I just got my new Jim Green boots. I just gave up on Courtney’s after trying three pair…outstanding quality just could never get a good fit no matter what I tried. I will post once the Jim Greens are broken inI have worn Courtney's for everyday and work wear plus safaris for last 6-7 years. I like them a lot. But now have ordered a pair of Jim Greens to try since I can't get the Courtney Safaris with the ripple sole anytime soon or possibly at all now that I wear as my daily shoe.
I just got my new Jim Green boots. I just gave up on Courtney’s after trying three pair…outstanding quality just could never get a good fit no matter what I tried. I will post once the Jim Greens are broken in
One word of advice: If you can buy them in South Africa, you'll save a ton of money.
lol…can’t rememberWhere did you order them from?
@Bill J H you are doing the Lord's work wearing those AR's to churchI've got several pairs of both. The Courtneys are more rigid and heavier; the JGs are immediately broken in for me, more flexible and quieter...unless I step where I shouldn't.
L-R: 6 month old ARs that I wear for church or nice outings; 2 month old AR Barefoots (these are my favorites and I have been wearing them almost daily); 4 year old Courtney Safaris (these haven't seen a ton of field time but I do like them); 6 year old Courtney Selous (seen a ton of field time, they are heavy, but comfy).
On my feet are a 2 yr old pair of ARs that have seen a ton of field time and within a couple hours will be on the Red River stalking hogs.
The JGs have held up very well, but as I stated, they are more flexible in uneven terrain.
If I were forced to choose, I'd go with the ARs and more specifically, the Barefoot version. I base this on the miles I've put on both brands. The ARs get the nod due to comfort and weight. Although the Courtneys "may" be more durable, based on my oldest pair of ARs, they are certainly durable enough.
They are both such good boots and come from great companies, I'd say you really can't go wrong with either brand.
Same here. I bought 1 pair of Courtney’s but the fit wasn’t right.I just got my new Jim Green boots. I just gave up on Courtney’s after trying three pair…outstanding quality just could never get a good fit no matter what I tried. I will post once the Jim Greens are broken in