- ALAdam L.Verified BuyerReviewingTHE AMERICAN BISON 6 INCH BOOT - STANDARD LUG 11 / Regular - D / BisonI recommend this productWhat is your body type? NormalWhat is your height? 5' 10"How old are you? 35-44What is your weight? 176-200Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 hour agoAmazing!
Definitely the best work boot I’ve ever purchased, period. I have a lot of the PNW brands, and while they’re good, I only consider the Origins great. First day break-in was almost non-existent, and that’s with the included insoles which are still in there! All my PNW shoes have AM insoles in them. I found the bison to be soft and flexible. The only thing I could nitpick at is the area where the leather which has the eyelets in it meets the toe, they’re both lifted and curled up a bit on each shoe.
OUOrigin USA19 seconds agoHi Adam L.,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your experience with THE AMERICAN BISON 6 INCH BOOT! Your assessment as "the best work boot" you've ever purchased is incredibly meaningful, especially coming from someone familiar with high-end PNW boots. We're particularly pleased that you found the break-in period to be minimal and that our included insoles met your needs - that's exactly what we aimed for when designing these boots. Your feedback about the bison leather's softness and flexibility perfectly captures the qualities we sought to achieve. Even with the minor detail you noticed at the eyelet area, we're delighted that these boots have set a new standard for you. Thank you for being part of the Origin family and for sharing such a detailed and insightful review!
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- JJoshVerified BuyerReviewingTHE AMERICAN BISON 6 INCH BOOT - STANDARD LUG 9.5 / Regular - D / BisonI do not recommend this productRated 2 out of 5 stars1 month agoNeeds Work
The boots look superb and I love the ethos of the company and sourcing of materials. The quality control of these however is pretty poor. There are observable and measurable differences between the left and right boot. I'm not a boot enthusiast by any means and the following may not be the correct vernacular but between the right and left boot, the upper/quarter part of the boot where the lace holes exist is stitched onto the vamp (again, apologies if this isn't correct terminology) incomparably. The upper/quarter on the right boot is stitched onto the vamp both lower and more toward the toe than on the left boot. For the sake of measurable comparison, I counted both "lines" of visible stitching on the "swirly" stitch part of the boot on the inside of each boot. The left boot has 52 visible stitches and the right has 45. So, practically, the upper on the right boot is roughly a quarter inch lower than the left. While this may seem trivial, it is not. This results in two boots that largely look the same but wear completely different. If it was just aesthetic, I'd shrug it off but the variation in construction causes variations in break-in and wear and thusly, comfort. One boot feels fine, the other hurts my foot. This might just be expected with $300 boots but idk.. seems like a lot of money for that much tolerance.
OUOrigin USA1 month agoHi Josh,
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of our American Bison 6-inch boot.
While we're pleased that you appreciate the aesthetic and our commitment to material sourcing, we are truly disappointed to learn about the quality control issues you experienced, particularly the significant construction inconsistencies between the left and right boots. For a premium footwear piece at this price point, precise craftsmanship and symmetrical construction are absolutely essential.
Your documentation of the specific variations - from the stitch count differences to the quarter panel placement - provides invaluable insight that will help guide meaningful improvements to our quality control process. The impact these inconsistencies have on comfort and break-in is especially concerning, as proper fit and wear characteristics are fundamental to any boot's functionality.
We clearly missed the mark on delivering the level of quality craftsmanship you should expect from us. We will be reaching out to you personally to address these concerns further.
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- DDaveVerified ReviewerReviewingTHE AMERICAN BISON 6 INCH BOOT - STANDARD LUGI recommend this productWhat is your body type? AthleticWhat is your height? 5' 9"How old are you? 35-44What is your weight? 151-175Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoExceeded expectations
I waited 3 years before writing this review. I wear these boots 5 days per week and they have exceeded my expectations. They are comfortable to wear all day long and have held up better than any other boot/shoe I have owned. They have aged well and still look great after these many years. Looking forward to buying another pair when the time comes
OUOrigin USA1 month agoHi Dave,
It's really amazing that the American Bison Boots have exceeded your expectations over these past 3 years! It's awesome to know they've delivered such outstanding comfort and durability through consistent wear. Thank you for taking the time to share your long-term experience with us. We truly appreciate your support/
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- PHPete H.Verified BuyerReviewingTHE AMERICAN BISON 6 INCH BOOT - STANDARD LUG 10.5 / Regular - D / BisonI recommend this productWhat is your body type? NormalWhat is your height? 5' 11"How old are you? 45-54What is your weight? 201-225Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoTatanka!
The American Bison boot. Before I pulled the trigger I watched all the videos, took in all the reviews. I've had these for about 3 weeks and I've never stated that anything has fit "perfectly", but I'm saying it now. Out of the box, I thought these felt stiff in my hands and I had the impression these would have a long break-in period. I'm wrong. Hours into the first wear I was surprised at comfortable they were. Days into the wear they feel even better - no stiffness throughout the boot and comfortable toe-box space. No heel slip. Badass boots made out of an American heritage beast, tamed by American hands in Maine.
My hat is off to Pete and the Origin crew. Great work here.
OUOrigin USA1 month agoHi Pete H.,
Thank you for sharing your journey from initial impressions to discovering that perfect fit. It is exactly what we love to hear. It's particularly rewarding to know that the boots exceeded your expectations in terms of comfort and break-in period. Your appreciation for the American heritage materials and Maine craftsmanship truly resonates with what we stand for. Thank you for taking the time to share your thorough feedback and for giving our boots a try!
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- KKeithVerified BuyerReviewingTHE AMERICAN BISON 6 INCH BOOT - STANDARD LUG 10 / Wide - EE / BisonI recommend this productWhat is your body type? NormalWhat is your height? 5' 9"How old are you? 55-64What is your weight? 201-225Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoExcellent quality from a company that stands by its policies.
Bought these as a gift for one of my sons. They were absolutely beautiful and VERY well made....But kids..You know. My son didn't love them so they had to go back. I'd have kept them if they were my size. Once I provided pics showing the boots were unworn, Origin provided the RMA & refunded my credit card promptly after receiving the boots back. This is GREAT customer service, and as such, I will buy from Origin again. Get the boots...they're beautiful, well made, and come from a company you WANT to give your business to.
OUOrigin USA1 month agoThank you so much for the wonderful review, Keith! It's fantastic that you found the craftsmanship and materials so impressive, even though they didn't ultimately work out for your son's needs. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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