by Kodiak
2 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Mar 2025
Canadian-made work and casual boots brand.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 7, 2026
A redditor reports a pair lasting about eight years with just one resoling.
Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2026
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Kodiak boots are made in Canada and I've had a pair go about eight years with resoling once.
I adore my Kodiak Bralorne boots because they fit true to size, had zero break in time, and are waterproof with little to no maintenance.