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

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

@@MrWpiter How interesting!

@sschoon86

2 ай бұрын

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.

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

3 ай бұрын

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!! 🥾🥾

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

15 күн бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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

These were a great buy on Amazon Prime Day.

@GentlemansJourney

8 күн бұрын

Nice!

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

@GentlemansJourney

2 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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

@bobabo

3 ай бұрын

​@@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. 😂

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

@GentlemansJourney

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a great option!!🥾🥾👍

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

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

Always appreciate you friend! 🥾🥾👍

Just want to say I really like your channel.

@GentlemansJourney

4 күн бұрын

Means a lot friend!

Great review of your new Jim Greens boots.

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

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

I only have the African Rangers right now and it took me a minute to warm up to them. Now that the weather is warming up, I've been wearing them for work and now that they are breaking in, I fricking love them. Swapped the insoles but other than that, rock solid.

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear and thanks for watching. I’m definitely interested in the African Rangers. 🥾🥾

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

3 ай бұрын

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!

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

17 күн бұрын

I'll definitely be getting more in the future!

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

3 ай бұрын

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! 🥾🥾

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

How long have you had them?

@kencampbell9591

Ай бұрын

@@GentlemansJourney 4 months

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

25 күн бұрын

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

@dbmail545

16 күн бұрын

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.

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

3 ай бұрын

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

@crookedginger

3 ай бұрын

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

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

Very interesting, thanks so much for the comments!!

@dbmail545

16 күн бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

Yup

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

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

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. 🥾🥾

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

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

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

@kartikchary

3 ай бұрын

Was wondering too😂😂

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

@GentlemansJourney

2 ай бұрын

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?

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@GentlemansJourney

21 күн бұрын

great question

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

3 ай бұрын

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 🥾🥾

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

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

Good call, thanks! 🎥🥾🥾

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

3 ай бұрын

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

@dbmail545

16 күн бұрын

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

How's the wet grip after stepping in muck?

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

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.

Try the Razorback. You won't be disappointed.

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

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

@scottdavenport1833

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

True to size, definitely

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

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

@@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

2 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

3 ай бұрын

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

What are the two other boots you pulled out?

@GentlemansJourney

25 күн бұрын

Which ones?

A lot cheaper on Amazon Prime Day.

@GentlemansJourney

8 күн бұрын

Good deal!

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

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

16 күн бұрын

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

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

@GentlemansJourney

3 ай бұрын

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

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

4 күн бұрын

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