“PNW style” boots for work/daily wear..

SIAP. Searched back a couple months, but couldn’t find anything.

I’ve worn Blundstone and Red Wing boots for the last 10 years. I usually get a couple years of use per pair, so I’ve been through a few with each costing $300+.

I’ve been thinking about “investing” in a more durable brand, one that can be rebuilt or resoled. I really like the look of JK Bison OT, and I figure I could get at least 4-5 years before a resole would be needed, which would still be cheaper in the long run. Daily use can be anything from sitting at a desk to walking 5-6 miles on concrete. I usually wear the same boots on random short hikes, light scrambling/practice.

Does anyone have experience with these style boots? Still learning to post pics, so I’ll either figure it out or post a link.



Link - JK Boots - Bison OT

ETA: can’t get a pic to post. Also, fun fact about this style of boot is that it was created by a man named Otto White in Spokane, WA. He grew up in Virginia, coming from a family of boot makers for loggers in the Blue Ridge Mountains back in the 1890’s-1920.

That business still exists, by name, but they sold to a corporation a while back. All of the “competitors” are former employees that branched off or similar scenario. JK, Nicks, Franks. All seem to be of quality, just preferential differences in what I’m looking for.