The Boots of Africa's Rangers: HOW IT'S MADE // Jim Green AR8 

Thanks for the support Mike and all the best on the journeys ahead! We are always here to assist should you have any questions 💪🥾

Good day and thank you for the awesome words above. We take huge pride in the quality of boot we provide🐸. We wish you all the best for the journeys and adventures ahead with your boots and if you have any questions along the way please do get in touch, we are happy to assist 💪

This is going to be my next JG

Omg you were literally blown away?! How are you writing this?

Good day Shannon! Thank you for your support and kind words towards Jim Green Footwear. We hope the night around the fire was great with your Jim Green's on, we love to hear where our boots are in the world and what they getting up to. All the best for the journeys ahead and should you have any questions about your boots please do get in touch, we are always happy to help 💪🐸💪

Was a hugely requested video, hope you enjoyed 💪🥾

Thanks for the kind words and support Jake 🥾🥾

I just got mine and share the exact same thoughts as you. But they don't seem to make lug soles on that last, for whatever reason.

I'm very surprised to hear these don't have any sort of heel counter at all. Is the center stitching from the inside in the area of ​​the heel really not covered? I think that's a weak point. Firstly, the seam will chafe on the heel and secondly, it will chafe over time. I also don't understand why no real leather mid sole is used. Millions of cows are slaughtered every day - leather can't be that expensive be right? Greetings Robby

These boots use an external heel counter, which you can see being installed from 4:00 - 4:50. Spot the white thermoform layer being glued to the counter, and then sandwiched between the counter and boot shaft. Although this leaves the internal stitching uncovered, in my experience internal heel counters can themselves cause rubbing of the Achilles along the edge of the counter. The thickness of the internal counter’s leather edge is more significant than the stitching of the external counter. Both approaches are respectable ways to build boots. My preference is for external counters, for the reasons stated. Also, it is easier to (if necessary) cover the stitching line with moleskin tape than it is to try and remedy an uncomfortable internal counter.

Also if you like leather mid soles (don’t we all!) I think you can arrange that via custom order. Make an excellent boot even better!

Hi there, have you received them yet, and how do they feel with the safety toe please?

Good day Matthew, Our Razorback boot and AR8 boot do indeed make use of the same lining, glad to hear you are enjoying the boots and enjoy the Jim Green journeys ahead🐸🐸

Thank you for the kind words! always great to hear of another pair of boots doing what they were made to do, hard work 💪. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions along the way!

Hey any update on how those Jim Green boots are feeling/ wearing? Looking at buying some myself.

Hi John, thanks for your support towards Jim Green Footwear. Here at Jim Green we take huge pride in the quality of boot and customer service provided to each customer, we look forward to you receiving your boots for their adventure that lies ahead and should you have any questions please do get in touch, we are happy to assist along the way 🐸💪

You have to buy the rangers.

How do the AR8s feel compared to the Razorback? I am torn. Apparently it's more like a tall Razorback?

¡Gracias por tu apoyo! 💪

Good day, we do not have a steel toe in the works unfortunately. However we are able to complete the above job as a custom order, custom orders do possess an additional 30% charge, please do get in touch should you require any further information we are happy to assist! 🐸🐸

I would also be very interested in this depending on the size of the toe cap, I have Flintstone toes lol.

Good day, we are able to complete the above job as a custom order, custom orders do possess an additional 30% charge, please do get in touch should you require any further information we are happy to assist! 🐸🐸

Hi Animaster, you are able to place an order through either our South African store, which does possess shipping charges and we do not offer refunds on these orders. You are able to place an order through our Amazon store which possesses FBA shipping and you can also check out L'atelier Monsieur who is based in Germany to place orders 🐸

Hi Hyatt, all Jim Green boots are true to fit using the Brannock device and possess an EE width. The more roomy toe box in our range the STC. This is a wide fit and offers a roomy and rounded toe box (more room above the toes). This last, we use on our African Ranger, Vellie, and Outback Slip On for example 💪

Hello, that was exactly my thought. That's the only thing I don't like about the shoe at all. This wide white seam can cause chafing on the heel over time and wear and tear on the seam. Why isn't there a leather cover there. What is it like experience of people who have the shoe. What does the manufacturer say about it?

And yes there is a shank in the sole you can see it in the video (minute) 12:11 for a short time. Robby

I actually bought a pair of these. Best boot I’ve ever had. Am buying another pair to rotate them. I think a counter cover would be nice, but I haven’t really noticed the lack of one.

@@brandonletzko2472 Thanks, the answer from someone who speaks from their own experience is the best.

Hi Jusa thank you for your interest towards Jim Green Footwear, much appreciated. The AR8 boot makes use of a wide fitting, EE width last and is true to fit using the Brannock device. 💪💪