Jim Green African Ranger

Fudge Crazy Horse

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jfanstillover 1 year ago

Ready for spring! Six months, 816 miles, one resole, numerous projects, and countless memories.

Taken on April 2, 2024

2023-2024 Work Thunderdome, April submission

Maker

Jim Green

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Model

African Ranger

Leather

Fudge Crazy Horse

Made for Jim Green

Last

JG Last

US Men's Brannock: 12EE

JG Last: 12.5

Sole

Vibram 148 Kletterlift

Less than a day, current sole

Anvil Sole

Made for Jim Green

Less than a day, current sole

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Jim Green Footwear

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More about this item

These boots felt like wearing nice snug slippers after breaking them in. The last fits my foot shape quite nicely. I found that it took a little adjusting with a flat sole; my calves would get tight at the end of the first few days of long constant wear. The original Anvil sole that came with it is a nice grippy compound that doesn't pick up too much mud, but it wears quickly.

Why I own this

Ready To Wear

Workplace Needs

Outdoor Activities

I originally bought it to use for hiking, landscaping, and random light jobs at work. Being a flexible and lightweight boot, I thought it would serve me nicely in that role. My dedicated work boots started wearing out around the time I was getting these, and I can't afford to have a bunch of boots to wear for different purposes. So these ended up being a pleasant all-around boot for me, and the timing lined up with the Thunderdome.

How I sized

Online Guide

I used the foot length chart on Jim Green's website and found that a half size should be a good fit. I wear a 13D in most things (only because 12.5 normally isn't an option), and I find myself wishing I could go down half a size. This is a roomy last in the toes but snugs up nicely around the heel. The 12.5 JG last fit me perfectly.