| 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 – Buffalo Leather
R3,299.00
The Boot that Puts Boots onto Rangers
Each year, hundreds of buffalo are removed from our local reserves for diseases and population control measures, with everything on the animal being utilized, but the skin—we decided something needed to be done.
We sent out a skinning and salting team into a conservancy (logistical nightmare) to gather and prepare these skins for our tannery.
These skins were purchased from the reserve, raising much-needed funds for a by-product that would have been disposed of.
Not only do we raise funds for the reserve by purchasing the skins, but we will also, through the sale of the boots, donate a bunch of boots to rangers in need through our Boots for Rangers Program.
A full-circle process from start to finish.
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’ well-being. 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.
- NB: Due to the extreme conditions African Buffalo live in, the leather will vary from pair to pair, every boot will have a unique texture and look to it. The product images used show the difference between what you can get.
- Longer break-in period compared to the original leathers we use as African Buffalo skin is very tough and rugged.
- 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 areas are manufactured with a double layer of 2.2mm Buffalo 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.
- Heavy-duty hooks and eyelets to secure feet.
- 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: OR (This sole is designed for a combination of grip, comfort, and speed. It is a genuine rubber and of a softer feel to provide comfort underfoot).
- Weight: 1.24 kg (Size 8).
- Laces: 120 cm.
Gerhard de Kock –
This ia definitely the best boot I have tried in my life. Quality is unmatched by any other brand.
[...]As an Agriculture student, doing lots of practicals in the field as well as walking many kilometres each day I an confidently say this boot provides the durability you want in a shoe as a farmer as well as the comfort you want from a “tekkie” or a hiking boot when you walk.
The Buffalo leather also is absolutely beautiful and tough as nails. In the bush or veld there is many sharp rocks or barbed wire and the boot has the ruggedness not too be damaged by any obstacles in your way.
The ankle support is also great as it keeps your feet from rolling outward and harming yourself over uneven terrain.
This is the first Jim Green product I bought, but definitely not the last.
In the 2 months since I bought these magnificent beasts,I always found myself picking my African Rangers above all my other shoes.For every task ,the African Ranger is the answer!
This boot alone has made me a life long Jim green customer.
In conclusion, if you are a ranger,farmer,hiker,hunter birdwatcher,camper or any person who loves the outdoors, this is definitely the boot for you.
David Nance –
I’ve had my African rangers with buffalo leather for a few months now. My fashion conscious wife is not fond of the rounded toe, but I’ve never had shoes this comfortable. I’ve unknowingly been forcing my feet into D width shoes and boots that squeeze my feet and toes. These EE width booths are wonderfully spacious from the foot ball forward but snug going back to the heel. The buffalo leather is beautifully imperfect and very sturdy but didn’t require more than a 30 minute walk to soften it up, in the heat and humidity of a New Orleans summer (actual 35C, feels like 45C due to 75% humidity). The only blister I got was from the rough-out leather in the heel cup, and some cheap, stick-on, leather heel pads completely solved that issue. I recently wore them every day, all day with alpaca wool socks for a 9-day trip to Greece in the summer heat averaging 16 km walking a day in and outside cities. I can’t imagine better boots for city walking and light hiking. You’ll feel lumpy stones through the wedge sole, but you’d need a lug sole if you have much of that type of terrain anyway. They are heavier than trainers, but I never noticed their weight and think the support they provide was much better for my comfort. These boots convinced me to toss my urban trainers. I’ll take comfort and function over fashion every time, although I did change to brown laces in a concession to my wife’s immaculate fashion sense. I also like that Jim Green pays its workers full wage and supports the tough and dangerous work of the rangers.
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