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

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Mile after mile, year after year, the Razorback, an old friend you can always count on to get you from here to there in rugged comfort. Only caveat, for me at any rate, is the need for an extra arch support under the supplied insole (which is excellent quality otherwise). Not the funnest time, breaking in a new boot, but I imagine these will be very comfortable after a dozen miles or so.

I bought these because I wanted a durable and resoleable alternative to most hiking boots on the market that don’t break the bank. I had asked several questions about the construction (stitch down if anyone was wondering) and materials used, and I received several timely and informative responses. This is not a light boot, but to paraphrase a line by “Boris The Blade” from the movie Snatch, the reliability is in the weight. With Rangers being on the front line of our conservation areas, a quality pair of boots is essential for everyday tasksWe put out a survey to Rangers from Across Africa and from that pulled together various focus points as to what is needed in the ultimate all round Ranger Boot.I had worn boots that always push my toes together and end up being uncomfortable, plus super plush which I discovered gives me like knee pain after long day out. mm braided nylon cordOR sole: genuine rubber wedge sole for best grip, comfort and speed on sandy areas, longer days on foot, speed hikes and urban areas. Got recommended to these online by Carl Murawski, boots are high quality and are comfortable out of the box and after a few weeks of work they seem to be holding up good.

Softer rubber compound (shore hardness 55-65) keeps the Ranger quiet when walking through the African bushHeavy-duty hooks and eyelets to secure feetTrue to sizeSTC Last = Wide toe box, EE WidthMade in South Africa. 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.Wherever and however you run, whether you’re heading for the hills and fell running in the Lake District or making strides on the street in preparation for the London marathon, HOKA have a running shoe built for ultimate performance. My boots are too new with the factory finish to take the wax right now, so tried it on my misses boots which where gagging for a feed. It’s not a low profile boot, especially with the bright green laces, but they look great with jeans/ outdoor wear.

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. Leather fibres burn easily – especially when wet and therefore should never be left near a heater, placed in your oven or left in direct sunlight.Sure, modern synthetic or hybrid boots are lighter and more breathable, but a beautifully-made leather boot is unbeatable when it comes to aesthetics and durability. The minimal padding around the ankle collar allows the leather to conform to one’s ankle and protect against dangerous amounts of flex.

They are initially quite stiff, due to the fairly thick double layer construction and the heavy rubber unit lug sole, but soften up after a few weeks of casual wear, and a few short hikes. Currently using Hi Tech Utah series which have lasted incredibly well especially considering how cheap they were. From what I understand, the company is looking at potentially upgrading their insole to leather, but what’s used now works just fine and if needed down the road I can just use an insert. The boots were super stiff when I received them so I just wore them around the house for 5 or 6 days.Time will tell but from the reviews and InterTube videos my guess is these are going to do the job for a long time to come. But combined with the initial treatments of saddle soap, allowing the 'soap' to first fill the creases, seams and sole to leather seams protecting the 'glue' then later applications of pure neatsfoot oil does nothing but good. The fit is excellent length and width wise, with a roomier, more foot shaped toe box than is typical of American heritage and work boots.

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