Hunted by Hyenas on his honeymoon - CEO of Jim Green Boots

[@RoseAnvil]

Enter the Jim Green boot giveaway: forms.gle/sXoqM81iEzE2NQSd6

[@brushemteeth9159]

How many of your workers are POC? How many boots do you donate (to African Rangers or others) per boot sold? What is the percentage of black rangers that are given a free African Ranger boot?

[@JimGreenFootwearOfficial]

@@Speedytrip we’ve donated over 1500 pairs as of end of 2022🥾

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

@@brushemteeth9159 yawn, your view of SA is outdated

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

I own the razorbacks and chelseas, just hiked the superstition mountains in my razorbacks, love them boots

[@brianc9374]

"Invasion"?????

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

I bought my African Rangers because of of the Rose Anvil channel, worn them for 37 consecutive days since I got them in the mail. Probably the best boots I’ve ever had

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

@theodoreolson8529 they are definitely hard under foot, but that’s something I like, stiff feels supportive, I also had the back of the upper heal wear into my foot. Hopefully you can get some nice insoles for the feel you’re looking for

[@pepemontoya9634]

Same here I just replaced the insoles for a Ecco leather ones and they are the best shoes I have ever wear and I’m 40 years old hiker

[@pepemontoya9634]

@Theodore Olson buy different insoles, rei has some good ones or like me get some Ecco leather because the original one are pretty bad

[@ratchetwise440]

BRAVO. A man with a heart,

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

Now you got to buy the zero drop option

[@y.a.pthered]

As a South African it's pretty cool to see businesses get represented

[@dpbeardslee]

What a great podcast! I LOVE seeing two businessmen that actually have a moral compass that drives them to run their businesses ethically and admirably. At least that's my impression of them, and it seems to be borne out by the great products offered by both companies. And great KZbin channels as well!

[@jdlackey88]

Cats are a good judge of character and Toaster approves of them, so there's that 😸

[@dpbeardslee]

@@jdlackey88 I had a similar thought, but from a different angle. I noticed that Toaster was all over Gareth Crouch, and he didn't have a problem in the world with it. While I agree that animals have pretty good instincts regarding people, I think how people interact with animals also says a lot about them.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

​@@jdlackey88toaster can smell the motherland on him

[@sisleymichael]

What great interview. I learned about Jim Green boots from Rose Anvil. That boot company is excellent. Now have the owner of the company, and such a neat guy. Thanks.

[@korbenheim677]

When Gareth mentioned he's the one who responds to emails, I had to go dig through my emails to actually check when I reached out about sizing getting close to a year ago, and sure enough he's the name on the signature line of the response I got. That's awesome. I appreciate that kind of personal touch in customer service. I've already pre-ordered the buffalo skin African Rangers to add my Jim Green collection.

[@salvatornado]

This is great! I bought a pair of the African Rangers over the summer and they are the best boots I have ever had. Much love to Jim Green and Rose Anvil! *after watching the entire vid I just want to add how good an interview this was! I was stoked on my boots before but appreciate the company even more now. Dude seems like a great guy. Knowing he has experience as a ranger and is supporting his community by employing people at good wages I feel even better about supporting this company.

[@marke.1021]

Same and after a added insole my other boots of 4 years aren't worn hardly at all. Will get another (or two) pair in few months..

[@_faultee_]

Same again. The African Rangers I have are my favorite boots I have ever owned. They look nice and you can just feel and see the quality. Wide toe box without looking like clown shoes. The only downside IMO is the insole is painful since it has like a built in plastic shank thing, which is barely a downside at all.

[@jakobdieckmann]

I found out about Jim Green through this channel. I like their style. I’ll definitely pick up a pair (or two) in the future. I’m a Dutchie. Never knew about the history of the chucka boots; veldschoenen 😄. It translates to field shoes 😄.

[@nicksboots]

So good! 👍

[@Ezerhoden950]

Thanks Westin and the Crouch’s. Really enjoyed the dialogue, getting to know more about Jim Green and the format.

[@vbressner]

Love the long form interview/talk style of this video. Your channel turned put me on quality footwear and was the reason (highlighting their support of African Rangers) I bought a pair of their African Ranger boots. Keep this up! These back stories fascinate me. Great work.

[@roscosimmons-shorts8050]

just bought some rangers last week. ceo seems like a stand up guy

[@JoeyDecay]

You seem like you were just born to do a podcast. This comes so naturally to you. Great job

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

Yeah, he's weirdly good at this.

[@marke.1021]

Most pod casts I am good for 10-15 minutes. This time I didn't get my 2nd cup of coffee after 30 minutes in and was only 10 feet away. Wonderful casual conversation with Gareth. Would love to see you out at factory in a year or so and do a Jim Green youtube video there. Thanks for making this was quite enjoyable.

[@Emanuel_carey]

Not going to lie, started listening not expecting much. And this is a great conversation. Working out while listening

[@zubertish]

Spot on Vodcast! Creating contact threads to the actual people that are the business is a terrific idea. Altruistic business are so very few and so very far between. Thanks to both crews.

[@dyersnider5406]

What a great conversation. This is my favorite video you've done so far. Keep up the good work!

[@joes226]

I just got the African Ranger in Brown 3 days ago, love them. Very comfortable. I've already had two different people comment on them, which is actually a little weird, Both said they thought they looked great and comfortable. I just ordered the Buffalo, really looking forward to May. Great channel Anvil, and fabulous story Gareth I wish you the best of luck.

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

I have three pairs of jim greens now. I love my Razorback's. They're everything I have wanted in a tough outdoor boot!. Great job. Really great that JG is coming out with different lasts.

[@RestlessRyan]

Loved this! I lived in South Africa as a teenager and really want to get a pair of Jim Green’s boot for myself and family members. I remember seeing Veldskoens style shoe quite often. I hope these interviews keep going!

[@ColonelHathi]

I got my rough-out vellies about 2 weeks ago and gave them a layer of Obenauf's LP. I love 'em. These are a great boot for the warmer months. My son saw them and tried them on. He loved the wider toe box and said, they were the most comfortable boots he has put on. (He has always had trouble with boots being too tight). He immediately ordered a pair for himself.

[@vunguy3n]

This was fantastc! Big fan of both you guys and loved this casual conversation.

[@stirfryjedi]

Weston, you are such a class act! It's amazing to see you uncut and real!

[@mcclainj16]

I’m a conservation worker in Tennessee and I wear my Jim Green Razorbacks everyday. They’re an excellent boot that I wish more people new about.

[@CrossCultural-c7f]

Toaster is such a chilled cat - napping on your guest’s lap.

[@robertsandgren9389]

Interesting new format! This interview made me want a pair of Jim Greens even more! Best of luck to both Jim Green and south Africa!

[@jeffreycurtisjr9195]

I have the African Ranger in The Crazy horse leather .. amazing boots for the money .. I’m glad i discovered them through this channel..

[@EvilSSP]

I have the AR8 and absolutely love them, I've been trying to find a more affordable but well built all leather "combat boot" for years and this fits the criteria perfectly. I also have Rose Anvil to thank for bringing the brand to my attention. I'm planning on inquiring about some custom AR8's with a veg tan leather insole if possible. My one complaint/wish besides all leather construction throughout the insole would be a slightly taller/less flat toe box.

[@daveknight8410]

Love my rangers older people really appreciate our feet not complaining thanks rose anvil will be getting the working boots razor backs I like being comfortable not just ok with pain full toes, feet & legs

[@andrewmitchell5678]

What a great podcast/video. Love seeing all the behind the scenes footage and story of the Jim Green brand.

[@sstein49]

I just received my JG buffalo ranger, and holy smokes they are amazing, I wish they weren’t a limited edition, as IMO they are better than Courtney safari shoes, Jim Green with a buffalo hide could redefine the safari shoe market for sure , I surely hope they start marketing to the hunting community

[@williammarshall3043]

Cool change of pace vid. Loved hearing more about the Jim Green story, as well as your part in their entry into the US market.

[@inilegnam]

Bought a pair of their Chelsea boots thanks to your recommendation for a wide toe box boot and have been very impressed. No other chelsea boot fits my wide foot. Quality and fit are exceptional, especially for the price.

[@31446963048]

Gareth, Im the near Chicago you were talking to. Its winter but you are in the heart of Western US fly fishing if you wanted to squeeze that in

[@OfDeath]

Going to buy some of the tire tred boots. Looking forward to wearing them!

[@davidc6246]

What a great talk. I own a pair of Jim Green African Ranger boots and I love them. I will be buying more Jim Green boots / shoes.

[@semperliberi]

I can't put in words how much joy this video brought me. Keep it up, all involved.

[@SirBigChungus]

This is great. I love Jim Green

[@JacobDH87]

Great interview 👍 love my Jim Greens (Razorback & African Ranger). I will be a fan for life certainly with the direction and ideals Gareth described.

[@Josiah.vs.nature]

One of the coolest interview ever, I hope this gets more attention in the future. :)

[@HeritageCast]

Please do more of these. Love to see some spotlights of bootmakers, cobblers, etc..

[@nandingpanelo]

Thanks. Happy new year

[@signdeals4972]

Because of RoseAnvil, I own 4 pairs of these Jim Greens. My friends love them and so do I.

[@trevorkleiner7]

Love the look of those Buffalo rangers. Nice to be able to order something like that from a company that’s intent on doing some good in the world, too.

[@OutDoorAdventures_1907]

Love these guys. I own two pair and will buy more! Thanks for bring them to the US!

[@taifu13781]

Love that Toast is just sleeping on his lap XD

[@1985zebulon]

Just ordered my buffalo skin African rangers! Extremely excited.

[@barryrahn5957]

I loved this interview and I definitely want to go to SA and tour the factory.

[@wayneorellana2549]

Thank you for making boots that just might be the best boot for the Australian Bush.

[@banbaji]

Really fun interview!

[@rustwrangler5506]

Great content! Ordered a pair of buffalo Rangers tonight. I appreciate the Rose Anvil discount code.

[@Bayou987]

Jim Green moctoe. Do it. Please Firstly I’d love to see Jim Green’s spin on the classic moctoe but secondly My only complaint about about my razorbacks is is that the toe box is a little low for my line of work.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

The new Razorbacks with Tire tread look awesome, can't wait to see you review them after May 2023 ;p

[@thomasbradley9012]

What resonates with me is this: I lived in kenya when i was 11-13 years old and our watchman who protected the church compound we lived on was a trukhanna warrior from ludwar, kenya. He used to carry a bow and he would shoot eagles out of the sky to make more arrow fletchings. He had a pair of Chucca boots that were his nice boots he would wear to the town. I saw that Jim Green makes chucca boots and I am about to order some for that very reason. I look forward to a good story, if not ill reach out to have you guys make the experience better.

[@jesseshort8]

Been waiting for Weston to start podcasting. Hope it's as good as all his other stuff.

[@ollum1]

Just bought my first pair of Jim Greens! Im lucky to get to try them in the Swiss alps soon and then they will be tested for a long time in the Finnish wilderness🇫🇮

[@markc8773]

It is because of Rose Anvil's review of the Razorback boot that introduced me to Jim Green boots. I bought myself a pair and am absolutely blown away with the quality and price value of them. I'm glad to see Jim Green grow as a brand here in the states and will continue to support them with their quality footwear.

[@31446963048]

How is the sizing?

[@markc8773]

Comfortable and true to size. Like Weston stated in his review of the Razorback boot, they are a wide width because of the stickdown construction. I would say equivalent to a EE width. The toe box could be a bit too shallow with those with large toes. Luckily for myself and many others, they fit wonderfully.

[@31446963048]

@@markc8773 thx. Im a tight 12D. 1/2 size up for thick socks?

[@markc8773]

No problem. I would say size up to a 12 and a half if you want that little extra wiggle room assuming that you're wearing thick socks like Darn Tough socks.

[@31446963048]

@@markc8773 thx

[@usmnt4423]

Great interview. I would love to see more stuff like this.

[@dave0z96]

I just bought a pair of African rangers after watching the rose anvil review they seem to be pretty nice according to what I saw .

[@BarryMcColeman]

Great interview! Thanks

[@mrblock2013]

Love that Toaster just took a seat because he knew he was the star.

[@ml8067]

Wow great first podcast. Been putting my razorback through hell lately. Solid boots. Want to check out the Rangers especially in buffalo

[@alicia21477]

Love this different type of video

[@Grabehn42]

Well, these are 100% Toaster approved so I'll have to check them out at some point.

[@tnan123]

Great discussion!

[@509brown]

Thanks!

[@John_Doe62]

I love Jim Green and really hope they're successful in expanding their business to other countries. The future of South-Africa looks bleak.

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

I've served in the Russian military and owned over 300 pairs of boots, including a WW2 pair made from humans. And the Jim Green African Rangers are the best boot I've ever had!

[@wyattcollins957]

Made from Humans??

[@Leo_Pard_A4]

​@wyattcollins957 you can't eat the skin so you might as well make boots from it.

[@tombledsoe8880]

Love that custom drink holder lmao. Just like i would make

[@krisjooste]

I have a pair Jim Green AR8 boots both in black and brown. I will be ordering the buffalo skin African boots. They'll be replacing my courteney boots. Cheers to your success. I reckon it is deserved.

[@usmnt4423]

45:42 I think we all know the next time we get new designs from Jim Green, there's going to have to be a moc toe.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

I am thinking now that they have a last that’s not ultra wide (the new shoellie and bao boots are a little narrower than the vellie or the African rangers) I think they will start making vellies and African rangers in the narrower last. I got used to the width in my African rangers but I am sure a lot of people are out off by it

[@ObelixCMM]

As owner of two pairs of JG's I love the wide toe box, just wish they made their heel bit narrower.

[@deepbludude4697]

I bought some heel pads on Amazon surprisingly once stuck on they stay stuck Helped with some Vellies where the heels where slipping I have jacked up feet narow heal wider toes.

[@shanedavis2302]

I'm definitely showing up on their door step.

[@thekeshwin]

Gareth you guys rock my bro

[@emperorarasaka]

1:14 The cat has found its new host

[@marke.1021]

and Gareth Crouch is like yeah am ok with the cat taking over the lap. Cute to watch.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

@@marke.1021 Yeah, he is clearly experienced / comfortable with cats.

[@RatInCage-E102]

African Ranger with a timberland anti fatigue insole is possibly the best short boot ever made

[@izacmarten9548]

we do get mock toes in south africa, they are called grasshoppers

[@bradjaco2450]

I own two pairs of Jim Green boots.. not a better boot for the value out there. Cool to hear the Back story on a Family owned business also.

[@Speedytrip]

Great interview :) By the way your time stamp to his video links to the end of the event instead of the beginning ;)

[@barryrahn5957]

Gareth has found a true friend in Toaster. Careful Weston!

[@fozoloviovi9317]

You already said it and after wearing it for works,, for months I affirm it... Razorback answers all possible question you can ask about a best budget work boot....

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

Love me some Jim Greens!

[@Annoyachu]

Toaster immediately hanging out on his lap makes me trust him more.

[@zachmiller9175]

Love Jim green, love my African rangers, and really looking forward to my tire sole razorbacks shipping. Here's an idea for a new boot, steel toe stockman? I've said it before but I'll say it again, I'd buy a black crazy horse steel toe stockman or razorback in a heartbeat.

[@djswany85]

I watched for 15 minutes before I realized Toaster was sleeping on his lap

[@Grumpyoleguy]

Will we see you at the Hunting Expo?

[@hawkevick9184]

Love that he uses his own shoes

[@brianc9374]

I love their boots. Best on market for price. My only issue is I get too much heel slippage to use for hiking. I don't think it's the boot per se, by own foot. I have same issue with trying to find loafers that fit correctly.

[@Nickporter17]

I read the title thinking you were talking about Mexican hynas

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

😂🤠💃🏻💃🏽🍻🤣🤣 hynas!!?

[@mauigtplugging8069]

I kinda want a pair of the boots now 🤙🤙

[@noobulon4334]

The jim green logo does look like something that would come out of missisippi or louisiana

[@bencruz563]

As a guy with a cat, no guest of mine will ever have their bubble violated by mine. I asume nobody likes my cat as much as I do and put the guy out when I have company. Just a personal pet peve of mine and it's no big deal.

[@bysshe51]

Oh man I could use a new pair of steeltoes for work

[@riceball5511]

Toaster is the real star of the video!

[@scottprewitt4712]

My Razorbacks are absolute tanks!

[@thomashardy1851]

I’ve got 2 pairs of Jim greens and want to make it 4.

[@mikebachar3276]

You need to review their Ranger 8! TIA

[@d.hamberg566]

you should review some LUNDHAGS boots, a swedish brand from the 1930s, they are a pretty unike high quality boot, mostly hand sown i think and made for harsh scandinavian conditions

[@dlieneck]

What upgraded insole did you decide on?

[@donatoferioli7426]

Difficult to order for the UK! Amazon seller wants the equivalent of $600 for African rangers. I work in the building industry and the steel toe cap would be great as affordable work boots. As well as the smarter boots for everyday.