I really like your videos man, no overly flashy BS like a lot of YT stuff. I'm a few weeks away from receiving my type 1 Commanders and I can't wait! I have talked to three different people since the first time I've called them and they've all been great folks to talk to.
I got my Franks boots mid August and from day one they were comfortable and I was able to wear them all day at work. I went back and forth between Franks, Nicks and Wesco like most people and couldn’t decide for a long time which company to go with! Two things I wanted to share about it. Nicks Only lets you order their configuration on boots when it’s your first pair going through the fit process. For me I wanted a few different things (Double mid sole, double clastic toe, dogger heel, lace to toe) from stock. They wouldn’t do it for me. I actually placed my order with Nicks for a week and after I realized Franks would do everything I wanted on my first pair I canceled my order. And to my surprise the customer service person at Nicks didn’t even care and didn’t ask why I was canceling. Second was how awsome Junior is! Just talk to him and in two minutes you know your making the right decision!
I had the same experience. Read the protocol, sprayed the 50/50 alcohol/water mix, thought I’d go an hour, wore them all day. The only issue has been getting my fat flat foot past the boot ankle, but once on, the fit is the best my feet have ever had.
I've had a pair of Franks 8" Type 1 Commanders in all smooth chocolate w/ toe cap for a year now and like you said, they are beyond comfortable. I don't want to take them off at the end of the day. There was a sizing issue with them originally and Junior took care of it. Highly recommend going with a stock configuration; I would've went 10" smooth upper/roughout lower and no toe cap if I could've done it over. Still don't regret getting them though.
Really appreciate this honest and laid back review. Wouldn’t mind more videos on your boots and the topic in general, it’s like you said, there’s not much info about Franks boots on youtube/the web. Great advertisement for Franks, and really helps me narrow it down for me when it comes to deciding where I’m gonna get my next boots from. Kind regards, a fellow lineman, based in Norway
Awesome review. Been looking for a honest working mans opinion other than Mr showers. Please keep the updates rolling in sir. Stay safe and God bless brother
I have a pair of Nicks that I can’t wear. The sizing isn’t right. They’re great boots and basically new. I reached out to them and they said I have to keep wearing them. Lol.
Good review. Been holding off pulling the trigger for too long but I've been leaning towards Frank's myself. Joined a Facebook boot group that Frank is in and just the way he comes across on there has swayed me towards buying from him. Seems like a really good dude. I've just been having a hard time deciding on style. I'm an aircraft mechanic over at MCO in your neck of the woods (live in Clermont) and can't decide if I should go with the lug sole like you have or one of the wedge soles since I'm mostly on concrete. We do a fair bit of climbing around on ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and structure. (kind of like walking on a steel building structure) Any insight on that? Might just need to give Frank a call and see what he says. Look forward to the update.
I’d definitely give franks a call to hear there opinions.my personal opinion would be the T1 commanders with maybe a honey vibram sole so you have a lil extra cushion on each step,but still has the heel for good traction on ladders and walking steel.but honestly whichever boot you choose it’s gunna be amazing over 15 years in hard working jobs going thru all sorts of boots and the franks are in a league of there own. My two cents...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yea man absolutely. With my personal experience dealing with both companies I’m only sticking with franks from here out,not saying nicks don’t build good boots cause they do.but I bought boots from both and franks nailed the fit first shot.
Between Nicks and franks, which has toe leather that doesn't fall apart faster? I never heard of Franks until last night. My new job requires a steel toe. My steel toe Wescos opened at the toes in 8 months.
Frank's makes an awesome boot. Get a toe cap and you'll have 2 layers of leather at the toe plus the liner. Steel toe comes in the 55 last (#3) toe with franks. You could also go with the Frank's patriot ST for 350 to give franks a shot before going full custom
I do a lot of manhole work and spend a lot time up in bucket truck, don’t use hooks very often. So are these boots actually comfortable on concrete or just standing in my bucket for hours splicing? I have wanted to pull the trigger on a pair of boots like these but the thought of just standing on slabs of leather and rubber doesn’t sound like comfort.
Honestly I yet to climb in mine. prolly a lil over 80hrs in them so far and there pretty comfortable.still breaking in,but noticeable difference from my old boots.also the leather sole had me confused at first but it’s not like you think,the leather actually forms to your foot making it much more comfortable.mine like said still breaking in but way better comfort than my redwings. And I work 13.5 hr days plus a hr drive each way
@@keithjohnson5148 now that some time has passed if you could go back would you opt for the option of the foam insert over the leather or would you stay with just the leather?
@@JayyBird93 hey bud I’d definitely stay with the leather insole .it’s still only getting better I working 6 days a week at the moment with no problems.
I personally would say go with franks as the experience was much more pleasant.unless there is a style that franks doesn’t offer.now that’s just my opinion tho. Either way both companies make amazing boots I personally enjoy spending my dollar to the smaller company to help them grow as a company. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@keithjohnson5148 Hey yes after doing plenty of research and listening about various companies, I really like the smaller companies. Both Franks and JK boots seem to be the best of the best. 👍
@@robblake5740 yes I’ve recently discovered that about Franks boots, the man being the GM for Nicks. Once my boots burn through I’ll get some Franks, Thanks 👍
@@tonyrevels4436 your correct that could of worked.but they never mentioned it.when we were going back and forth via email.or why not just have that option available.either way franks build a amazing boot and I’m franks for life.I can’t stress enough is good this boot fits and how well it’s made
2nd that. I have been talking to Frank, I really love the visual of a block heel; I haven't convinced Frank that it's a good idea yet, lol. I'm sure his experience is right, but I still like what I like.
I really like your videos man, no overly flashy BS like a lot of YT stuff. I'm a few weeks away from receiving my type 1 Commanders and I can't wait! I have talked to three different people since the first time I've called them and they've all been great folks to talk to.
I got my Franks boots mid August and from day one they were comfortable and I was able to wear them all day at work. I went back and forth between Franks, Nicks and Wesco like most people and couldn’t decide for a long time which company to go with! Two things I wanted to share about it. Nicks Only lets you order their configuration on boots when it’s your first pair going through the fit process. For me I wanted a few different things (Double mid sole, double clastic toe, dogger heel, lace to toe) from stock. They wouldn’t do it for me. I actually placed my order with Nicks for a week and after I realized Franks would do everything I wanted on my first pair I canceled my order. And to my surprise the customer service person at Nicks didn’t even care and didn’t ask why I was canceling. Second was how awsome Junior is! Just talk to him and in two minutes you know your making the right decision!
I had the same experience. Read the protocol, sprayed the 50/50 alcohol/water mix, thought I’d go an hour, wore them all day. The only issue has been getting my fat flat foot past the boot ankle, but once on, the fit is the best my feet have ever had.
I've had a pair of Franks 8" Type 1 Commanders in all smooth chocolate w/ toe cap for a year now and like you said, they are beyond comfortable. I don't want to take them off at the end of the day. There was a sizing issue with them originally and Junior took care of it. Highly recommend going with a stock configuration; I would've went 10" smooth upper/roughout lower and no toe cap if I could've done it over. Still don't regret getting them though.
Really appreciate this honest and laid back review. Wouldn’t mind more videos on your boots and the topic in general, it’s like you said, there’s not much info about Franks boots on youtube/the web.
Great advertisement for Franks, and really helps me narrow it down for me when it comes to deciding where I’m gonna get my next boots from.
Kind regards, a fellow lineman, based in Norway
Glad it could help brotha.I’ll keep up on the reviews
Awesome review. Been looking for a honest working mans opinion other than Mr showers. Please keep the updates rolling in sir. Stay safe and God bless brother
Thank you sir
Man I got my Frank's boots in a few weeks ago and they are awesome. The guys up there are super awesome too, great group of people.
Yes sir .I also bought boots from nocks but even tho I went thru the fit process they still messed up the sizing
how did you buy them? i wen't on the website there is no ware on the website to buy there boots?
@@jayunitedwestand1810 I personally just called up there and asked some questions first then placed my order over the phone
I have a pair of Nicks that I can’t wear. The sizing isn’t right. They’re great boots and basically new. I reached out to them and they said I have to keep wearing them. Lol.
Great video way to show what they are. Keep updates coming
Franks are great boots and they are indeed nice folks.
Yes sir indeed I had a overall great experience dealing with them
Good review. Been holding off pulling the trigger for too long but I've been leaning towards Frank's myself. Joined a Facebook boot group that Frank is in and just the way he comes across on there has swayed me towards buying from him. Seems like a really good dude. I've just been having a hard time deciding on style. I'm an aircraft mechanic over at MCO in your neck of the woods (live in Clermont) and can't decide if I should go with the lug sole like you have or one of the wedge soles since I'm mostly on concrete. We do a fair bit of climbing around on ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and structure. (kind of like walking on a steel building structure) Any insight on that? Might just need to give Frank a call and see what he says. Look forward to the update.
I’d definitely give franks a call to hear there opinions.my personal opinion would be the T1 commanders with maybe a honey vibram sole so you have a lil extra cushion on each step,but still has the heel for good traction on ladders and walking steel.but honestly whichever boot you choose it’s gunna be amazing over 15 years in hard working jobs going thru all sorts of boots and the franks are in a league of there own. My two cents...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What’s that Facebook group called? I’m also trying to decide. I’m between Frank’s and JK
Those look bad ass. Nice choice 👍
Today is day 4 wearing them and they are amazing
I have nick’s Builderpro there solid boots probably get some franks later on
Yea man absolutely. With my personal experience dealing with both companies I’m only sticking with franks from here out,not saying nicks don’t build good boots cause they do.but I bought boots from both and franks nailed the fit first shot.
How's the toe box with the composite toe is there plenty of wiggle room still?
2:00 LMAO
Between Nicks and franks, which has toe leather that doesn't fall apart faster? I never heard of Franks until last night.
My new job requires a steel toe. My steel toe Wescos opened at the toes in 8 months.
Frank's makes an awesome boot. Get a toe cap and you'll have 2 layers of leather at the toe plus the liner. Steel toe comes in the 55 last (#3) toe with franks. You could also go with the Frank's patriot ST for 350 to give franks a shot before going full custom
I do a lot of manhole work and spend a lot time up in bucket truck, don’t use hooks very often. So are these boots actually comfortable on concrete or just standing in my bucket for hours splicing? I have wanted to pull the trigger on a pair of boots like these but the thought of just standing on slabs of leather and rubber doesn’t sound like comfort.
Honestly I yet to climb in mine. prolly a lil over 80hrs in them so far and there pretty comfortable.still breaking in,but noticeable difference from my old boots.also the leather sole had me confused at first but it’s not like you think,the leather actually forms to your foot making it much more comfortable.mine like said still breaking in but way better comfort than my redwings. And I work 13.5 hr days plus a hr drive each way
@@keithjohnson5148 now that some time has passed if you could go back would you opt for the option of the foam insert over the leather or would you stay with just the leather?
@@JayyBird93 hey bud I’d definitely stay with the leather insole .it’s still only getting better I working 6 days a week at the moment with no problems.
Dang I just don’t know which company to get, Nicks is always one of the choices
I personally would say go with franks as the experience was much more pleasant.unless there is a style that franks doesn’t offer.now that’s just my opinion tho. Either way both companies make amazing boots I personally enjoy spending my dollar to the smaller company to help them grow as a company. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Frank was the former GM for Nicks and I think he took that as an opportunity to make sure he one upped Nicks on theirs boots!
@@keithjohnson5148 Hey yes after doing plenty of research and listening about various companies, I really like the smaller companies. Both Franks and JK boots seem to be the best of the best. 👍
@@robblake5740 yes I’ve recently discovered that about Franks boots, the man being the GM for Nicks. Once my boots burn through I’ll get some Franks, Thanks 👍
Just curious, what safety features could nicks not meet that Frank’s could?
Hey tony,
I needed a ASTM rated toe steel or composite and a EH rated sole,
@@keithjohnson5148 they’re safety toes are astm rated. So I guess they couldn’t get you and EH rated sole?
@@tonyrevels4436 the lineman boot doesn’t offer a safety toe or EH that’s the reason I went with franks
@@keithjohnson5148 you could of got the builder pros with a lineman patch and shank, and got the steel toe.
@@tonyrevels4436 your correct that could of worked.but they never mentioned it.when we were going back and forth via email.or why not just have that option available.either way franks build a amazing boot and I’m franks for life.I can’t stress enough is good this boot fits and how well it’s made
Hell yeah
Is that a dogger heel?
2nd that. I have been talking to Frank, I really love the visual of a block heel; I haven't convinced Frank that it's a good idea yet, lol. I'm sure his experience is right, but I still like what I like.
What size is the toe box? Is it a 3 or 4?
It’s a 4
@@keithjohnson5148 thanks they are bad to the Bone. I can't wait till mine get here
@@alfredsalazar582 hell yea man !!!!