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@xplorsocal2222Күн бұрын
@@MariaSmith-k2y Thanks for watching, more to come!
@birdshenanigans8506Күн бұрын
Terrible watch
@xplorsocal2222Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MariaSmith-k2yКүн бұрын
Totally agree, but did you see the watch he wears? 🤣
@IronmelrangerКүн бұрын
You mentioned in your other video that you bought the 8085 in size 7. What size is your sneakers?
@xplorsocal2222Күн бұрын
I wear an 8 in my non boots
@IronmelrangerКүн бұрын
@@xplorsocal2222is the IR a snug fit or could you have gone half a size smaller? How much room do you have in your toe box?
@IronmelrangerКүн бұрын
@@xplorsocal2222I am the same size but after a few months the IRs got a it loose. I feel like 6.5 would have been better
@xplorsocal2222Күн бұрын
@@Ironmelranger I probably could have gone with the 6.5EE and been fine
@EvilSSP2 күн бұрын
They have a new boot coming they're calling the 719 that is much closer in style to the Ranger, and with them being available on different lasts and wide width and with so many options, I'll never buy Rangers over JG's.
@xplorsocal22222 күн бұрын
I am looking forward to those 719s!
@JR-gp2zk2 күн бұрын
I own both, and the Red Wing IR sucks compared to Jim Green Numzaan. The Numzaan is true to size, the frog sole is comfy and grippy and you have a lug option. The IR is overrated, hard clicky sole, and I wear a 13 regular shoe and needed a 12 wide IR. Also. 270 Goodyear welt means your heel will separate over time.
@xplorsocal22222 күн бұрын
I do prefer my Numzaan for sure
@davidnewman92443 күн бұрын
Are the Jim Green compatible in sizing, please. I take a USA SIZE 11 WILL THE JIM gREEMN BE THE SAME THANKS ANYONE
@xplorsocal22222 күн бұрын
I order my regular size in Jim Greens, I have four models from them and ordered them all in the same size. They are pretty true to size.
@davidnewman92442 күн бұрын
@@xplorsocal2222 Thanks for that
@scottofcanes3 күн бұрын
The cork used is not a mid-sole. Not in Redwings. Not in Allen-Edmonds. Not in Aldens. Not in any of the goodyear welted shoes. Welted construction with gemming requires something to fill up the empty void caused by that gemming, otherwise there might be issues with weird pressure spots under the foot or the gemming may become unattached or torn from getting stepped on, which makes resoling more time consuming and expensive for the customer. Whether it's cork, poron, or cut and carved leather, something must be used to fill the empty gap caused by the gemming. A mid-sole is an extra layer, which while nice to have, is not strictly required for the boot to be properly built. Filler material for welted construction is not optional, so I think calling it a mid-sole is highly inaccurate.
@xplorsocal22223 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-lc5uo5uj2f4 күн бұрын
I can't afford the extra $$$ for a custom order. I had to buy the discount, half price Razorback from Amazon. Extremely impressive for $90.
@xplorsocal22223 күн бұрын
@@user-lc5uo5uj2f half price, good deal! Thanks for watching.
@wrenside4 күн бұрын
one big difference? i just walked into a Red Wing brick and mortar store and tried on various IR's to make sure i got the right size and walked out. the store vs. mail order thing is not mentioned in many reviews when comparing Red Wing's to other mail order brands. It is a meaningful factor.
@xplorsocal22224 күн бұрын
I agree with that, I went to two stores to find the perfect fit, they have great service too.
@fessendenful3 күн бұрын
I went to the Red Wing shop in my neck of the woods and tried on some options (after getting fitted, of course). Will never consider them as an option again. I bought a pair of Trumans (great) and some Allen Edmonds Landons (Bootlosophy has a video---$200 on sale). I guess that I got lucky with the sizing...all is well. Someday I want to travel to British Columbia and get fitted for a pair of Viberg Service boots. Currently, this is merely a fantasy. Would 100% recommend the Trumans. Next level quality.
@markmullen18524 күн бұрын
I have a LOT of boots. Red Wing, Thursday, Danner, Rhodes, Jim Green etc. My Red Wing 8083's are by far the most comfortable boots I own. I also have a pair of 8111's but that Muleskinner leather is fantastic once broken in. I love them and they will outlast me.
@xplorsocal22224 күн бұрын
I might pick up something in the Slate Mule Skinner eventually
@markmullen18524 күн бұрын
@xplorsocal2222 Those are beautiful!! Honestly think you'd love them. Thanks for this video!!
@xplorsocal22224 күн бұрын
@@markmullen1852 thanks for watching.
@user-qc6dx6iu3f5 күн бұрын
Numzaam is one of the hardest boots to break in. Mink oil will help.
@xplorsocal22225 күн бұрын
It’s a lot of leather to break in, they look great and get comfortable over time .
@dane58966 күн бұрын
What size did you get, compared to your sneakers?
@xplorsocal22226 күн бұрын
I went with the same size as my non boots
@kh171506 күн бұрын
I own the IR and just received te Namzaan, though you do get a lot for the boot in the Namzaan, specailly with the Amazon Prime cost of $171 delivered, my thoughts, the IR has superior leather quality and workmanship, the Namzaan's leather has a lot of wrinkles in it and I know that's part of the character of the boot and most likely it's a tougher boot, it will not replace the elegance curvature of the IR. Sure for $171 you really gets your money's worth but it's not in the same class as the IR. Again my opinion. I have nothing against Jim Green as I think they are a great company, I have a couple of African Rangers and a Vellie.. I am glad to see this company grow..
@xplorsocal22226 күн бұрын
I just ordered a Vellie, they have some priced at only $50, I got the chocolate rough out.
@bigsmooshflopdong337 күн бұрын
I own both, just got the Jim greens about a month. The Jim Green would be my choice 10/ 10 times without question. Actually not even close in my opinion.
@pcarrierorange7 күн бұрын
Re your comments right around the four minute mark - those strips of leather you're tucking the tongue into _are_ the integrated kilties. The general point of a kiltie is to place a layer between the back of the eyelet and the tongue to prevent the eyelet from abrading the tongue. There are other reasons to use em but that's the traditional justification. Those extra flaps of leather achieve the same thing while being integrated to the boot. People have also achieved the same thing by gluing leather to the back of the facings. So, by tucking your tongue into the kilties you're defeating their purpose (because you're putting the tongue up against the rear of the eyelets again); but imo kilties are largely superfluous anyway so do whatever you prefer. Happy trails!
@xplorsocal22226 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
@GunGuy2587 күн бұрын
Seiko and their cheap a$$ clasps. Any watch over $50.00 should have a milled clasp! Oh, and their non use of sapphire crystal is ridiculous. It costs them $3.00 to add sapphire crystal.
@xplorsocal22226 күн бұрын
They are not a value focused watch, that’s for sure.
@GunGuy2587 күн бұрын
I haven't watched it, but I bet the Cadisen is better at a fraction of the price? Lol
@xplorsocal22227 күн бұрын
On paper, the Cadisen is way better, I’ll post my results after a few weeks of wearing them.
@dbmail5458 күн бұрын
The JG custom shop is their best feature and why I am a repeat customer. Waiting for my latest custom order ATM. Waiting for them to get more buffalo skin.
@xplorsocal22228 күн бұрын
I hope they restock the Buffalo soon.
@dbmail5458 күн бұрын
I am awaiting my latest JG customs. AR8's single lasted on the STC last with the Oringo sole. Following them closely to be up front when they get more cape buffalo hide. The Numzam may be my next custom. Soak them puppies and wear them dry with thick wool socks. Works on the buffalo leather like a treat.
@liljuanito1238 күн бұрын
How are Thursday boots in the instep dept. Like are they high volume or can they be for people with low instep feet?
@xplorsocal22227 күн бұрын
I have a bit of a high instep and I find them comfortable. My son also has a pair of captains (stormking), his instep is average and he said they are very comfortable.
@Juancitocap8 күн бұрын
How its the sizing on the numaans? I have an African Ranger that comes with the foam footbed, but I think the Numzaan comes without any kind of footbed and in that case it might bit 1/2-1 size down
@xplorsocal22228 күн бұрын
@@Juancitocap I went with the same size as my African Rangers, no comfort issues.
@longwalksguidemenerdwalk88668 күн бұрын
The Canyon’s you have are the true last not Rt3, Rt3 are more wider and rounder toe box.
@xplorsocal22228 күн бұрын
They were listed as RT3, I emailed Thursday for clarification because the online order info is useless. Will update later. Thanks for watching!
@longwalksguidemenerdwalk88668 күн бұрын
Probably just an error. Those Canyon’s for sure are true last. I know this because i have a pair on the Rt3 last. If i was you i wouldn’t send those Canyons back because everyone loved that slimmer almond toe box, but the King Maker Last is definitely the best last because it gives you enough room for your toes to be free.
@xplorsocal22227 күн бұрын
@@longwalksguidemenerdwalk8866 they replied, called it the “Nirvana/RT3 last”.
@hifi-vintage74659 күн бұрын
Excelente revisión del reloj Cadisen
@xplorsocal22228 күн бұрын
@@hifi-vintage7465 thanks for watching!
@muddyboots61579 күн бұрын
Just bought the Numzam on Prime Day. A very good deal at $250 USD. A steal at $160 I think. Hope they serve me well
@xplorsocal22229 күн бұрын
@@muddyboots6157 congrats, that’s such a great price! Thank you for watching, I hope you update us on how you like the Numzaan!
@xplorsocal22229 күн бұрын
Numzaan, I prefer the leather and the sole.
@riverpower94029 күн бұрын
Which do you prefer?
@marxug110 күн бұрын
I’ve had my walnut Numzaans for nine months and love them. I sprung for a pair of the Jim Green leather insoles as well which help cushion against that hard hard slab of super-thick leather midsole! Nonetheless they molded to my right foot in about three weeks - the left in about two months because my left is always odd-shaped. For such a thick and protective boot, they’re super-comfortable and run towards wide/roomy.
@xplorsocal22229 күн бұрын
I agree, they are well built and comfortable.
@tshooter441910 күн бұрын
You find the sizing consistent? How does sizing compare to your iron rangers?
@xplorsocal22229 күн бұрын
Yes, I have several pairs and they all fit the same. They run true to size while the iron rangers run big.
@ceehads10 күн бұрын
Just ordered a pair for $163 on Amazon for Prime Day- FYI anyone looking for a deal. I have the African rangers and love em!
@xplorsocal222210 күн бұрын
That prime day pricing is so good, congrats on the new boots. Thanks for watching, sub for more videos!
@hndrksy11 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for this comparison. After watching, I decided to sell off my IR's and replace with the Numzaan. Luckily picked up the Numzaan's for 162.49usd on an Amazon Prime Day steal.
@xplorsocal222210 күн бұрын
That Prime Day price is an absolute steal, congrats on the new boots! Thank you for watching.
@rockybirddog11 күн бұрын
Those are for hipsters not workers
@meiguoren6611 күн бұрын
Which?
@xplorsocal222211 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-li6ns2lk3z11 күн бұрын
love the watch u wearing. can u send me link
@xplorsocal222211 күн бұрын
Sure s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mOqXv9i Thanks for watching!
@fessendenful11 күн бұрын
I visited my local Red Wing store about a month ago. It had been awhile. Used the machine thing for sizing and tried a couple styles: IR and Blacksmith. Hard no from me. Comfort, materials and styling are average at best. This is not my first go round. I have broken in boots before. That was not the issue. Went home and ordered a pair of Trumans in Dark Coyote Rough Out. I am so glad I did. Night and day difference. I even prefer my Allen Edmonds...Lol and those cost $200 on sale/Military discount. Please support non corporation, made in America boot companies. Everyone and their pet cat picks up Iron Rangers and then they end up on eBay. Look at Truman, Nicks, White's, Viberg or even Grant Stone (CHINA!!! Lol). All much better quality and styling. My apologies for the rant. Please note these are my opinions based on real world experience. I gave Red Wing the benefit of the doubt and will not be looking back for a second.
@xplorsocal222211 күн бұрын
I hear you. I’ve had a pair of the Grant Stone diesel Jungle Kangaroo in my cart for ages but haven’t brought myself to buy them, maybe soon. The Truman boots look really good too, maybe one day. Thanks for watching!
@aschneb425812 күн бұрын
You must have my exact taste in boots 😂 I have a pair of African rangers and 2 pairs of iron rangers. Really love the looks of the numzaan and after wearing my African rangers while my iron rangers are being resoled I’ve been debating on some numzaans
@xplorsocal222212 күн бұрын
🤣 You have good taste! Give the Numzaan a try, I bet you will like it. Thanks for watching!
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday12 күн бұрын
Are you wearing 2 wristwatches? I just noticed. Lol 👍
@xplorsocal222212 күн бұрын
Yeah lol, I review watches on my channel too. Thanks for watching!
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday12 күн бұрын
@@xplorsocal2222 is Spinnaker a quality watchmaker?? Have you reviewed any?
@vishthefish224612 күн бұрын
Hi which leather band is this ? Thanks
@xplorsocal222212 күн бұрын
I added a link in the video description, doesn’t really have a brand name so an affiliate link is easy way to find it on AliExpress. Thanks for watching!
@user-vn8ej6hl3m13 күн бұрын
great
@xplorsocal222212 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@dbmail54513 күн бұрын
The JG custom shop is AWESOME. I have a pair of buffalo Rangers and a custom pair of barefoot buffaloes. That stuff is bulletproof but a bit stiff. I break in my boots (that need breaking in) by filling them with water (remove any insoles first) and wearing them with thick wool socks until dry. Repeat if needed (I have only had to repeat it on one pair).
@xplorsocal222213 күн бұрын
The new custom tool is great! I’ve never heard of filling them with water like you mentioned, but that seems like a good way to speed up the molding of the lasting board.
@richardrivard48713 күн бұрын
Just received the numzaan boot in walnut with frog grip soleI love it very well built boot very comfortable how do feel about the sole s longevity
@xplorsocal222213 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Time will tell with the sole, it is soft but I don’t use it very rough surfaces so it should hold up.
@tshooter441913 күн бұрын
I own both. To me the numzaan is a more comfortable boot to break in. The leather on the numzaan is thicker and does require a bit of time to shape to your foot, not to much though. Numzaan is much more comfortable to walk, hike in than iron rangers. The sole comfort is night and day. I hate to say it, but my numzaans are my first choice over my beloved iron rangers for any serious walking, especially in the country/woods where I live.
@xplorsocal222213 күн бұрын
Which sole did you get on your Numzaan? I got Frog Grip on both my pairs. Thanks for watching.
@NotRorygreen13 күн бұрын
I swear you yanks think the world revolves around you. The Jim green is not a “heritage” boot. It’s a South African boot.
@Brajin113 күн бұрын
The iron ranger is probably equally as thick, however not having the liner makes an impact. The big diff is the leather, the SB foot leather is jam packed with stuffed oils. That helps with the break in. VEG tan takes some time to break in.
@xplorsocal222213 күн бұрын
The SB foot leather is really nice for sure. Thanks for watching.
@cheekibreeki915513 күн бұрын
Gareth of Jim Green mentioned that the veg retan leather used for the numzaan is a vegetable retanned chrome leather. Similar to horween's chromexcel. The base tannage is not veg tan
@xplorsocal222213 күн бұрын
@@cheekibreeki9155 your right, it’s veg re-tan, thanks for bringing that up. Thank you for watching.
@darrenhall745414 күн бұрын
I love my Iron Rangers, they look great, but the soles of my feet feel bruised after a full day of wearing them. I don’t want to put insoles in because I want them to mould to my feet, but after 8 months I’m wondering if they ever will. Have your insoles moulded yet?
@xplorsocal222213 күн бұрын
My insoles haven’t molded to my feet yet, they are softening up though. Thanks for watching.
@riverpower940213 күн бұрын
Eight month break in... jesus...
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday12 күн бұрын
@@riverpower9402lol 😅
@jamesrice941214 күн бұрын
Nice video comparison. What do you think about sizing between the two boots. In regard to stichdown I understand its harder to resole. What are your thoughts on this.
@xplorsocal222213 күн бұрын
You get less resoles with the stitch down for sure, the videos on the Jim Green channel make it look like it’s not too hard to resolve the stitch down.
@travelfeet8 күн бұрын
There's different types of stitchdown. If the stitches go through the outsole, like on a lot of pacific northwest boots, then resoling is a bit more difficult, and limited to perhaps 3 rounds since the stitches are hard to get back into the same holes. The Jim Green stitches only go through the midsole and resin runner. The outsole is held on with glue. The outsole can easily be peeled off without undoing any stitches, so it's very easy to resole. I think you should be able to get at least 3 resoles, maybe more, before the midsole gets worn down (some will pull away or need to be sanded each time the sole is peeled off.)
@tonycobb456214 күн бұрын
I manage a red wing in Baton Rouge and I always appreciate the feedback from these reviews. I’ve always used the tech as a starting point but with heritage I like to start with the Brannock. Last number 8 is one of red wings oldest lasts so I like to use older measuring devices for those boots built on older lasts. But it sounds like that device needs a recalibration. When there is a huge discrepancy like that between the measurement and what the customer typically wears, I will grab the Brannock just to confirm. My joke is that the Brannock never needs an update and the numbers are exactly where they were when I left the day before. I use the tech as a tool and not a hard and fast rule. I’ve only used it as a starting point and make adjustments as needed. I’m glad you landed on a good fit and feel free to use me as a resource anytime.
@xplorsocal222214 күн бұрын
Thank you! I probably should have asked the store associate to grab a Brannock but I eventually got the perfect fit.
@chefrichh14 күн бұрын
This was a very good comparison. I own both boots and I agree with you.
@xplorsocal222214 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nuki8214 күн бұрын
This is the video i need. Numzaan looks like my next buy
@xplorsocal222214 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, you’ll be happy with the Numzaan. Be sure to sub for future videos!
@unhingedboredom711514 күн бұрын
Did you have to go up a size on the more narrow last compared to the wide rangers? I want to get a pair but am a little worried about the narrow last.
@xplorsocal222214 күн бұрын
I went with my normal size, they were a little tight at first but have loosened up and are now very comfortable.
@ScriptdSE14 күн бұрын
I’d take them on a rougher environment like a quick walk over a rough place, let the sole wear a little and the squeaking should go… atleast that’s what happened with my AR8s
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@@MariaSmith-k2y Thanks for watching, more to come!
Terrible watch
Thanks for watching!
Totally agree, but did you see the watch he wears? 🤣
You mentioned in your other video that you bought the 8085 in size 7. What size is your sneakers?
I wear an 8 in my non boots
@@xplorsocal2222is the IR a snug fit or could you have gone half a size smaller? How much room do you have in your toe box?
@@xplorsocal2222I am the same size but after a few months the IRs got a it loose. I feel like 6.5 would have been better
@@Ironmelranger I probably could have gone with the 6.5EE and been fine
They have a new boot coming they're calling the 719 that is much closer in style to the Ranger, and with them being available on different lasts and wide width and with so many options, I'll never buy Rangers over JG's.
I am looking forward to those 719s!
I own both, and the Red Wing IR sucks compared to Jim Green Numzaan. The Numzaan is true to size, the frog sole is comfy and grippy and you have a lug option. The IR is overrated, hard clicky sole, and I wear a 13 regular shoe and needed a 12 wide IR. Also. 270 Goodyear welt means your heel will separate over time.
I do prefer my Numzaan for sure
Are the Jim Green compatible in sizing, please. I take a USA SIZE 11 WILL THE JIM gREEMN BE THE SAME THANKS ANYONE
I order my regular size in Jim Greens, I have four models from them and ordered them all in the same size. They are pretty true to size.
@@xplorsocal2222 Thanks for that
The cork used is not a mid-sole. Not in Redwings. Not in Allen-Edmonds. Not in Aldens. Not in any of the goodyear welted shoes. Welted construction with gemming requires something to fill up the empty void caused by that gemming, otherwise there might be issues with weird pressure spots under the foot or the gemming may become unattached or torn from getting stepped on, which makes resoling more time consuming and expensive for the customer. Whether it's cork, poron, or cut and carved leather, something must be used to fill the empty gap caused by the gemming. A mid-sole is an extra layer, which while nice to have, is not strictly required for the boot to be properly built. Filler material for welted construction is not optional, so I think calling it a mid-sole is highly inaccurate.
Thanks for watching!
I can't afford the extra $$$ for a custom order. I had to buy the discount, half price Razorback from Amazon. Extremely impressive for $90.
@@user-lc5uo5uj2f half price, good deal! Thanks for watching.
one big difference? i just walked into a Red Wing brick and mortar store and tried on various IR's to make sure i got the right size and walked out. the store vs. mail order thing is not mentioned in many reviews when comparing Red Wing's to other mail order brands. It is a meaningful factor.
I agree with that, I went to two stores to find the perfect fit, they have great service too.
I went to the Red Wing shop in my neck of the woods and tried on some options (after getting fitted, of course). Will never consider them as an option again. I bought a pair of Trumans (great) and some Allen Edmonds Landons (Bootlosophy has a video---$200 on sale). I guess that I got lucky with the sizing...all is well. Someday I want to travel to British Columbia and get fitted for a pair of Viberg Service boots. Currently, this is merely a fantasy. Would 100% recommend the Trumans. Next level quality.
I have a LOT of boots. Red Wing, Thursday, Danner, Rhodes, Jim Green etc. My Red Wing 8083's are by far the most comfortable boots I own. I also have a pair of 8111's but that Muleskinner leather is fantastic once broken in. I love them and they will outlast me.
I might pick up something in the Slate Mule Skinner eventually
@xplorsocal2222 Those are beautiful!! Honestly think you'd love them. Thanks for this video!!
@@markmullen1852 thanks for watching.
Numzaam is one of the hardest boots to break in. Mink oil will help.
It’s a lot of leather to break in, they look great and get comfortable over time .
What size did you get, compared to your sneakers?
I went with the same size as my non boots
I own the IR and just received te Namzaan, though you do get a lot for the boot in the Namzaan, specailly with the Amazon Prime cost of $171 delivered, my thoughts, the IR has superior leather quality and workmanship, the Namzaan's leather has a lot of wrinkles in it and I know that's part of the character of the boot and most likely it's a tougher boot, it will not replace the elegance curvature of the IR. Sure for $171 you really gets your money's worth but it's not in the same class as the IR. Again my opinion. I have nothing against Jim Green as I think they are a great company, I have a couple of African Rangers and a Vellie.. I am glad to see this company grow..
I just ordered a Vellie, they have some priced at only $50, I got the chocolate rough out.
I own both, just got the Jim greens about a month. The Jim Green would be my choice 10/ 10 times without question. Actually not even close in my opinion.
Re your comments right around the four minute mark - those strips of leather you're tucking the tongue into _are_ the integrated kilties. The general point of a kiltie is to place a layer between the back of the eyelet and the tongue to prevent the eyelet from abrading the tongue. There are other reasons to use em but that's the traditional justification. Those extra flaps of leather achieve the same thing while being integrated to the boot. People have also achieved the same thing by gluing leather to the back of the facings. So, by tucking your tongue into the kilties you're defeating their purpose (because you're putting the tongue up against the rear of the eyelets again); but imo kilties are largely superfluous anyway so do whatever you prefer. Happy trails!
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
Seiko and their cheap a$$ clasps. Any watch over $50.00 should have a milled clasp! Oh, and their non use of sapphire crystal is ridiculous. It costs them $3.00 to add sapphire crystal.
They are not a value focused watch, that’s for sure.
I haven't watched it, but I bet the Cadisen is better at a fraction of the price? Lol
On paper, the Cadisen is way better, I’ll post my results after a few weeks of wearing them.
The JG custom shop is their best feature and why I am a repeat customer. Waiting for my latest custom order ATM. Waiting for them to get more buffalo skin.
I hope they restock the Buffalo soon.
I am awaiting my latest JG customs. AR8's single lasted on the STC last with the Oringo sole. Following them closely to be up front when they get more cape buffalo hide. The Numzam may be my next custom. Soak them puppies and wear them dry with thick wool socks. Works on the buffalo leather like a treat.
How are Thursday boots in the instep dept. Like are they high volume or can they be for people with low instep feet?
I have a bit of a high instep and I find them comfortable. My son also has a pair of captains (stormking), his instep is average and he said they are very comfortable.
How its the sizing on the numaans? I have an African Ranger that comes with the foam footbed, but I think the Numzaan comes without any kind of footbed and in that case it might bit 1/2-1 size down
@@Juancitocap I went with the same size as my African Rangers, no comfort issues.
The Canyon’s you have are the true last not Rt3, Rt3 are more wider and rounder toe box.
They were listed as RT3, I emailed Thursday for clarification because the online order info is useless. Will update later. Thanks for watching!
Probably just an error. Those Canyon’s for sure are true last. I know this because i have a pair on the Rt3 last. If i was you i wouldn’t send those Canyons back because everyone loved that slimmer almond toe box, but the King Maker Last is definitely the best last because it gives you enough room for your toes to be free.
@@longwalksguidemenerdwalk8866 they replied, called it the “Nirvana/RT3 last”.
Excelente revisión del reloj Cadisen
@@hifi-vintage7465 thanks for watching!
Just bought the Numzam on Prime Day. A very good deal at $250 USD. A steal at $160 I think. Hope they serve me well
@@muddyboots6157 congrats, that’s such a great price! Thank you for watching, I hope you update us on how you like the Numzaan!
Numzaan, I prefer the leather and the sole.
Which do you prefer?
I’ve had my walnut Numzaans for nine months and love them. I sprung for a pair of the Jim Green leather insoles as well which help cushion against that hard hard slab of super-thick leather midsole! Nonetheless they molded to my right foot in about three weeks - the left in about two months because my left is always odd-shaped. For such a thick and protective boot, they’re super-comfortable and run towards wide/roomy.
I agree, they are well built and comfortable.
You find the sizing consistent? How does sizing compare to your iron rangers?
Yes, I have several pairs and they all fit the same. They run true to size while the iron rangers run big.
Just ordered a pair for $163 on Amazon for Prime Day- FYI anyone looking for a deal. I have the African rangers and love em!
That prime day pricing is so good, congrats on the new boots. Thanks for watching, sub for more videos!
Thank you very much for this comparison. After watching, I decided to sell off my IR's and replace with the Numzaan. Luckily picked up the Numzaan's for 162.49usd on an Amazon Prime Day steal.
That Prime Day price is an absolute steal, congrats on the new boots! Thank you for watching.
Those are for hipsters not workers
Which?
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love the watch u wearing. can u send me link
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I visited my local Red Wing store about a month ago. It had been awhile. Used the machine thing for sizing and tried a couple styles: IR and Blacksmith. Hard no from me. Comfort, materials and styling are average at best. This is not my first go round. I have broken in boots before. That was not the issue. Went home and ordered a pair of Trumans in Dark Coyote Rough Out. I am so glad I did. Night and day difference. I even prefer my Allen Edmonds...Lol and those cost $200 on sale/Military discount. Please support non corporation, made in America boot companies. Everyone and their pet cat picks up Iron Rangers and then they end up on eBay. Look at Truman, Nicks, White's, Viberg or even Grant Stone (CHINA!!! Lol). All much better quality and styling. My apologies for the rant. Please note these are my opinions based on real world experience. I gave Red Wing the benefit of the doubt and will not be looking back for a second.
I hear you. I’ve had a pair of the Grant Stone diesel Jungle Kangaroo in my cart for ages but haven’t brought myself to buy them, maybe soon. The Truman boots look really good too, maybe one day. Thanks for watching!
You must have my exact taste in boots 😂 I have a pair of African rangers and 2 pairs of iron rangers. Really love the looks of the numzaan and after wearing my African rangers while my iron rangers are being resoled I’ve been debating on some numzaans
🤣 You have good taste! Give the Numzaan a try, I bet you will like it. Thanks for watching!
Are you wearing 2 wristwatches? I just noticed. Lol 👍
Yeah lol, I review watches on my channel too. Thanks for watching!
@@xplorsocal2222 is Spinnaker a quality watchmaker?? Have you reviewed any?
Hi which leather band is this ? Thanks
I added a link in the video description, doesn’t really have a brand name so an affiliate link is easy way to find it on AliExpress. Thanks for watching!
great
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The JG custom shop is AWESOME. I have a pair of buffalo Rangers and a custom pair of barefoot buffaloes. That stuff is bulletproof but a bit stiff. I break in my boots (that need breaking in) by filling them with water (remove any insoles first) and wearing them with thick wool socks until dry. Repeat if needed (I have only had to repeat it on one pair).
The new custom tool is great! I’ve never heard of filling them with water like you mentioned, but that seems like a good way to speed up the molding of the lasting board.
Just received the numzaan boot in walnut with frog grip soleI love it very well built boot very comfortable how do feel about the sole s longevity
Thanks for watching. Time will tell with the sole, it is soft but I don’t use it very rough surfaces so it should hold up.
I own both. To me the numzaan is a more comfortable boot to break in. The leather on the numzaan is thicker and does require a bit of time to shape to your foot, not to much though. Numzaan is much more comfortable to walk, hike in than iron rangers. The sole comfort is night and day. I hate to say it, but my numzaans are my first choice over my beloved iron rangers for any serious walking, especially in the country/woods where I live.
Which sole did you get on your Numzaan? I got Frog Grip on both my pairs. Thanks for watching.
I swear you yanks think the world revolves around you. The Jim green is not a “heritage” boot. It’s a South African boot.
The iron ranger is probably equally as thick, however not having the liner makes an impact. The big diff is the leather, the SB foot leather is jam packed with stuffed oils. That helps with the break in. VEG tan takes some time to break in.
The SB foot leather is really nice for sure. Thanks for watching.
Gareth of Jim Green mentioned that the veg retan leather used for the numzaan is a vegetable retanned chrome leather. Similar to horween's chromexcel. The base tannage is not veg tan
@@cheekibreeki9155 your right, it’s veg re-tan, thanks for bringing that up. Thank you for watching.
I love my Iron Rangers, they look great, but the soles of my feet feel bruised after a full day of wearing them. I don’t want to put insoles in because I want them to mould to my feet, but after 8 months I’m wondering if they ever will. Have your insoles moulded yet?
My insoles haven’t molded to my feet yet, they are softening up though. Thanks for watching.
Eight month break in... jesus...
@@riverpower9402lol 😅
Nice video comparison. What do you think about sizing between the two boots. In regard to stichdown I understand its harder to resole. What are your thoughts on this.
You get less resoles with the stitch down for sure, the videos on the Jim Green channel make it look like it’s not too hard to resolve the stitch down.
There's different types of stitchdown. If the stitches go through the outsole, like on a lot of pacific northwest boots, then resoling is a bit more difficult, and limited to perhaps 3 rounds since the stitches are hard to get back into the same holes. The Jim Green stitches only go through the midsole and resin runner. The outsole is held on with glue. The outsole can easily be peeled off without undoing any stitches, so it's very easy to resole. I think you should be able to get at least 3 resoles, maybe more, before the midsole gets worn down (some will pull away or need to be sanded each time the sole is peeled off.)
I manage a red wing in Baton Rouge and I always appreciate the feedback from these reviews. I’ve always used the tech as a starting point but with heritage I like to start with the Brannock. Last number 8 is one of red wings oldest lasts so I like to use older measuring devices for those boots built on older lasts. But it sounds like that device needs a recalibration. When there is a huge discrepancy like that between the measurement and what the customer typically wears, I will grab the Brannock just to confirm. My joke is that the Brannock never needs an update and the numbers are exactly where they were when I left the day before. I use the tech as a tool and not a hard and fast rule. I’ve only used it as a starting point and make adjustments as needed. I’m glad you landed on a good fit and feel free to use me as a resource anytime.
Thank you! I probably should have asked the store associate to grab a Brannock but I eventually got the perfect fit.
This was a very good comparison. I own both boots and I agree with you.
Thanks for watching!
This is the video i need. Numzaan looks like my next buy
Thanks for watching, you’ll be happy with the Numzaan. Be sure to sub for future videos!
Did you have to go up a size on the more narrow last compared to the wide rangers? I want to get a pair but am a little worried about the narrow last.
I went with my normal size, they were a little tight at first but have loosened up and are now very comfortable.
I’d take them on a rougher environment like a quick walk over a rough place, let the sole wear a little and the squeaking should go… atleast that’s what happened with my AR8s
Thank you, I’ll try that!
Amazing watches
Those red faces look great, thanks for watching!