Jim Green Turbo Vellie
Black Full Grain
Finally starting to actually have time to break them in. I’ve been wearing them on my commute to and from bakery I work at and then switching into sneakers for my shift, hoping in a few months I’ll feel comfortable rocking these all day.
Taken on March 29, 2025
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Maker
Jim Green
Model
Turbo Vellie
Leather
Last
ASHM Last
US Men's Brannock: 9.5D
ASHM Last: 9D
I probably should have gone with my brannock size for 9.5 but oh well I’ll grit my teeth
Sole
Purchased from
Jim Green Footwear
More about this item
These are a pair of custom Turbo Vellies straight from the Jim Green custom builder. I went with the Turbo Vellie because it’s apse that isn’t sold state-side which is unique. The key bits of customization are adding the red stitching throughout, an extra eyelet, and a cap toe on a model that usually doesn’t have one. I was trying to mirror a pair of unbranded boots I own that are lace to toe in brown just with the roughout and smooth panels flipped.See background
Why I own this
Like I mentioned in a previous section I wanted these to mirror another pair of boots that I already owned. I want these particular boots to be super versatile something that could be worn in a more formal setting, worn every day at work (I’m a baker as of now) or just to kick around casually.
How I sized
I tried to use my best judgement based on YouTube advice with Jim Green lasts but I realize now that I either should have gone with my true size in the ASHM last or just stuck with the old dependable JG last when I’m going a half size down from my brannock.
Ordering process
Ordered online and it took about two months. I accidentally wrote in the wrong address but luckily the address I put in didn’t really exist and DHL was surprisingly helpful with getting the package to the correct destination.
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