Frank's Handmade Boots Blog
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Frank is the President and Owner of Frank's Boot Company. His career began over two decades ago, as General Manager of Nick's Custom Boots in Spokane, WA. Frank earned experience in all facets of the footwear business, from production and custom fitting to sales and service. In 2016, Frank's brand was born and we continue to do things the good old-fashioned way-building customers..
Frank's Handmade Boots Blog
1y ago
Written by: Dave @ Heritage Quality Goods
I am proud to bring the new “Maxon Boot” to market!!
This boot design and partnership with the Frank's Boot crew has been a wonderful experience and we are just getting started! Thanks to Junior and Frank on the fitment. And an extra special thanks to Michelle as my contact and design partner.
The Maxon Boot starts off with Frank’s Boots. If you haven’t heard of Frank’s Boots, they are a Pacific Northwest boot maker that specializes in work boots for forestry, wildfire, and general heavy duty physical work. Their boots also include a herit ..read more
Frank's Handmade Boots Blog
1y ago
If browsing work boots has left you wondering “Why do people like high tops?” Here are some answers that might interest you, and potentially sway your opinion.
Protection:
The number one reason people opt for a taller upper is to protect your ankles and shins from a variety of potential issues. Anything over an 8” top will give you more protection if you wear your boots in a forest environment. Wildland Firefighters are required to have boots that are 8” or above, as the threat of branches and brambles can cause serious damage to your ankles and shins. Having a layer of leather covering your ..read more
Frank's Handmade Boots Blog
1y ago
The number one question that we get: Why is the high heel suggested, or even necessary, on a handmade work boot? Most people will say they don't want a high heel initially in a stylistic sense. Here’s a detailed description of why it’s a lot easier on your body in the long run.
In these two examples, we have a heel with a 2 inch lift, and then a lowered heel, which is substantially less supportive.
On the lifted sole shown here, we have what we refer to as a Unit Vibram sole. This is a 3-piece system which consists of the sole, the heel base, and the heel cap. With a two inch heel lift present ..read more
Frank's Handmade Boots Blog
1y ago
Why should I order a pair of handmade boots?
Handmade boots are a big decision. There are plenty of footwear manufacturers out there that leave you in a position of making compromises, but owning a pair of custom boots is an entire process that puts you first. It is an investment in your future in many ways.
Here are seven reasons to make the decision to go with handmade boots.
Customer Service:
Buying with one click on savings based websites sure is convenient, but imagine receiving a product built with you in mind. You place an order, and it’s fulfilled based on your needs and desires. You ..read more