JK Boots & Rose Anvil proudly present The Bear Slayer Blood Bison, a new twist on a classic PNW style boot - built for maximum flexibility and comfort for anything from casual everyday wear to heavy-duty mountain hunting trips. We took everything we loved about the heavy-duty O.T. and adapted 3 main areas: arch support, height, and flexibility. Increased Arch Support: These Bear Slayers feature a unique panel of leather on the inside of the boot called a "Medial Quarter" - a common design found in the early 1900s. Instead of stopping at the arch of the foot, the upper portion of the boot wraps around the foot for extra support - which is especially nice with the soft pliable bison leather. Just Right Height: For a hiking/adventure boot, a 6" boot shaft doesn&';t offer enough support, and the 8" can feel like too much material - so we opted for the perfect goldilocks 7" tall shaft. Maximum Flexibility: Traditionally "flex teeth" or "relief cuts", are added to boots for increased flexibility. And in most cases, only one relief cut is made, however we added 4, even deeper cuts, to provide the best mobility with our extra-thick leather. Plus we adjusted the hardware pattern to allow for a box lacing pattern that opens up the instep for even more movement or relief from "white bite" that can occur. Fits identical to the 4811 last. Modifications Shorter Height - 7" vs traditional 8" Adjusted Quarter shape: The "Medial Quarter", on the inside of the boot has an adjusted shape that extends like a box, and does not have a classic blucher cut. "Bear Hug" arch support Both Quarters have four slits or "relief cuts" in the uppers for mobility Hardware Cadence - 3 eyelets, 6 hooks Technora black thread. No leather debossing Specifications Shaft Height - 7" (boot heels excluded) Uppers - Smooth 8-9oz premium oil-tanned shrunken USA blood bison leather Lowers - Roughout 8-9oz premium oil-tanned shrunken USA blood bison leather Thread - Standard High strength Chord Hardware - Black high-quality eyelets and speed hook combo Insole - Genuine oak-tanned USA leather Midsole - Genuine oak-tanned USA leather Arch support - USA leather Sole - Vibram 132A(R) RedX Adhesive - Fire ready adhesives throughout boot construction Lifespan - Resolable Origin - 100% Handmade in the United States of America Disclaimer Some Bison boots use fire-rated materials, but Bison is not recommended for fire use. Check out our Fire Collection instead.