Premium shoe at an affordable price.
Great look and a comfortable fit. The break-in period takes a while. The leather is very sturdy, the sole is similar to a work boot. It feels virtually impossible to twist your ankle in them. I enjoyed them so much that I ordered two pair of Barefoot African Trooper Boots and some accessories from their website that are not yet available on Amazon. What makes them affordable is that they locally source the leather and other materials so it cancels excessive fees and tarriffs. I love that they hire local leather-workers to make the boots. It's essentially a small, local business. The boots are hand-made in South Africa, but they have a U.S. distributor. Their boots are the most comfortable boots/shoes I've worn in 55+ years.
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Andrew J. Cooper
September 06, 2024
Can't go wrong with these for my feet
This is my second pair, and for prime day they were an absolute steal. Double layered leather, with triple on the very large toe cap makes these beastly, with just a bit of class. These are heavy and you may or may not agree they are dressy enough for office work, but I think so.Finishing is very good, and I'll keep writing, outstanding for the price. Even regular price on these makes them a solid deal.The veg retan leather is very stiff and will take quite a bit of time to break in. I have 12 E feet and bought a size 12 pair of these when they first came out in January or 2024. The initial bend in the boot caused the back edge of the toe cap to dig into the top of my foot for a good couple months and it was quite uncomfortable. For the prime day sale I decided to try an 11.5. These fit me perfectly and had a much faster break-in. I have other Jim green boots in a size 12 that are a different last. Those are perfect in a size 12 for me. So maybe you could size down a 1/2 size for Numzaans, but everyone's foot is different. My size 12 Numzaans now feel great too, so it may just be an issue for break-in. I'll probably prefer the 12s when I wear thick socks.
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Dominates the price point
Simply cannot be compared with anything else sub $600. The best comparison would be Red Wing Iron ranger or blacksmith and these are heads and tails better built. Beefy leather mid sole, leather insole and fully leather lined along with full toe cap. Just amazing. The outsole is as interesting combination fo firm and soft, but more soft. Doesn't feel squishy under foot but definitely WAY more forgiving than my iron rangers. I'm sure it wears fairly quick but time will tell and resoles should be dead simple.As for fit all I can tell you is I bought the same size as my barefoot African Ranger and the fit is EXCELLENT. Slightly longer and a bit more snug.JG hits one out of the park on this boot.
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Dean Waight
March 31, 2024
Now that’s a boot!
So I’m already biased in favor of Jim Green boots. I have two pairs of rangers I wear for work and I love them. Bought these Numzaan size 10 on Amazons size recommendation. I’ve never worn a “heritage” boot. First impressions when I put them on was Lord what have I gotten into. Stiff. Tight across the bridge and toes. More narrow toe box than the rangers. Good fit in the heel. But the leather footbed reminded me of the Navy steel toe chukka boots I was issued in boot camp. Unforgiving beast of a boot. I ordered a pair in walnut 10.5 for comparison. Better fit across the bridge and toe but a little loose in the heel. And no room for an insert. Back and forth between trying on the two I noticed the 10s were already becoming more comfortable. Decided I’d go with those and wore them for the day and realized that leather footbed was not really uncomfortable even though it’ll take some getting used to. The frog sole is grippy. Provides a slightly spongey step akin to a christy sole. And the few times I’ve worn them I’ve noticed each time they are more comfortable and the footbed’s already taking the imprint of my foot. I was hesitant about the cost but the quality is unquestionable. Honestly they are an excellent example of true craftsmanship. As for the other pair I’m trying to talk myself out of keeping them. I mean they have room for a pair of winter socks for cooler weather.
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Amazon Customer
December 22, 2025
exquisitely built, long-durable masterpiece
master craftsmanship, refined touch to the details.
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Johnny Simmons
December 12, 2025
If h the same shoe size make them break them in.l thank me later.
Nice thick quality leather and the shoe does awesome and feels great after you break them in which is what I can only describe as painful but hang in there. It's worth it
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Nicholas T.
December 06, 2025
Half size up fits perfectly
Great shoes. Minimal break-in period. Ordered a half size up from my normal size and they fit perfectly.
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