Any love for the Jim Green barefoot African Ranger boots?

[Rumrunner]

I don’t have the barefoot boots, but I do have 3 pair of Jim Greens. Numzaan, African ranger in nubuck and in buffalo. The African ranger in nubuck are the most comfortable pair of shoes/boots I own. They were the first so they are completely broken in, I’m still working on the others. The buffalo are just about there and the Numzaan are a work in progress. Double lasted with the leather midsole so there is a lot to break in. I plan to wear a pair of the rangers on my next safari in 2027. I typically wear 10 E or EE and their size 10 fits perfect.

 

[Slaton]

Love the rangers. I’ve had a pair of the regular buffalo rangers that I have been on a lot of success hunts from South Africa, here at home in Georgia, Illinois, and Qubec Canada. I’ve also wore them to work and shooting archery tournaments. I picked up a pair of the barefoot ones this January and the DSC show but haven’t started to break them in yet. My original pair took a while to break in but are super comfortable now. I really like shoes with zero drop with Altra Lone Peaks being my go to everyday shoes with their wide toe box and zero drop heel. The rangers toe box is slightly smaller but still a good feel for me.

 

[Africa1]

Just returned from a Cape Buffalo hunt in the Limpopo area in May. Bought the Cape Buffalo version in the regular model. Bought them in March. Broke them in in the house to confirm fit and comfort in case I needed to return them. I have a narrower foot so width not a problem. No soreness or blisters. Plenty of room even with an after-market insole. Loved them! Performance in the bush outstanding!

 

[Hillcountry63]

I have a pair of the Jim Green Rangers and like them a lot. I have several pairs of Courtneys as well. When I first got my Rangers, during the break in, within the first week I had a partial sole separation where some glue was missed during build. Rather than send them back, I took them to my local cobbler, and he got them squared away easily and quickly. That has been the only issue. Break in was quick, no rubbing or hot spots, I have a wide foot, so the space works for me. I wear them several days a week and they've been on numerous trips. Overall, a really good budget boot, but in my opinion not the same level as my Courtneys.