Companies that make good products rarely invest so much in their image and marketing and wouldn’t use roulette wheels and sale notifications on their website. A good product can speak for itself. I’m glad I steered clear.
I have a pair that have torn out counters, ripped instep leather, and broken eyelet hooks after around 5 months of outdoor work, they're on their second sole. The quality control left me wanting also. But I really like the shape and performance. I'll try Jim Green next.
Jim Green has really done a GREAT job designing their barefoot boot design! I love their quality and their style! Perfection ! I won’t be going back to any other barefoot shoe brands ! Jim Green forever ! 🐸🥾
I wear my Jim green barefoot boot about 50 hours a week and absolutely love the functionality. They hold up very well for me and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a pair of work boots. If you don't need boots, I wear my earth runners for everything else
Thanks for the review. There aren't too many on this zero drop boot. I had hesitated to buy because of sizing issues. If the boot doesn't have to be high top I highly recommend the Jim Green Barefoot African rangers. The boots are great. Very durable. Actually have a real toe cap. Retail for $189. On top of that, I received my boots in under six days!
I agree with the Jim Green recommendation, I have two pairs of African Rangers and they are really quite nice (although I'm not as hard on mine, and they aren't the barefoot type). If check with your cobbler on resoling Jim Green's -- he might not have seen them yet since they are new to the US market. But, worst case, Jim Green does offer a resoling service,
I third the suggestion for Jim Green. I have a pair of Barefoot African Rangers and love them. You can get customs made with the zero drop last on their other models too if you want an 8 inch boot.
I'm in my second winter with them and now have delam at the toes and sides. I have double stitching on both sides though. I have loved these boots but honestly look forward to the Jim Green's next. I've stepped in dog poop three times and the tread is horrible for cleaning it out...
The heel blew out of mine after 2 weeks, and 2 days after I left a 5 star review. The triple stitching on the heel turned out to only have one row of stitching holding the seam. The other two rows of stitching only went through the top layer and did not secure the seam, in other words, they were only for looks. Also, the inside threads of the stitching is fabric quality and has no business on footwear.
Mine came with ripped seams, I emailed them and they gave me a partial refund. Wore them a few times and it’s just a oddly designed boots and the soles were obviously going to wear out and doesn’t seem they resole the boot
"I have several brands of barefoot shoes including the Bruin. I love leather shoes but they are rare. Unfortunately, the leather shoes from Vivobarefoot have a textile lining inside, which is a pity. The Bruin doesn't fit well around the heel for me, it's a bit loose there which causes friction. I also have Hanwag Lhassa II shoes, not minimalist, they cost around 350 euros but what you get for that is phenomenal. The Bruin shoes can't compare to that."
Please explain how these boots are comfortable for long term application. Coming from someone that's ex-military. There is no support for your foot. If you are hiking over all types of terrain this boot is not a good choice. how would it even be a good choice? 🤔😳
@@walterhugh7149 the idea behind “barefoot” footwear is that you train your feet to be strong enough to handle all of those things. It can be done but many do not succeed in the training aspect and get injured. And as far as military applications are concerned, the body is just pushed beyond many/all of its physical limits for the sake of the job and in that scenario proper supports are necessary and boots like this would be unwise.
@@Skinnymoose gotta say, I think there is much to them. I and a bounty of my friends and family have seen a major drop in back and knee issues after making the transition. Nothing different was done in our lifestyles. Just the switch.
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Companies that make good products rarely invest so much in their image and marketing and wouldn’t use roulette wheels and sale notifications on their website. A good product can speak for itself. I’m glad I steered clear.
I have a pair that have torn out counters, ripped instep leather, and broken eyelet hooks after around 5 months of outdoor work, they're on their second sole. The quality control left me wanting also. But I really like the shape and performance. I'll try Jim Green next.
Jim Green has really done a GREAT job designing their barefoot boot design! I love their quality and their style! Perfection ! I won’t be going back to any other barefoot shoe brands ! Jim Green forever ! 🐸🥾
@@YouCanChangeYourWorldTodayright! I can’t imagine wearing anything else ever again. 5 pairs and counting. I want every leather option
You will love JG boots
I wear my Jim green barefoot boot about 50 hours a week and absolutely love the functionality. They hold up very well for me and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a pair of work boots. If you don't need boots, I wear my earth runners for everything else
@@joelhawk7399 I’ve got a pair now and they above and beyond compared to the bear foots
I also have Jim green barefoot boots, and to me they’re the best! I wear them all the time and hike with them.
Jim Green are definitely the way to go
Shame they are so narrow.
Bought a different shoe from Bearfoot. Took months to get, and returned after taking a good look at them. My $40 Whitten's are just as good
I appreciate the detailed review! Hopefully Bearfoot will upgrade the stitching on the next model.
Thanks for the review. There aren't too many on this zero drop boot. I had hesitated to buy because of sizing issues. If the boot doesn't have to be high top I highly recommend the Jim Green Barefoot African rangers. The boots are great. Very durable. Actually have a real toe cap. Retail for $189. On top of that, I received my boots in under six days!
Sounds like I should just go get those.
I agree with the Jim Green recommendation, I have two pairs of African Rangers and they are really quite nice (although I'm not as hard on mine, and they aren't the barefoot type). If check with your cobbler on resoling Jim Green's -- he might not have seen them yet since they are new to the US market. But, worst case, Jim Green does offer a resoling service,
I third the suggestion for Jim Green. I have a pair of Barefoot African Rangers and love them. You can get customs made with the zero drop last on their other models too if you want an 8 inch boot.
@@kitcraft9516 now that sounds enticing. Do you know what the additional price is on top of the price for the other models?
I can confirm, the Jim Green's are awesome. They're made like real boots. Real stiching, real thread, tough leather. Built to take it, whatever it is.
I'm in my second winter with them and now have delam at the toes and sides. I have double stitching on both sides though. I have loved these boots but honestly look forward to the Jim Green's next.
I've stepped in dog poop three times and the tread is horrible for cleaning it out...
The worst. I think Jim green keeps the promise the bearfoot oso makes.
Thank you for the review you might also wanna check out the Farmer's boot either the winter or spring version. They might have what you need.
Haven’t heard of them. I’ll give them a look. Thanks!
The heel blew out of mine after 2 weeks, and 2 days after I left a 5 star review. The triple stitching on the heel turned out to only have one row of stitching holding the seam. The other two rows of stitching only went through the top layer and did not secure the seam, in other words, they were only for looks. Also, the inside threads of the stitching is fabric quality and has no business on footwear.
About my experience.
Every person that got those boots got ripped off bad. JGs are the way to go
Jim green African troopers
Mine came with ripped seams, I emailed them and they gave me a partial refund. Wore them a few times and it’s just a oddly designed boots and the soles were obviously going to wear out and doesn’t seem they resole the boot
Yoish! Thanks for putting out this video, really appreciate it. I have been thinking about getting a set. Think I will stay with hand made mocks.
@@mickdodge9778 I got the Jim green African ranger bare foot’s. They are get so far.
@@Teakettlefarm Thanks, I will check them out.
"I have several brands of barefoot shoes including the Bruin. I love leather shoes but they are rare. Unfortunately, the leather shoes from Vivobarefoot have a textile lining inside, which is a pity. The Bruin doesn't fit well around the heel for me, it's a bit loose there which causes friction. I also have Hanwag Lhassa II shoes, not minimalist, they cost around 350 euros but what you get for that is phenomenal. The Bruin shoes can't compare to that."
I’ll look into those, too.
Jim Greeen. Nuff said
@@Esteban69129 bought em a while ago and just posted my compare and contrast of the two.
Please explain how these boots are comfortable for long term application. Coming from someone that's ex-military. There is no support for your foot. If you are hiking over all types of terrain this boot is not a good choice. how would it even be a good choice? 🤔😳
@@walterhugh7149 the idea behind “barefoot” footwear is that you train your feet to be strong enough to handle all of those things. It can be done but many do not succeed in the training aspect and get injured. And as far as military applications are concerned, the body is just pushed beyond many/all of its physical limits for the sake of the job and in that scenario proper supports are necessary and boots like this would be unwise.
Have you ever conditioned your leather?
@@jonathanlanser1129 I have. I tend to wash and oil every couple of months. I use obenaufs
9 minutes into your vid: hope you did NOT resole those excuses of a boot for the love of God.
@@leperking84 I did not.
Either trim down the intros or talk over them. It is a waste of airtime to play generic music and boring video at the same time.
Barefoot shoes suck. Its a fad
@@Skinnymoose gotta say, I think there is much to them. I and a bounty of my friends and family have seen a major drop in back and knee issues after making the transition. Nothing different was done in our lifestyles. Just the switch.
maybe stuff like the 5 fingers or those super super thin stack height ones, but zero drop and a decently sized toebox definitely arent