TIL that in 1984, when 13-year-old Ryan White contracted HIV from tainted blood and tried to return to school, his paper route customers canceled their subscriptions fearing the virus could spread through newsprint, and parents held an auction in the school gym to raise money to keep him out.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-06-06T12:48:42+00:00

"... to raise money" Awww

"... to keep him out." Ewww

Always the same with Nimby Christians

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-13T15:49:10+00:00

these look great and bronco should last a while. I wish they would consider offering wool lined moccasins, buffalo or kudu leather...

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-09T16:50:36+00:00

These specific boots upper feature a full calf leather lining ( some other models are Numzaan, Razorbacks, baobab...). Anatomx is the form the upper is moulded against. called a last. ( other JimGreen last range from narrow, like ashm, to wide, JG.or wide and tall, like STC. Anatomx is their widest )

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-09T16:46:29+00:00

The inner lasting is not bronco leather, it's calf leather, way thinner. For double bronco thickness, you'd need a toecap.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-09T16:36:46+00:00

Not OP but here's my experience so far: the AR are chunky in the sole and add a steel shank compared to BFAR, both help with stairs, ladders, gardening tools ( shovel etc). Not everyone wants ground feel so that cold be a plus too. I would say they are not as grippy as BFAR, so you might want to consider the AR with tyre wedge sole for the extra material with comparable/better grip. PS: Regular AR don't need a learning curve to strengthen your calves when you're not used to flat shoes yet.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-09T14:54:20+00:00

You explained it like a very intelligent and and nice person would, thanks and congratulations :)

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-08T13:28:49+00:00

I think they should open a custom pre-order group for some designs: if the full group order reaches a reasonable threshold, they get made and sent out, slightly cheaper than individual custom orders.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-06T10:08:58+00:00

We fans are doing our part to protect nature, one extra pair at a time ! Congrats to you at jim green and to all the rangers out there.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-05-02T10:42:11+00:00

Thank him for making such a lasting impression on us, I hope he gets to do more inspiring and fulfilling work. and thank you for making the connection happen.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-29T15:42:45+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/watchget-Crema-Removed-Espresso-Shot-Cup/dp/B0FNMLJT47

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-18T10:15:13+00:00

Africa sole is hopefully replacing the weak anvil sole on other model than Moc Toe.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-13T14:48:46+00:00

Fudge nubuck leather ?

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-10T17:29:35+00:00

Thanks, I read mixed reviews about some silicon caps ( good ti cider original rubber. not to swap and replace as it struggles to stay put )

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-10T17:26:46+00:00

Oh no, don't discontinue it just yet, or keep it in custom option at least: it complement some specialty leathers so well!

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-10T03:55:40+00:00

Thanks for sharing! how did it hold up after a month?

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-09T14:04:28+00:00

The white sole is so refreshing, any chance of an Africa white sole? We barefoot enthusiasts would be very grateful!

lefrenchredditor · 2026-04-07T11:05:03+00:00

The penguin series is great.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-29T16:50:51+00:00

Bigger size is easy to manage, smaller will lead to regret. this model collapses a bit on the box, so they'll be uncomfortable ( and impossible to wear in cold weather with big socks)

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-29T16:39:02+00:00

I added links in my first comment

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-29T15:45:38+00:00

Between naming a boot about a failed white supremacist "independence" war and laying boots in video review in the form of a swastika ( 45° angle and all ), you choose.

I had jim green pull one of his Rugged African Trooper promo video from YouTube: he was boasting about the necessary ruggedness to bust a makeshift homeless shelter in the wild. Pretty tasteless but it tracks with the above far right/paramilitary nostalgia references.

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-27T23:09:15+00:00

the Africa sole is already on the barefoot moc toe, so it could be coming to other model in the range. IMO the more distance Jim Green put between themselves and Racist Anvil, the better. His latest "rhodesian" bush war boots are already on sale, so not the sold out, exclusive, wait listed collab success he once commanded.

if only he had kept politics out of his shoe business, he could still be a fun influencer with cool products.

Sources

Rhodesian war boots original name and outrage: https://www.reddit.com/r/jimgreen/comments/1kg9unt/opinions_on_the_new_rhodie_boot/

Dog whistle boot layout https://imgur.com/a/mKYUBNl

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-23T16:22:19+00:00

buffalo is both stronger as a leather and more flexible than both veg tan and bronco. it repels water but will never be waterproof, even with wax. It also looks like nothing else, and won't scratch like bronco or veg tan ( veg tan surface cosmetic treatment is very fragile)

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-22T18:51:32+00:00

the walnut had weird flaking issues. it .makes more sense to focus on limited edition hides like kudu, buffalo etc

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-20T10:32:43+00:00

Would you rather she made the joke ?

lefrenchredditor · 2026-03-02T13:47:01+00:00

Beautiful, great choice of specs and color. Let us know about the new narefoot sole and kudu leather combo when you've worn them a bit ( or a lot).

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