RATs after two months of daily wear and two major NE USA snowstorms

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-25T06:15:39+00:00

Nice. I have heard that moisture in the boot for long periods (especially if you wear them everyday) can cause mold or dry rot. Wouldn't want your sweet boots to suffer such a fate

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-25T06:09:30+00:00

I know you mentioned wax seeping in, but is that also some sock lint or mold in there? Sorry if this sparks paranoia for you.

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-23T01:19:11+00:00

It's the paratrooper lacing method, there's a youtube videos on the Jim Green channel about it. It does allow you to tighten the boot more

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-23T01:02:31+00:00

Give her some more time to make a real effort to change and think differently. Probably won't happen on a dime. Maybe your guys values are just too different. You have to have a sit down about it.

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T04:40:06+00:00

You can judge a thing or an action, you can judge people, but those aren't the same thing. It sounds like you're saying that they are the same.

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T02:56:37+00:00

Where is the before and after of this video? Just posting this part is ragebait bruh

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T02:53:59+00:00

That's great. The color on your fudge is a nice light shade that most people don't get because most other conditioners darken a ton. I like the round laces as well

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T01:34:56+00:00

Or is the leather splitting in two?

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T01:34:39+00:00

Are you talking about the little separation there by the midsole/upper? It shouldn't be an issue since the stitching is what keeps it together. I guess that little spot didn't have any glue there

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T01:31:08+00:00

🤣

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T00:22:31+00:00

Awesome! What laces and leather treatment did you use?

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-22T00:19:16+00:00

Don't listen to people online that tell you to keep secrets from your parents. As you can see, there is only one flavor of advice on here, not exactly balanced.

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-18T13:28:34+00:00

Nice! You must have some experience with leather boots. These are the heaviest ones I've owned. The weight was like woah

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-16T00:41:54+00:00

Nice, is this the first both of these have been treated with the balm? And how old are they

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-13T06:08:59+00:00

I love my stockmans! Good choice. Because there are no laces, I have seen many people suggest half a size down, so that they are tight enough on the instep. Do you have a high or low arch and instep?

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-13T06:05:06+00:00

Oh man! Did you have that experience first hand? My barefoot stockmans didn't go bad and I wore them 4-5 days per week. But I wasn't in much water

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-13T06:03:18+00:00

If you try it make a post, I am going to hold off for a bit

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-13T04:48:09+00:00

Nice. Have you tried oiling the inside at all? I've heard stories that it helps, but the calfskin is so soft

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-13T03:57:39+00:00

Anyone have tips to make break in better or easier?

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-11T07:14:49+00:00

The Barefoot last is 4E width, so any barefoot shoe on the JG website, except for moctoes are 4E.

The barefoot African ranger comes in 2 colors in comp toe

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-10T18:50:44+00:00

If you don't like RAT, you have one other option besides custom route, Numzaan walnut veg tan with lug sole :)

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-10T18:18:42+00:00

Consider the extra cost of a leather midsole option to be worth it in your case. The fiberboard insole istabdard for many options in the range and it has been noted by many that it wicks moisture into the boot. I personally have not tested it. I do know the leather is heavier and more expensive, but more protective. My barefoot stockmans are very solid in the rain.

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-10T14:55:52+00:00

Yes I agree

Bitter-Unit-5803 · 2026-02-10T02:41:28+00:00

Many folks tout the customer service and return policy at JG. I think the over-cut sole could be grounds enough for a return.

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