Great do it all boot that is light, durable, quality, and inexpensive.

Scope75April 6, 2025
  • Jim Green AR8Fudge Crazy Horse
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    Worn 6 months
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    Worn 5 months
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    Worn 4 months
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    Worn 2 months
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    Worn about 1 month
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    Not yet worn

    Maker

    Jim Green Footwear

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    Model

    AR8

    Leather

    Last

    JG Last

    US Men's Brannock: 12F

    JG Last: 12.5EE

    These fit me great. Nice wide toe box with a nice snug fit/feel from it being double lasted.

    Sole

    Heel

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    Jim Green Footwear

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    Order info

    Cost: 210 USD

    Availability: Stock Model

    Lead Time: 2 days

    More about this item

    Just an off the shelf pair of boots.

    Why did you choose this item?

    Availability: Stock Model
    Style
    Workplace Needs

    It’s just a great looking boot that also checks off all boxes I needed to make it a great work boot.

    How did you determine your size?

    JG Last: 12.5EEUS Men's Brannock: 12F
    Online Guide

    Used the JG chart and it was spot on.

    What was the ordering process?

    Purchased from Jim Green FootwearTotal cost: 210 USD Lead time: 2 days

    Just took a couple clicks and boots showed up 2 days later.

    Use & wear

    Physical Work
    Outdoor Activities

    Wore them daily at work as a mechanic, and they spent lots of time in the dirt playing fetch with my dogs. Over the course of the dome these boots have walked over 1000 miles or over 2 million steps.

    Leather

    Fudge Crazy Horse
    Patina Process
    Break-In
    Color Change
    Care Routine

    When boots are sized and fit right no break in time is really needed. This leather is great and just forms to your foot and is supportive without being tight or putting too much pressure on my bunions. Fudge is a patina monster and I really like the way it ages and looks. Conditioned them 1 time with Smiths and 2 times with Bick 4 with brushing every couple of days.

    Fit

    JG Last: 12.5EEUS Men's Brannock: 12F
    Length Feels Right
    Volume Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Satisfied with the Fit

    This is now my favorite JG last. I thought the SCT was it but nope the JG last is just perfect for my feet and these boots were a pleasure to wear for 6 months straight.

    Craftsmanship

    Jim Green AR8

    These boots can’t be beat for even double the cost. The build quality is excellent and I don’t have one complaint about these boots. I really worked these boots hard and they just kept looking and getting better and better.

    Sole & heel

    OR Wedge SoleAlmost 2 years, current sole
    Comfort
    Durability

    The sole really impressed me because I was sure I’d burn through the soft wedge sole fast but it’s held but like a champ and it’ll last another 6-8 months if not 12. Feels great underfoot and stays comfortable even on those long 16hr days.

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend
    Good Value

    If you’re thinking about getting a pair of Jim Green boots do yourself a favor and just place that order and let your feet be happy.

    Written by Scope75
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