JK Journal

Whether you’re wearing a pair of old sneakers or a pair of premium-quality leather work boots, there’s one thing that’s inevitable—smelly feet. The heat and sweat from your feet are a dinner bell for bacteria, and it’s that bacteria that causes the smell. Here's how you can deal with it.

New work boots are a beautiful thing. But sometimes they can leave you a bit sore. Here's how to break in work boots fast and easy. You'll never forget these 3 hacks.

New boots, especially handmade or custom boots, have noticeably more going on inside them than your average boots. Multiple layers of leather, thicker uppers, and a higher build quality all mean there’s a higher chance of your boots squeaking. Here's what to do.

"Walking with JK Boots" is an intriguing podcast that delves into the life of guests who have mastered the art of craftsmanship in their respective fields. In this episode, the host, Tim Khadzhi of JK Boots chats with Scott Wadsworth, widely known as the Essential Craftsman.

Lace to toe boots might be the perfect option for you if you have an especially narrow forefoot, or if you want to control the exact fit of your boots. Here's a guide to explain why you might need lace to toe boots yourself.

The most reliable way to keep waterproof work boots dry on the inside is to ensure they’re made of quality materials. Cheap waterproof boots will invariably leak, leading to discomfort. In fact, with quality boots, water-resistant is often all you’ll need. Here's how you keep them dry on the inside.

In this article, we’re going to explain how to determine what makes a work boot waterproof, from the quality and type of materials used to the method of stitching that attaches the upper to the sole.

There’s very little chance that your winter boots won’t get wet at some point. After all, it’s why you bought them in the first place. After a day of snow, ice, or rain, you’ll need to dry your boots for another day’s work, but what’s the most efficient way to dry winter boots? These 3 hacks will show how you the way.

When the weather takes a turn for the worse, it’s your extremities that take the most punishment. Your hands and feet will quickly begin to suffer in extreme cold—and when you’re working, that’s the last thing you need. Here are the key points that make winter boots so special.

Winter boots must be kept clean and salt-free if they’re to be ready for use next year. You’ll have to ensure they’re given a thorough cleaning when you’re finished with them until the following winter.  Start by brushing off all...

If you're getting ready to hang up your winter boots for the season, then doing just a few extra steps can help you get more years out of your boots than you'd expect. If you've already invested in boots, here's how you store your winter boots to get the most out of that investment.

Insulated boots have an extra layer under the leather, which makes breaking them in tougher than usual. If you've got a pair of JK boots, you don't need to worry about a tough break in. But if you have someone else's boots, well, you could use these 3 helpful hacks.

Winter boots made using leather need to be treated with a leather preservative such as leather oil or wax that makes the leather water-resistant while still allowing the material to breathe.

Insulated work boots can be a real toe-saver. If you live in the frigid cold, you don't have to suffer cold feet. You just need a good solid insulated boot. And there are great insulated work boots out there. We'll show you a few.

Not every work boot offers dielectric protection. To be electrically insulating, boots must have a rubber sole and some form of waterproofing. Additional insulation inside can also provide dielectric properties.  Electrical Hazard (EH-Rated) leather boots won’t be dielectric as they’re...

There’s a lot of false information out there saying that a steel shank conducts too much heat and can burn your feet if you’re out fighting fires and expose your boot sole to too many embers.  That’s just not true. ...

Your feet are the foundation of your firefighting success, so let's make sure you've got the perfect boots to withstand those challenging conditions.  These are the five most important factors to consider when getting the ideal fit for your wildland...

As a wildland firefighter, you know the importance of having a reliable and durable pair of boots that are specifically designed for the job. But what about when you want to hit the trails for a casual hike? Are your wildland fire boots suitable for hiking as well? Here's what you need to know.

Are you a wildland firefighter looking for a pair of boots that can stand up to the tough and rugged conditions of the job? Now before we dive into the full specs of the NFPA requirements, some of the details are...

NFPA will recommend one thing, but what do wildland firefighters out in the field wear? We've tested dozens of leather types and we ended up with one type of leather that does the best under the harsh conditions found during a long fire season.

Is there a reason why wildland fire boots have such high heels? Yes, actually, but the reason might not be what you expect. There are a few key benefits to such a high heel on logger boots and fire boots, and I'm diving into them here.