. I was hesitant to buy high arch boots but I am beginning to think they would be more comfortable.
Gel, and other kinds of cushion are temporary comfort. Support is much more important for a happy foot.
Thank you for the video, I wear prescription orthotics that are very steep, I was told by my doctor that I have really bad flat feet. The orthotics are a must for me to help push the arch up. I've been wearing boots for over 40 years including military boots. Been wearing inserts for about 15 years. The problem I have with all the boots and shoes I have wasted money on, when I place the inserts, the design of the sole push my foot forward against the toe box and is very uncomfortable and painful. It's less of a problem with flat soles type boots. My feet and ankles hurt most of the time. Currently the boots that seem to serve me well, are the Drew and Bates. Obviously they are not custom boots.
How would you address the orthotics inserts in the wear and design of the boots? That changes the dynamics of the fitting process.
I would love to invest the money in a well made custom fitted boots, shoes. Accumulate few different pairs to wear based on my use. Any suggestions or recommendations would be awesome. I will look at your website.
I think in many cases this build eliminates the need for the custom orthotics, but I have read they work with podiatrists when necessary. I would call the shop if I was you.
The boot is the orthotic. Now if your doc wants imput this is the exact use case. You are investing in custom boots with a POD to provide their designs to Franks....
Is it possible to get the arch inside a flatter sole or do the high heel and arch go together?
The high heel and arch go together. Nick's Boots has a medium size arch that is not as high. They call it the 55 last medium arch.
@@aztlanahauc the 55 has the same arch. Don't know why they were saying otherwise, but it's wrong. The 55 is the same last with a lower toe box and wider width.
@@jeffmitchell72 11067 last was known as Nick's high arch in some of their older videos but now they say that it is the same as the 55 last except got the #4 toebox.
Nick's boots just released The Prospector boots which has arch support and a lower heel.
As someone with a weak ankle due to injuring it 20+ years ago and it never healing quite right, my ankle is prone to rolling if I'm not careful and I catch a rock under my heel. I've always wanted a high heel pair of boots to help with my lower back and knees, but I've been hesitant because of the ankle issue. Am I being overly concerned about the stability or is it better to keep wearing the lower heal?
The heel is very stable with a big contact area. The leather they use is high quality and thick, when laced up in an appropriate height shaft, they will keep your ankle from rolling
Thank you so much
@ Frank's Boots, I am confused, you mentioned the 2 inch heel lift many times, but isn't it more relevant to discuss the heel and toe in reference to each other, i.e. the "heel to toe drop" or "offset?"? It seems to me, that it is more about the way it is built up in the inside of the boot in combination to the last used. I am not a cobbler or boot maker, so don't really get this fully. I mean, you can have a 2 inch heel and still not have any arch support if it built wrong on the inside, right? Honestly, I got more confused after watching this. I want good arch support, but am so nervous about having too much and I have seen many other moderate heel boots with better arch support than this one you are showing in this video. Is that your boot or a competitor's?
Yes they are his boots, what would make you ask otherwise?
Where have you seen higher arch boots with lower heels? Heck, where have you seen higher arch boots period?
Whenever he mentioned the higher heel he also mentioned the high arch. That they went hand in hand. Of course having a high arch is important, that is already understood, the point of the video is why the high heel is ALSO important, and how the high heel AND high arch work together.
So much for all the data on zero drop, barefoot shoes !
Then why is the rainier built on a 55 last with a very short heel stack?
Nice video. While I was in WA working, I bought some custom boots from another shop just up the road from you. My tool partner actually got a set of yours shortly afterwards. Have you encountered making a set around orthotic inserts. ? Meaning you include it when you take my feet's measurements thus allowing it to be used in your boots. A few have told me they couldn't make me boots. The place I used honestly leaves me wishing I'd gone somewhere else.
You can get a no arch support boot and let them put a spacer on the last to accommodate the insert .Like adding a full 4-5mm spacer on the bottom and maybe 3mm additional on the heel to accommodate the heel cup of the insert also increase the height of the heel counter to prevent slipping.Nothing is impossible with a bit of ingenuity .They don't want to be liable if something doesn't work out in the end
@@jensrb50 Do you know what the best last is to get for your formulations, thanks!
@@jeffreykatz1330 Not sure .I would ask Frank's boots because he offers the orthopedic adjustment I think .
Nice explanation man
What about if you are flat footed?
There are 2 kinds of flat-footed. Flat because you were born that way, and flat cuz your arch fell. If you were born flat foot you wouldn't want the high arch, but born flatbiit is pretty uncommon.
I'm sold
15 yrs ago I was given orthotics by a foot dr. Due to planter-fasciatis & 98% of the time in sneakers; can not find affordable shoes that fit well:-(
Kneesovertoesguy on Instagram the guys is legit saving my legs.
Get some barefoot shoes. The high arch is completely unecessary. Your feet are meant to be barefoot. Obviously. It will fix your issue like it has for many people.
i don’t mind getting myself an extra inch in height anyways.
Hello I emailed you guys regarding the commander 1
Have had this pain at the ball of my foot right under my big toe for the past year and I just know it has to do with the lack of arch support to take some pressure off the ball
Еслиб я знал где и как купить, вот такие ботиночьки, с косым коблучком, очень красивые🤗👍
Название изготовителя есть в заголовке и тексте видео. Куча вообще компаний делают такие. В чём проблема?
it would seen that rising the heel would put more pressure on the ball of the foot --which is supposedly why lots of women get bunions from wearing high heels
I think that the idea with Frank's is that the heel is high from outside but really in the inside the different layers of leather create sort of a cradle for your heel followed by an arch support high and long enough and then upfront your ball of foot and toes kind of "dangle" resting with minimal pressure on the sole. In other words, its not like a slide like in women's high heel shoes but more like a balanced scale shape little tilted towards the toe regardless of the shape of the boot outside.
We naturally put quite a bit of our weight on our heels.
More on the heel than the ball.
So the heel helps shift it forward , along with the arch.
With womens shoes you are talking an extreme heel, and no arch support. Plus you will settle down into the boots, while you'll never do so in the woman's shoes. So there is really nothing similar about your comparison.
I recently tried a pair of high arched boots. Absolutely murdered my feet. Was in them for 5 minutes. Felt a pop in my right arch and still have pain a day later.
Sounds like you need to visit your Chiropractor. Lots of joints in the feet (and ankles) possibly need an adjustment.
@@kylegilmore3810 why do i have an inkling most people consider you a poorly educated asshole? When genetics dictates you have weird feet you got weird feet. Exercise can and does help, but it still won't ever make your feet completely normal.
Are your boots waterproof and do you have insulated boots for winter
Not waterproof, no insulation. Buy better socks.
@@oliverallen5324 PREACH!
There’s no way in hell those boots could be possibly comfortable. Our feet are flat, and they were designed that way to keep us balanced. These boots absolutely defy the principle of balance and healthy podiatry. They look like high heels (Heyyyyyyyyyy-SNAP)
You ought to pull your head outta your arse and stop spouting off about things you know nothing about
Will the high arch help flat feet?
If your feet are flat because of fallen arches then yes
I want to order a pair of the HotShots with steel toe but I don't know who to get them from Frank's or nicks
Having searched both go Nicks.
That arch support literally makes my foot hurt just looking at it. Yikes.
What if your flat-footed?
There are 2 kinds of flat-footed. Flat because you were born that way, and flat cuz your arch fell. If you were born flat foot you wouldn't want the high arch, but born flatbiit is pretty uncommon
@@cloveroak5492 I was born with the flattest foot like a duck lol
@@outwardpanicjoe8950 born with a flat foot I'm fairly sure means neither of these, but if you call they could build a boot for a flat foot I'm sure.
Gota admit the high heel put me off for years
i dont understand why you cant build more arch support into your lower heel boots. for many of us high heel boots are a no go for many reasons, and i dont agree that having a 2" heel is in any way benificial to your posture, i dont want my pelvis tilted unnaturally forward. just build the boot like you would a high heeled boot, exceptp dont put in any heel lifts or use minimal heel lift to countour to the arch. i dont undeestand why you cant do this
It's the anatomy of a foot. Sit down and put your feet flat on the ground. Lift one of your heels a couple of inches and see what it does to your foot and how it's shaped. Now put the foot back down and put anything under the arch - like a pen. You'll feel pressure on your arch, which means that if you're adding arch support without a heel, your arch is now taking a lot of your weight away from the heel and ball of your foot.
Cut the heel down and the toes are forced unnaturally upwards if you have this much arch support. It’s necessary to keep the geometry of the foot and ankle correct when building a boot with a high arch. It doesn’t tilt your pelvis forward. And going with a high arch and low heel would make for some seriously uncomfortable boots...
Just buy an orthotic arch support insert, they raise your heel a little bit, but not to the degree theses boots do.
@@unholyrevenger72 that would only work if you informed the bootmaker that you're planning on using orthotics. They can adjust the upper construction accordingly. Nevertheless, I wanted the OP to know that using the same last for construction but using a lower heel lift doesn't always equate.
Mr. Frank 'forever 40' Garret thats one adjustment they can make orthotics work. Since it lifts you up off the factory insole, sometimes the orthotic inserts require more. Even so far sometimes as to fit the boot with the orthotics between the last and the insole.
I think a podiatrist would not recommend these boots. You won’t work the muscles in your feet and they will get weak and reliant on the boot
Old school misinformed fuckery like this is why 85% of the population has feet/posture/back problems and why barefoot shoes have solved sooo many issues and even helped people avoid surgery. Shoes should be flat, your arch and other foot muscles should be trained to support your whole body like they would in nature.
High arch like this will make your arch muscles atrophy (among other issues).
Only point I'm not sure about is whether in such heavy boots having a flat sole will be too tiring. Normal shoes should definitely be flat though.
Fake news! This was proven wrong a long time ago. Stop spreading your misinformation.
You go walk 10 or 20 miles on concrete for a 12 hr shift in flat crappy shoes, and tell me how your knees and back feel.
I used to do this in cheap flat work boots. I had pain you couldn’t imagine in my knees and back. Now, I only ever wear boots like franks, and I have little to no pain in my knees and back. Take it for what it’s worth. If you sit a desk and live off of soy, you might not need these kinds of boots.
I think the fundamental misunderstanding here is that, perhaps the human foot-with all its variations in form-adapted to certain terrains and to facilitate walking barefooted over them, but the fact remains that the environments that the vast majority of us live and work in are highly engineered and different than those to which our feet adapted throughout dim prehistory. We haven’t had time to adapt to standing for hours on concrete, as an example. There is also an argument to be made that all technologies of footwear alter our physiology (altering our posture, molding the shape and size of our toes and feet), but your assumption is that this is inherently a bad thing. In fact, this technology simply supplements our anatomy, enabling us to entirely bypass the duress involved in developing the feet of a hunter-gatherer, and provides an immediate answer to the environments which we have made for ourselves-which a hunter-gatherer’s feet would not be able to tolerate.
@@dylanlambert5995 I work at Lowes and an auto parts store, so I walk many miles on concrete all day. I had corrective surgery for flat feet in high school, I also ran cross country and did many hiking trips in scouts. I agree that high heels produce an unnatural posture and gait. Feet evolved over millions of years for bare feet or very minimal support. Like any muscle, you either use it or lose it. I'm not saying that we should all wear zero support footwear, but wearing an overly tall shoe that curves your foot and forces it forward is not the solution. It should be possible to make a low heel boot with some arch support, a realistic compromise.
The problem is the boot is ugly with the high arch.
Then you are buying a boot for the wrong reasons. These are heavy duty work boots, not hipster fashion.
Just your opinion...my opinion differs.
Your post also begs the question of priorities. Are looks a priority or is function.
I hate high heel boots. Very painful for my feet, they cause hyper extension on my lower back and very hard to walk fast in. I disagree with every point in this video.
Ian Vance prolly cuz you have very flat feet
Ever had a custom made pair?
And that is why Special Forces use your boots when they hump massive amounts of gear up and down mountains.....not.
HANWAG SPECIAL FORCES BOOTS. Leather lined or waterproof lining.
Check them out brothers I would lie to you. Peace
SF uses what the Army says they can use, which is not always high quality stuff. These boots are made to your foot and the arch will fit perfectly. Wildland firefighters wear these boots and they also carry gear over vast distances.
@@tpp5151 I beg to differ. SF operators wear pretty much whatever they want. That, I know
yep that high arch feels great. What really hurts with these boots are the price! You must be high!