Thanks for checking out the video. Are you guys planning on keeping the bison leather around for a while? I’m saving up for my next pair but would be bummed to miss out on the bison.
Could you please tell me the 3 products you're using in this video? Some sort of soap, a solvent to the left of it? I can't tell. And which oil to finish it off? Thanks.
Thanks for the video, I have been considering buying a pair of these and never considered they would be good for your type of work, this gives me confidence in knowing there good for walking on hard surfaces for hours, the one thing I found out about shoes and boots of all types and brands is that some are good for walking and some are good for standing in one place, but not many are good at both. Do you stand in one place for long periods of time and feel pain or fatigue in your arches or back in these boots?
Im looking at a forefront for working in a kitchen. Will have to get them resoled with a slip resistant sole. Do a TON of walking in a kitchen daily and tired of having to replace $120 shoes every year.
The 300 boots sounds like they would be right up your alley. JK has a video explaining the differences between the Forefront and 300. “Do you need a F-150 or F-350?”
Nice video. I remember watching the first one you did on these. I have the 300 from JK and I really like them for warehouse work. Mine get pretty dirty though. I clean them about once a month. I just ordered the Rainier model from Frank's, which is on the 55 last in black rough out with the 2021 sole from Vibram. Your boots look killer!
7:17 I raise you the Zipper front station boot idea. And go with JK or any PNW Bootary and get a logger boot. And add the Station Boot Zipper on it. Best of both worlds.
3:50 I will say with working in the medical field its imperative to get orthotics made by a podiatrist. I really dont think the wedge over logger is as important. As to the position of the foot.
i daily a pair of thorogoods down in the ER, but always hesitated to use purple tops to clean the leather, cause after I had some of the liquid drip on them and they seemed like they dried out. Would you recommend it?
It draw the oils from the boots over time but has e seemed to be a big deal on mine. Worst case re oil them and the should be good to go. There are a lot of options for lighter duty disinfectants too
Do those have the safety toe? I’m looking at buying a pair that are available but I really don’t want a bulge showing a safety toe. Unfortunately the only pair I don’t have to wait on have the safety toe
I love gyw boots and all that, also an rn. Been wondering if I should switch over to wearing boots at work lately (med-surg, step down). I might take the plunge. Would look a bit off though eh haha
Too me it’s been a worthwhile change. I don’t think I will go back to running shoes. Plus they are on track for lasting maybe 4-5 years before a resole. $ per wear is a great value in the hospital setting.
@@travelingkoala it’s really good I know it looks like it would be slick but what ever material the soles are made of stick well to the polished concrete. A secondary benefit is they are almost silent . I’m working night shift right now so that has its advantage lol.
@@theautonurse7666 working nights too! Favourite shift at this point in my nursing career, particularly on the floor hahaha. Honestly man I think you have completely sold me on this transition. The algorithm read my mind the other day and I stumbled upon your video. Thanks for providing this info, pretty niche use for boots but I can definitely see it now for nursing.
@@travelingkoala yeah it’s a niche but a possible sleeping giant as far as sales. I told Tim”jk boots owner” if they could get nurses on the quality boot train, a massive market could appear before his eyes. Just fyi I would have bought the 300s and saved the cash instead of the forefronts but they weren’t released yet.
The 300 has a stitchdown heel and the Forefront has a nailed heel. The 300 has foam midsole components and the Forefront is all leather in the footbed except the thin layer that helps adhere the wedge sole. That's basically it.
Funnily enough, I just found your video by looking for info on these boots, but for a different non work-related purpose. I am an ER nurse, but just purchased the black Bison Forefront's to have as a very high quality motorcycle boot. Don't think I"ll ever convince myself to wear them in the ED, but ya never know! I know they'd definitely hold up to the task. If I decide I wanted to wear a set of boots in the ED, maybe I'd choose the Origin Coronado's instead if I can even stomach the idea of getting various body fluids on 'em, since they're about half the price 🤣. I hear ya about the Hoka's too! As much as I love them for their comfort and width selections, their outsoles just don't hold up very long for the kinda miles we're putting in on our feet all day. I did recently purchase the leather Bondi's with the heavier duty slip-resistant outsole and I've noticed it's a night and day difference with those and much less noticeable wear. They are quality thick leather and did take a few weeks to fully break-in, but they fit very comfortably after break-in. So if you did want to go back to Hoka's at some point, I'd highly recommend the leather Bondi's for the inevitable body fluids we encounter. I don't think you'd be disappointed, since like me, you appreciate quality, comfortable footwear. Anyway, before I ramble on too much, I can't wait to try out the Bison Forefront's and I'm sure I'm gonna love them! Glad I didn't purchase the limited edition black bison Origin's (even though they look super sweet) and chose the JK's over them. The pattern of the hide on the JK's is just mesmerizing Can't wait to see it in person but the 14-16 week lead-time's gonna kill me!! 😆
Thanks for the insight man!! Yeah I was a little disappointed that the bison came out so soon after I got my boots. I would have got them for sure. The grains amazing! Going from Nola’s to boots made a substantial difference in my back pain and plantar fasciitis. It would be difficult for me to want to switch back. Plus boots seem to be a conversation piece in the hospital.
@@theautonurse7666 When you re-sole these, do you intend on keeping the Christy sole? I love the black Christy on my Origin's, so I'll likely do the same when it does come time to resole the JK's too. But who knows, maybe I'll like the offset of the white Christy sole on the black bison leather even more when I see it in person.
@@theautonurse7666 Hey dude! Question for ya: Do you remember how long it took for the arch support to break in on your Forefronts? I know you've had them for a while, so it's probably not even a thought you've had with them recently. I actually was able to snag a pair of canyon bison forefronts on their newest release, since they had them in stock for my 5E width too! Just got them in yesterday. I've been wearing them around the house and the leather is so supple that they're not kidding when they say no real break-in period as far as the leather is concerned (especially this bison leather). The thing that's somewhat bothering me though is the inner arch support. I guess maybe my feet were flatter than I thought, because I can definitely tell it's altering my foot geometry... Almost to where it's somewhat uncomfortable. Do you remember any of this with yours when you first got them? I know everyone's got different foot shapes, but given the fact I'm used to wearing sneakers 99% of the time, I guess I've lost more of the arch than I thought I did, even though I do still have a reasonable arch on the medial side. Let me know what you think. I'm gonna wear them each day I'm off this weekend and try and break them in as much as possible around the house (doing my best not to beat them up too much within the return window, just in case). If they're still somewhat uncomfortable in the arch region early next week after Christmas, I'll probably reach out to JK and just ask them what I can expect and make sure it's relatively normal when not accustomed to these types of boots. I really love the boots and I'm anticipating this is probably just a normal occurrence, especially when not used to these PNW types of boots, but it's the complete opposite of the break-in period with my Origins with their stiffer leather and nonexistent arch support with the insole removed to accommodate my foot width 🤣.
My wife constantly complains about her brooks shoes wearing out so quick as a nurse, i am trying to talk her into some nice leather options. I am an electrician and walk about half as much as her but my boots last 5+ years.
Yeah it’s a tough sell for women. But I thinks it’s such a better option for nurses. But. Until you wear some quality boots it’s hard to understand the substantial difference in fit and quality.
The Whites Perry would work well in your environment. Nicks has a Chelsea but they're heavy and expensive. Danner is cheaper in every sense but they have a lighter Chelsea made n USA.
I have the white perry boots. It’s great but not the same build type as the forefront. My big issues is my feet are super wide on the outsides of my foot and getting something that I can give details about past problems with past foot wear has made a huge difference. Nicks Chelsea boot looks super appealing to me but I’d like to try a set I can’t tell if the weight would be an issue with out laces. Thanks for watching l!
@@theautonurse7666 If you have wide feet the Danner probably won't wrk either, the Bull Run was the first boot that required me to go wider than D, though the Chelsea seemed wider.
I’ve tried several 300’s and the fit and finish sucked compared to the Forefronts! That is, the sole grinding on the 300’s look like it was done by a drunk, inexperienced or someone who could not have cared less on a Friday afternoon! Horrible. I have around 9 pairs or so now of JK’s, 300’s, OT’s, OT Pros, Forefronts. The 300’s are junk compared to the others. For the money, the Whites Perry Selects are a way better value that the 300’s. Higher quality leather, more color options, better construction, it’s not even close. Different style but, the same Christy sole!
The boots are looking good man! Definitely agree with you on the 300 making more sense for nurses/doctors than the Forefront. 👍
Thanks for checking out the video. Are you guys planning on keeping the bison leather around for a while? I’m saving up for my next pair but would be bummed to miss out on the bison.
@@theautonurse7666 Yes sir, the bison is not going anywhere. The lead times are a bit longer than other leathers though just so you know.
@@jkbootsusa fantastic if there’s any chance you would make bison leather in the 300 platform I’d love collaborate with you guys
Just found these boots in stock in my size. I think I’m about to pull the trigger. I do Hvac work so I feel this is the best boot for my work field
Could you please tell me the 3 products you're using in this video? Some sort of soap, a solvent to the left of it? I can't tell. And which oil to finish it off? Thanks.
Thanks for the video, I have been considering buying a pair of these and never considered they would be good for your type of work, this gives me confidence in knowing there good for walking on hard surfaces for hours, the one thing I found out about shoes and boots of all types and brands is that some are good for walking and some are good for standing in one place, but not many are good at both. Do you stand in one place for long periods of time and feel pain or fatigue in your arches or back in these boots?
Im looking at a forefront for working in a kitchen. Will have to get them resoled with a slip resistant sole. Do a TON of walking in a kitchen daily and tired of having to replace $120 shoes every year.
The 300 boots sounds like they would be right up your alley. JK has a video explaining the differences between the Forefront and 300. “Do you need a F-150 or F-350?”
good 👍
I've started wearing thoroughgoods at work because these running shoes just kill my feet.
Nice video. I remember watching the first one you did on these. I have the 300 from JK and I really like them for warehouse work. Mine get pretty dirty though. I clean them about once a month. I just ordered the Rainier model from Frank's, which is on the 55 last in black rough out with the 2021 sole from Vibram. Your boots look killer!
Nice! Thanks for watching it he rough outs are gonna be super tough!
How do you like the 2021 sole compared to the cristy sole the 300 has?
Would the black version look okay with scrubs though?
7:17 I raise you the Zipper front station boot idea. And go with JK or any PNW Bootary and get a logger boot. And add the Station Boot Zipper on it. Best of both worlds.
Definitely a good idea I’m sure they can make that work with a wedge style boot, but would probably have to be an 8 inch to use a zipper front
3:50 I will say with working in the medical field its imperative to get orthotics made by a podiatrist. I really dont think the wedge over logger is as important. As to the position of the foot.
Totally agree, I will say even in the forefront boots the arch support is great
i daily a pair of thorogoods down in the ER, but always hesitated to use purple tops to clean the leather, cause after I had some of the liquid drip on them and they seemed like they dried out. Would you recommend it?
It draw the oils from the boots over time but has e seemed to be a big deal on mine. Worst case re oil them and the should be good to go. There are a lot of options for lighter duty disinfectants too
Do those have the safety toe? I’m looking at buying a pair that are available but I really don’t want a bulge showing a safety toe. Unfortunately the only pair I don’t have to wait on have the safety toe
Correction, It's Nicks that makes a chelsea boot, not Whites.
Gotcha thanks for the info. Would love to try a pair someday!
I love gyw boots and all that, also an rn. Been wondering if I should switch over to wearing boots at work lately (med-surg, step down). I might take the plunge. Would look a bit off though eh haha
Too me it’s been a worthwhile change. I don’t think I will go back to running shoes. Plus they are on track for lasting maybe 4-5 years before a resole. $ per wear is a great value in the hospital setting.
@@theautonurse7666 How's the traction on the wedge soles on hospital floors? I don't want to end up on my butt running around the unit.
@@travelingkoala it’s really good I know it looks like it would be slick but what ever material the soles are made of stick well to the polished concrete. A secondary benefit is they are almost silent . I’m working night shift right now so that has its advantage lol.
@@theautonurse7666 working nights too! Favourite shift at this point in my nursing career, particularly on the floor hahaha. Honestly man I think you have completely sold me on this transition. The algorithm read my mind the other day and I stumbled upon your video. Thanks for providing this info, pretty niche use for boots but I can definitely see it now for nursing.
@@travelingkoala yeah it’s a niche but a possible sleeping giant as far as sales. I told Tim”jk boots owner” if they could get nurses on the quality boot train, a massive market could appear before his eyes. Just fyi I would have bought the 300s and saved the cash instead of the forefronts but they weren’t released yet.
I'm a person that does not oil my boots. So I go thru shoes like rags.
I feel ya luckily in the hospital boots don’t get mangled like the forestry guys. So a these managed fines with a couple times a year.
Smart
Deciding between these and the 300 series. What is the difference ? Leather thickness etc...
The 300 has a stitchdown heel and the Forefront has a nailed heel. The 300 has foam midsole components and the Forefront is all leather in the footbed except the thin layer that helps adhere the wedge sole. That's basically it.
STOP THE UMMMS .....😂😂😂😂😂 otherwise good review 😮 🙂
Funnily enough, I just found your video by looking for info on these boots, but for a different non work-related purpose. I am an ER nurse, but just purchased the black Bison Forefront's to have as a very high quality motorcycle boot. Don't think I"ll ever convince myself to wear them in the ED, but ya never know! I know they'd definitely hold up to the task. If I decide I wanted to wear a set of boots in the ED, maybe I'd choose the Origin Coronado's instead if I can even stomach the idea of getting various body fluids on 'em, since they're about half the price 🤣.
I hear ya about the Hoka's too! As much as I love them for their comfort and width selections, their outsoles just don't hold up very long for the kinda miles we're putting in on our feet all day. I did recently purchase the leather Bondi's with the heavier duty slip-resistant outsole and I've noticed it's a night and day difference with those and much less noticeable wear. They are quality thick leather and did take a few weeks to fully break-in, but they fit very comfortably after break-in. So if you did want to go back to Hoka's at some point, I'd highly recommend the leather Bondi's for the inevitable body fluids we encounter. I don't think you'd be disappointed, since like me, you appreciate quality, comfortable footwear.
Anyway, before I ramble on too much, I can't wait to try out the Bison Forefront's and I'm sure I'm gonna love them! Glad I didn't purchase the limited edition black bison Origin's (even though they look super sweet) and chose the JK's over them. The pattern of the hide on the JK's is just mesmerizing Can't wait to see it in person but the 14-16 week lead-time's gonna kill me!! 😆
Thanks for the insight man!! Yeah I was a little disappointed that the bison came out so soon after I got my boots. I would have got them for sure. The grains amazing! Going from Nola’s to boots made a substantial difference in my back pain and plantar fasciitis. It would be difficult for me to want to switch back. Plus boots seem to be a conversation piece in the hospital.
@@theautonurse7666 When you re-sole these, do you intend on keeping the Christy sole? I love the black Christy on my Origin's, so I'll likely do the same when it does come time to resole the JK's too. But who knows, maybe I'll like the offset of the white Christy sole on the black bison leather even more when I see it in person.
Hmm good question black would probably be a better choice for my purpose but I’m gonna look at some. Other style of wedge soles too.
@@theautonurse7666 Hey dude! Question for ya: Do you remember how long it took for the arch support to break in on your Forefronts? I know you've had them for a while, so it's probably not even a thought you've had with them recently. I actually was able to snag a pair of canyon bison forefronts on their newest release, since they had them in stock for my 5E width too! Just got them in yesterday. I've been wearing them around the house and the leather is so supple that they're not kidding when they say no real break-in period as far as the leather is concerned (especially this bison leather). The thing that's somewhat bothering me though is the inner arch support. I guess maybe my feet were flatter than I thought, because I can definitely tell it's altering my foot geometry... Almost to where it's somewhat uncomfortable. Do you remember any of this with yours when you first got them? I know everyone's got different foot shapes, but given the fact I'm used to wearing sneakers 99% of the time, I guess I've lost more of the arch than I thought I did, even though I do still have a reasonable arch on the medial side. Let me know what you think. I'm gonna wear them each day I'm off this weekend and try and break them in as much as possible around the house (doing my best not to beat them up too much within the return window, just in case). If they're still somewhat uncomfortable in the arch region early next week after Christmas, I'll probably reach out to JK and just ask them what I can expect and make sure it's relatively normal when not accustomed to these types of boots. I really love the boots and I'm anticipating this is probably just a normal occurrence, especially when not used to these PNW types of boots, but it's the complete opposite of the break-in period with my Origins with their stiffer leather and nonexistent arch support with the insole removed to accommodate my foot width 🤣.
@@gibsonrocker17 so how did the arch support break in? Deciding on boots and I have an arch on the lower side
My wife constantly complains about her brooks shoes wearing out so quick as a nurse, i am trying to talk her into some nice leather options. I am an electrician and walk about half as much as her but my boots last 5+ years.
Yeah it’s a tough sell for women. But I thinks it’s such a better option for nurses. But. Until you wear some quality boots it’s hard to understand the substantial difference in fit and quality.
My wife got a job at a machine shop and she was going to stick with sneakers. I ended up buying her some good boots and she never turned back.
The Whites Perry would work well in your environment.
Nicks has a Chelsea but they're heavy and expensive.
Danner is cheaper in every sense but they have a lighter Chelsea made n USA.
I have the white perry boots. It’s great but not the same build type as the forefront. My big issues is my feet are super wide on the outsides of my foot and getting something that I can give details about past problems with past foot wear has made a huge difference. Nicks Chelsea boot looks super appealing to me but I’d like to try a set I can’t tell if the weight would be an issue with out laces. Thanks for watching l!
@@theautonurse7666 If you have wide feet the Danner probably won't wrk either, the Bull Run was the first boot that required me to go wider than D, though the Chelsea seemed wider.
What color are these?
Redwood
Thanks
I’ve tried several 300’s and the fit and finish sucked compared to the Forefronts! That is, the sole grinding on the 300’s look like it was done by a drunk, inexperienced or someone who could not have cared less on a Friday afternoon! Horrible. I have around 9 pairs or so now of JK’s, 300’s, OT’s, OT Pros, Forefronts. The 300’s are junk compared to the others. For the money, the Whites Perry Selects are a way better value that the 300’s. Higher quality leather, more color options, better construction, it’s not even close. Different style but, the same Christy sole!
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Remove the laces and do 100%....