5 out of 5

This is my first pair of proper boots and I'm so pleased I got them. I love hiking and I'm a big chap, so I need boots with decent support and durability. I've always bought cheaper hiking boots until now. While they do the job, they're not particularly comfortable and don't last long, and they're not practical to repair. I go through a pair every year and it's so wasteful. These are a big step up from what I've had in the past. Really well put together boots which I look forward to wearing for many, many years. They are properly rugged and can easily be resoled to keep them in service for years to come. The wide toe is so comfortable as well. It's the first pair of boots I've ever worn that have adequate space for my wide toes. No rubbing whatsoever. There was certainly a break-in period for me, but only in the heel. They were very comfortable for me right out of the box everywhere else, but the firm sole and stiff leather caused me some pain in the heel for a while. Now that they are properly broken in, they are without a doubt the most comfortable thing I've ever put on my feet. I did briefly consider if a softer sole might be better, but I'm glad I stuck with the stock one. It is comfortable after the boot has broken in, and it's the grippiest sole I've ever had. I did a bit of impromptu rock climbing recently with them, and the sole bites very very well. Great investment that will save me a lot of money and pain into the long run, and well worth getting them shipped to the UK (which was actually really painless and took less than 2 weeks).

July 6, 2024
5 out of 5

I ordered these boots and have had them a few weeks now. I ordered a size 12 as I thought these were walking boots, so best to get a size up. I was shocked to put this shoe on and feel how much space there was. I have very wide feet and I was disappointed by another brand buying a european size 47 before (equivalent to UK 12 in most brands) and it was too tight due to the toe box reinforcement. Here this shoe has a wide fit and I needed to get a good insole. I hope to order another pair of these, but in size UK 11 as I think it will be the perfect fit without an insole, and in future despite buying through the internet, I would say the size guide for this is generous. I have a 28.5cm left foot and it definitely feels like I could go down a size easily. So if I were you I would say try and order to the closest to your length in the size guide as possible. I ordered to Europe, as currently it doesn´t look like there are suppliers for Baobab there. This is a seriously stylish boot. It is tough and if you are a hiker, I would recommend you also invest in some zinc oxide tape to cover any of the "hot spots" the boot might make in the initial wears. This boot will last a long time so it is worth investing in the breaking in period. The material is different to what I have experienced before as it is both soft and really strong at the same time. It is hard to explain until you feel it. Things I think worth noting - The sole is amazing and the stitching is heavy duty, giving it the aesthetic cool of brands which today only pay lip-service to stitching, whilst actually having the function. This is a boot with the rare ability to crossover - I think it would be very good in a hiking/tabbing/military setting, yet it looks amazing. For the price I paid (with duties) I still think it was worth it. As said, will probably buy again, but a size down.

May 30, 2023
5 out of 5

I like it

September 28, 2022
5 out of 5

I like leather

September 23, 2021
5 out of 5

Good

May 19, 2021
5 out of 5

tl;dr These boots are 100% worth it. They'll get the job done and you just can't beat quality at this price. -Background- I had been wanting some general work / hiking boots for a while. More specifically, I wanted a pair of boots that would last me years and when the time came I could get them resoled, but I didn't want it to cost me an arm and a leg. While doing some research I started seeing Jim Green pop-up on a few Instagram pages I follow. Everything written about them was good, and the price point was hard to ignore so I purchased a pair. -Sizing/Fit- Bought these in a size US 12D, which is what I wear in basically everything. They fit perfectly and are pretty comfortable. From what I understand, the company is looking to potentially upgrade their insole to leather, but what's used now works just fine and if needed down the road I can just use an insert. The toe box is a bit roomy, but I like that - IMO nothing worse than cramped toes. -Overall impression- I'm super pleased with these. They fit great, meet my need and they really feel like they'll last. It's nice to be able to buy some quality footwear at this price point and know that it'll get the job done AND you wont have to buy another pair a year later. -Random notes- Jim Green will replace the footbed and laces if doing a resole through them. I'm not sure what the cost is for doing a resole, especially shipping form the U.S., but I'm sure you could reach out to them and they'd let you know. On a related note, their customer service is amazing. I had asked several questions about the construction (stitch down if anyone was wondering) and materials used, and I received several timely and informative responses.

August 12, 2020
5 out of 5

Great boot.

June 14, 2020