Embrace Nature with the African Ranger Barefoot Boot
The African Ranger Barefoot Boot is all about keeping things natural and comfy for your feet. It’s like giving your feet a smooth ride on level ground. Plus, there’s lots of space up front in the toe area, so your big toe and pinkie toe can spread out without feeling squished against the sides. These boots are like your foot’s best friend – they’re super flexible and can bend and twist just like your foot would. The soles are thin, so you can feel the ground beneath you better. Going barefoot-style is where the magic happens. No need to worry about springs in your toes or fancy arch support. These boots let your feet do their thing naturally. So, if you’re all about comfy, flexible, and feet-happy footwear, the barefoot boot is where it’s at!
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The boot is designed with 3 main focus areas: Comfort and Durability while at an Affordable price.
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The Anvil sole is designed to mimic the feel of walking any terrain barefoot, while giving you extra grip and protection.
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The Toe, Heel and Eyelet area are manufactured with a double layer of 2.2mm oily nubuck leather for added durability.
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The Heel stiffener is built in for ankle support and protection.
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The soft leather collar and tongue for comfort and weight reduction.
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NO STEEL SHANK
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A leather midsole for added comfort, flexibility and feel under foot.
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The heavy-duty speed hooks and eyelets to help secure your feet.
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The leather midsole is secured to the upper with a double stitched 2.2mm braided nylon cord.
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As with all our boots, these can be resoled due to their double stitch down construction.
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Last: Zero Drop (This offers a wide fit and extra room that allows for a more natural barefoot experience)
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Weight: 2.34 lbs (Size 9 US)
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Laces: 47.24 inches
The best way to preserve your Jim Greens is through regular and correct polishing. Water, heat and wear remove the natural oil from the leather, so when the tiny fibres dry out they become hard, brittle and break easily, thereby shorten the life of the leather.
For our leather boots we recommend any natural shoe polish found at your local store. For our suede options we suggest light brushing to remove dirt and a scotchguard for longer protection.
After a long day in wet conditions and you requiring your boots early the next morning, the worst possible solution is to artificially dry your boots. Leather fibres burn easily – especially when wet and therefore should never be left near a heater, placed in your oven or left in direct sunlight. For the best results, footwear should be dried out slowly and never subjected to any extreme heat. Should you work in constantly wet conditions, it is best to alternate between two or more pairs of our Jim Green boots.
We realise that buying footwear online is a daunting task and we are often asked to recommend a size by new Jim Green customers. If you happen to purchase a pair of Jim Green boots online and they do not fit, we will happily exchange them for you. If the measurements fall in-between the lengths provided, we do offer half sizes on certain styles. We can recommend a size but we can’t guarantee the fit.
| Foot Length (CM) | UK | US |
| 21.5 | 3 | 4 |
| 22.5 | 4 | 5 |
| 23.5 | 5 | 6 |
| 24.5 | 6 | 7 |
| 25 | 7 | 8 |
| 26 | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | 9 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 | 12 |
| 30 | 12 | 13 |
| 31 | 13 | 14 |
| 32 | 14 | 15 |
| 33 | 15 | 16 |
Rodney Kolke (verified owner) –
Ordered the African Ranger Barefoot Boots after my son showed me his. Man, these are the most comfortable boots for walking and exploring in the bush, the city, wherever. I have very wide feet and a bunion problem, and these are the first boots that make walking entirely painless for me. They have a wide toe area which is fantastic. The sole is tough and not too sensitive – I have worn moccasin type shoes before that hurt if you step on a sharp rock. Not these: You can feel the ground, but no pain. The totally flat sole is great for natural walking.
I love these so much I just ordered another identical pair to stash away for the future. They seem very well made, resoleable and tough… but in 15 years when I need another pair I’ll have them ready to go. Probably the last walking boots I’ll buy (although I just ordered some AR8’s for my motorcycle trips).