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Jim Green Razorback

African Buffalo Skin
Arborology90

How many roads must a man walk down.. before his Razorbacks wear out?

I really enjoy my Razorbacks. They've been very comfortable and they can take an absolute beating without getting a scratch. Upgrading to rough out buffalo leather easily triples the life of the boot over the stock version, which I own. I really appreciate having upgraded the midsole to leather. It's far less absorbent and way more comfortable under foot. I imagine if these were offered in stock they'd be very popular. I will absolutely order another pair if these ever wear out.
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about 1 year ago
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Maker

Jim Green

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Model

Razorback

Leather

African Buffalo Skin

Made for Jim Green

Last

JG Last

US Men's Brannock: 10.5D

JG Last: 10.5D

Sole

JG Natural Rubber Lug Sole

Made for Jim Green

Purchased from

Jim Green Footwear

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More about this item

Roughout lowers, leather midsole, steel toe

Why I own this

Custom
Other
Workplace Needs
Outdoor Activities

I purchased this boot for a number of reasons, most of them utilitarian. I work in Arboriculture, which is a line of work that will make you chew through boots. I decided after my past experiences to go with Jim Green because I was impressed with all of the reviews and their business model, and for the price they were very competitive. I started by ordering a pair of stock Razorbacks, but when they arrived there was some damage that had happened at the warehouse. Instead of replacing them, Jim Green agreed to put the cost towards a custom boot. Still wanting a pair Razorback's, I decided to first switch the leather to their African Buffalo leather. I went with rough out because I needed it to be abrasion resistant. I also needed a safety toe. I was unaware they also had a composite option so I ended up with steel. They are not as cold as you think, I was able to wear them down to 20f comfortably. Lastly, I switched the fiber midsole to a leather one, which was a huge increase in comfort.

How I sized

Online Guide
Brannock Measurements
Compared to Other Lasts

In addition to my brannock size, I was able to compare other customers experiences with other similar brands as well as consult with Jim Green directly regarding the fit. While there isn't a great deal of flexibility in their sizing, we were able to determine a pretty close size. I originally ordered an 11, but I'm a b width so they were quite large. I went with the 10.5 for the custom order and while it sacrificed some toe room, the width is pretty close. They aren't going to be exact like my Frank's, but they're extremely close.

Ordering process

Purchased from Jim Green FootwearTotal cost: 250 USD Lead time: 21 days
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It was excellent! As I stated above, I made a custom order in lieu of a warranty replacement. The customer service was extremely responsive and helpful. They could have easily had me send the old pair back or not offer a replacement, but they just let me roll the price into a custom build. The best part is that my boot was used as a custom boot of the week video, so I have a video of my exact boots going through production, the link is below. This was a pretty cool factor and I'm glad that the features I chose generated some excitement at the company that made them. Everyone at Jim Green from the owners to the factory workers had a hand in this pair, which is a fun story to have. I'd also like to add that I was able to get a custom pair of boots from South Africa to my door in three weeks to the day, which is amazing! https://youtu.be/N_pVfe7ASWg?si=AIe89kNQW4LEjuSH

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