r/jimgreen

I have about 5 months of working in these. Commercial framing and drywall. I’m not easy on boots and these things are tanks. Holding up much better than expected.

I just purchased these Meander – Moc-Toe – Buffalo. So far they are fantastic.

Father and son sporting their Buffalo ARs

My Jim Greens keeping my feet comfy as I grill this holiday weekend 🤙🏻

So much better in person!

The Sandhurst seems to be JG least popular offering, and I kind of get why. It is JG going full in on traditional "formal" styling (unlike the half attempt with the Shoellie), while doing their usual rugged construction. What you get is a stylish boot with a lot of leather and rubber. However, it comes at a cost in comfort. The slim last, though not as slim as many Italian dress boots, still squish those pinky toes in tight from the side and also squishes the toes from the top. The thick (for dress boots) full grain outer leather, the leather midsole and thick rubber soles make for a very stiff boot. When taking a step, there is almost no bend at the base of the toe area like most boots. Instead the foot takes on a sort of rocking chair motion in its stationary position (I don't know if many people will get this reference). This causes quite some pain on the heel, and even started to radiate up towards my butt with the way I had to walk in these. All the leather and rubber also makes for a bulky and heavy dress boot. Though you get the silhouette of a dress boot, you also don't really get the refined slim dress boot look upon closer inspection. Personally, there will only be around 30-40 times a year where I would wear something formal or business casual like the Sandhurst, so it will probably take me 2 years to full break these in, and even than I'm not sure how comfy they will get.

JG is lauded for their rugged construction, thick leathers, at very good prices. When it comes to the Sandhurst, it shows that JG designers really tried to put a good effort into expanding their catalogue into proper formal wear while sticking to their roots. However, I feel trying to inject their rugged roots worked against them here. You have to assume that the customer isn't going to be abusing the boots on hikes or on the farm if they are buying dress boots. You also do not need these thick leathers and rubber soles to make a dress boot that will last. Really for a last/silhouette so slim, you really need to have thinner materials to make a comfortable boot. I would say I wouldn't recommend these, however at the price they are positioned the Sandhurst is competing against cemented/non resolable dress boots that will probably have low quality leather. So I guess if you are looking for a cheapish dress boot that will last a lifetime, get these but you are getting a fairly bulky dress boot that will put you in a world of hurt for quite a while.

Hey mates, I am between the workhorse and the 719 wedge for a second work boot for home improvement carpentry/construction. I do already own a pair of rugged African troopers but I want a second 6 in boot.

I initially wanted to get something a little lighter and cooler for the summer and something that would dry out easier so I was considering the workhorse but I am a little worried about thrashing them.

The 719 seems like it would be more durable and protective with the double last but then I would assume it would be much hotter.

And suggestions and opinions would be appreciated especially if anyone has and experience doing any king of construction or similar work in either.

Freshly cleaned and conditioned my Bronco Stockmans :)

Finally get my Anatomx bfar. The first time I found something I can put my wide hobbit foot in and the side just perfect. My actual foot size is 8.5 but I always need to scale up to 9.5 to 10 just to accommodate my width. After almost 3 weeks of thinking what size should I order. I Finally ordered the 8.5 to see if the anatomx last js actual wide enough and it is! This is the first time in my life I get feet snug ln the side.

Can't wait to take them out for a hike.

Im looking into resoling my BFAR'S and was curious what everyone is using outside of jim green soles. Has anyone tried the vibram freestone? I mainly wear my boots at work on concrete all day and for hiking. Any input on what people have used is greatly appreciated.

SOLD. For sale/trade: Black Numzaan sz 11 US boots in good/vg condition. Bought used and wore them around the house and decided they’re not for me.

Only trades would be for AR in buffalo. Same size.

I ordered this pair of custom barefoot vellies in bronco biscuit. They look amazing. They fit great and I couldn’t be happier with them. I thought I ordered the olive green shoelaces with them, but I guess I didn’t so it’s off to the store to go find some.

Ahoy everyone!

As a bit of a Jim Green enthusiast, I think I'm slowly building a complete Jim Green ecosystem for my feet. 😄 After a lot of trial and error, I finally think I've figured out my size and preferred last.

It all started with a pair of African Rangers. They're fantastic boots, sturdy, incredibly comfortable, and they've become my go-to pair for heavier work around our family farm. The only problem? I accidentally ordered them half a size too big. My mistake... I was still learning that Jim Green sizing is a bit different.

Then came my custom ASHM Stockmans...

That's where I nearly lost my mind.

The right boot felt noticeably tighter than the left. Naturally, I assumed my right foot was slightly bigger, so I measured my feet, changed insoles, questioned my own sanity, even took them to a cobbler... nothing made sense.

One day I finally grabbed a caliper and measured the boots themselves.

Turns out the right boot was about 3 mm shorter than the left. After some more measuring, I realised one boot had effectively been made as a UK 7 and the other as a UK 7.5. A genuine manufacturing mistake.

Honestly, mistakes happen. I make them too, so I wasn't angry.

I contacted Jim Green, they immediately acknowledged the mistake and offered to remake the boots.

A few weeks later the replacement arrived...

...and they accidentally made the replacement in the smaller size. 🤣

At that point I honestly didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Surprisingly though, I still wasn't disappointed. If anything, I was impressed by how they handled the situation, and the whole experience actually helped me figure out exactly what size and last work best for me.

Even getting the replacement into Europe turned into its own adventure. Customs through DHL felt like an unexpected boss fight. 😂 I spent almost as much time filling out customs paperwork as I did configuring the boots. They wanted every single item listed separately, boots, insoles, laces, leather upgrades... I honestly started wondering if they thought I was importing an entire shoe factory.

In the end everything got sorted, and I even managed to sell the replacement pair that turned out too small to another happy Jim Green owner.

By then summer had arrived, and I needed a lightweight shoe for mowing season on our family farm. So, after way too much overthinking (as usual), I finally ordered a custom pair of Shoellies.

The build:

• ASHM last (UK 8)

• Bronco Brown leather

• Triple stitching wherever possible

• Olive stitching on the upper, brown stitching around the sole

• Polywoven midsole (I wanted to keep them as light as possible)

• Black Oringo wedge sole

• No thermoplastic toe puff

Technically they aren't a traditional Goodyear welt because of the polywoven midsole, but I wanted something more practical for everyday use.

When they arrived... I'll be honest, I was disappointed.

They looked completely different from what I had imagined. I think leaving out the toe puff gave them a much softer shape than I expected. I actually left them sitting in the box for almost a week because I just couldn't connect with them.

Then one day I put them on...

...and never really took them off again.

Since then they've shoveled manure, survived countless hours of mowing, been worn around the farm every single day, attended a wedding, walked through rain, and somehow turned out to be surprisingly water resistant for such a lightweight shoe.

They're honestly one of the most comfortable pairs I own.

The Bronco leather also really grew on me. After plenty of use it looked like it had lost some of its oils, so I treated them with Jim Green's beeswax balm and it brought the leather straight back to life. I still don't really know the "correct" way to care for Bronco leather because there aren't many guides out there, but brushing them regularly and giving them a light conditioning every now and then seems to work perfectly.

My only real complaint is that because of the low-cut design, bits of hay and grass occasionally find their way into the shoe while working on the farm—but honestly, that's more a consequence of how I'm using them than a flaw in the design.

Looking back, this whole journey has been ridiculous.

I ordered boots.

I accidentally ordered the wrong size.

I received one boot in a different size.

Jim Green remade them.

The remake came in the wrong size.

I fought customs.

I sold the replacement pair.

I ordered another custom pair.

...and somehow I'm still here planning the next order.

I guess that's how you know you're a Jim Green fan. 😂

Right now I'm already debating between another pair of custom Shoellies in Buffalo leather... or maybe a custom Vellie.

P.S. If anyone from Jim Green is reading this... after everything I've been through, I think I've earned an honorary position in Quality Control... or at least a loyalty discount before I accidentally finance another season of custom boot experiments. 😄🍻

Had these African Rangers for a year and the outsole is peeling away from the leather midsole. Anyone know of a glue brand that would hold this together for another few months? I've already tried a couple times with a clamp overnight but no luck.

Excellent condition. Worn once. Too wide for me. Will ship in CONUS.

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