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Nikita Johnson
November 24, 2024
Fantastic for farm work
I’ve been wearing my Jim Green boots on the farm almost every day, and they’ve proven to be one of the best investments I’ve made. These boots are incredibly comfortable, even during long days of tough work. From walking through muddy fields to working in the barn, they provide the perfect balance of support and cushioning.The durability is outstanding—these boots are built to last. The leather is rugged and high-quality, and the soles provide excellent grip on all types of terrain. Even after months of hard use, they still look and feel great, with no signs of significantHighly recommended!
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Maximilian Queripel
February 06, 2021
Great entry into chelsea work boots
Pros:Good quality for the price. Stitch-down, re-solable construction. Thick, full grain leather and leather lining. Shank. Heavy duty rubber lug outsole. These could easily sell for over 200 USD if made by another brand in Mexixo/US/Canada. Quality is there, but the price is sharp because of exchange rate and trade laws. Don't let the low price throw you.I ordered my regular boot size and they fit great with thick boot socks (Dickies cold weather boot sock for reference). Had some heel slip, about 1cm, for the first few wears and then it dissipated once the leather softened a bit. If you're used to lace up work boots then these will feel too loose up top, but that's how chelsea boots are supposed to fit.Break in took about four days of short, one-two one mile walks per day with the dog on pavement, grass, and flat dirt trails. Toe is stiffer than expected, but not overly tight. I appreciate the wider toe box on this compared to a dressier chelsea boot or a typical cowboy boot.Well made, clean stitches, clean edges.Cons:These are nitpicks, so take it with a grain of salt. The fabric used for the pull tabs is functional, but feels a bit cheap. Upon delivery, the box was falling apart and there was little tissue paper or other protective packaging. Boots were ok, but still, not a great first impression. This could have been an issue with UPS, so I didn't dock a star for it.Verdict:Great choice if you're curious about a casual/work chelsea boot, but don't want to invest big bucks in case you don't like the looser chelsea fit.These are ideal for walking the dog in the rain and mud or doing some weekend warrior type stuff. Perfect when you don't want to track mud inside or fiddle with wet laces by the door-this is when the slip on/slip off really shines. Would not recommend these for hiking as there is not enough ankle support-check out Jim Green Razorback boot for that.
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Harry and the Hendersons
February 02, 2022
Solid Shoes, So So Workmanship
My take on these is similar to others. They are good looking boots, made with what seems to be a quality and decent weight of leather. Workmanship is a little spotty. You have to look somewhat closely to see the flaws, so it's not a huge deal, but that is definitely part of why these are such a good price. For example, on my pair, the outsoles were not centered on the boot, and was oriented differently on each boot. Is that a big deal? Not really, but it does start to make you wonder a little about quality standards elsewhere (e.g., Is the shank aligned consistently on each boot? I can't say for sure, but I'd wonder about that.) The finish around the edge where the upper, midsole and outsole meet was finished a little roughly. The insoles, as others have reported, are pretty terrible. I'd count on replacing these with some type of PU insole, as the midsole and outsole are quite rigid and don't offer much in the way of cushioning. The pull tabs are a pretty cheap material that looks likely to fray. That being said, these are attractive boots! The leather looks great!I found the fit to be wide but low volume in the toes, and a bit spacious on the heel. With the stock insole I had an unacceptable amount of heel slip. That might improve with different insoles, and I have narrow heels so your mileage may vary.I'd say if you are looking for a pair of do all boots, and don't mind them being a little rough around the edges (so to speak), these are a great buy. If you are looking for a nice pair of boots to dress up for work, these might not be your best bet, but you honestly have to look close to see the defects. I'd say they are solid, and generally worth the price, and at this price range you need to expect some compromises.
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Awesome Boot
I had never heard of Jim Green, only one review, but that did not stop me from buying them. I am super glad I bought these. These boots are made of great leather on a goodyear welt so the shoe guy can can resole when its time. Jim must have known Vitale Bramani the founder of Vibram because Jim is using the original design of Bramani sole on these boots. So that is the best sole for a boot. The quality leather is thick and the inside is covered in calf leather, very soft and smooth. No laces its a slip on. The elastic pulls the leather snug on your foot. The toe box is generous. I normally wear a 12. I bought a 12 because they had no 12.5. I would have bought a 12.5 because I am using these as a work boot and I wanted extra toe room. They are still very comfortable after wearing them today. The brown leather is a dark brown. It has a pull on the front and the back of the top of the boot to make it easier to pull on. Insoles have never been a concern for me unless they slipped around. I noticed these have holes in them by design and they feel good as I stand in the boots. A fine boot is an awesome thing and these are awesome.I promise these are excellent fitting, wearing boots. These are as good or better than Redwing. They are underpriced. I have recently bought 2 pairs of $100-200 boots both which I have returned. One had a tongue that was so thin and it was not stitched up high enough to keep water and dirt out. the ad deflected on its weaknesses. This boot has no weakness other than no one knows about them and the sellers are not promoting the boot or carrying all the sizes possible.I am going to wear the hound out of these.
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