I snagged a pair of green razorbacks for 90 bucks on an Amazon Black Friday special. They say they use a different insole now but ill be the judge of thst. I’ve got a pair of super squishy rock rooster insoles if I need them
Based on your review & Carl Murawski review, 8 months ago (Feb 2022) I decided on a pair of JG Razorbacks. I'm a mailman in rural Maryland. These boots are more than adequate and have far exceeded my expectations. Worn almost daily & very minimal wear on sole. Looking forward to many years of my Razorbacks on the job
South African, my last pair lasted me 15 years farm work, hunting and safari work. Only reason I replaced them is they looked a little ragged, still functional. You made a great choice.
I bought them recently and the insole is different now, has more substantial, anatomically shaped rubber insert instead of the small poron patch at the heel. Feel pretty comfortable. Great boots!
Finally snagged a pair. Mine came with an odd looking insole with parts plastic and leather. So far it's been okay, but it's not substantial leather like in redwing and heritage style boots. Might buy a leather or arch support insole. The boots are incredible. Great unique style, wide toe box, quality all around. Breaking then in fire hiking/light work. Similar leather hiking boots are usually insanely pricey. I'd have to work almost 2 days to afford danners heritage leather hiking "mountain light"s.
@@KT-Buf69 got a pair of razorbacks last month and I can say they’re definitely not like the pair Dan disassembled. For one the inner lining leather is gone and the inside is straight rough out leather. The next change is the elimination of the top fiberboard and they’re just relying on the insole to press lock into the leather fiber midsole ( which works as it’s pretty locked in. Lastly they’re more like the insole on the African ranger now with the Texon style second fiberboard unit removed
@@KT-Buf69there's actually a newer insole than that now, the 3 pairs I own all came with different insoles, I have a pair of stockman's which came with the old style with the foam patch, my African rangers came with the ones with the plastic heel cup, and my tyre sole limited run razorbacks came with a much nicer leather topped foam insole with some built in arch support. I've replaced all of them with spencos though because they're the most comfortable thing I've found by far, they're what Nick's boots recommend.
@@zachmiller9175 kept the leathers in so far. I'm have to check out spencos. I don't know what this consist of but I'm a huge fan of rockrooster insoles. Synthetic memory foam material but I've had ones last 2 years, walking at least ten miles a day.
I glad to see something different than than American or Asian made boots. We hardly ever see anything from Africa and South Africa in particularly. Good review and presentation.
Thank you for exposing the rest of us to brands that we most likely never seen otherwise. Boot partisanship makes the ford/chevy rivalry look tame. Thank you for providing in depth information and reasoning for your opinions. Hope that you get better soon.
I’m from SA and have 4 different pairs of the Jim Green range. My Stockman’s have been with me for 10 years and show no signs of letting in. I wear them 3-4 days a week for work. The most durable boot and adored shoe brand in SA!
Bought a pair of their mean machine boots about 2 weeks ago. Really solid and well made. I’m from South Africa and if it wasn’t for this video I would have never found out about a local boot maker that was such good value for money. Plus I get to support a local business 😁
Just got a pair - they are fantastic. Amazing build quality and they’ve even updated the insole to a higher quality leather item. As soon as you pull them from the box you can tell they’re freakin STURDY. The padded tongue/ankle is super comfy. They’re unique and definitely put a smile on my face.
These go for $180-$190 on Amazon now, but just ordered a pair for $144 on a Prime Day deal. Can’t wait to get them. My old Timberlands just started separating after several years of weekend yard work and casual wear. I have a feeling these Jim Green’s will be with me for the rest of my life.
Nice teardown! I got a pair of these a few months back and am happy the the quality and fit. Was worn out by shoes and boots in this price range having failed soles or seams to go with discomfort on my bunion. The roomy seamless toe is great. My heel counter was lined with a slightly rougher roughout than your example, so my lackadaisical break-in earned me a small blister.
I watched your video and purchased a pair of these boots. Surprisingly, they are very comfortable. It only took 2 days to get here, plus I used your coupon code to save (around $18.) These look better in person than on your video, so I must add that I'm very pleased with this purchase (even thought I received them this morning.) I will say they are much heaver that my other boots, but that will take some getting use to. I'll keep you posted.
Thought I already subscribed to your channel, but when you mentioned your 300K goal I looked at your current number of subscribers. Turned out I wasn’t subscribed, now I am, keep up the good work! Really enjoying your videos!
Love these teardowns! Given all the different lasts used across all the manufacturers, do you think you could start a chart or list comparisons for your sizing? Like, if you wear a 10D in Red Wings, but a 9.5EE in Jim Greens, that'd help us find the right sizing (even if we've got bigger/smaller feet)! Here's to a speedy recovery!
My son has been wearing Doc Marten Chelsea boots for about five years as his daily school shoe. By the end of the year they are just so thrashed. Last year a chunk of the sole just broke off his boots. It was crazy. It looks like Jim Green makes a pull on Chelsea that is similar in the same price range. Gonna give it a shot and see if we can get a pair that last at least until he outgrows them...
Because of your other video about Jim greens, I ordered these and the other ones. I am replying to this video because this one came yesterday and I love them. What is nice is they are comfortable right out of the box and no break-in. They are also the perfect width for my feet.
Hey Weston, nice find. It's nice to see affordable boots coming from other places besides China. And as you mentioned, there are some financial implications that add to the value. The only thing I didn't like, was all the single stitching throughout the upper. But the bottom line is you can't go wrong in buying these. I also like the style, they remind me of old hiking boots from the 70's & 80's with that single piece of leather wrapping around the upper.
Hi Weston. Great video and thanks for the discount code. I bought a pair of the Jim Green Razorback's in tan. I have had my eye on a pair of the Danner Mountain Trail and I was surprised with the similarities in look and build to the Razorback. In the UK the Danners are going for around the £300 mark so the Jim Green's where nice at 3rd the price!
Bought these based on you're review and one from Carl Murawski. Not disappointed really great boot overall. I am just starting to get them broken in a bit and a little more flexible. I have a very wide foot these boots are the only ones I have used that were not custom that fit my foot. The only complaint is I wish it had a cork based foot bed or something a bit more moldable but guess I can always add that on my own. Thanks for the review I also highly recommend them great boots.
I did the same and breaking them in right now. I’m realizing that my right foot is slightly bigger than my left. Because the right boot is feeling a little more snug. However, they feel as though they’ll break in just fine.
@@MWENDA-vv5im soles last about 10 years. I weigh 115kg and wear them every day. My first pair bought in 1998 are still fine on the uppers, the soles were replaced in 2009.
@@MWENDA-vv5im the reason in my opinion the soles are so long wearing is the carramato safety sole clone compound that was perfected for the harsh African conditions. There was a very similar tread pattern that was used on our combat boots during the Angolan bush war. I do not know if Jim Green supplied these soles to the military, but if they did they would have had years of product testing. I found the soles excelled in sandy desert scenarios.
No offense intended at all, but there is no real surprise here. People in Southern Africa are generally very very skilled at finding the perfect balance between quality and price...and knowing where to put that quality to get maximum use. Farm culture! In 2001 I bought $5 suede chukkas (YES, $5) in Zim that lasted me about a decade. About three years ago, I was in Joburg and paid $15 for a similar pair and the sole has hardly worn at all and the stitching is still in great shape in spite of daily wear in the summer. "Made in RSA" when it comes to shoes and shorts and shirts is generally a strong buy signal. LOL!
My Razorbacks are going on six years now. Five years on a farm with a few gashes on the uppers, and moderate wear on the soles. Six months in town walking dogs on the tar road everyday and I see significantly more wear on the soles. I'm going to have to have them resoled soon. Probably still the best boots you can buy.
Great tear down, the boots definitely look like they're worth the price. On the hard soles...if you are going to be on uneven terrain you need a hard soled boot. A soft sole boot walking over rocks, stones, small changes in terrain, logs, etc. can actually bruise your feet over the course of a day (or at least make the soles of your feet sore). This is one reason a lot of trekking and serious hiking boots have hard/stiff soles. Not great for pavement and not needed for indoor use but definitely worth it for work and play in the dirt.
@@seedeebun i got those saddle tan colored ones in the beginning of this video. I did replace the lqces though. I love that green. Just wished it were a brighter green . But i love how friggin tough these boots are!
The town was in my back yard when I lived inSouth Africa, my one pair I still wear off roading is 23 years old and imported a second new pair to me in New Zealand last year . Absolutely love them , tough long lasting and so comfortable..
Been working mine for a couple weeks and they're going strong. You'll absolutely want to replace the insole when you get a pair - the one that comes in it is next to useless. Throw a doctor scholls in there and you're ready to go
Glad I bought mine from Amazon after watching this video months ago for $139.00 . Thanks for the “recommendation “. A coat or two of shoe grease “Hubert’s” and break- in made me a believer. Great value boot!
AE's are kind of an overprized first tier of nicer dress shoes. Meermin already offers a better value and style in very low prices. However, some proper shoes would be a nice cut (Lobb or Edward Greens, for example - or Saint Crispins).
Ordered a pair today! After watching your video, and checking out the web site I decided to go for the tobacco Vellies. Good price to begin with, 10% discount, free shipping, free exchanges...sheesh! That's an offer I couldn't refuse!
Best shoes I have ever owned. Referring to the town and country from Jim Green. Not only are they hard wearing and heavy duty but incredibly comfortable. Highly recommended
Awesome review, subscribed, ordered a pair in tan with your discount! For future content I would love to see a pair of Georgia Giant work boots CUT IN HALF!!!
I have had a pair of these boots for nearly 2 years. I bought them Amazon for around $90! I have a bone spur on my heel (never stopped my joining up!) so the took about 3 weeks wearing alternate days to break in. Plus corn plasters. They are superbly comfortable and I do wear both for hiking and on concrete all day. But I did put a quality insole in. I also have a pair of Redwings and they are not a patch on this Jim Greens. Soles show minimal wear. Great boots!!!
@5:15 the eye lets are I believe called simply "D-ring eye lets". pretty sure shoemakers have a more elaborate name for those but we call them just D-rings. Love the content, get well soon 👍
Damm this pair of boots looks awesome. High value for the price, High Quality, Nice construction, this secure and protective tongue design, TPU counter wit a double leather cover, quick to use lacing system, 2.2 mm thick full grain chrome tanned leather, one piece upper, strong and durable outsole, the well built midsole, even the holy steel shank is there and they are resoleable. (The only part that bothers me is the plastic coated cheap lining leather part) For city wear i might add a cushioning insole since you said the outsole is hard, but I probably wouldn't want them to make a softer outsole cuz it could make them less durable. I might also change the laces because of the color. Seems like an awesome everyday allrounder boot which will last a long time, that you can also take out of the city without a problem. Sounds really good to me in my opinion. I definitely need to look if I'm able to get them here in Germany, hopefully they have my size since my feet are rather long but rarrow.
As a South African, I'm very proud that Jim Green has finally gone to more international countries. They are well-known here in South Africa and are worn by many farmers, game rangers and people who work a lot in the bush. My first pair were a pair of Razorbacks as a 15th birthday present and I cherished them dearly. They were quite tough to break in, but once they were broken in they were great. Keep in mind that the Razorback is a very sturdy boot, so give them a bit more time to break in than your usual boot.
I got mine on Amazon about 6 months ago. Bought the Vellies and the slip on Stockman. I am sold on the brand. These are crafted boots by the hands of skilled humans. I think the leather and rubber quality is very high. Glad they invested in us and are shipping out of VA. Buy a couple pair of your favorite style you will not be sorry. I am a customer for life. Wear my Stockman for a work boots.
Price wise, these compare to the Danner Mt600 series, latest being EVO. He did cut the Mt Light but the newer ones which are not as good as the old classic. He was not impressed. Waterproofing is the big difference I see with Danner. So many of these other brands don't do the GorTec liner.
Thanks for the review Wes! I took advantage of the 10% discount from your video as I just purchased a pair. Keep up the good work. I hope you fully recover soon.
he is. Tesla. Revolutionized space travel. Underground traffic distribution. Battery tech. Free speech. Stoic disposition and doesn't spend on frivolous personal items. Jim Greens are fantastic, though.
Got my Razorback boots 2 days ago. I don't think I've ever been so excited for something that person wears. Been South African I've heard aboat Jim Green before, but never took much notice. Thanks to your channel. I've finally bought me a pair. Been walking casually in them. Looking forward to many years of hiking with them.👌
I’m so glad I got a pair of these last year. I was actually going to buy another pair in the new fudge color, but saw the price went up by about 50 bucks. They’re still quality but they were an absolute gem at the old price. At the new 190 price they’re approaching Thorogood or Red Wing factory seconds territory.
@@crypto4423 I agree. I will say that the build quality is good and they are a nice boot. As this and others have mentioned - they will do best in the outdoors. As a hiking/adventuring/off-roading boot they are nice. I wouldn’t want to wear them standing in a machine shop all day.
Just ordered a pair using your code, I think the wide toe box is my biggest selling point, I had some Redbacks but they were not wide enough, even though they tout they are wide. hoping the Jim Green work out better.
I bought the half size in the Red backs as they are a better toe box width. I did also with the Jim Greens but probably wasn't necessary from what i'm seeing & hearing here. I DID buy an extra generic orthopaedic gel insert because the Red backs come with them as standard.
@@JD-tl7ld He likes to keep open the option to stick a fork in a socket and end it all at a moments notice. Less joking, my wild guess would be he needs to be sure he's not building up a static charge or something.
I got the brown ones after watching this review earlier this year. They're durable in many ways (construction and sole), but that finish needs a lot of care, from my experience with them. the top layer always scratches off, and the boots become two-tone because of the lighter color under the surface. When I first saw this happening I used to bring them home from the warehouse to maintain them, but then by the next week they would be looking dry and ugly again, so after a bit I gave up on babying them. Other than the finish looking terrible, the construction has held up and the soles have held up really well too. I don't think they're a good workboot for working in a warehouse though. The soles are too hard, as pointed out in this video, and then when you bump into pallets the surface get heavily damaged and flaky. I still need to find something that will last and not look so beat up. Edit: The price has gone up go $189 now, so the trade-offs will be weighed differently given his price increase.
First off I hope you’re alright health wise. Wishes for a speedy recovery with no lasting side effects. I ordered a pair. I have a Danner Portland Select Horween Leather. These remind me so much of those boots for a third of the price. I will compare the feel on my foot, but I’m stoked for such a good deal. Thanks!
Great vid, I got a pair of the Razorbacks back in May when Jim Green first got distro within the states. They're great boots, they've been my go-to pair for hiking and outdoor work. So far they've held up fantastic, and I've been beating the hell out of them too. Great company, and good people too- if you're in the market for some work boots or hikers I honestly don't think you'll find a better deal.
Does a thicker insole fit? like will a thicker insole ruin the roominess of the toe box? or I can just order a half size bigger and just use a thicker insole?
@@thesheepthemightythecrazy They're pretty accommodating, even with a thick insole- I use some chunky arch support inserts in mine. No need to size up.
I wish you could go from brand to brand trashing the whole brand, testing and discussing the difference between each brand separately 👍 I personally wear Keens, Timberlands, Truman’s, Redwings boots to work and I really want like to have an idea on how Keen work boots made
I will say I had a pair of keen work boots and they failed terribly. Both soles split completely after just 6 months. I dont work my boots very hard either
@@zingbat4 Keens boots are glued for sure, but if you need something oil resistant for oil industry and waterproof there is nothing on the market that would qualify as much as Keens boots would, and also standards of the product is suffering tremendously I agree with that statement. ⬆️
Wow, I'm amazed. They are very popular indeed here in Mzansi and pricey. Very interesting to hear how they compare to other brands in the same price bracket. These boots are made in Nottingham road in KZN. The review is accurate, I've used these boots n they are very tough. However, they require polishing. I use hiking boots at work. I cover extensive mileage on foot. I now use boots with Goretex and Vibram. Maybe Jim Green will yield to pressure from other markets and make a boot with latest technology. This should be their next direction because they are more than capable.
Thanks for a great look inside the boots-- always enjoy your videos. I have really enjoyed my Razorbacks and find myself slipping them on just about anytime I head outside for chores or a hike. Almost no break-in, good looks, and hard to beat after I dropped some aftermarket inserts in them. I think upgrading the insole is a great way to improve the comfort, especially on hard surfaces. Really glad to have these in the States now.
Just breaking in a pair of Razorbacks. A little rough on the heel, blisterwise.My fault I guess, took too long a walk. One problem is tongue slide. A visit to a cobbler to either stitch one side or sew in a loop. A tough boot for sure and looking forward to eventual comfort.
Those look very good at that price for an all-around boot. I wish they made one that was just a hair more expensive but with slightly nicer materials like a better liner leather and maybe a leather footbed instead of fiberboard.
Dope video. I’m looking forward to getting a pair of the Jim Green boots. I saw a video a couple of years ago about Thursday boots and now I own four pairs. Thanks again.
Wishing you well. I absolutely love deep dives into the quality of products and I love boots so you're one of my favorite channels. Hoping it doesn't take a turn for the worse.
Just ordered a pair of Green's in brown, was hoping for the tan but out of stock. Looking to replace an old-school pair 0f 90's Eddie Bauer hiking boots but their new version just isn't right. Edit: The break in is killing me ~15miles in. Ordered my normal size 10, ended up returning for 9.5
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I snagged a pair of green razorbacks for 90 bucks on an Amazon Black Friday special. They say they use a different insole now but ill be the judge of thst. I’ve got a pair of super squishy rock rooster insoles if I need them
If you like tactical boots like me, you should review the Jim green AR8 boot
What is your favorite last?
Based on your review & Carl Murawski review, 8 months ago (Feb 2022) I decided on a pair of JG Razorbacks. I'm a mailman in rural Maryland. These boots are more than adequate and have far exceeded my expectations. Worn almost daily & very minimal wear on sole. Looking forward to many years of my Razorbacks on the job
South African, my last pair lasted me 15 years farm work, hunting and safari work. Only reason I replaced them is they looked a little ragged, still functional. You made a great choice.
@brian Nesbit
I bought them recently and the insole is different now, has more substantial, anatomically shaped rubber insert instead of the small poron patch at the heel. Feel pretty comfortable. Great boots!
Finally snagged a pair. Mine came with an odd looking insole with parts plastic and leather. So far it's been okay, but it's not substantial leather like in redwing and heritage style boots. Might buy a leather or arch support insole. The boots are incredible. Great unique style, wide toe box, quality all around. Breaking then in fire hiking/light work. Similar leather hiking boots are usually insanely pricey. I'd have to work almost 2 days to afford danners heritage leather hiking "mountain light"s.
@@KT-Buf69 got a pair of razorbacks last month and I can say they’re definitely not like the pair Dan disassembled. For one the inner lining leather is gone and the inside is straight rough out leather. The next change is the elimination of the top fiberboard and they’re just relying on the insole to press lock into the leather fiber midsole ( which works as it’s pretty locked in. Lastly they’re more like the insole on the African ranger now with the Texon style second fiberboard unit removed
@@KT-Buf69there's actually a newer insole than that now, the 3 pairs I own all came with different insoles, I have a pair of stockman's which came with the old style with the foam patch, my African rangers came with the ones with the plastic heel cup, and my tyre sole limited run razorbacks came with a much nicer leather topped foam insole with some built in arch support. I've replaced all of them with spencos though because they're the most comfortable thing I've found by far, they're what Nick's boots recommend.
@@zachmiller9175 kept the leathers in so far. I'm have to check out spencos. I don't know what this consist of but I'm a huge fan of rockrooster insoles. Synthetic memory foam material but I've had ones last 2 years, walking at least ten miles a day.
I glad to see something different than than American or Asian made boots. We hardly ever see anything from Africa and South Africa in particularly. Good review and presentation.
South Africa is because of the Moores
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Thank you for exposing the rest of us to brands that we most likely never seen otherwise. Boot partisanship makes the ford/chevy rivalry look tame. Thank you for providing in depth information and reasoning for your opinions. Hope that you get better soon.
How dare you compare Ford to Chevy...WTF is wrong eith you?
I’m from SA and have 4 different pairs of the Jim Green range. My Stockman’s have been with me for 10 years and show no signs of letting in. I wear them 3-4 days a week for work. The most durable boot and adored shoe brand in SA!
How would you compare Stockman to a Blundstone? Do they have the same construction as these Razorbacks?
Any thoughts on the Monster vs the Razorback?
I immediately started looking for fellow South Africans in the comments.
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I live in South Africa and have looked at these boots, never really bit. Might buy a set now.
I ordered a pair today. Of these razorbacks.. what boots have you fancied?
Bought a pair of their mean machine boots about 2 weeks ago. Really solid and well made. I’m from South Africa and if it wasn’t for this video I would have never found out about a local boot maker that was such good value for money.
Plus I get to support a local business 😁
I'm getting a pair tomorrow . I'm in SA .
Tired of crappy work boots I've had the last couple of years .
where can I buy one for myself I'm in Cape town
@@sandisobuqa4875 on their website. Just make sure to follow their sizing charts when you buy.
Just treat them for cold weather areas if you live around salt, especially. I made that mistake.
🇿🇦 proud South African
Iam from South Africa and I got my own pair of Jim Greens (Razorbacks) I must admit i crinched when you cut the boot open
Just got a pair - they are fantastic. Amazing build quality and they’ve even updated the insole to a higher quality leather item. As soon as you pull them from the box you can tell they’re freakin STURDY. The padded tongue/ankle is super comfy. They’re unique and definitely put a smile on my face.
Damm that's nice to know that they changed the insole. It was the only thing that bothered me when I watched the video rn.
My Jim Greens are 27 years old and still in top condition
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I'm south African and first time I'm hearing of them. Glad to hear about a good product that's great value
These go for $180-$190 on Amazon now, but just ordered a pair for $144 on a Prime Day deal. Can’t wait to get them. My old Timberlands just started separating after several years of weekend yard work and casual wear. I have a feeling these Jim Green’s will be with me for the rest of my life.
Snagged my razorbacks for 84 bucks on a Black Friday special solid boots once you adjust to them
That center score was a 9/10
I was thinking the exact same thing
I was gonna say that
One of the best he’s done! 9.5/10
I just received my boots and they did come with a very nice cushioned leather insole insert. Very happy so far.
Thanks for introducing me to this brand! I ended up getting their Vellie which is perhaps the most solid Chuka boot I've seen.
that stichdown construction is straigh South African heritage, coming from the original Veldskoen : )
Nice teardown! I got a pair of these a few months back and am happy the the quality and fit. Was worn out by shoes and boots in this price range having failed soles or seams to go with discomfort on my bunion. The roomy seamless toe is great. My heel counter was lined with a slightly rougher roughout than your example, so my lackadaisical break-in earned me a small blister.
I have been wearing Jim Green’s for 15 years. They are unbelievably comfortable and durable. I would highly recommend.
Did It take a while to break in. I just put mine on and they are extremely uncomfortable. I'm a bit sad lol
Any thoughts on the Razorback vs the Monster?
I watched your video and purchased a pair of these boots. Surprisingly, they are very comfortable. It only took 2 days to get here, plus I used your coupon code to save (around $18.) These look better in person than on your video, so I must add that I'm very pleased with this purchase (even thought I received them this morning.) I will say they are much heaver that my other boots, but that will take some getting use to. I'll keep you posted.
Thought I already subscribed to your channel, but when you mentioned your 300K goal I looked at your current number of subscribers. Turned out I wasn’t subscribed, now I am, keep up the good work! Really enjoying your videos!
I’ve been wearing a different Jim Green model “Vellie” for a few months and have been very impressed. Quality and value are amazing with this brand.
I where the "Vellie" daily. Such a nice boot much lighter and more practical than the razorback.
Right now, on Amazon, these boots are $89.00 in a Black Friday Sale.
Love these teardowns! Given all the different lasts used across all the manufacturers, do you think you could start a chart or list comparisons for your sizing? Like, if you wear a 10D in Red Wings, but a 9.5EE in Jim Greens, that'd help us find the right sizing (even if we've got bigger/smaller feet)! Here's to a speedy recovery!
Im south african and have never heard of these! Thanks for another quality video and get well soon!
Then you need to look past your navel boetie. They've been around for decades.
@@LitoGeorge check you out
My son has been wearing Doc Marten Chelsea boots for about five years as his daily school shoe. By the end of the year they are just so thrashed. Last year a chunk of the sole just broke off his boots. It was crazy. It looks like Jim Green makes a pull on Chelsea that is similar in the same price range. Gonna give it a shot and see if we can get a pair that last at least until he outgrows them...
Because of your other video about Jim greens, I ordered these and the other ones. I am replying to this video because this one came yesterday and I love them. What is nice is they are comfortable right out of the box and no break-in. They are also the perfect width for my feet.
Hey Weston, nice find. It's nice to see affordable boots coming from other places besides China. And as you mentioned, there are some financial implications that add to the value. The only thing I didn't like, was all the single stitching throughout the upper. But the bottom line is you can't go wrong in buying these. I also like the style, they remind me of old hiking boots from the 70's & 80's with that single piece of leather wrapping around the upper.
Yeah, I would rather support financially any other country than China or Russia
Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Glad I’ve been patient. Just purchased a pair with the coupon code. Thank you for the review!
Hi Weston. Great video and thanks for the discount code. I bought a pair of the Jim Green Razorback's in tan. I have had my eye on a pair of the Danner Mountain Trail and I was surprised with the similarities in look and build to the Razorback. In the UK the Danners are going for around the £300 mark so the Jim Green's where nice at 3rd the price!
Bought these based on you're review and one from Carl Murawski. Not disappointed really great boot overall. I am just starting to get them broken in a bit and a little more flexible. I have a very wide foot these boots are the only ones I have used that were not custom that fit my foot. The only complaint is I wish it had a cork based foot bed or something a bit more moldable but guess I can always add that on my own. Thanks for the review I also highly recommend them great boots.
Picked up a pair for $90 on Amazon for Black Friday!
Nice. Probably the best deal ever. JG boots are very well made.
Definitely love the way they look. The logos and the green laces are very unique.
I’ve been waiting for this since I heard about this in Carl Mulwanski video!!
Desert boots series would be cool. Clark's and the likes. Or Wallabee style boots.
Discount code still works 2 years on lol, thanks for the savings and thanks for the great content.
Bought these boots after watching this vid, these are great. Thanks for the truth, keep up the good work
I did the same and breaking them in right now. I’m realizing that my right foot is slightly bigger than my left. Because the right boot is feeling a little more snug. However, they feel as though they’ll break in just fine.
I'm from South Africa and have owned a couple of Jim Green boots, anyway love your videos.
How long do the soles last before you do a resoling? How long do the uppers last before they became to worn out to wear?
@@MWENDA-vv5im soles last about 10 years. I weigh 115kg and wear them every day.
My first pair bought in 1998 are still fine on the uppers, the soles were replaced in 2009.
@@andreduplessis508 Wow. That's a very good boot.
@@MWENDA-vv5im the reason in my opinion the soles are so long wearing is the carramato safety sole clone compound that was perfected for the harsh African conditions.
There was a very similar tread pattern that was used on our combat boots during the Angolan bush war.
I do not know if Jim Green supplied these soles to the military, but if they did they would have had years of product testing.
I found the soles excelled in sandy desert scenarios.
Any thoughts on the Razorback vs the Monster?
Boot lover from South Africa. Blessings to you and your channel.
No offense intended at all, but there is no real surprise here. People in Southern Africa are generally very very skilled at finding the perfect balance between quality and price...and knowing where to put that quality to get maximum use. Farm culture! In 2001 I bought $5 suede chukkas (YES, $5) in Zim that lasted me about a decade. About three years ago, I was in Joburg and paid $15 for a similar pair and the sole has hardly worn at all and the stitching is still in great shape in spite of daily wear in the summer. "Made in RSA" when it comes to shoes and shorts and shirts is generally a strong buy signal. LOL!
My Razorbacks are going on six years now. Five years on a farm with a few gashes on the uppers, and moderate wear on the soles. Six months in town walking dogs on the tar road everyday and I see significantly more wear on the soles. I'm going to have to have them resoled soon.
Probably still the best boots you can buy.
Do you have to treat them with any leather products?
@@coltrv I have no idea.
I just used ordinary shoe polish.
Great tear down, the boots definitely look like they're worth the price.
On the hard soles...if you are going to be on uneven terrain you need a hard soled boot. A soft sole boot walking over rocks, stones, small changes in terrain, logs, etc. can actually bruise your feet over the course of a day (or at least make the soles of your feet sore). This is one reason a lot of trekking and serious hiking boots have hard/stiff soles. Not great for pavement and not needed for indoor use but definitely worth it for work and play in the dirt.
I've been thinking about buying some Jim Green Stockman boots. The promo code was all I needed to make my decision! Thank you!
Not only a proud South African, but a very proud Jim Green member!
Best brand in the world, backing it for life.
Also a South African and never heard about them have a lot of bad experiences with expensive imported boots
@@christhirion9474 bud, try it. Get the new vellie. The vellies are awesome.
Jim Greens are die hard boots. They’ve been around for years.
Should I buy a pair?
My first pair of Razorbacks lasted more than 20 years. Granted not everyday use, but still some excellent miles
Hope you have a fast recovery and feel better! I'll keep you in my prayers! Loving your videos!
Snagged a pair! thanks for the review and discount code! These look great!
Which color did you choose? Are you happy with them?
@@seedeebun i got those saddle tan colored ones in the beginning of this video. I did replace the lqces though. I love that green. Just wished it were a brighter green . But i love how friggin tough these boots are!
The town was in my back yard when I lived inSouth Africa, my one pair I still wear off roading is 23 years old and imported a second new pair to me in New Zealand last year . Absolutely love them , tough long lasting and so comfortable..
Those are called boot lace rings. I was looking for some and it took a minute to figure out what hey were called.
Been working mine for a couple weeks and they're going strong. You'll absolutely want to replace the insole when you get a pair - the one that comes in it is next to useless. Throw a doctor scholls in there and you're ready to go
Glad I bought mine from Amazon after watching this video months ago for $139.00 . Thanks for the “recommendation “. A coat or two of shoe grease “Hubert’s” and break- in made me a believer. Great value boot!
How is the finish holding up after treating with Hubert's?
Ordered a pair after watching this. Thanks for the code!
Hey man! Any reason you haven't done any videos on Allen Edmond boots/shoes? Would love to see them cut in half!!
I love Allen Edmonds!
I’d love to see that video!
I’d love to see Allen Edmonds prices slashed in half
@@martinjaramillo2429 LOL yea me too!
AE's are kind of an overprized first tier of nicer dress shoes. Meermin already offers a better value and style in very low prices. However, some proper shoes would be a nice cut (Lobb or Edward Greens, for example - or Saint Crispins).
Great video. I just picked up a pair of Stockman. Very nice looking Chelsea boot, just what I've been looking for.
Ordered a pair today! After watching your video, and checking out the web site I decided to go for the tobacco Vellies. Good price to begin with, 10% discount, free shipping, free exchanges...sheesh! That's an offer I couldn't refuse!
Jim Green Rizor Backs are not $189.00, a $50 increase in 2yr. ??? are they still a good deal?
Best shoes I have ever owned. Referring to the town and country from Jim Green. Not only are they hard wearing and heavy duty but incredibly comfortable. Highly recommended
Awesome review, subscribed, ordered a pair in tan with your discount! For future content I would love to see a pair of Georgia Giant work boots CUT IN HALF!!!
Jim Greens handle the rough South African terrain very well. Lots of us wear them 3-4 times a week and they last for decades with minimal maintenance
I have had a pair of these boots for nearly 2 years. I bought them Amazon for around $90! I have a bone spur on my heel (never stopped my joining up!) so the took about 3 weeks wearing alternate days to break in. Plus corn plasters. They are superbly comfortable and I do wear both for hiking and on concrete all day. But I did put a quality insole in. I also have a pair of Redwings and they are not a patch on this Jim Greens. Soles show minimal wear. Great boots!!!
@5:15 the eye lets are I believe called simply "D-ring eye lets". pretty sure shoemakers have a more elaborate name for those but we call them just D-rings. Love the content, get well soon 👍
Damm this pair of boots looks awesome. High value for the price, High Quality, Nice construction, this secure and protective tongue design, TPU counter wit a double leather cover, quick to use lacing system, 2.2 mm thick full grain chrome tanned leather, one piece upper, strong and durable outsole, the well built midsole, even the holy steel shank is there and they are resoleable. (The only part that bothers me is the plastic coated cheap lining leather part)
For city wear i might add a cushioning insole since you said the outsole is hard, but I probably wouldn't want them to make a softer outsole cuz it could make them less durable. I might also change the laces because of the color.
Seems like an awesome everyday allrounder boot which will last a long time, that you can also take out of the city without a problem.
Sounds really good to me in my opinion.
I definitely need to look if I'm able to get them here in Germany, hopefully they have my size since my feet are rather long but rarrow.
As a South African, I'm very proud that Jim Green has finally gone to more international countries. They are well-known here in South Africa and are worn by many farmers, game rangers and people who work a lot in the bush. My first pair were a pair of Razorbacks as a 15th birthday present and I cherished them dearly. They were quite tough to break in, but once they were broken in they were great. Keep in mind that the Razorback is a very sturdy boot, so give them a bit more time to break in than your usual boot.
Fellow South African here - sadly the price has blown up recently
@@caidelander2561 Boot prices here have blown up here in the states too... Jim Green is still the best bang for buck.
5:13 D-Rings. The shoelaces are strung through D-Rings.
Jim Green have the AR8 shipping in October, I'd love to see a video on those.
I got mine on Amazon about 6 months ago. Bought the Vellies and the slip on Stockman. I am sold on the brand. These are crafted boots by the hands of skilled humans. I think the leather and rubber quality is very high. Glad they invested in us and are shipping out of VA. Buy a couple pair of your favorite style you will not be sorry. I am a customer for life. Wear my Stockman for a work boots.
Would be interesting if you cut up a Danner Mountain Light that also has the stitch down construction to see the value of that price range.
Price wise, these compare to the Danner Mt600 series, latest being EVO. He did cut the Mt Light but the newer ones which are not as good as the old classic. He was not impressed. Waterproofing is the big difference I see with Danner. So many of these other brands don't do the GorTec liner.
I own a pair of stockmans. I’ve had them for about 6 years. They are very comfortable and they seem to last forever.
It's really good how you went thoroughly through all the materials toe too back
Anything without GTX is better than everything with GTX. These are excellent for bushwhacking . Grab a pair. Totally worth it.
What about Alico boots or Scarpa or Asolo or La Sportiva?
Thanks for the review Wes! I took advantage of the 10% discount from your video as I just purchased a pair. Keep up the good work. I hope you fully recover soon.
Love the boots, have owned a few pairs. I’m from South Africa, Elon is yours now. Please keep him, not our proudest export.
he is. Tesla. Revolutionized space travel. Underground traffic distribution. Battery tech. Free speech. Stoic disposition and doesn't spend on frivolous personal items. Jim Greens are fantastic, though.
@@KT-Buf69he's not gonna sleep with you 🫵🤣
@@dylan5048good. I'm a straight guy.
@@KT-Buf69don’t forget to mention how he brown-nosing the Putin and China now. Seriously, this guy just ruined his reputation
@@kosta2177 I don't see it. How?
Got my Razorback boots 2 days ago. I don't think I've ever been so excited for something that person wears. Been South African I've heard aboat Jim Green before, but never took much notice. Thanks to your channel. I've finally bought me a pair. Been walking casually in them. Looking forward to many years of hiking with them.👌
I’m so glad I got a pair of these last year. I was actually going to buy another pair in the new fudge color, but saw the price went up by about 50 bucks. They’re still quality but they were an absolute gem at the old price. At the new 190 price they’re approaching Thorogood or Red Wing factory seconds territory.
I was very interested at the $140 price said in this video but when I went to buy at $190 they are totally unattractive
@@crypto4423 I agree. I will say that the build quality is good and they are a nice boot. As this and others have mentioned - they will do best in the outdoors. As a hiking/adventuring/off-roading boot they are nice. I wouldn’t want to wear them standing in a machine shop all day.
Ive been really hard on jim as a brand and the person. This is a new year jim, and im ready to love both of you
It would be awesome to see some military boots, something like bates lites, danner reckonings, or Belleville.
Just ordered a pair using your code, I think the wide toe box is my biggest selling point, I had some Redbacks but they were not wide enough, even though they tout they are wide. hoping the Jim Green work out better.
I bought the half size in the Red backs as they are a better toe box width. I did also with the Jim Greens but probably wasn't necessary from what i'm seeing & hearing here. I DID buy an extra generic orthopaedic gel insert because the Red backs come with them as standard.
This could be your best video title and thumbnail yet lmao
I got these over 9 months ago for work and they’ve held up really well.
This stuff is awesome. Can you do a series on hiking/backpacking boots, and start with my fav 'Alico' from Italy?
I’m from South Africa, I’m having a pair made with ostrich skin leather, they will customize for you as well
Good to know!!
Jim Green also makes custom boots. I wear Jim Green boots with a special conductive sole everyday.
Are you a superhero that needs to conduct electricity?
@@JD-tl7ld He likes to keep open the option to stick a fork in a socket and end it all at a moments notice. Less joking, my wild guess would be he needs to be sure he's not building up a static charge or something.
Got a pr for Christmas, have been wearing them for a week now. Great comfort right out of the box,very well made and look like they will hold up well.
I got the brown ones after watching this review earlier this year. They're durable in many ways (construction and sole), but that finish needs a lot of care, from my experience with them. the top layer always scratches off, and the boots become two-tone because of the lighter color under the surface. When I first saw this happening I used to bring them home from the warehouse to maintain them, but then by the next week they would be looking dry and ugly again, so after a bit I gave up on babying them. Other than the finish looking terrible, the construction has held up and the soles have held up really well too. I don't think they're a good workboot for working in a warehouse though. The soles are too hard, as pointed out in this video, and then when you bump into pallets the surface get heavily damaged and flaky. I still need to find something that will last and not look so beat up.
Edit: The price has gone up go $189 now, so the trade-offs will be weighed differently given his price increase.
I'm not sure the price has risen more than everything else has also risen... but, certainly less of a bargain.
First off I hope you’re alright health wise. Wishes for a speedy recovery with no lasting side effects.
I ordered a pair. I have a Danner Portland Select Horween Leather. These remind me so much of those boots for a third of the price. I will compare the feel on my foot, but I’m stoked for such a good deal. Thanks!
Great vid, I got a pair of the Razorbacks back in May when Jim Green first got distro within the states. They're great boots, they've been my go-to pair for hiking and outdoor work. So far they've held up fantastic, and I've been beating the hell out of them too. Great company, and good people too- if you're in the market for some work boots or hikers I honestly don't think you'll find a better deal.
Does a thicker insole fit? like will a thicker insole ruin the roominess of the toe box? or I can just order a half size bigger and just use a thicker insole?
@@thesheepthemightythecrazy They're pretty accommodating, even with a thick insole- I use some chunky arch support inserts in mine. No need to size up.
@@harkerleatherworks thank you for the info.
Do you find they are heavy for long distance hiking? Weight is the only thing that makes me hesitant to get these boots.
i have never heard of this brand before, but they look awesome and thanks to your video, i think i'll pick up a pair!
I wish you could go from brand to brand trashing the whole brand, testing and discussing the difference between each brand separately 👍
I personally wear Keens, Timberlands, Truman’s, Redwings boots to work and I really want like to have an idea on how Keen work boots made
I will say I had a pair of keen work boots and they failed terribly. Both soles split completely after just 6 months. I dont work my boots very hard either
keens hold up for me but I'm pretty sure they are just glued together.
@@zingbat4 Keens boots are glued for sure, but if you need something oil resistant for oil industry and waterproof there is nothing on the market that would qualify as much as Keens boots would, and also standards of the product is suffering tremendously I agree with that statement. ⬆️
My Keen hiking boots and other keen shoes have worn like iron.
Never tried the work boots though
I'm sold, bought myself a pair for work. Thanks for taking the effort to put these videos together!
Wow, I'm amazed. They are very popular indeed here in Mzansi and pricey. Very interesting to hear how they compare to other brands in the same price bracket. These boots are made in Nottingham road in KZN. The review is accurate, I've used these boots n they are very tough. However, they require polishing. I use hiking boots at work. I cover extensive mileage on foot. I now use boots with Goretex and Vibram. Maybe Jim Green will yield to pressure from other markets and make a boot with latest technology. This should be their next direction because they are more than capable.
Thanks for a great look inside the boots-- always enjoy your videos. I have really enjoyed my Razorbacks and find myself slipping them on just about anytime I head outside for chores or a hike. Almost no break-in, good looks, and hard to beat after I dropped some aftermarket inserts in them. I think upgrading the insole is a great way to improve the comfort, especially on hard surfaces. Really glad to have these in the States now.
Just breaking in a pair of Razorbacks.
A little rough on the heel, blisterwise.My fault I guess, took too long a walk.
One problem is tongue slide. A visit to a cobbler to either stitch one side or sew in a loop.
A tough boot for sure and looking forward to eventual comfort.
Those look very good at that price for an all-around boot. I wish they made one that was just a hair more expensive but with slightly nicer materials like a better liner leather and maybe a leather footbed instead of fiberboard.
Do you think the Monster does this?
Dope video. I’m looking forward to getting a pair of the Jim Green boots. I saw a video a couple of years ago about Thursday boots and now I own four pairs. Thanks again.
Wishing you well. I absolutely love deep dives into the quality of products and I love boots so you're one of my favorite channels. Hoping it doesn't take a turn for the worse.
You convinced me and I just ordered a pair from Amazon in the tan!
Just ordered a pair of Green's in brown, was hoping for the tan but out of stock.
Looking to replace an old-school pair 0f 90's Eddie Bauer hiking boots but their new version just isn't right.
Edit: The break in is killing me ~15miles in. Ordered my normal size 10, ended up returning for 9.5
Ya break in was harder than I thought for me too. Replaced the insole 😅
just bought a pair! thanks for the insight my man
As a South African living in the USA with hobbit feet I’m so glad I found these feet! Never been in a more comfy boot! Thanks for the discount code!