At Franks Boots, we take pride in crafting handmade boots that embody the essence of natural leather. Our commitment to using organic materials ensures that each pair of boots not only showcases the timeless beauty of genuine leather but also embodies sustainability and environmental responsibility. Experience the authentic allure of our artisan creations, where every step taken is a testament to our dedication to quality craftsmanship and respect for nature. We strive for perfection in every aspect of our leather, but it's important to understand the inherent qualities of this natura ..read more

Working in inclement weather conditions or working in a trade that may leave your boots wet and soggy are sometimes impossible to avoid. So you come home from work, or a hunting trip or playing in the snow and your boots are soaked through. What do you do? Your immediate thought may be to get them dry as fast as possible. However, this isn’t the most ideal or preferred method of drying your boots. Let’s break it down… Here’s How Leather Reacts: When leather gets wet, the water molecules bond to the oils in it and draw them out as the water evaporates. As it absorbs moisture, it can cause the ..read more

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

Shoe Last The mold on which the leather is stretched and formed to create the shape of the boot. There are many different lasts, and there are different lasts for every size and shape. Vamp The vamp is the lower part of the boot, it goes up over your toe to the instep, and around both sides of your foot. It is ideally cut from one piece of leather. It comes together in a few steps. This process is called lasting. The vamp leather is pulled back over the shoe last and nailed, it’s sculpted and dried, and then slightly turned out at the welt area.   Heel counter The back section of leather ..read more

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

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

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