Jim Green African Ranger Barefoot Boots

[Lawnboi]

Have you guys used an insole in these? If so was it the Jim green insole? I’m probably going to try one. I think I have plenty of room for one.

 

[id_jon]

Have you guys used an insole in these? If so was it the Jim green insole? I’m probably going to try one. I think I have plenty of room for one.

I used a pair out of a pair of scarpa shoes until they wore through, for the last month or so I've been using these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S6GBI6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

The tread, while not super aggressive, is insanely grippy. It does wear really fast though, since it's a soft compound. They've been great roof shoes.

 

[Lawnboi]

I used a pair out of a pair of scarpa shoes until they wore through, for the last month or so I've been using these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S6GBI6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

The tread, while not super aggressive, is insanely grippy. It does wear really fast though, since it's a soft compound. They've been great roof shoes.

My worry is the tread won’t last long. 20 bucks gets you a new outsole. I don’t know how hard it is to change out but from a little YouTube searching it dosnt look hard

The construction of the boot is impressive for a sub 200$ boot

 

[BBob]

The tread, while not super aggressive, is insanely grippy. It does wear really fast though, since it's a soft compound. They've been great roof shoes.

I like the soles. Quiet and grippy. No complaints in the field so far. I added a flat leather insole to take up a little volume. No arch support or anything like that, just a flat piece of leather.

 

[Lawnboi]

Threw some thin vivobarefoot soles in my Jim greens and it helped a bit. Not quite able to make no insole work, atleast not broken in, too rough on my feet. Insole makes it better.

Different wear than the Vivos, but maybe good. I wear my vivos loose and wear the Jim greens tighter like a regular boot.

With an insole and more miles I’m really liking them.

I need to get them off trail to see if the sole is viable as a hunting sole for me, if it is I’ll order some barefoot troopers as soon as they come in stock.

 

[id_jon]

Threw some thin vivobarefoot soles in my Jim greens and it helped a bit. Not quite able to make no insole work, atleast not broken in, too rough on my feet. Insole makes it better.

Different wear than the Vivos, but maybe good. I wear my vivos loose and wear the Jim greens tighter like a regular boot.

With an insole and more miles I’m really liking them.

I need to get them off trail to see if the sole is viable as a hunting sole for me, if it is I’ll order some barefoot troopers as soon as they come in stock.

I preordered a pair. I think the times where the sole won't work, I'll be wanting my spikes on anyway.

 

[eamyrick]

Have you guys used an insole in these? If so was it the Jim green insole? I’m probably going to try one. I think I have plenty of room for one.

I have a custom insole in mine and they are my primary footwear outside of altras

 

[czgunner]

Have you guys used an insole in these? If so was it the Jim green insole? I’m probably going to try one. I think I have plenty of room for one.

I'm using Northsoles in my BFAR's and AR8's. They are designed for wide toes box shoes and zero drop.

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[dtrkyman]

I have been eyeing the african trooper barefoot, probably my next boot unless Vivo come out with a waterproof boot.

I put some keen insoles from my nxis boot, fit into the vivo perfect and adds a little cushin.