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JK Boots NFPA Certification Update: What You Need to Know

At JK Boots, we take pride in building gear that stands up to the toughest environments — and we back it up with real-world testing and certification.

We’re excited to share that our boots have passed NFPA 1977-2022 testing with SEI (Safety Equipment Institute), the industry standard for years when it comes to wildland fire gear.

However, this year the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) has updated their standard — consolidating NFPA 1977-2022 into NFPA 1950 (2025). Because of this update, SEI must first revise their certification process before they can issue our updated certificate.

What does this mean?

• There are no changes to our product or manufacturing process.

• We’ve already passed all the same requirements — we’re simply waiting for SEI to complete their administrative update.

• Until that happens, we cannot sew the NFPA certification tags onto our boots, even though they meet or exceed all required standards.

Key NFPA Requirements Our Boots Already Meet:

• Heat resistance for wildland fire conditions

• NFPA REDX Vibram® sole material

• Minimum 8" shaft height

• Burn- and flame-resistant Technora® thread used in stitching

We build every pair of boots with integrity and durability, and we’ll continue to deliver the same rugged quality you count on — with or without a label.

Thank you for your trust and support.