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@matthewcaughey8898

8 ай бұрын

I snagged a pair of green razorbacks for 90 bucks on an Amazon Black Friday special. They say they use a different insole now but ill be the judge of thst. I’ve got a pair of super squishy rock rooster insoles if I need them

@blackdragonentertainments590

5 ай бұрын

If you like tactical boots like me, you should review the Jim green AR8 boot

@hantusmostert

3 ай бұрын

What is your favorite last?

Based on your review & Carl Murawski review, 8 months ago (Feb 2022) I decided on a pair of JG Razorbacks. I'm a mailman in rural Maryland. These boots are more than adequate and have far exceeded my expectations. Worn almost daily & very minimal wear on sole. Looking forward to many years of my Razorbacks on the job

@rikuslombard2506

Жыл бұрын

South African, my last pair lasted me 15 years farm work, hunting and safari work. Only reason I replaced them is they looked a little ragged, still functional. You made a great choice.

@rikuslombard2506

Жыл бұрын

@brian Nesbit

Bought a pair of their mean machine boots about 2 weeks ago. Really solid and well made. I’m from South Africa and if it wasn’t for this video I would have never found out about a local boot maker that was such good value for money. Plus I get to support a local business 😁

@colinhudson9041

2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a pair tomorrow . I'm in SA . Tired of crappy work boots I've had the last couple of years .

@sandisobuqa4875

2 жыл бұрын

where can I buy one for myself I'm in Cape town

@KaneDesign

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandisobuqa4875 on their website. Just make sure to follow their sizing charts when you buy.

@KT-cz7rm

4 ай бұрын

Just treat them for cold weather areas if you live around salt, especially. I made that mistake.

I immediately started looking for fellow South Africans in the comments. I love it.

@saritshull3909

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@c0nsci0usness

3 жыл бұрын

Hello it's me, Elon Musk!

@riaanackerman6372

3 жыл бұрын

Yass bru

@KR-jg7gc

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@wolfza2630

3 жыл бұрын

Hou my bier, ons is hier.

Thank you for exposing the rest of us to brands that we most likely never seen otherwise. Boot partisanship makes the ford/chevy rivalry look tame. Thank you for providing in depth information and reasoning for your opinions. Hope that you get better soon.

@grndzro777

3 жыл бұрын

How dare you compare Ford to Chevy...WTF is wrong eith you?

Price increase by 40 since the video lol

I glad to see something different than than American or Asian made boots. We hardly ever see anything from Africa and South Africa in particularly. Good review and presentation.

@galvanizedgnome

2 жыл бұрын

South Africa is because of the Moores

@BikingVikingHH

2 жыл бұрын

South Africa isn’t because of the Moore’s LOL it’s because of the 𝕭𝖔𝖊𝖗s 🤦🏼‍♂️

I bought them recently and the insole is different now, has more substantial, anatomically shaped rubber insert instead of the small poron patch at the heel. Feel pretty comfortable. Great boots!

@KT-cz7rm

7 ай бұрын

Finally snagged a pair. Mine came with an odd looking insole with parts plastic and leather. So far it's been okay, but it's not substantial leather like in redwing and heritage style boots. Might buy a leather or arch support insole. The boots are incredible. Great unique style, wide toe box, quality all around. Breaking then in fire hiking/light work. Similar leather hiking boots are usually insanely pricey. I'd have to work almost 2 days to afford danners heritage leather hiking "mountain light"s.

@matthewcaughey8898

7 ай бұрын

@@KT-cz7rm got a pair of razorbacks last month and I can say they’re definitely not like the pair Dan disassembled. For one the inner lining leather is gone and the inside is straight rough out leather. The next change is the elimination of the top fiberboard and they’re just relying on the insole to press lock into the leather fiber midsole ( which works as it’s pretty locked in. Lastly they’re more like the insole on the African ranger now with the Texon style second fiberboard unit removed

@zachmiller9175

5 ай бұрын

​@@KT-cz7rmthere's actually a newer insole than that now, the 3 pairs I own all came with different insoles, I have a pair of stockman's which came with the old style with the foam patch, my African rangers came with the ones with the plastic heel cup, and my tyre sole limited run razorbacks came with a much nicer leather topped foam insole with some built in arch support. I've replaced all of them with spencos though because they're the most comfortable thing I've found by far, they're what Nick's boots recommend.

@KT-cz7rm

5 ай бұрын

@@zachmiller9175 kept the leathers in so far. I'm have to check out spencos. I don't know what this consist of but I'm a huge fan of rockrooster insoles. Synthetic memory foam material but I've had ones last 2 years, walking at least ten miles a day.

I’m from SA and have 4 different pairs of the Jim Green range. My Stockman’s have been with me for 10 years and show no signs of letting in. I wear them 3-4 days a week for work. The most durable boot and adored shoe brand in SA!

@nicduynstee2171

3 жыл бұрын

How would you compare Stockman to a Blundstone? Do they have the same construction as these Razorbacks?

@devonpeters9458

2 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on the Monster vs the Razorback?

I live in South Africa and have looked at these boots, never really bit. Might buy a set now.

@KR-jg7gc

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered a pair today. Of these razorbacks.. what boots have you fancied?

🇿🇦 proud South African

Iam from South Africa and I got my own pair of Jim Greens (Razorbacks) I must admit i crinched when you cut the boot open

Just got a pair - they are fantastic. Amazing build quality and they’ve even updated the insole to a higher quality leather item. As soon as you pull them from the box you can tell they’re freakin STURDY. The padded tongue/ankle is super comfy. They’re unique and definitely put a smile on my face.

@WeiserGold

Жыл бұрын

Damm that's nice to know that they changed the insole. It was the only thing that bothered me when I watched the video rn.

That center score was a 9/10

@jacobrittweger5585

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing

@CatBarefield

3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say that

@WaistDeepOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best he’s done! 9.5/10

My Jim Greens are 27 years old and still in top condition .

that stichdown construction is straigh South African heritage, coming from the original Veldskoen : )

These go for $180-$190 on Amazon now, but just ordered a pair for $144 on a Prime Day deal. Can’t wait to get them. My old Timberlands just started separating after several years of weekend yard work and casual wear. I have a feeling these Jim Green’s will be with me for the rest of my life.

@matthewcaughey8898

7 ай бұрын

Snagged my razorbacks for 84 bucks on a Black Friday special solid boots once you adjust to them

I just received my boots and they did come with a very nice cushioned leather insole insert. Very happy so far.

Right now, on Amazon, these boots are $89.00 in a Black Friday Sale.

Hope you have a fast recovery and feel better! I'll keep you in my prayers! Loving your videos!

Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Glad I’ve been patient. Just purchased a pair with the coupon code. Thank you for the review!

Nice teardown! I got a pair of these a few months back and am happy the the quality and fit. Was worn out by shoes and boots in this price range having failed soles or seams to go with discomfort on my bunion. The roomy seamless toe is great. My heel counter was lined with a slightly rougher roughout than your example, so my lackadaisical break-in earned me a small blister.

Thanks for introducing me to this brand! I ended up getting their Vellie which is perhaps the most solid Chuka boot I've seen.

It's really good how you went thoroughly through all the materials toe too back

Discount code still works 2 years on lol, thanks for the savings and thanks for the great content.

I'm south African and first time I'm hearing of them. Glad to hear about a good product that's great value

Desert boots series would be cool. Clark's and the likes. Or Wallabee style boots.

I have been wearing Jim Green’s for 15 years. They are unbelievably comfortable and durable. I would highly recommend.

@SugarMapleForge

3 жыл бұрын

Did It take a while to break in. I just put mine on and they are extremely uncomfortable. I'm a bit sad lol

@devonpeters9458

2 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on the Razorback vs the Monster?

Thought I already subscribed to your channel, but when you mentioned your 300K goal I looked at your current number of subscribers. Turned out I wasn’t subscribed, now I am, keep up the good work! Really enjoying your videos!

Love these teardowns! Given all the different lasts used across all the manufacturers, do you think you could start a chart or list comparisons for your sizing? Like, if you wear a 10D in Red Wings, but a 9.5EE in Jim Greens, that'd help us find the right sizing (even if we've got bigger/smaller feet)! Here's to a speedy recovery!

Nice to hear you're doing well. Thank you for taking the time to continue doing the reviews at this juncture.

Thanks for the review Wes! I took advantage of the 10% discount from your video as I just purchased a pair. Keep up the good work. I hope you fully recover soon.

Those are called boot lace rings. I was looking for some and it took a minute to figure out what hey were called.

I’ve been wearing a different Jim Green model “Vellie” for a few months and have been very impressed. Quality and value are amazing with this brand.

@president6645

2 жыл бұрын

I where the "Vellie" daily. Such a nice boot much lighter and more practical than the razorback.

Great video. I just picked up a pair of Stockman. Very nice looking Chelsea boot, just what I've been looking for.

Awesome review, subscribed, ordered a pair in tan with your discount! For future content I would love to see a pair of Georgia Giant work boots CUT IN HALF!!!

This could be your best video title and thumbnail yet lmao

I’ve been waiting for this since I heard about this in Carl Mulwanski video!!

I've been thinking about buying some Jim Green Stockman boots. The promo code was all I needed to make my decision! Thank you!

Dope video. I’m looking forward to getting a pair of the Jim Green boots. I saw a video a couple of years ago about Thursday boots and now I own four pairs. Thanks again.

Im south african and have never heard of these! Thanks for another quality video and get well soon!

@LitoGeorge

3 жыл бұрын

Then you need to look past your navel boetie. They've been around for decades.

@multipl3

3 жыл бұрын

@@LitoGeorge check you out

Snagged a pair! thanks for the review and discount code! These look great!

@seedeebun

3 жыл бұрын

Which color did you choose? Are you happy with them?

@darksidedork76

3 жыл бұрын

@@seedeebun i got those saddle tan colored ones in the beginning of this video. I did replace the lqces though. I love that green. Just wished it were a brighter green . But i love how friggin tough these boots are!

Hi Weston. Great video and thanks for the discount code. I bought a pair of the Jim Green Razorback's in tan. I have had my eye on a pair of the Danner Mountain Trail and I was surprised with the similarities in look and build to the Razorback. In the UK the Danners are going for around the £300 mark so the Jim Green's where nice at 3rd the price!

Hey Weston, nice find. It's nice to see affordable boots coming from other places besides China. And as you mentioned, there are some financial implications that add to the value. The only thing I didn't like, was all the single stitching throughout the upper. But the bottom line is you can't go wrong in buying these. I also like the style, they remind me of old hiking boots from the 70's & 80's with that single piece of leather wrapping around the upper.

@kosta2177

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I would rather support financially any other country than China or Russia

Now it's literally a $200 boot!

I'm from South Africa and have owned a couple of Jim Green boots, anyway love your videos.

@MWENDA-vv5im

3 жыл бұрын

How long do the soles last before you do a resoling? How long do the uppers last before they became to worn out to wear?

@andreduplessis508

3 жыл бұрын

@@MWENDA-vv5im soles last about 10 years. I weigh 115kg and wear them every day. My first pair bought in 1998 are still fine on the uppers, the soles were replaced in 2009.

@MWENDA-vv5im

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreduplessis508 Wow. That's a very good boot.

@andreduplessis508

3 жыл бұрын

@@MWENDA-vv5im the reason in my opinion the soles are so long wearing is the carramato safety sole clone compound that was perfected for the harsh African conditions. There was a very similar tread pattern that was used on our combat boots during the Angolan bush war. I do not know if Jim Green supplied these soles to the military, but if they did they would have had years of product testing. I found the soles excelled in sandy desert scenarios.

@devonpeters9458

2 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on the Razorback vs the Monster?

Definitely love the way they look. The logos and the green laces are very unique.

Ordered a pair after watching this. Thanks for the code!

Jim Green have the AR8 shipping in October, I'd love to see a video on those.

Would be interesting if you cut up a Danner Mountain Light that also has the stitch down construction to see the value of that price range.

just bought a pair! thanks for the insight my man

would love to see a top five channel faves by January, it's been a huge year for you and your channel!

Wishing you well. I absolutely love deep dives into the quality of products and I love boots so you're one of my favorite channels. Hoping it doesn't take a turn for the worse.

I watched your video and purchased a pair of these boots. Surprisingly, they are very comfortable. It only took 2 days to get here, plus I used your coupon code to save (around $18.) These look better in person than on your video, so I must add that I'm very pleased with this purchase (even thought I received them this morning.) I will say they are much heaver that my other boots, but that will take some getting use to. I'll keep you posted.

i have never heard of this brand before, but they look awesome and thanks to your video, i think i'll pick up a pair!

Just ordered these with your discount. New subscriber. Thank you!

Bought these based on you're review and one from Carl Murawski. Not disappointed really great boot overall. I am just starting to get them broken in a bit and a little more flexible. I have a very wide foot these boots are the only ones I have used that were not custom that fit my foot. The only complaint is I wish it had a cork based foot bed or something a bit more moldable but guess I can always add that on my own. Thanks for the review I also highly recommend them great boots.

@5:15 the eye lets are I believe called simply "D-ring eye lets". pretty sure shoemakers have a more elaborate name for those but we call them just D-rings. Love the content, get well soon 👍

Love watching these videos before bed. Idk why but super relaxing 😌 😴

Thank you for your review and discount! I just bought a pair! 🙂

Bought these boots after watching this vid, these are great. Thanks for the truth, keep up the good work

@ahadmuhammad687

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same and breaking them in right now. I’m realizing that my right foot is slightly bigger than my left. Because the right boot is feeling a little more snug. However, they feel as though they’ll break in just fine.

Ordered a pair today! After watching your video, and checking out the web site I decided to go for the tobacco Vellies. Good price to begin with, 10% discount, free shipping, free exchanges...sheesh! That's an offer I couldn't refuse!

First off I hope you’re alright health wise. Wishes for a speedy recovery with no lasting side effects. I ordered a pair. I have a Danner Portland Select Horween Leather. These remind me so much of those boots for a third of the price. I will compare the feel on my foot, but I’m stoked for such a good deal. Thanks!

Because of your other video about Jim greens, I ordered these and the other ones. I am replying to this video because this one came yesterday and I love them. What is nice is they are comfortable right out of the box and no break-in. They are also the perfect width for my feet.

Best shoes I have ever owned. Referring to the town and country from Jim Green. Not only are they hard wearing and heavy duty but incredibly comfortable. Highly recommended

My son has been wearing Doc Marten Chelsea boots for about five years as his daily school shoe. By the end of the year they are just so thrashed. Last year a chunk of the sole just broke off his boots. It was crazy. It looks like Jim Green makes a pull on Chelsea that is similar in the same price range. Gonna give it a shot and see if we can get a pair that last at least until he outgrows them...

Love the videos, hope to see the Italian boot company Fracap on here someday! Fingers crossed!

Going to get the new jim green ranger now. Thanks! These are pretty great.

This stuff is awesome. Can you do a series on hiking/backpacking boots, and start with my fav 'Alico' from Italy?

Thanks for a great look inside the boots-- always enjoy your videos. I have really enjoyed my Razorbacks and find myself slipping them on just about anytime I head outside for chores or a hike. Almost no break-in, good looks, and hard to beat after I dropped some aftermarket inserts in them. I think upgrading the insole is a great way to improve the comfort, especially on hard surfaces. Really glad to have these in the States now.

Great review on a great looking pair of boots, I like them. Now I want a pair of them! :) -~- Like Darrell said earlier ... thank you for exposing us to boots we would probably have never seen or heard of otherwise.

Thank you. Lifesaver. I have been paining over spending money on boots and the low price on these plus the coupon code allowed me to buy boots, plus the insoles and liners to make my steel toes winter weather friendly for less than the boots I had been planning to buy.

Not only a proud South African, but a very proud Jim Green member! Best brand in the world, backing it for life.

@christhirion9474

3 жыл бұрын

Also a South African and never heard about them have a lot of bad experiences with expensive imported boots

@Cleanshotshooting

3 жыл бұрын

@@christhirion9474 bud, try it. Get the new vellie. The vellies are awesome.

@retroFUNKINgroova

3 жыл бұрын

Jim Greens are die hard boots. They’ve been around for years.

@USCavalry1

2 жыл бұрын

Should I buy a pair?

@noahjsmit

Жыл бұрын

My first pair of Razorbacks lasted more than 20 years. Granted not everyday use, but still some excellent miles

Glad I bought mine from Amazon after watching this video months ago for $139.00 . Thanks for the “recommendation “. A coat or two of shoe grease “Hubert’s” and break- in made me a believer. Great value boot!

@InGrindWeCrust2010

Жыл бұрын

How is the finish holding up after treating with Hubert's?

Praying for ya hope you get well soon love those boots

thanks for the video and information. i just ordered a pair

Hey man! Any reason you haven't done any videos on Allen Edmond boots/shoes? Would love to see them cut in half!!

@familycorvette

3 жыл бұрын

I love Allen Edmonds!

@thechamburgler3458

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see that video!

@martinjaramillo2429

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see Allen Edmonds prices slashed in half

@THELEIFMEISTER

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinjaramillo2429 LOL yea me too!

@Nemioke

3 жыл бұрын

AE's are kind of an overprized first tier of nicer dress shoes. Meermin already offers a better value and style in very low prices. However, some proper shoes would be a nice cut (Lobb or Edward Greens, for example - or Saint Crispins).

Great vid, I got a pair of the Razorbacks back in May when Jim Green first got distro within the states. They're great boots, they've been my go-to pair for hiking and outdoor work. So far they've held up fantastic, and I've been beating the hell out of them too. Great company, and good people too- if you're in the market for some work boots or hikers I honestly don't think you'll find a better deal.

@thesheepthemightythecrazy

3 жыл бұрын

Does a thicker insole fit? like will a thicker insole ruin the roominess of the toe box? or I can just order a half size bigger and just use a thicker insole?

@harkerleatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

@@thesheepthemightythecrazy They're pretty accommodating, even with a thick insole- I use some chunky arch support inserts in mine. No need to size up.

@thesheepthemightythecrazy

3 жыл бұрын

@@harkerleatherworks thank you for the info.

@coltrv

8 ай бұрын

Do you find they are heavy for long distance hiking? Weight is the only thing that makes me hesitant to get these boots.

Boot lover from South Africa. Blessings to you and your channel.

Very interesting. Never heard about this brand, but know I do. Thanks for video.

Great tear down, the boots definitely look like they're worth the price. On the hard soles...if you are going to be on uneven terrain you need a hard soled boot. A soft sole boot walking over rocks, stones, small changes in terrain, logs, etc. can actually bruise your feet over the course of a day (or at least make the soles of your feet sore). This is one reason a lot of trekking and serious hiking boots have hard/stiff soles. Not great for pavement and not needed for indoor use but definitely worth it for work and play in the dirt.

Can you do a review on the Allen Edmonds Higgins boots, would love to see how there built... Thx

Yes i love my jim green stockman boots! Im so happy to see them get the credit they deserve. Also they have a us site with a depot in Virginia! That nakes shipping time and even price a tad lower!

awesome looking boot that I never heard of..think I am going to order me a pair!

Just got some tan vellies to dress with for the summer! DO NOT SLEEP ON THESE PEOPLE. WE NEED COMPANIES LIKE THIS hahah

"Better for wide feet" sold me, take my money

@aprilmason1616

3 жыл бұрын

I need room for my toes^^

@marcgonzalez6206

3 жыл бұрын

4e

@davesnothere8859

3 жыл бұрын

I've never had a better fitting shoe for my flintstone feet.

@ahadmuhammad687

3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a pair and breaking them in as I type.

Speedy recovery 🤙🏽 great content

Damm this pair of boots looks awesome. High value for the price, High Quality, Nice construction, this secure and protective tongue design, TPU counter wit a double leather cover, quick to use lacing system, 2.2 mm thick full grain chrome tanned leather, one piece upper, strong and durable outsole, the well built midsole, even the holy steel shank is there and they are resoleable. (The only part that bothers me is the plastic coated cheap lining leather part) For city wear i might add a cushioning insole since you said the outsole is hard, but I probably wouldn't want them to make a softer outsole cuz it could make them less durable. I might also change the laces because of the color. Seems like an awesome everyday allrounder boot which will last a long time, that you can also take out of the city without a problem. Sounds really good to me in my opinion. I definitely need to look if I'm able to get them here in Germany, hopefully they have my size since my feet are rather long but rarrow.

I wish you could go from brand to brand trashing the whole brand, testing and discussing the difference between each brand separately 👍 I personally wear Keens, Timberlands, Truman’s, Redwings boots to work and I really want like to have an idea on how Keen work boots made

@shroder1

3 жыл бұрын

I will say I had a pair of keen work boots and they failed terribly. Both soles split completely after just 6 months. I dont work my boots very hard either

@zingbat4

3 жыл бұрын

keens hold up for me but I'm pretty sure they are just glued together.

@nickatdallas

3 жыл бұрын

@@zingbat4 Keens boots are glued for sure, but if you need something oil resistant for oil industry and waterproof there is nothing on the market that would qualify as much as Keens boots would, and also standards of the product is suffering tremendously I agree with that statement. ⬆️

@TobiasDuncan

3 жыл бұрын

My Keen hiking boots and other keen shoes have worn like iron. Never tried the work boots though

My Razorbacks are going on six years now. Five years on a farm with a few gashes on the uppers, and moderate wear on the soles. Six months in town walking dogs on the tar road everyday and I see significantly more wear on the soles. I'm going to have to have them resoled soon. Probably still the best boots you can buy.

@coltrv

Жыл бұрын

Do you have to treat them with any leather products?

@h3HUg7Sp

Жыл бұрын

@@coltrv I have no idea.

@h3HUg7Sp

Жыл бұрын

I just used ordinary shoe polish.

Great review!

Loved the video and really am interested the Jim Green brand....still breaking in my Redbacks (love 'em) but some Green's are in my future.

As a South African, I'm very proud that Jim Green has finally gone to more international countries. They are well-known here in South Africa and are worn by many farmers, game rangers and people who work a lot in the bush. My first pair were a pair of Razorbacks as a 15th birthday present and I cherished them dearly. They were quite tough to break in, but once they were broken in they were great. Keep in mind that the Razorback is a very sturdy boot, so give them a bit more time to break in than your usual boot.

@caidelander2561

2 жыл бұрын

Fellow South African here - sadly the price has blown up recently

@andrews9719

8 ай бұрын

@@caidelander2561 Boot prices here have blown up here in the states too... Jim Green is still the best bang for buck.

It would be awesome to see some military boots, something like bates lites, danner reckonings, or Belleville.

Thanks for the great info.

Got a pr for Christmas, have been wearing them for a week now. Great comfort right out of the box,very well made and look like they will hold up well.

What about Alico boots or Scarpa or Asolo or La Sportiva?

Jim Greens handle the rough South African terrain very well. Lots of us wear them 3-4 times a week and they last for decades with minimal maintenance

Hi . Thanks for all the great vids . I just got a new pair of Jim Green town and country. Please have a review of those of can . Also they custom make them for you

OK! I love this series, and will return to it soon. A little broke right now, so going for the Jim Green, which will probably be about as good as anything I've ever had! This is a tremendous insight we're getting here, it sure has never ocurred to me to cut up a pair of boots! PLUS I've only ever heard of maybe two of these brands. A main thing for me is having wide feet, and being cursed through life in a world where people want shoes to have pointed toes, and the largest size is 11 or 12. I have gone whole YEARS looking for something that fit, before stuff like online sales. So, having wide sizes, or a square toe, or a MUNSON LAST (?) is the impossible dream. At this moment I have great hopes for the JG thing, 1/2 size up and just hope it's inherently wide. Later I'll have more money and can really try harder.