Jim Green Men's Razorback Boots Lace-Up Water Resistant Full Grain Leather Work or Hiking Boot

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I would prefer if Jim Green sewed the rubber sole to the midsole, as is done with some boots, but I can understand if they dont want to stray from their current design.

The minimal padding around the ankle collar allows the leather to conform to one’s ankle and protect against dangerous amounts of flex. No other boot is more versatile, from mountain tops to factory floors, the Razorback is ready for any challenge.

Its double layer of leather upper combines with a pure rubber sole to give you superior stability, comfort and grip. With a good coat of SnoSeal or similar beeswax based sealant on the leather and all seams these are highly water resistant, good for tromping through mud, puddles and streams but not wading. Build quality is top notch, I would say these are perfect for trekking days on end whether it be paths, rocky trails, or in mud, these handle all those conditions. Because when i open the shoe box all that was in there to either separate the shoes so the did not hit each other or to make sure they did not move around was i kid you not a little peace of tissue paper. Today, 15 years later I rediscovered the brand and purchased a pair of Razorbacks and what an absolute joy its been!

Think carefully about whether you really need this product, because we want you to wear them for a long time. I give them a clean before I use them, and also once before I put them away, especially if they're wet. Also, I kept the original insole which is a thin piece of leather on top, under that is some compressed material, and under that (in the heel only) is a rectangle piece of poron. I'm now looking for a good pair of waterproof cordura boots because I think they do better in the cold, and they're much lighter.The break-in period was tough underfoot, less so once I got some high-end insoles, took several days of regular wear and light hiking. It is a wider boot, particularly in the toe box compared to normal D width, but that room is part of what adds to the comfort.

South African footwear manufacturer, Jim Green, makers of the rugged, no-nonsense Razorbacks, have a second hiking boot in their line-up: The Monster Waterproof Boot. Instead upon receipt of the boots I put them on and went out on a three mile (5 kilometers) urban walk about. If you don’t need the durability of the lugged sole, the wedge sole option or the shorter African Ranger will break in faster and still go the extra mile or twenty. They are very high quality leather, full grain I believe, and are good for applications in uneven terrain. That new leather smell, the green laces on the dark brown exterior, the yellow calf-leather lining and the old-school, tried and tested, Vibram-style lug pattern, all make for a visually appealing boot that just screams adventure.I’d been looking for a pair of reliable work boots/hikers/shit kickers and seen Jim Green’s presence in this group so I figured I’d give them a shot. Hey Graham, in terms of ankle support and a wide toe box, the Razorback is definitely your best bet. Instead, I took them outside, did a bunch of yard chores, and split some firewood in them, and any remaining dirt is now hidden by some yard grime and a few scuffs. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience.