Jim Green Razorback Boots Initial Review!!!

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[@stephenhoffman6455]

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.

[@DalesLeatherworks]

Amazing!!! Thanks so much for this feedback Stephen!!

[@NoNameNo.5]

Has anyone heard anything good about their newest boot the African Ranger, I think it’s called.

[@fgsz291]

@@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]

Interesting. I'm also a landscaper and looking for a summer boot. How do these hold up to minor wetness? Walking in grass and running irrigation etc

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

​@@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.

[@dlock64]

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!

[@thevintagefuture6567]

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 🙌🏽🍻

[@wojecire]

Finally a boot that doesn't crush my toes. Love the extra space in my Jim Green's

[@robertalexander7661]

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.

[@DalesLeatherworks]

Wear them in good health my friend!!

[@calebnewton_]

Man, I really want a pair of these! They're going to have to go on my 5 year list, which is already pretty full lol

[@Mark2025]

Very comfortable boots, can't go wrong with the Razorbacks or the Rangers .

[@pherble]

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.

[@scottdavenport1833]

Thanks for the sizing info.

[@luisg6404]

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.

[@DalesLeatherworks]

Excellent information so glad to hear this, thank you!!!

[@minnesota-hk1vp]

Nice review man!!!!

[@bigcajungunns]

I love mine and the Rangers. I found it easier to order directly from the company and they have the best customer service too!!!

[@trentv5456]

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!

[@danielm5620]

What inserts did you get?

[@trentv5456]

@@danielm5620 been using EZfeet and have been very happy with them. Heard good things about Superfeet as well

[@escapetherace1943]

@@trentv5456 superfeet are great but expensive, cheaper alternatives

[@coltrv]

@@escapetherace1943 like what?

[@escapetherace1943]

@@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

[@Lobo1bronxmade]

I love all the boots you have and reviews I like these a lot , I live in Northern California and these would be great for a walk in the Redwood Forest

[@DalesLeatherworks]

They definitely would!!!! Thanks my friend!

[@uncannyfox]

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!

[@luisg6404]

@@uncannyfox I'm in the Santa Cruz Mountains and go for a daily 5 mile trail hike they're my favorite boots ever. You all need to buy a pair!

[@emilysrokagrove]

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.

[@1979augistine]

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

[@Beaneeman67]

Great review bruh

[@fredseekingbibleturth]

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.

[@coopersand911]

The African Rangers are my favorite pair, a short and light boot, but super durable, stable, and comfortable! Almost a shoe but not

[@petersilecchio4417]

Great Video. Have to look into their African Ranger Boot. Cape Toe Boot.

[@derikloggenberg3966]

These are great boots but as a south african i prefer rogue boots the rogue rb1 trail is probably one of the most comfortable shoes you can wear

[@Condor1970]

You should check out the Alico Summit boots, sold by Sierra Trading. Made in Italy.

[@chinatownboy7482]

The exchange rate is very favorable to US buyers. Amazon Black Friday had these boots at half off.

[@MrLlama999]

I am interested in the African Ranger.

[@Jake-ns4iq]

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.

[@DalesLeatherworks]

I’ll be honest I don’t have a good sizing reference for boots to sneakers! I’m leaning toward 9.5 though because these boots are true to size

[@aaronbrown5252]

Jim Green has detailed the difference between the Razorback and the Ranger here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6Wyq52jhdSsis0

[@peterpiper6707]

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!

[@JR-gp2zk]

Go true to size. Unfortunately, I followed the website foot measurement guidelines, downsized and I have a tight fit. That said, the boots are great for the money ($150). I got the brown leather, and while they are not waterproof, if you use mink oil they are virtually waterproof. The footbed is hard however so get insoles.

[@shootermchavoc1293]

They're $180 now

[@JR-gp2zk]

@@shootermchavoc1293 yeah the are starting to reach that level of being too expensive. Great boots for under $150, but for $200 there are better options,

[@davidoffrance]

They looks great on feet imo. Great Value indeed. Nevertheless, i do not like all these logos and stickers.

[@zachmiller9175]

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.

[@chinatownboy7482]

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.

[@717UT]

I think I may have found my new work boots so my feet quit hurting me on the job.

[@dlock64]

Thanks aerosurferlv for bringing them to light here inn the U.S.

[@zachupton3647]

Weird. I'm usually a 10 buy in JG I wear a 10.5

[@radiationshepherd]

I want some, can't decide which color though

[@DalesLeatherworks]

They’re all cool!!

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Would mink oil work as well?

[@DalesLeatherworks]

It would!

[@kitcraft9516]

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.

[@DalesLeatherworks]

I am typically at home in an E width

[@kitcraft9516]

Thank you.@@DalesLeatherworks

[@latetodagame1892]

Their boots seem like desert trekking boots. Would you trust your life to them? I like 'em, but I'm not sure.

[@DalesLeatherworks]

It depends on the situation but so far so good! They’re solid hiking boots that’s for dang sure

[@alexandergudym8337]

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!

[@DalesLeatherworks]

Yes I wear 9 in sneakers and 8.5 in most US boots! Going true to size on these is what I recommend!

[@slimjim7402]

no way boot makers in another country, thats crazy

[@alainorozco8032]

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.

[@NoNameNo.5]

Has anyone head anything about their newest boot the African Ranger? (I believe it’s called?)

[@shootermchavoc1293]

I wanted to order two pairs of these when they were $130 two years ago now they're $180. :(

[@escapetherace1943]

I got a pair when they were 130, saw they're a lot more now, ouch

[@StolenAlias]

Nubuck is my least favorite leather it always looks dull and dry.

[@HorseLuvr101]

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)

[@zachmiller9175]

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.

[@BOOGiNS]

I find it pretty bogus that they are overcharging paying customers so they can give free boots away to employed individuals.

[@Pozrfb]

This is also called solidarity. There are people who protect the wilderness and cannot afford shoes.

[@chinatownboy7482]

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.

[@ryanvest7061]

Wow. You are completely out of touch. The rangers deserve so much more than they get. They are true heroes..

[@BOOGiNS]

@@ryanvest7061 these shoes suck ass.

[@dave0z96]

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 .