Frank's boots tour of the shop and boot making. White's or Nicks? no get Franks 

I ordered a $700 pair of boots from Nicks. Totally screwed up! I canceled the order and called Franks. They took care of me with no screw ups and the best customer service ever! I can’t recommend Franks enough. The best boots!

So it was Frank who led Wranglerstar through Nicks on his tour videos. Very interesting. Good for him setting up his own shop and making something of his own for their family. I've bought two sets of Nicks recently, they're still absolutely the best footwear I've ever owned. Not tennis shoes, but support where you really need it.

Fifty years ago when I got my first pair of Whites I don’t believe Nicks, Franks, JK or Wesco were around. Although I believe ALL are great boots it seems all these boots followed the Whites concept. I believe all are great boots, can’t go wrong with any of them. It boils down to personal preference like Ford or Chevy, Coors or Bud, Pepsi or Coke, Lucky Strike or Camel, blonds or brunettes. Once upon a time Whites were the holy grail in the logging industry, now they have competition, you pick em. If you want some great casual boots get some Role Club Underdogs by a one man shop, “Brian the Boot Maker” today’s Original, like Whites used to be.

I’m a few years late to this video and conversation, but don’t be so hard on yourself, brother. This was effective and interesting and because of it, I’ve now had two conversations with JR by phone, am about to mail my fit sheets (I’m in Minnesota during Covid, so I’m not able to see the factory or get fit in person. I was nervous about the sheets, emailed JR pictures of a first then requested second effort, got his “looks good!” reply) and am so amped I found your video and thus Frank’s. I read some of the more heated discussion and the reply’s from Frank. I’d seen the Wranglerstar series of Nick’s factory tour videos, not realizing-as others have commented-that they featured Frank, and I was set to buy Nick’s. I could see people’s trepidation with buying from a new company if Frank had set out to, say, found a new brand of automobile or another item where it’s best not to buy the first edition of a new product even from revered companies. But, this is boot-making. I’m with you, I like to spend my money with the underdog, the up-and-comer, and in this case Frank and Co. take all that knowledge and history first honed and mastered at White’s, refined and perfected at Nick’s, now refocused and elevated again at Frank’s. I’ve never known someone to break off from a bigger outfit, start a smaller operation, and intend to build an inferior product, it’s always because standards slipped at the bigger business and new guy wants to bring back the quality or he figured a way to improve the product. So, I’m not worried Frank and Co will close up shop. Besides, even if, sadly, they did, a good cobbler anywhere can resole or rebuild a great boot. Anyway, thanks for the insights and appreciation of excellent craftsmanship and customer service. I think I’ll make my first RU-vid unboxing video when the box from Frank’s arrives. Peace.

Ordered a pair of calked boots a month a go. The clear cuts.Came in half the time of nick's or whites. Really good lookin quality. Well see how they hold up in the woods. Thanks Frank's!!!

You’ve sold me on Franks, Nicks have always been the boots I wanted as they were the first boots I discovered in the 500+ range, but I trust this channel enough to go with what you’re recommending🤝🤝

I love the fact that you can still get good quality stuff made in usa there's a couple good boot makers in Canada also Dayton & Viberg

Cool. That’s the old Nicks building.. good to see keep up the videos

Great tour man. I enjoyed the information. Thanks for your honest opinions for those of Us who can’t make it out to the factory.

It’s crazy to me that out of all the videos I saw recommending nicks or whites, a comment under one of those videos is what put me on to franks and I just stuck with that random commenter’s testimony😂

Great video brother I have a pair of Front Range on order from them. Absolutely awesome company to deal with and Junior answered all my questions and was super helpful. Thanks for sharing

Great video. Like your low key style. It feels real.

Do Frank's make belts,if they have a review,keep up the review Peter sa

Definitely going to be ordering a pair of Frank’s after watching this video and reading the comments. Thanks dude!

NIcks and White's boots are tough boots to compete with for a start up, but if Frank's boots puts out something unique in way of style or function they may fill a niche. The real test is going to be matching the quality of Nicks. Remember how cool Adam's boots looked but they didn't hold up and he fell by the waist side. I sent a message through the website several weeks ago inquiring about resole and rebuild pricing. I haven't heard back from them yet. It's little things like good communication that are vital to a start up.

Thanks for the video. Their boots look great and I really like their attitude of patience and time to make a wonderful product. I've definitely got these on my radar for a future investment.

I got my pair of Frank's last year because of this video. No buyer's remorse whatsoever.

Dude you did awesome! Don’t sweat the small stuff....... THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE OF PUTTING OUT VIDEOS! You help men like me that live 2500 miles away in GA AND CANT travel that far to see a product before buying it! THANKS

Just Ordered some Franks Type 2 Highlanders last week!! Can’t wait to get them.

Franks Boots: You guys make 6" & 8" Composite & Steel Toe Work Boots in Extra Wide Width sizes 7-14 E-EEEE?! If so, send me a catalog.

I think its a little telling that the first boot you pick up is a nicks boot lol. I can certainly appreciate the hard work these guys are doing. Prices seem reasonable too!

I'll support!!, for some work boots.

Really considering Frank's I have some Chippewa super loggers now but fitment Is still subpar from what I was hoping it would be, how do you think these would hold up to oilfield work?

Just ordered a pair of custom T1 Commanders. Hoping to get them by the end of September. Can't wait.

Thanks for the upload! You turned me onto Franks's with one of your videos a while ago and I sent in my old nicks for a rebuild and I see them! Bet you anything, this will be your most popular video seeing as you are the first RU-vidr granted internet access (as far as I know) Franks's owes you one

Called Frank’s Boots recently and received great service. Sent in a fit sheet and waiting on the follow up fit evaluation call.

Really wish I could have made it to their shop. Been wanting to check out Hoffman's new mountaineer style safety toe boot.

Frank's Boots!! Frank's Boots!!

literally nicks boots by a nicks employee called Frank.

Do a video on Frank,how he start Frank's boot,be cool to know Peter sa

Thank you! I thought it was interesting.

Amateur indeed! You’re great!

holy hell! that's the same guy who did the Nick's boot tour. he split ways to start his own shop (looks like the original facility for Nicks) i hope to see your website soon, and boots.

I have some commander type 1s 10 inch I plan on getting, they will have a smooth black upper and heel counter with a rough out walnut toe they will also be steel toe and lace to toe really hoping for a good pair of boots from franks tired of never fitting boots with my different sized feet almost a size and a half difference! This video has definitely helped me make up my mind thanks.

Very cool tour. I plan on making the 13 1/2 hour drive in the next couple for months to order a pair of customs.

Looks like they have some retreads needed on some tires at 7:00.

Those are some tall ass boots! Was really hoping they had a style similar to a Viberg Service boot, etc, but they're all way too tall for my liking.

Franks is the best !

We're the tires for sale or were they part of the inventory for the soles?

Love your vids man. You seem pretty chill.

Check out JK boots. I think its very similar to Frank's in respect to the company caring and all that.

USA Made ... Excellent. Government should support USA made by compensating purchasers of such products, the difference between USA sale price and imported Sale price.

have you tried Red Wing boots?

This is something you dont see everyday, white people making stuff. I gotta say is pretty cool

Frank's company got established in 2016. Frank is trying to build his business based on experience that he had at Nick's and there's nothing wrong with that. Until they've been around long enough to prove that they are here to stay I will spend my money wisely and buy from the company that has been here for some time is more likely to still be there down the road when you need them.

my only problem is the price i think they are way too expensive

Good video !