Casually Formal
Is it a Shoe? Is it a Vellie? No! It’s the SHOELLIE
We were after an option that can be worn with shorts for those casual Fridays and come the weekend worn with some chinos for your best friend’s wedding. We blended the standard upper of a chukka boot in with the low cut of a formal shoe and found the perfect balance between casual and smart. Our wide fitting lasts weren’t going to make the cut for that wedding you going to attend, so we added in our new standard width last to give you that touch of fashion you after. This is all topped off with our Oringo wedge sole which has quickly become a much sought after option.
Finally a footwear option where formal meets casual meets durability.
The SHOELLIE
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Manufactured with a single layer of 2.2mm oily Nubuck leather
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A steel shank between the insole board and sole offers extra support and stability
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Thermoplastic toe puff and a heel stiffener for extra support
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Midsole is secured to the upper with a double stitched 2.2mm braided nylon cord
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Sole is made from a genuine soft rubber compound offering extra comfort
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This boot can be re soled
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Last: ASHM – This is standard width (for those with wide feet or wearing thick socks we suggest going a half size up from your normal Jim Green size)
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Sole: OR (This sole is designed for a combination of grip, comfort and speed. It is a genuine rubber and of a softer feel to provide comfort under foot)
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 |
Mfowethu Ndara –
I am interested on this one. My normal size is 8(UK), should i also order size 8 even on this make of a shoe ?
Thank you for your assistance 😊
Matthew Wilkes –
The perfect shoe. Suitable for the office, formal events and outdoors. Smart and durable, it is hard to think of a better product than the Shoellie.
Mitch Shongwe –
The best shoe ever, totally unbelievable 😍 👌
Fit is superb and gives confidence
Die beste van die Beste
Patrick –
I like the shoes and they look durable.
Villiers Steyn –
These are the most comfortable vellies I’ve ever worn and they look good too! I wear a fudge shoellie when I’m out in the field and a brown shoellie when I go out to dinner. Sometimes I forget that I’m even wearing shoes…
Andy G (verified owner) –
The most comfortable shoes right out of the box. This ASHM last has the perfect toebox for me. Although if I may make a suggestion, carving out a slight concavity of the sole at the medial aspect of the midfoot would make the overall shape just a little sleeker without sacrificing any comfort or fit.
The shoes feel like real quality and look forward to wearing them in the office and casually for years to come.
Please offer other shoes like the African Ranger or Vellies in the ASHM last as standard fare! I am sure they would be popular options. High boots like the Baobab are too hot for my equatorial climate.
jhd37 (verified owner) –
I’m just received my Shoellies in the post and I’m very pleased with them indeed – they are made with excellent materials, the leather is fantastic. The ASHM last is great too, I went up to a 12.5UK from my usual 12UK in dress shoes and they fit perfectly. They feel robust and will last for years. I cant wait to see how the shoe adapts to my feet over time.
I think the heel counter could do with a little more structure to prevent heel slippage – I appreciate the leather softens and moulds to the shape of your foot, but I cant put custom insoles in without my heel slipping around when I walk. Not quite so much an issue with the Jim Green insoles. That’s my only non-positive comment.
All in all great value for money for excellent shoes. Even with the shipping costs to the UK.
shaunp (verified owner) –
I bought these as a casual shoe for the office – apparently I’m a grown up now and shouldn’t wear trainers to work.
Ordered Monday, arrived Wednesday. The whole ordering process here in the UK was great and the shoes arrived in perfect condition.
Sizing, I ordered a size 9 and they are true to size. My feet are average width but I have a high instep and these fit great. There will be a little bit of a break in time, but only the normal amount you should expect from a brand new shoe with good leather.
Talking of the leather, I ordered mine in the Houston Brown and they look great. The leather is thicker than most shoes, but not work-boot thick. It will mould to your feet very nicely as you wear them. The sole is very nice and complements the uppers very well.
Comfort, I’ve only just got them but out of the box they feel supple and light. They don’t feel very cushioned underfoot, say compared to a pair of fabric walking boots or trainers, but a lot better than a pair of shoes with a leather or Dainite sole. If you are sensitive to this you can always put in a pair of insoles that are more to your taste.
Overall I’d say these are excellent. I don’t need to wear them for 6 months to know they will hold together, at first glance you know they are well made.
This is my first Jim Green order, but won’t be my last. For me the whole thing has been a very deserved 10/10. Excellent work guys.
EllJ –
Had a pair delivered from SA about a year ago, before the UK shop existed, communication was with the company was really good.
Fit great in my standard UK shoe size.
Took a couple of weeks to break in but once broken in they are very comfortable. Leather is thick yet supple and the sole is pretty soft and comfortable to stand in all day yet is not wearing out overly fast. Insoles have remained in shape and add to the comfort.
Not waterproof (unlined) but treated right they keep my feet dry and comfortable.
I bought for work but I find myself wearing them more and more casually as well.
When I need new boots I know where I will be ordering from.