Jim Green Razorback

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.

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.

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