Jim Green Rangers

[cured_ham]

Hell yeah- anyone know a good place to send boots to be resoled?

 

[smellslikesteelcase]

Love the Jim Green rangers. They are quiet and durable. They are not what I’d consider lightweight, breathable or ideal in wet conditions. If you have wide feet like me, you will appreciate the toe box.

 

[Radford]

I'll throw in a recommendation for the JG Barefoot Razorback. Sole is going to be just like the Ranger, so the same likes/dislikes there. I really like the padded ankles in the Razorback when lacing tight over the ankle (loose over foot).

Do you have the barefoot razorback? I have the moc toe, ranger, and trooper. Really like them all and was considering the razorback for a warm weather work and hunt boot.

 

[Radford]

I've got three pairs of Jim Green boots all in the barefoot version. The moc toe, ranger, and trooper. They are really great boots. I wear them for work as a forester and as my hunting boots. I live in the mountains and the perform well. I do agree the soles are not great. When its wet and steep I really struggle due to the low traction, however, they are very light and that makes it so I can walk longer distances without fatiguing. They are very durable. They aren't waterproof. That being said, I still pick these over my other gortex boots except if its a torrential downpour. Gortex or other waterproof boots just make my feet sweat so bad they get wet unless it's very cold outside. I wax them up a few times each year, and throughout the hunting season. It helps keep them water resistant longer. I like them very much, and my complaint is the sole kinda sucks a little bit.