| Foot Length (Inch) | US Size |
| 9.65" | 7 |
| 9.75" | 7 ½ |
| 9.85" | 8 |
| 10.125" | 8 ½ |
| 10.24" | 9 |
| 10.4375" | 9 ½ |
| 10.63" | 10 |
| 10.75" | 10 ½ |
| 11.02" | 11 |
| 11.125" | 11 ½ |
| 11.42" | 12 |
| 11.81" | 13 |
| 12.20" | 14 |
Rugged African Trooper – Houston Brown
$299.99
The Rugged African Trooper Boot: Built Tough
Introducing the new Rugged African Trooper boot, a collaboration between Jim Green Footwear and Rose Anvil. A new variation of our Barefoot African Troopers with a twist of added durability. These boots are built to tackle any terrain with added comfort thanks to our Veg Tan leather midsole. This new collaboration not only brings together the history of Jim Green and knowledge of Rose Anvil but also the traditions of American and South African boot-making techniques.
The Rugged African Trooper boot combines style, comfort and durability into the ultimate outdoor boot. Its sturdy design and high ankle support provide necessary protection, while the spacious toe box allow your feet to move comfortably.
With a mixture of our smooth Nubuck leather and rough out Nubuck leather, this boot is designed for any terrain. The rough out leather vamp and heel counter allows for you to go through life without worrying about scuffing up your boots. The added benefit of a smooth finish Nubuck on the boots quarters is a beautiful patina that will come with time and wear.
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- Manufactured with a double layer of leather (2.2mm Nubuck leather, lined with 1.6mm calf leather).
- Double layer of leather aids in the boots’ water-resistant properties (not waterproof).
- Due to the double layer of leather, the Rugged African Trooper can tackle all kinds of terrain, making it ideal for the outdoor worker or hiker requiring that extra bit of toughness.
- 8-inch height for excellent support, comfort, and protection.
- Thermoplastic toe puff and a heel stiffener for extra support.
- A steel shank between the insole board and sole offers extra support and stability.
- A fully gusseted tongue.
- A 5mm leather midsole and 3mm leather lasting board for added comfort and durability.
- Sole is made from genuine rubber.
- The leather midsole is secured to the upper with a full 360-degree double-stitched 2.2mm braided nylon cord.
- As with all our boots, these can be resoled due to their double stitch down construction.
- STC last – This last has a 2E wide fit and offers a roomy and rounded toe box.
- Sole: JG (This sole is our lug option and is designed for grip. It is a genuine rubber and of a firm feel to provide stability underfoot).
- Laces: 175 cm.
- Weight: 1.8 kg (Size 8 US).
- 100% Made in South Africa.
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Patrick Reider (verified owner) –
I’ve worn these boots through over a thousand miles of wilderness trail work. I have put them through absolutely everything. On days where I’m digging tread, I’m kicking and scraping dirt and rocks for 9 hours a day with these things. They’ve seen 15 mile days with a 70 pound pack regularly on some pretty gnarly terrain. And they are really not any worse for the wear. It’s been 7 months! And they’re absolutely comfortable! I have by far the least foot complaints of anybody on my crew. 2 hot spots, not even a blister since I bought them. It gets unbelievably hot where I work and my feet never get too sweaty. These boots are sick. But they have a giant oversight that is nearly a dealbreaker for me. Where the leather of the tongue meets the rest of the boot, on the top of your foot, the stitching, for some reason, just ends and does not exist for about a quarter-inch on each side. There’s only stitching in the middle. This makes water just pour into the boot when it’s wet outside, at all. It could have rained two days ago and my boots would still be soaked from walking through damp brush. Waxing them does not even matter if the stitching isn’t solid. I would have thought this was a manufacturing mistake but its on the same spot, symmetrically on both sides, on each boot. These boots are otherwise fantastic, solid, comfortable, sturdy, affordable, and built to last. I would recommend them to anybody who needs an outdoor work boot in *dry* climates. But it sucks to have wet feet. I hope they change this so they can be properly waterproofed!
[...]hmichael27 (verified owner) –
Love these boots. The break in was pretty fast. Jim Green is a breath of fresh air in the boot world, after all the boots I’ve worn, these are by far the best.
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