O.T. Bison

Awesome

These boots are amazing. I can truly attest to the “go anywhere, do anything” idea behind the OT. These boots take me from concrete floors to wooded hillsides to construction sites and perform extremely well in all areas. I spend about 10 hours/day on the job and have a history of back injuries/surgeries. I have worn a bunch of different boot brands, most recently Nicks Boots, and they were killing my back after my last surgery 3 years ago. I went so far as to abandon boots altogether and wear trail running shoes, but lack of durability and protection brought me back. The JK OTs give me the traction, protection and stability I need. What I wasn’t expecting was the exceptional feel. Some boots feel like a cast and lock all the joints of your feet/ankle into a single unit. If that’s what you’re in to, that’s great, but these boots do not feel like that. My feet and ankles still flex in these boots, and I am aware of what’s underfoot. My ankle/lower leg feels supported and secure, but not locked together. I mean that in the best possible way. I have a strong feeling the bison leather plays a major role in this feeling of secured flexibility. As for sizing, I think JK underestimates their length and overestimates their width recommendations, at least with the bison leather. For context, I wear an 11.5 in Brooks Running shoes, a 10.5D in Nicks Boots and Thoroughgood boots, and I ended up with a 10D in JK Boots. I first ordered a 10.5E based on the size recommendation and they were way too big all around. Returned for 10E and they felt fine at first, but quickly became too wide with anything but my thickest pair of winter socks. Ended up in the 10D and they fit perfect and get better with each wear. Again, this review and my sizing experience pertains to the bison leather. I think this is especially important to consider when determining the correct width.

No break in time is a game changer. I always tell people these boots are life changing. I could sleep in them!

Great footwear

Love the feel of the boots right out of box