Jim Green African Ranger
Fudge Crazy HorseI did my own resole for the first time, and it came out great! Got a harder Vibram outsole to hopefully last longer than roughly 600 miles on the original outsoles.
Taken on February 2, 2024
Work Thunderdome 2023-2024, February submission
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Maker
Jim Green Footwear
Model
African Ranger
Leather
Last
Sole
About 2 years, current sole
About 2 years, current sole
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Jim Green Footwear
Order info
Cost: 189 USD
Availability: Stock Model
Lead Time: 25 days
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.See background
Why did you choose this item?
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 did you determine your size?
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.
What was the ordering process?
I watched Jim Green's video about the Barefoot African Ranger, and I pre-ordered it on their website.
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