| Foot Length (CM) | UK Size |
| 21.5 | 3 |
| 22.5 | 4 |
| 23.5 | 5 |
| 24.5 | 6 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 9 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 12 |
| 31 | 13 |
| 32 | 14 |
| 33 | 15 |
African Ranger – Leather Midsole – Bronco Brown
R3,149.00
The Boot that Puts Boots onto Rangers
50% of Rangers don’t have access to sufficient Boots and Gear and over 40% are required to purchase their own Boots.
With the future of our wilderness areas in the hands of those with boots on the ground, Jim Green Footwear and The Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA) have come together to make sure this issue is addressed.
Inadequate gear for rangers leads to low morale and affects rangers’ wellbeing. With Rangers being on the front line of our conservation areas, a quality pair of boots is essential for everyday tasks.
We 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. From that, we give you the African Ranger – A Boot Designed By Rangers For Rangers.
Follow our journey through our social channels or contact us for further information.
- The boot is designed with 3 main focus areas: Comfort and Durability while at an Affordable price.
- The wedge sole is designed to grip while the softer rubber compound keeps the Ranger quiet when walking through the African bush.
- Toe, Heel and Eyelet area manufactured with a double layer of 2.2mm Bronco oily pull up leather for added durability.
- Heel and Toe stiffeners for added durability, support, and protection.
- Soft leather collar and tongue for comfort and weight reduction.
- A steel shank between the insole board and sole offers extra support and stability.
- A leather midsole and a resin runner for added comfort and durability.
- Heavy-duty hooks and eyelets to secure feet.
- The insole is secured to the upper with a double stitched 2.2mm braided nylon cord.
- Can be resoled – Stitch down construction.
- STC last – This last has a 2E wide fit and offers a roomy and rounded toe box.
- Sole: TW (This sole is our Tyre Wedge option and is designed for grip and comfort. It is a genuine rubber sole with with a softer rubber compound, to provide the best all round performance).
- Weight: 1.34 kg (Size 8).
- Laces: 120 cm.
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Original price was: R1,499.00.R899.00Current price is: R899.00.
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Eric O. (verified owner) –
First time buyer. I am a 64-year old US citizen living in Japan. Allow me to preface this review by saying that, it has been my life experience that no two shoe companies have the EXACT same size, and, no two feet are EXACTLY alike.
I contacted JG as I was unable to order online through the US site. They promptly informed me that because I live in Japan, my order would be an “international order” which can only be processed directly through their South Africa site, and they kindly provided the link. I then contacted them to express my concern that if I order a pair of African Ranger Bronco Brown boots through the South Africa site and the size is slightly off, do they have any policy similar to the US/Europe where I can exchange them for a different size. Again, the reply was prompt and they politely mentioned that currently they do not allow exchanges for international purchases. This makes ordering a huge gamble. Unlike the US and Europe, with no free exchange/return policy there is a risk that the size may be slightly off and I would be stuck with a pair of boots that I can’t wear. I like to “try before I buy” so, I proceeded to check brands available here in Japan, Timberland, KEEN, LL Bean. However, nothing matched the African Ranger boots. I am old school, I like things made right that are simple, genuine materials, durable, with nominal maintenance/care will last a long time and can be repaired/resoled ( preferably by me). As my grandmother used to say “take care of it, and it will take care of you”. I like that fact that JG boots are resolable and genuine leather. I spent three weeks reading reviews on the African Ranger boots, particularly the size as I only had one chance to get it right. The Jim Green YouTube Chanel videos and Facebook page “Jim Green Enthusiast” were quite helpful. In the end I decided that there were no alternatives here in Japan that offered the same quality, functionality, style and value. So, I placed my order and, much to my embarrassment, realized afterwards that the sizes were in UK sizes! I had ordered the wrong size!!!! I immediately responded to the confirmation email I received, and, to be sure, also contacted JG sales. Melissa T. promptly responded and informed me she would make the amendment. Sales Rivalan P. also replied asking if I needed assistance. This quick response time and customer-care, despite it being my error, reassured me that I was going to receive a quality product; though still no guarantee that the size would be right. Took 10 days from time I placed my order until actual delivery to Japan. Much faster than expected. I was sweating bullets as to whether the boots would be a good fit. Here in Japan I normally wear between 25 and 26 depending on the shoe style and company. The JG Size Guide on the African Ranger boots lists 25cm as a UK size 7 and 26cm as UK size 8. I originally ordered UK size 7.5 and then changed the size to a size 7 as many reviews said the toebox is spacious and many people wished they had gone a half-size down from their usual size. The size 7 proved to be a perfect fit. I am very satisfied with the quality. I paid attention to training the tongue right from the first laceup. Many reviews recommended wearing them a little loose especially around the ankle, and that certainly was good advice. They broke in much faster than expected. The Bronco Brown is supposed to be a hard break-in, but not for me. As a former US Marine (1980-84), I had experience breaking in boots in the past. JG African Ranger Bronco Brown break-in was normal to lighter than expected. The boots are 5 star. The value, even with shipping DHL to Japan, is again 5 star.
Feedback to JM:
1. Hope to see a similar free-exchange policy as JG expands business to Asia.
2. Would like to see veggie-tan Premium African Ranger boots
3. Make the “UK” at the top of the sizing chart on the South Africa site a larger font, and highlight it or change he color so that it stands out more to avoid idiots like me who never knew a UK size existed from ordering the wrong size.
4. Include the Bushcat in the custom order model selection.
5. Consider making JG wooden shoe horns from locally sourced wood with the JG logo (here in Japan where we don’t wear shoes in the house we are putting shoes on and off several if not ten times a day).
6. Would like to see a water resistance rating (5 star being waterproof) down to the 1 or 2 stars for the more porous leathers). I nearly ordered the Buffalo leather African Ranger boots since they are the more expensive I assumed they would be more water resistant. However, after watching YouTube videos I learned that the Buffalo leather, although more durable than the Bronco Brown, is more porous. I’m happy I went with the Bronco Brown!
Thank you for your quality service and sales team who mirror your product quality.
7. Keep the videos on JG YouTube coming, appreciate the information, often comparing and contrasting lasts, soles, leather types, model types. Help consumers like myself make an informed choice.
Very satisfied customer in Japan.
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