Jim Green boots

[375Fox]

A few years ago this Gent posted the weight of his Courteney Selous Boots, I wanted to compare them to Jim Greens as I have heard conflicting statements from people...

"Courteneys are light as a feather!
"JimGreens feel like cement anchors!"
"Courteney is not a "light" boot by any means!"
"These Jim Greens are the lightest footwear I've ever worn hunting!"

I wish I was home to weigh my Courtney boots. I have no reason to doubt the posted weight but they feel like I have bricks strapped to the bottom of my feet. They feel very heavy to me particularly at the toes so maybe it’s a weight distribution issue that makes them feel so heavy? I wish I had got ripple sole instead of tire tread.

I want to try the Jim Greens at DSC this year. I should have last year but tried the Courtney’s first. I like the Courtney’s less the more I wear them I think.

 

[Tra3]

A few years ago this Gent posted the weight of his Courteney Selous Boots, I wanted to compare them to Jim Greens as I have heard conflicting statements from people...

"Courteneys are light as a feather!
"JimGreens feel like cement anchors!"
"Courteney is not a "light" boot by any means!"
"These Jim Greens are the lightest footwear I've ever worn hunting!"

That pair I bought in 2017 or 2018.
I bought another pair this year. The sole is significantly larger for the same boot size. They are definitely heavier now, I’d guess 4-6 Oz per boot heavier! While I still like them, I’d prefer that the sole was thinner.

 

[Rare Breed]

I wish I was home to weigh my Courtney boots. I have no reason to doubt the posted weight but they feel like I have bricks strapped to the bottom of my feet. They feel very heavy to me particularly at the toes so maybe it’s a weight distribution issue that makes them feel so heavy? I wish I had got ripple sole instead of tire tread.

I want to try the Jim Greens at DSC this year. I should have last year but tried the Courtney’s first. I like the Courtney’s less the more I wear them I think.

Not saying your weights are wrong but JG boots feel so much lighter than courtney along with the horrible arch support and pinky toe blisters you get from Courtney’s of which I have tried three pairs…never again!!!

 

[375Fox]

Not saying your weights are wrong but JG boots feel so much lighter than courtney along with the horrible arch support and pinky toe blisters you get from Courtney’s of which I have tried three pairs…never again!!!

I was saying my Courtney’s feel very heavy. I haven’t tried Jim Green. I will this year.

 

[Kharn]

There's one advantage/distinctive separation between the two (Courteney & JimGreen) and to me it does mean something, I can have Courteney Boots made from various Game Hides & dyed any color on top of being able to "re-design" the shoe/boot to my personal aesthetic preference (at a price point).

Jim Green doesn't offer this customer choice (too my knowledge).

HOWEVER... If I bought say both and found the Jim Green to be "distinctly more comfortable" than the Game Hide fancy Courteneys.... I'd use the Jim Greens, HOWEVER.... If they both feel kinda the same no real distinctive standout comfort difference... I'd wear the Courteneys (cause Game Hides).

 

[sgt_zim]

There's one advantage/distinctive separation between the two (Courteney & JimGreen) and to me it does mean something, I can have Courteney Boots made from various Game Hides & dyed any color on top of being able to "re-design" the shoe/boot to my personal aesthetic preference (at a price point).

Jim Green doesn't offer this customer choice (too my knowledge).

HOWEVER... If I bought say both and found the Jim Green to be "distinctly more comfortable" than the Game Hide fancy Courteneys.... I'd use the Jim Greens, HOWEVER.... If they both feel kinda the same no real distinctive standout comfort difference... I'd wear the Courteneys (cause Game Hides).

You can order custom boots directly from Jim Green - choose upper, last, color (can choose 2 colors), and sole. They also have a buffalo hide option.

 

[HerbJohnson]

I contacted a JG representative online. He replied the next day. I told him I wore double sole Russell Moccasin's in size 9 1/2 D. They fit perfectly. I asked him with this information what size JG should I order. He said go with size 9 D. JG are wide as previously stated in this thread. Any thoughts or comments with sizing experience in JG's appreciated.

 

[sgt_zim]

I contacted a JG representative online. He replied the next day. I told him I wore double sole Russell Moccasin's in size 9 1/2 D. They fit perfectly. I asked him with this information what size JG should I order. He said go with size 9 D. JG are wide as previously stated in this thread. Any thoughts or comments with sizing experience in JG's appreciated.

According to their sizing chart, I ordered size 13. They were too short. Their customer service is excellent, and I had a pair of 14s at my house in less than 2 weeks.

 

[HerbJohnson]

According to their sizing chart, I ordered size 13. They were too short. Their customer service is excellent, and I had a pair of 14s at my house in less than 2 weeks.

So your covered either way. Good to know. Thanks!

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I just got my 3rd pair of Jim Greens in to try. Sending them back also. I tried 11.5, to small. 12 to tight. 12.5 to big. I can't find a size that fits comfortable. I have several pairs of Courtney's in 11.5 and the fit fine. I wanted try the Jim Greens but just can't get a pair to fit my foot.

Glad you guys that can wear them have more options than I can find to fit my feet

 

[DG&Doubles]

I really like my Jim Green boots!

Great boots and can't be beat for the price

 

[HerbJohnson]

MarkB...sorry to hear that. You certainly tried and it seems so did they. Impossible to fit everyone perfectly UNLESS you custom-fit. God made each one of us unique!