As a landscaper and avid gardener I swear by Jim Green. Great boots you can beat up on without feeling guilty about the price tag and they hold up surprisingly well. I average almost 8 miles a day in my boots and I’m just short of 18 months with my razorbacks. Not a single structural issue with the boot so far.
@@NoNameNo.5 I got the African Ranger instead of the Razorbacks and I absolutely love them. The broad toebox suprised me as well, but it's extremly comfortable. I wear same for hiking almost every day.
@@BOOGiNS The fudge finish is waxed so has some water resistance. You can treat the other finishes pretty easily (wax for smooth or spray for fudge or khaki roughout). It's designed for dry weather (I've got a fiberboard footbed wet before and it sucks). They make another waterproof model.
Jim Green is a great company that makes super comfortable, tough wearing footwear. Can't get enough of them. If you need room for your toes to splay in a natural manner ... Go Jim Green!
I’ve owned my Razorbacks for about 5 months. Bottom line, these boots are a steal for the price. I use them for farming/landscaping/hiking and they are tough as nails. I did have to put in an aftermarket insert, but I love these boots. The company is fantastic and responsive!
@@coltrv I've used superfeet and the last time I got an insole (different shoe, superfeet never broke) was some knockoff brand called GAOAG, had to look it up in my amazon history. They were pretty good inserts for 1/4th the price, though I used green superfeets and the knockoffs I got black (greens in superfeet were a pinch too firm, but very durable I admit). I'm sure there's other brands just look for good reviews. Superfeet is nuts, cost of an entire cheap shoe
I've had a pair for 2 years now and they're my favorite pair of boots. I walk in them (in the woods) about 5 miles 6 days a week and will send them back likely in another year for a resole. I have also bought two pairs of their Vellies and the Town and Country all of those boots are excellent and comfortable right out of the box. The insole finally gave out about a month ago so I just replaced it with another insole and we were good to go. Go with your sneaker size. I wear 11 in Red Wing and went with a 12 in my razorbacks. Buy a pair you'll love them. I was initially put off the boot when I first put them on b/c they look so wide but interestingly enough they only look that way to the person wearing them, everyone else I asked about it said they look great. I treated them with sno-seal and they take polish great and they basically water-proof if you have to be out in the rain. The padded tongue and ankle make it so that I can lace up tight and not worry at all the trail you'll have solid footing no matter the terrain.
If you order from Jim Green it comes quickly too, you avoid the Amazon, returns are easy. The Ranger and Razorback are different boots. The razorbacks at JG Last, the AR is the STC last along with some of the non dress vellies. I have 4 pairs of Jim Greens. Resold my first pair of African Rangers. I also have the JG/Rose Anvil barefoot collab! Glad you have these in hand. PS there are a few videos about how they source some of the leathers.
I just got my Razorbacks in brown a few days ago. Thank you for a great review. I'll be wearing them for the first time today. And looking forward to many miles o walking and hiking around.
Wow, this is a pretty cool boot actually! I always thought those Danner hikers were amazing, and this is no less cool. I love all the juicy info. Crazy wide shape- looks comfy. And as always, the size comparison with other boots helps a ton 🙌🏽🍻
I live out in the Armstrong Redwoods area in West Sonoma County and my Razorbacks are my go to boots when I go on hikes or just need to do any work around the land. They're perfect for the terrain!
Good bang for the buck. Been eyeing these hard . Timberland kinda look to them but they actually worth the money and will actually last unlike the garbage Timberlands . Betting they will patina quite nicely
I got a pair of African Rangers and I like them, very nice considering the price . I relpaced the insoles and since they are so wide I double them up . I used Z-liner insoles on the bottom and a FP Comfort insole on top that and my African Rangers are very comfortable with this set up .
I bought 2 pairs of Jim green a year or so ago. I forgot exactly when I got them but I see the price has gone way up. Anyway, I call them the perfect width footwear because they are the perfect width for my foot. The only thing I do not like is the sole is convex causing some discomfort when walking on flat heard surfaces like concrete. However for hiking they are great. Oh and that convex is from right to left not front to back in other words from big toe to little toe. Because of the convex it feels like the big toe and little toe does not even touch the ground but the middle of the foot does.
The short African rangers are actually significantly different than razorbacks, they lack a leather lining, are made of multiple panels of leather, and have a toe cap, the only real similarity is the last, the 8 inch rangers are basically just tall razorbacks though.
The Razorback is double lasted. The African Ranger only has a single layer midsole which the upper is stitched down to. The Razorback also has a steel toe model. Even if you don't need a steel toe, the steel toe will keep the toe shape long after the synthetic Thermoplastic toe puff has worn away.
Jim green African Ranger's are very similar to Courteney Safari boots (Courteney's are virtually unknown unless you hunt in Africa). Not many proper reviews out there on the Jim Green African Ranger, no idea why as they seem great, please review those!
So i wear a 9.5 in my running shoes and a 9 in Converse Chucks. Which size should i go with when i place my order? I really love the African Ranger Boot and i would love it to fit perfect when i order them. Very informative video by the way.
When you say you have a wide foot, do you mean you have a slightly wide foot or a real wide foot? Like, I am a 4E bordering on larger. Add that with high arches and a high in step a standard "wide" offering never fits me.
I ordered the African Ranger, too wide. They look silly on my feet(like Sideshow Bob) and my toes moved around excessively regardless of how tight the laces were. Jim Green needs to narrow the toe/forefoot for a better fit.
I am considering buying this but I am concerned with the fact that this pair of boots is wide because I have regular/narrow feet. 😑 And a question for you @aerosurferlv You mentioned that your size is 9. Do you wear 9 in boots or 9 in sneakers too? I just want to understand how boots sizes work compare to sneakers sizes. Thanks in advance!
I bought a pair of their Velle boots. Good value and sturdy, but they are the ugliest shoes I have ever seen- they look like a platypus bill. You need to have wide caveman feet for a good fit and these reviewed boots look wide, too (although not as ugly)
Buy a different brand then, the wide last is a Jim green signature, complaining about a brands signature feature really just makes it look like you failed to do basic research before buying.
Very low paid individuals who can't afford to buy the boots. African Rangers should be about half the price. They are made with smaller pieces of leather, have no lining, and they are not double lasted like the Razorback. You are essentially paying for the pair that they are giving away. If you do not like that, then do not support the program. I haven't. I don't feel bad about it either. I can't buy shoes for everyone.
I really didn't have a need for a Jim Green until I started looking for a Chelsea that could come in a wide. I already had the Red Wing Heritage Chelseas in a wide, but decided to take a chance on the Jim Greens Stockman in a half size larger as most reviews indicate they come wide. The construction feels basic, with the sanding of the sole and welt a bit rough, but the materials and actual workmanship is rugged. I think that they are a great option for lower priced resolable boots, along with Thorogood and Thursday.
