1/23/2024 0 Comments Rose anvil new balance![]() Overall I am very satisfied with the boots and I have recommended it to my coworkers and friends. These changes are: (1) Use leather for the footbed, (2) Delete the insole or include a higher quality one (my insole was flat at the 40 mile mark), and (3) Install an additional lace eyelet by the toes. I would recommend three changes although I realize the price is very likely to go up. Instead upon receipt of the boots I put them on and went out on a three mile (5 kilometers) urban walk about. I should mention that I believe if I had taken a more sedate approach doing short walks there would not have been blisters. I developed a large blister on the back of the right heel as well as a small blister on the top of the right toe. The break-in took about 15 miles and then the boots are comfortable, however the break-in was brutal. The boot fits as well as my other size 11 boots and having an all leather upper is a welcome feature since it allows the feet to breathe well and the perspiration to evaporate quicker. I bought this boot following an online review, I had to wait a bit for my size (11) to be available but the wait was worth it. I’m not sure what the material is but it’s flexible and seems to be pretty durable, so I doubt there will be any long-term issues. One last thing regarding the construction- the midsole isn’t leather, since it’s $130. Really cool to see them address criticism, good on them.*** ***As far as the insole is concerned, Jim Green actually reached out to me (I also posted this review on YouTube) to let me know that the next batch of boots heading stateside will have leather/poron inserts- this won’t change the price, either. To the best of my knowledge the creasing/grain break could just be an issue with my pair, but ultimately it’s a non-issue for me- I bought these to be work boots and hikers so I don’t expect them to be pretty anyway. It’s always a good idea to temper your expectations if something seems too good to be true, but these boots were a nice surprise. ***Stock insole is low quality, I immediately swapped them out for some custom insoles instead. Prominent grain break on the vamp of the right boot Creasing along welt- this may be due to the custom orthotics I have inside of them, however. Minimal break-in required, as soon as I got them I was able to put them on and go to work Decent full grain leather, not Red Wing quality but good considering the price point. Celastic toe- steel toe versions also available Strong eyelets and speed hooks, I wasn’t able to get them to bend by hand Leather lined, yellow calf lining in ankle portion ![]() Padded ankle and tongue, the reinforcement makes them very easy to slip on and off- very comfortable to walk in because of the padding Uniquely South African, eccentric branding/colors The last these are built on is quite roomy in the toe portion. They just recently got distribution within the states so I was able to order a pair through Amazon. I’d been looking for a pair of reliable work boots/hikers/shit kickers and seen Jim Green’s presence in this group so I figured I’d give them a shot. I’ve had them for about a month and a half now and they’ve been put through the paces. ![]()
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