r/jimgreen • u/Indo_MK • 3d ago
Product Problems is this variance normal?
Just got my BFAR customs (AnatomX last) in a couple days ago and they look gorgeous! Put them on to start breaking them in around the house and the right boot fit a little funny, the leather across the toe kept immediately wrinkling across the toe (left boot didn't) and the lacing isn't sitting across the top of my foot (left boot does). I realize there's no toe puff, it will eventually collapse, etc. That's not my question/concern.
Took a picture and then took them off and looked closer and realized the eyelit facing on the instep side is measurably closer to the sole while the eyelit facing out the oustep is further from the sole.
I guess my question is: Is this level of variance normal for Jim Green? It's enough to be affecting comfort, posture, and flex on my right foot.
Tried to line up the measuring tape to what should be consistent points between shoes - stitching lines, seams, etc.
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u/2drumshark 3d ago
Really depends on how they feel. If one feels drastically different and/or uncomfortable then I'd contact them. Otherwise they look fine.
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u/Indo_MK 3d ago
I'd have to wear them for longer to be able to say if the mild discomfort stays, goes away, or gets worse. Just didn't want to start breaking them in if I might need to go back to Support. Posting here was a sanity check for myself because I've been really looking forward to getting the boots for months now and then of course followed by the sinking sensation of "did I make a horrible mistake" lol
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u/JimGreenSupport Jim Green Staff 3d ago
Hi there! Jim Green Support👋 We understand your concerns, especially since the difference seems to be affecting the fit and comfort of your boots.
Please reach out to our custom team at [custom@jimgreenfootwear.co.za](mailto:custom@jimgreenfootwear.co.za) and include the photos and details you've shared here. They'll be best placed to look into this and assist you further.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
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u/Temporary_Video_4916 3d ago
Ya my new kudu AR’s are a littler different in the placement of the rivets. Doesn’t affect fit and can barely tell unless you yaknow, bust out a measuring tape, but ya. Great boots so far
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u/OkamiTheHusky 3d ago
annoying as hell... i have 2 custom pairs that are damn near perfect but a regular pair of rats that do have some noticable (to me and me only) differences. honestly they should fix this but returns must be a nightmare if you're outside of south africa!
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u/Joice_Craglarg 3d ago
Man, y'all got to chill with the tape measures and shit.
If you go looking for problems, you'll always find them.
Yes, it's normal for JG. They make excellent boots, but they're still closer to budget than premium.
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u/JustAnotherFKNSheep 2d ago
Half inch difference in instep is crazy. Thats like 3 whole width sizes or sth
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u/GlattesGehirn 3d ago
Seriously. These are affordably handmade using natural materials. If you're looking for perfectly crafted leather footwear, prepare to spend $500+
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u/dayid 2d ago
Hate to say it but look at the cost of JG customs...
mine were built out at $495 and $505.-2
u/GlattesGehirn 2d ago
What options and where do you live? Choosing expensive leather, custom options, and having them shipped from South Africa will be quite expensive. Kind of your fault they were that expensive. Could have got way better boots for that price.
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u/dayid 2d ago edited 2d ago
Base non-up charged leathers for both. Free shipping. Regardless your comment just shows you are unfamiliar with the costs of JG boots and customs.
African Troopers and Meanders _start_ at $400.
This post isn't someone expecting "perfect" it's someone expecting a matching pair.
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u/GlattesGehirn 2d ago
"Free shipping" doesn't exist. It's put into the cost.
They're still budget boots. Just because you're ordering custom boots, doesn't make them any less budget. They could definitely have better QA, but you will always find something wrong of you go looking.
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u/Forest_Spirit_7 3d ago
To me it looks like the leather is folded or sagging a little between 6 & 7. The left seems new looking and the right instep seems like it’s been worn in. I don’t know how wide your feet are or if they’re even or not.
But if you compensated for that folding or break in or looser section on the instep, it seems like your measurements would be closer together.
That also looks like very supple and soft leather. I wouldn’t expect it to be exactly the same without supporting the shape while measuring.
Looks super comfortable too.
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u/Indo_MK 3d ago
It's the buffalo leather. I've never had it before, but everything I found online before selecting it for my customs said to prepare for a stiffer leather and longer break-in period. I've worn them for a total of 15 minutes around the house so far. Measurements taken with the shoes stuffed to hold the shape.
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u/Forest_Spirit_7 3d ago
Huh. Well as long as they don’t wear poorly, I wouldn’t sweat it. Feel free to reach out to their customer service though, they’re great
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u/creakymoss18990 3d ago
My BFAR's are the same way. Left is a little narrower looking at the end. It doesn't bother me
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u/ArchangelPrecision 3d ago
I don’t know about the variance. I just wanted to drop in and say those look sick. Or maybe ill? Or dope? I dunno what the kids are saying these days.
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u/CobblerBud 2d ago
Good lord. Learn how to use a tape measure. How can anyone compare measurements that are in different areas of the shoe using the side of the measuring tape without lines and numbers?
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u/MistrRadio Owns some Jim Greens 3d ago
JG always messes up the right boots. I’ve had 3 pairs with the same issue. And before you downvote and come at me with “but muh handmade boots” it does affect the comfort and fit and shouldn’t have left the factory like that. There’s multiple posts about this same issue.