Jim Green Numzaan Boot Review

[@mikeisgettinupset]

Their boots are "wide" because their last follows the natural curvature of a human foot, unlike all other shoe brands that squeese your foot under the heel, and squeeze your toes together up front. With Jim Green's your toes are able to naturally splay out which is both better for you and better for your feet.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I appreciate yours and other’s comments on this topic. I look forward to the fit. Honestly, my feet feel great thus far! Thanks for watching. 🥾🥾

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

That doesn't explain why the waist of the boot is so wide. There are plenty of lasts that have wide toe boxes and also some are asymmetric with the toe box curving inwards. The midfoot and heel is usually much narrower than these though, in order to hold the back of the foot and prevent heel slip. I believe Trubalance and Munson lasts are examples of orthopedic lasts designed like this and were based on examinations of thousands of peoples feet. It may be that many South Africans have wider feet than people in the " West". It could just be a genetic thing or possibly because people spend more time bare foot as children though I expect that is changing nowadays.

[@MrWpiter]

And the funny thing is, within the JG world the ASHM last which is used for the numzaan is considered more narrow. Want wide? Check out their 3E barefoot last

[@GentlemansJourney]

@@MrWpiter How interesting!

[@sschoon86]

The crazy thing is that I have pretty narrow C width feet, and the barefoot African Rangers are probably the most comfortable boots I own. They are the ones I reach for when I need to take a day off from breaking in a new boot. I was skeptical at first, but the barefoot ARs really opened my eyes to a wider fit. I also have the JG Baobab, which is built on the same ASHM last as the Numzaan. I am still breaking them in, but i get a little rubbing on my pinky toe. I do also wish the waist of the boot was a bit slimmer, as I feel that would help the fit in the toe box. Its hard to beat the value of Jim Green boots, they really do focus on quality over fluff, so you know you are getting what you are paying for.

[@TheBearsCorner]

I think I was one of the first to get their new veg re-tan leathers last year through a custom boot order. It's very similar to this boot, however it's unlined and built on the JG last. I love it. Glad to see more Jim Green boots come through more channels. Hope you like yours as much as I do mine!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I’m totally stoked about mine and think I’ll have a long relationship with Jim Green!! 🥾🥾

[@a.l.newsome7395]

Welcome to the Jim Green Boot 🥾 Family. I personally have 5 pairs all different types. I like them all because they are different but I find myself going back to my unlined Roughout Vellies Chukkas with crepe soles. They are very comfortable after break in. If would get another pair I would have them custom with a lining and structured top and heel liner. These will be my next pair. Enjoy them and I am looking forward to more reviews.

[@GentlemansJourney]

No fair giving me more boot ideas!! I do not have a Chukka on the channel yet and very interested in one. Thanks for watching and plenty of good stuff coming forward. Cheers

[@Orangatangerine]

Dude those are the shoes I keep coming back to too! Those rough out vellies are something else ❤

[@dbmail545]

Love my Jim Green boots. Three pair of African Rangers, two are barefoot and one pair is from the custom shop. I just ordered a pair of custom AR8's. Their custom shop is AWESOME. Cheers from Wakulla county.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That’s soo good mate! Getting some Rangers in the future! 🥾🥾

[@jakepassolt9640]

Next winter I'll definitely get a pair of these to add to my Jim Green collection

[@GentlemansJourney]

Sounds like a really nice plan!! Thanks for watching.

[@jakepassolt9640]

​@@GentlemansJourney I actually just got a custom pair of numzaans. I went with their wider last because I enjoy the room for my toes and I like the look of their wide lasts. Currently working on breaking them in, the leather is very stiff out of the box but I'm hoping that these will be my new everyday boot

[@jakepassolt9640]

I see the numzaan as more of a town boot or an all-around boot instead of a hiking boot. It can absolutely do hiking though. Most of the Jim Green boots were designed for hiking but the numzaan is their premium heritage option. The baobab is the JG heritage hiker, the african ranger is a chukka hiker and the AR8 is their tall hiker. I have a pair of steel toe razorbacks that I use for my work and I've been wearing a pair of their vellies for more casual occasions. I just got a custom pair of numzaans and I'm super excited to break them in. They're going to be my first everyday boot that I've owned. I used to wear running shoees everywear but now I'm in love with leather boots

[@GentlemansJourney]

Cheers for watching and sharing 🥾🥾

[@TheRoanfourie]

Hi, I live in South Africa. I have three pairs of Jim Green shoes. The RazorBack, the Shoelie, and the African Ranger Barefoot. The Numzaan is on my list of boots I still want to purchase. The shoes (esp. the RazorBacks) takes a while to break in, but boy once they are broken in, they are so comfortable. Love mine. P.S. The African Ranger Barefoot is really comfortable in Summer, just get the leather in-soles as well and they are super comfy. The Numzaan is more of a "fancy" (town) boot. The Boabab is said to be a great hiking boot.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I'll definitely be getting more in the future!

[@hantusmostert]

The Boot with Traction and less ankle injuries. Just bought by Numzaan in Wallnut with frog sole. Treated it with Dubbin not Bees Wax, anyway to each their own method I guess. Also thinking of getting another pair (another style) but either in rough out buffalo leather or Horween also from Jim Green. Maybe African Ranger in Horween or Reversed out Buffalo but with steel toe cap. The Razorbacks also an option.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Yeah! I don’t have their African Ranger yet but I’m sure this and the Razorback offer much more support. I still gotta get my hands on Dubbin. I have covered so many conditioners on this channel with many more to come! Thanks for watching and dropping this thoughtful comment! 🥾🥾

[@cormac1000]

Does dubbin darken the walnut

[@hantusmostert]

​@@cormac1000 not on my boots, dubin sometimes looks orange and I use a little. Probably better to buy the Gim Green product

[@cormac1000]

@@hantusmostert thank you for the reply

[@Forester17]

Great review mate, I think the natural leather with frog sole will be my next boot!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Sounds like a great option!!🥾🥾👍

[@josemanuel2244]

Do You feel them comfy for all day use? How breathable they are? Thanks for the review!

[@GentlemansJourney]

I think they are very comfortable still at the end of a day. Yes. I don’t have particularly sweaty feet so I rarely notice if the are breathable but with the double leather, they certainly don’t have air vents like other hiking boots do. I’ve found leather as opposed to synthetic’s to be more breathable. 🥾🥾

[@jakepassolt9640]

They're double lasted so they have a leather lining. I wouldn't count on them being the most breathable. Also they should be great for all day wearing once you get them broken in

[@moosa9850]

Bought my Razorbacks in December 2002 resoled it thrice and still going strong, gotta get me a new style now, im from South Africa

[@GentlemansJourney]

Good on mate!

[@馬伕]

@@moosa9850 These boots are almost a month's wages. Kind of expensive for me.

[@d3vastat0r89]

Jim Greens use some really solid hardware. They've never failed me in the few years I've been using them. I've had Keen work boots in thr past, and 2 of the speed hooks broke on those. Additionally, they were more expensive than Jim Greens and the construction overall did not hold up.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That’s a great review there! Thanks for commenting 🥾🥾

[@TheHonarable1]

I bought both colors and it’s obvious that I love them! They have their own look and didn’t create the run of the mill service boot like everyone else. The only thing I would like to see is a stacked leather heal but they are built great for the $$$.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Man that stacked leather heel would be so good! I’d love to see a rebuild Like that. They really did knock this one out of the park. 🥾🥾

[@TheHonarable1]

@@GentlemansJourney When I do a resole that's most likely what I'll do and you're 100% correct

[@chinatownboy7482]

These were a great buy on Amazon Prime Day.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Nice!

[@meiko_kaji]

Good review. Thanks. I’ve been eyeing Jim Green and those look great. The last is odd, glad you pointed it out. Would be very curious how they feel after some wear. I have normal or even wide in the toe but narrow in the arch. I’ve been wearing the Nisolo all-weather Andres a lot and they are very comfortable. Still breaking in the Meermin expresso cap toe. The Thursday captain is in the mail haha 😂

[@GentlemansJourney]

Sounds like a very respectable collection there! Thank you for taking time to watch and make comment. I'm excited to put down the miles in this boot!

[@jakepassolt9640]

This last is actually the skinny option from Jim green. Most of the boots they sell have a very wide toe box. It took me a bit to warm up to the look of them but now I love the wide lasts that they offer. I actually just got a custom pair of numzaans boots with a wider last and so far they're perfect, I just gotta break them in

[@bobabo]

Very thorough and informative, thank you! I have Jim Green Barefoot African Rangers and absolutely love them for the outdoors, so I've been looking at other Jim Greens for indoor/hard floor appropriate options. These are looking super tempting.

[@GentlemansJourney]

This boot works just seems addictive, I justify it with a KZbin channel 🤣😅 I have the Barefoot Rangers in mind!! 🥾🥾

[@bobabo]

​@@GentlemansJourney I imagine the barefoots are a different beast but they're so fun on natural terrain! JG offers so many unique options (their custom options are dangerous -- they even offer tire soles), so there's definitely a collectible element to their shoes. 😂

[@CeliceDSCh]

I have the African Ranger Barefoot as my hiking and range boot. Very soft, comfortable and flexible. I might go ham with a custom Numzaan in buffalo leather.

[@GentlemansJourney]

The African Ranger is on my list! Thanks for watching 🥾🥾

[@Faux_59]

Charles, have you ever owned Horween CXL? Chrome tanned, bed retanned.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Sadly no. Surprisingly with how big my collection has gotten, soon! 🥾🥾

[@kartikchary]

Was wondering too😂😂

[@chrisrogers8633]

After wearing my JG for a while, everything else feels so cramped. It’s hard to go back, and I don’t even have particularly wide feet.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Oh man, now I might ruin myself for other boots. I really appreciate your insight on this last and it makes me understand the boot better! Cheers 🥾🥾

[@hantusmostert]

Hi, I am back after 6 months of wearing my Numzaan's, they are solid relating to construction. I wear a narrow D, UK 10 usually and probably needed to go with a 10.5 UK in Numzaan, due to the toe box hight. So on my part ordering from the internet, I ordered mine a tad just too small (but just because of the toe box hight) Next time I will order a bigger size, so that I can also ad an insole, because my feet does not fit into the numzaans with insoles in a UK10. I walk them without insoles at the moment, not the best way to go about things but I do have other footwear (all my other footwear is UK10 and fit fine) I have to be honest about that almond shape look from the top, not a big fan of that, so not a fan of the last, wonder why Jim Green just go out and buy a few popular boots and create a better last. I have some danner boots that just look good from the top and the boot fits like a glove. These Numzaans still look like clown shoes to me. Best is to fit boots at a physical store with thick socks. I will not order shoes or boots going forward from the internet again. That is just me but in general Jim Green is a great company! I am just not a fan of this last. Maybe Rose Anvil can assist Jim Green with better looking lasts.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Couldn't agree more mate. That Last is just too much to get past for me, certainly a clown boot look. Cheers man and catch ya in the next video.

[@ElevatedSkins]

Got three pairs all different styles, can’t stop wearing them. They fit too good for my toes and wider feet, and the low prices I got them for make it a guilt free knockabout. Plus they’ve actually been holding up to rain and dirt and everyday scuffing.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Congratulations and sounds like a mighty fine collection you have there. Thanks for watching 🥾🥾

[@wiv3984]

Just want to say I really like your channel.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Means a lot friend!

[@frankgonzalez3822]

I had planned to buy a pair of these last month but there was no Wide option. I wear 3E. I can make 2E work

[@GentlemansJourney]

Hmm, maybe try a size yo. That’s their recommendation. Thanks for watching! 🥾🥾

[@dbmail545]

Consider a pair from the custom shop built on the STC last of the African Ranger.

[@christophbecker1639]

Jim Green is known for making wide boots. I think this last is even one of their narrower ones. My favourite boot of theirs is the AR8.

[@MaximSupernov]

Yes, this last is ASHM last, their most narrower one. I also just custom made AR8 with this last.

[@crookedginger]

@@MaximSupernovthey actually have a narrower snip toe last. Jim green showcases this in their lasts video

[@GentlemansJourney]

Very interesting, thanks so much for the comments!!

[@dbmail545]

I'm having a custom pair of AR8's single lasted on the STC last.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

This leather sounds similar to Chromexcel which is a chrome tanned leather which is then veg tanned and stuffed with oils and waxes. Generally this sort of leather is oily and needs little conditioning after cleaning with saddle soap, and any oily conditioner should work. They don't usually take waxes very well due to the oily leather so not really suitable for shining up. Regarding "blue leather", that is the tinge leather takes after it has been chrome tanned and before the veg re-tanning. Plastic toe counters (usually a material called celastic) are common even on some relatively expensive boots. If better materials like leather or leatherboard are used it is mostly in the heel counter.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Yup

[@Manlopsan2]

Really nice video Charles! Love it….. also the boots 🤣

[@GentlemansJourney]

Always appreciate you friend! 🥾🥾👍

[@hantusmostert]

Will Jim Green adopt maybe a last from Whites, Nicks etc versus the almond shape ASHM last?

[@GentlemansJourney]

That would be interesting. I am learning that Jim Green lends toward a wide last but curious as well if they will open up to a traditional US/English last?

[@wzdico475]

Hello, does Numzaan boot's ASHM last need to be half a size larger than African Ranger's STC last?

[@GentlemansJourney]

great question

[@lplp1546]

Great review of your new Jim Greens boots.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Really appreciate you taking time to watch and drop this encouraging comment! 🥾🥾

[@kencampbell9591]

I have a pair of these Numzaan boots and they are awesome, they are very nice!!! I love these boots they are very well made!For the price they are very nice.

[@GentlemansJourney]

How long have you had them?

[@kencampbell9591]

@@GentlemansJourney 4 months

[@Tallnerdyguy]

How's the wet grip after stepping in muck?

[@GentlemansJourney]

I only went on more dirt trail from them so I’m not totally sure. By the time we hit the asphalt they were dry again.

[@Caliyork]

Where is this being filmed in North Florida?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Ocean pond state park

[@clintwestwood1895]

Jim Green are the coolest kids on the boot block.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I’m definitely seeing them everywhere

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

Bro, you need to lock your white balance when shooting video, or the color shifts a bit depending on what the camera sees.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Good call, thanks! 🎥🥾🥾

[@kitcraft9516]

Jim Green is high on my list but the Barefoot African Ranger. I like my heritage style boots but my feet don't.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Fair enough, glad you know what works for you. That barefoot African Tanger has my eye too. I’m interested in the barefoot category of boots/shoes. Not sure what my subscribers will think but you may see some of that style, including grounding/earring shows on the channel. In my estimation they are just moccasins. I just don’t think you’ll see those shoes with the individual toes on the channel. 🤣🥾🥾

[@kitcraft9516]

@@GentlemansJourney Oh I get it, no toe shoes for me either. I'm not huge into the barefoot scene. My feet have just been disliking my boots over the past few years. I wore Sendra and Carmina in the classroom for years. Thorogood before that when I was putting myself through university. Currently I have Iron Rangers, 10875s, a few Thursday models, my old Thorogood's and a pair of Danner Bull Runs. Honestly my most wore shoe is a pair of wide width Chuck Taylors with the insole removed and replaced with a zero drop run619 firm sole, lol. Anyway, I enjoy the content and the style you present it in (and the boots even if I can only wear them for a night out these days, lol) so I look forward to the next video.

[@kitcraft9516]

@@GentlemansJourney Just wanted to let you know that I ordered a pair of the Barefoot Rangers. I'll update you when I actually get them and have a chance to wear them around a bit.

[@noobulon4334]

​@@GentlemansJourneynot op, but I've had a pair for about 4 months now. I walk somewhere around 15mi/day for work on concrete/pavement so that's about 1200 miles thus far Compared to my Lem's the toebox isn't as "true to foot" but still comfortable. My only real complaint is that the stitch line for the toe cap goes right over where my pinky toe pushes into the leather so I have a bit of a callus right there, but I've never gotten any blisters.

[@GentlemansJourney]

@@kitcraft9516 Thanks so much

[@juntartful]

What are the two other boots you pulled out?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Which ones?

[@derPaul76]

Are they waterproof?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Water resistant. I'd go a different direction if you are needing waterproof.

[@NDB469]

Jim Green rules!

[@GentlemansJourney]

👍👍🥾🥾

[@kartikchary]

I haven't heard of anybody using a chrome tanned midsole, they're always veg tanned leather. Horween chromexcel is a chrome tanned leather that is veg retanned .

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for watching!! 🥾🥾 much more coming up on the channel!

[@scottdavenport1833]

Try the Razorback. You won't be disappointed.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I really like the look of that boot. Did you go true to size or half size down? Thanks for the recommendation.

[@scottdavenport1833]

I went a half size down. It was perfect for my right foot, but not my left. I wish now that I had stayed true to my brannock size.

[@christophbecker1639]

True to size, definitely

[@mercifulhorror4935]

How thick is the heel exactly?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Im not 100% sure on that. Let me try to measure it later.

[@lonewolf30531]

Great review !

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thank you!! 🥾🥾

[@chinatownboy3368]

Welt? What welt? It's a stitchdown. There's no welt?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Best way to explain it but I get your point. Cheers for watching

[@andrews6810]

Please don't come for my wide boots. Y'all already have every other brand.

[@GentlemansJourney]

🤣🤣🥾🥾 10-4!

[@sheckydiamond7533]

A lot cheaper on Amazon Prime Day.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Good deal!

[@ABD5667]

I think south Africans have wider feet on average. JG boots lasting was made wider due to other work and hiking boots were often complained about being narrow and tight so JG made their boots wider for more comfort.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Very interesting, well I’ll be getting the African Ranger and other models to compare. Cheers 🥾🥾

[@dbmail545]

I think the reason the STC last of the African Ranger is popular among actual African rangers is that many of them do have wider feet from a lifetime of going barefoot.

[@馬伕]

These boots are a painful breakin.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for commenting that.

[@marxug1]

Can confirm. But afterwards… like butter! 😊

[@FlacomanXD]

I have strong feet. They are the same shape as JG boots. Like you said, curves for the wife. We are men. Manly men

[@GentlemansJourney]

Ha love it! 🥾🥾

[@michaelstrauss6587]

Yeah, you are right, you are not going to wear out the soles of those boots anytime soon. You are strolling on a gentle trail, not actually hiking through wilderness.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Well, that’s just one video. Taking these things out for a lot of hikes but I guess I don’t film my whole life. Kinda missing the point man

[@lgroves336]

I like what they make. I dislike the last they make their boot on... NO shape. Big toe box. Come on JG... Give us this boot with a last with shape and in different widths. They limit inventory by only offering one width.(cut cost) One width does not fit all nrt make all feet happy. This video help em decide NOT to buy a pair of these. Thank you

[@GentlemansJourney]

Yeah I hear ya, I’m going to get a different model to see if I like it any more. I’m leaning toward there are Jim Green people and not Jim Green people. Dunno, could be wrong 🤷

[@ek-nz]

I can’t fit Vans - too narrow. Not all brands will fit all people. I know some brands do different widths, but normally these seem to be more expensive or I guess really big companies.

[@knifelover73]

As someone with wide feet. I’m incredibly thankful for their lasts. If you want a narrow boot buy a narrow boot. Jim greens are all that fit some of us. A big thing you’ll notice. Their shoes are actually shaped like feet!

[@dbmail545]

They have a custom shop that will make up anything you want in about a month.