Review of The Jim Green Stockman After Three Months: How Do They Stack Up?

The Jim Green Stockman is a tough Chelsea Work Boot from South Africa. Here’s what I think after 3 months of use.
Links
Jim Green Website bit.ly/jimgreenfootwear
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 The Stockman Chelsea Work Boot
01:04 Chelsea Work Boots
01:39 Jim Green Footwear
02:38 Construction
06:04 Leathercare
06:56 Sizing and Fit
08:24 Value
09:30 Summary
Who Am I?
I am a Management Consultant in real life but in my Bootlosophy channel, I make videos about boots and all things boot related. This channel posts reviews of boots, unboxing of new boots, and follow-up reviews, and in doing so, may explore the philosophy of the brands from time to time!
I have owned boots for decades, but to be honest I have owned them as functional pieces of footwear. It wasn't until early 2020 when COVID struck that I started online shopping for boots to an obsessive degree. I love the aesthetic of boots and I love finding out more about how they are made. I now own an insane number of boots, and one day I may sell some of them (just not right now).
Full Disclosure
If any video is sponsored, I will declare it clearly in the video and in the description. Even if a video is sponsored, I will review the product openly and honestly giving you my personal opinion, warts and all, of the product.
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[@davinshootsfilm7186]

Honestly one of the best boot/shoe reviewers out there! Thank you again for a wonderful breakdown!

[@noone-pg4lr]

They both can be I don’t see a problem

[@rustyeyeball]

People that say that Chelsea boots aren’t work boots, think that cowboy boots are for working 😂

[@GoatzombieBubba]

There are western boots made for working they are called ropers or stockmans they have a lower heel then a riding boot and a lot of them have square toes.

[@CosmicJhana444]

I’ve learned for a little more, you can have your boots customized at Jim Green to include a leather last board and leather midsole. I’m thinking about that to help with the comfort. You can create a variety of assembles with the components they have there, in-house. Thanks, for the great video. Take care!

[@ike780]

I plant trees in these exact boots. Activities include lifting $100 + lb potted trees, digging holes, and immeasurable amounts of time on foot. For the grand total of $200 US, they'll make you a leather midsole version.

[@zachupton3647]

As a Land Surveyor in Central Illinois, my most important tool for the job is the boots that I wear. Jim Green is a game-changer. I used to be a die-hard 20-year-plus Red Wing guy. Now I am Jim Green for life? 💪🐸

[@benko7ab]

But the red wings look cool, are made in America and are also tough and cost three times as much😊

[@kevinbaughman4207]

I'm from central Illinois also . I'm wearing my Jim Green Razorbacks right now . I have a pair of black African Rangers for my job in corrections ( black footgear required ) .

[@zachupton3647]

@@kevinbaughman4207 I have the African Ranger in African Buffalo. I love that wedge outer sole. Where in CI? I'm in the Peoria area.

[@kevinbaughman4207]

@@zachupton3647 I see my first reply didn't take . I'm from Brown county, but I work in Schuyler county .

[@marcuse4594]

I was looking at getting this exact pair of boots and I got to say this is the best review I've ever seen

[@coopersand911]

I will forever be a Jim Green fan

[@jamesbamford9696]

I loved this review! Not sure why I haven't stumbled across your KZbin channel sooner!!!

[@101jumpit]

I have a pair of the "Stockman's",and i love them :)

[@Bayou987]

I absolutely love my Jim Greens, the utilitarian (ugly😂) style has actually grown on me and even though I have worn mine into the ground at work I find myself browsing the site for a casual boot often. Btw I would love to see a review of the shoelies when they start shipping

[@dhruvio]

Hi Teik, I appreciate you! Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@HHCforlife]

This is a fantastic review/update on the boots. Thank you so much for taking the time for an in depth analysis and providing this information for us.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

Chelsea’s can be work boots but it depends on the sole’s they have. In this case yes Jim green’s Chelsea boots are indeed WORK BOOTS 👍 Lots of Chelsea boots are for fashion and don’t have the ruggedness,durability or protection of a work boot

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

Great video! I have this exact same pair and I totally agree with you. Great light duty work boot that can be casual as well. They’re great to always have by the door and pop on and off like sandales.

[@katlegomohlala5545]

Thanks for the info. Il start buying em

[@scottdavenport1833]

Great review.

[@DMorgan77]

Great review as always Teik. I've had the African Ranger on my list to buy for awhile. This Chelsea probably isn't for me, which is why I appreciate reviews after you've had some time to wear the boot.

[@barryrahn5957]

I enjoyed this video. You did a good, clear breakdown of the JG Chelsea. I have several pairs of JG's: Razorbacks, African Rangers and yeah they are pretty hard underfoot. Also, I have a high arch and that tends to push the top of my toe against the toe box which is annoying. I'd love to go the Jim Green factory in Pietermaritzburg and do a tour and get a custom made pair or two. Once again, good job.

[@simongrushka983]

that's a great video, thanks.

[@Zelinc]

I'm from the states and even I knew they were work boots in the AU and SA. Here in the states I bartend in Chelsea all the time.

[@wompa70]

I have their African Ranger in black. Very well built. Thinking about getting these for yard work. It can get muddy around here and the Ranger sole isn't ideal.

[@kd5byb]

I recently bought a pair of these boots in the Fudge color with the honey colored sole. Very happy with them! In total agreement with your review. I've got a wide foot, they fit great, I find them to be very comfortable, and for the price, amazing value! I wonder if you've tried the honey color sole? They may be a bit softer underfoot than the black sole? Subscribed. :)

[@patrickorphanides9880]

Once again, great review! You mention the heel slip when you first started wearing them. Did replacing the inner sole solve that issue -or what solution have you found if solved at all? Thank you.

[@Bootlosophy]

It’s still there but getting better. I think the secret is breaking in the tough sole so it actually flexes

[@nathanalane2674]

Moving off of my Blundstones after 3 years and these seem to be such an obvious move. Thank you for such a helpful review

[@nathanalane2674]

If my blunnies are 10.5 (printed on the bottom), can I assume the Stockman will be the same size?

[@coltrv]

Have you gotten these yet? How do they compare to blundstones?

[@nathanalane2674]

@@coltrv I have a pair of the Stockman boots in fudge leather. I’m about 4 weeks in. They are significantly wider, more rigid underfoot and had a legit break-in period for me as the thick leather had to soften. The Stockman are real boots, making the Blundstones feel like sneakers. I wear blunnies now for when my feet need a break, but the Stockmans are my everyday boot. They look better to my eye, feel more rugged and capable and I know they will last much longer. I love them both, but for very different reasons and situations.

[@noone-pg4lr]

I didn’t know you served in the military that’s cool

[@2dogsf-ing]

Along with a guy in southwest Florida. That wears a pair of Keen Romeo aluminum toe boots. That have been the best boots ive had so far. That i resoled myself with vibram lug sole. I like the boots alot. I wear my boots everyday all day long. The only time i haven't wore them is if they are to wet or going some where that work boots won't work. I own and operate a landscaping and tree business. So my boots have been well worn compared to most. Im just looking for a upgrade from $150 pair of boots. Nicks i really want just can't afford at the moment.

[@jaredphelps4226]

I'm a residential HVAC tech. In my line of work I'm constantly going in and out of people's homes. For a long time I used a 8" moc toe because the wedge sole is none marking but occasionally customers would say no to shoes or boots in the home entirely. You can imagine the pain of having to constantly retie your boots a hundred times. Everyone at my shop uses Romeo's or Chelsea style boots. These are definitely work boots. On a different note it's amazing to see how many people in the skilled trades such as carpenters plumbers HVAC etc.. use regular tennis shoes for really rough work. I just bought a pair and am very excited. How are the sizing? I know you mentioned they are true to size. I wear a 13 in tennis shoes but that size was unavailable so I got a 12.5. Do you think that will fit okay? based on your experience with the stockman

[@Bootlosophy]

Might be a bit snug, but you can remove the insole it comes with and put in a thinner insole

[@ALEJANDROGUERREROPALMA]

Por favor si pueden subtitular al español . . . El producto se vé excelente . .. gracias

[@andrewallen9993]

If Chelseas aren't workbooks why do mine have steel toecaps?

[@darrinbarnard6797]

Would like a review on the mongrel K9 boot

[@Bootlosophy]

Would like to get one to review 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

I checked the website you linked and the boots are priced at $269 aud, are they worth it with that price hike?

[@thagedorn]

that sizing bit was pretty hard to grab. beyond the uk , us, adjustment.

[@DaddyDaniel93]

Hello gratis video, I tried 9,9½,10. 9 feels too snug especially for the toe area, feeling pressure from the top. 9½ feelt ok with a slighter thicker sock no way. 10 definately too big. Also I feel that the heel is to loose. Did the leather loosen up in your case? Thanks for the feedback.

[@Bootlosophy]

Did you contact them?

[@SharpUchi]

Can’t decide between these or redbacks, do you have a review on those?

[@Bootlosophy]

Yes I do

[@kyle-qw5yx]

The wide toe box is the best part of these boots. Other leather boots crush my feet

[@JohnnyVichi]

can you stand all day on these chelsea? vs the dr martens, blundstone , redbacks of the world?

[@Gonzplays]

As it is without a different insole. Id say no. Mine have superfeet in them and they are decent

[@JohnnyVichi]

@@Gonzplays thank you brothea

[@Bootlosophy]

I’d replace the insole to do that

[@noone3734]

I don't think stitchdown construction should be called veldtschoen. Veldtschoen construction is when one layer of upper is flat-welted and then the second upper layer is wiped down onto that welt and stitched down. So it's like one upper layer is goodyear welt construction and then the other layer is stitchdown construction onto the flat welt. Veldtschoen construction can even have a full liner and double uppers, so three layers of upper.

[@katlegomohlala5545]

Dang here i was thinking veldschoen was just a shoe brand 😁🤣

[@darrinbarnard6797]

Do you own a pair of Rossi boots

[@Bootlosophy]

Getting a pair soon, the Endura

[@darrinbarnard6797]

@@Bootlosophy can't wait for the review hard to get in the states

[@cwr8618]

wasn't familiar with Rossi. Their chealsea's look pretty sweet. I wonder how their width goes.

[@silly_dong]

I think I just got influenced

[@Bootlosophy]

🤣🤣