Hunted by Hyenas on his honeymoon - CEO of Jim Green Boots

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Enter the Jim Green boot giveaway: forms.gle/sXoqM81iEzE2NQSd6
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Thanks to Gareth Crouch for sitting down and talking to me about Jim Green, South Africa, and his experience as an African Ranger in the bush.
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VIDEOS MENTIONED:
Hyena vs Lion vs Leopard African Bush video - • Lion vs Leopard vs Hye...
Jim Green African Ranger boot review - • Anti poacher boots - J...
Jim Green Razorback boot review - • Best Thing From South ...
Jim Green Vellie boot review - • The Worker Bee Version...
Top 5 Boots of 2022 reviews - • Top 5 boots of 2022
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 What is Jim Green
6:09 The Frog?
9:35 The Buffalo boot
15:29 Hyena/ Lion attack
18:30 Boot giveaway?
19:12 Boot giveaway info
22:27 From South Africa to USA
30:09 Experience as African Ranger
42:28 If you were a billionaire
47:45 The future of Jim Green
#jimgreen #roseanvil

Пікірлер: 181

@RoseAnvil Жыл бұрын

Enter the Jim Green boot giveaway: forms.gle/sXoqM81iEzE2NQSd6

@brushemteeth9159 Жыл бұрын

How many of your workers are POC? How many boots do you donate (to African Rangers or others) per boot sold? What is the percentage of black rangers that are given a free African Ranger boot?

@JimGreenFootwearOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@Speedytrip we’ve donated over 1500 pairs as of end of 2022🥾

@nodescriptionavailable3842 Жыл бұрын

@@brushemteeth9159 yawn, your view of SA is outdated

@nodescriptionavailable3842 Жыл бұрын

I own the razorbacks and chelseas, just hiked the superstition mountains in my razorbacks, love them boots

@brianc9374 Жыл бұрын

"Invasion"?????

@WiredCustomsSpeedShop Жыл бұрын

I bought my African Rangers because of of the Rose Anvil channel, worn them for 37 consecutive days since I got them in the mail. Probably the best boots I’ve ever had

@theodoreolson8529 Жыл бұрын

I bought a pair, also because of this channel. I've only worn them twice. Honestly they hurt my feet a lot. I know there's a break-in period and I've only worn them twice. The second time I wore cotton socks under poly-wool socks and that helped mitigate the way the top of the boot digging in to my ankle. The sole feels like there's hardly any cushion. I'll look for an insole. I don't regret buying the boots but I don't think I'll buy a second pair.

@WiredCustomsSpeedShop Жыл бұрын

@@theodoreolson8529 they are definitely hard under foot, but that’s something I like, stiff feels supportive, I also had the back of the upper heal wear into my foot. Hopefully you can get some nice insoles for the feel you’re looking for

@theodoreolson8529 Жыл бұрын

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop I'm pretty tenacious, I'll make them work. 🙂

@pepemontoya9634 Жыл бұрын

Same here I just replaced the insoles for a Ecco leather ones and they are the best shoes I have ever wear and I’m 40 years old hiker

@pepemontoya9634 Жыл бұрын

@@theodoreolson8529 buy different insoles, rei has some good ones or like me get some Ecco leather because the original one are pretty bad

@y.a.pthered Жыл бұрын

As a South African it's pretty cool to see businesses get represented

@dpbeardslee Жыл бұрын

What a great podcast! I LOVE seeing two businessmen that actually have a moral compass that drives them to run their businesses ethically and admirably. At least that's my impression of them, and it seems to be borne out by the great products offered by both companies. And great KZfaq channels as well!

@jdlackey88 Жыл бұрын

Cats are a good judge of character and Toaster approves of them, so there's that 😸

@dpbeardslee Жыл бұрын

@@jdlackey88 I had a similar thought, but from a different angle. I noticed that Toaster was all over Gareth Crouch, and he didn't have a problem in the world with it. While I agree that animals have pretty good instincts regarding people, I think how people interact with animals also says a lot about them.

@shinobi-no-bueno 10 ай бұрын

@@jdlackey88toaster can smell the motherland on him

@korbenheim677 Жыл бұрын

When Gareth mentioned he's the one who responds to emails, I had to go dig through my emails to actually check when I reached out about sizing getting close to a year ago, and sure enough he's the name on the signature line of the response I got. That's awesome. I appreciate that kind of personal touch in customer service. I've already pre-ordered the buffalo skin African Rangers to add my Jim Green collection.

@sisleymichael Жыл бұрын

What great interview. I learned about Jim Green boots from Rose Anvil. That boot company is excellent. Now have the owner of the company, and such a neat guy. Thanks.

@jakobdieckmann Жыл бұрын

I found out about Jim Green through this channel. I like their style. I’ll definitely pick up a pair (or two) in the future. I’m a Dutchie. Never knew about the history of the chucka boots; veldschoenen 😄. It translates to field shoes 😄.

@salvatornado Жыл бұрын

This is great! I bought a pair of the African Rangers over the summer and they are the best boots I have ever had. Much love to Jim Green and Rose Anvil! *after watching the entire vid I just want to add how good an interview this was! I was stoked on my boots before but appreciate the company even more now. Dude seems like a great guy. Knowing he has experience as a ranger and is supporting his community by employing people at good wages I feel even better about supporting this company.

@marke.1021 Жыл бұрын

Same and after a added insole my other boots of 4 years aren't worn hardly at all. Will get another (or two) pair in few months..

@_faultee_ Жыл бұрын

Same again. The African Rangers I have are my favorite boots I have ever owned. They look nice and you can just feel and see the quality. Wide toe box without looking like clown shoes. The only downside IMO is the insole is painful since it has like a built in plastic shank thing, which is barely a downside at all.

@roscosimmons-shorts8050 Жыл бұрын

just bought some rangers last week. ceo seems like a stand up guy

@JoeyDecay Жыл бұрын

You seem like you were just born to do a podcast. This comes so naturally to you. Great job

@user-il9ze9py8c Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's weirdly good at this.

@marke.1021 Жыл бұрын

Most pod casts I am good for 10-15 minutes. This time I didn't get my 2nd cup of coffee after 30 minutes in and was only 10 feet away. Wonderful casual conversation with Gareth. Would love to see you out at factory in a year or so and do a Jim Green youtube video there. Thanks for making this was quite enjoyable.

@vbressner Жыл бұрын

Love the long form interview/talk style of this video. Your channel turned put me on quality footwear and was the reason (highlighting their support of African Rangers) I bought a pair of their African Ranger boots. Keep this up! These back stories fascinate me. Great work.

@Emanuel_carey Жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, started listening not expecting much. And this is a great conversation. Working out while listening

@nicksboots Жыл бұрын

So good! 👍

@Ezerhoden950 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Westin and the Crouch’s. Really enjoyed the dialogue, getting to know more about Jim Green and the format.

@dyersnider5406 Жыл бұрын

What a great conversation. This is my favorite video you've done so far. Keep up the good work!

@zubertish Жыл бұрын

Spot on Vodcast! Creating contact threads to the actual people that are the business is a terrific idea. Altruistic business are so very few and so very far between. Thanks to both crews.

@joes226 Жыл бұрын

I just got the African Ranger in Brown 3 days ago, love them. Very comfortable. I've already had two different people comment on them, which is actually a little weird, Both said they thought they looked great and comfortable. I just ordered the Buffalo, really looking forward to May. Great channel Anvil, and fabulous story Gareth I wish you the best of luck.

@needanadvil97 Жыл бұрын

I’m a conservation worker in Tennessee and I wear my Jim Green Razorbacks everyday. They’re an excellent boot that I wish more people new about.

@vunguy3n Жыл бұрын

This was fantastc! Big fan of both you guys and loved this casual conversation.

@robertsandgren9389 Жыл бұрын

Interesting new format! This interview made me want a pair of Jim Greens even more! Best of luck to both Jim Green and south Africa!

@semperliberi Жыл бұрын

I can't put in words how much joy this video brought me. Keep it up, all involved.

@stirfryjedi Жыл бұрын

Weston, you are such a class act! It's amazing to see you uncut and real!

@williammarshall3043 Жыл бұрын

Cool change of pace vid. Loved hearing more about the Jim Green story, as well as your part in their entry into the US market.

@ColonelHathi Жыл бұрын

I got my rough-out vellies about 2 weeks ago and gave them a layer of Obenauf's LP. I love 'em. These are a great boot for the warmer months. My son saw them and tried them on. He loved the wider toe box and said, they were the most comfortable boots he has put on. (He has always had trouble with boots being too tight). He immediately ordered a pair for himself.

@daveknight8410 11 ай бұрын

Love my rangers older people really appreciate our feet not complaining thanks rose anvil will be getting the working boots razor backs I like being comfortable not just ok with pain full toes, feet & legs

@RestlessRyan Жыл бұрын

Loved this! I lived in South Africa as a teenager and really want to get a pair of Jim Green’s boot for myself and family members. I remember seeing Veldskoens style shoe quite often. I hope these interviews keep going!

@Josiah.vs.nature Жыл бұрын

One of the coolest interview ever, I hope this gets more attention in the future. :)

@user-il9ze9py8c Жыл бұрын

I have three pairs of jim greens now. I love my Razorback's. They're everything I have wanted in a tough outdoor boot!. Great job. Really great that JG is coming out with different lasts.

@andrewmitchell5678 Жыл бұрын

What a great podcast/video. Love seeing all the behind the scenes footage and story of the Jim Green brand.

@EvilSSP Жыл бұрын

I have the AR8 and absolutely love them, I've been trying to find a more affordable but well built all leather "combat boot" for years and this fits the criteria perfectly. I also have Rose Anvil to thank for bringing the brand to my attention. I'm planning on inquiring about some custom AR8's with a veg tan leather insole if possible. My one complaint/wish besides all leather construction throughout the insole would be a slightly taller/less flat toe box.

@sstein49 Жыл бұрын

I just received my JG buffalo ranger, and holy smokes they are amazing, I wish they weren’t a limited edition, as IMO they are better than Courtney safari shoes, Jim Green with a buffalo hide could redefine the safari shoe market for sure , I surely hope they start marketing to the hunting community

@nandingpanelo Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Happy new year

@usmnt4423 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. I would love to see more stuff like this.

@jeffreycurtisjr9195 Жыл бұрын

I have the African Ranger in The Crazy horse leather .. amazing boots for the money .. I’m glad i discovered them through this channel..

@JacobDH87 Жыл бұрын

Great interview 👍 love my Jim Greens (Razorback & African Ranger). I will be a fan for life certainly with the direction and ideals Gareth described.

@UNATCOHanka Жыл бұрын

1:14 The cat has found its new host

@marke.1021 Жыл бұрын

and Gareth Crouch is like yeah am ok with the cat taking over the lap. Cute to watch.

@RoyalFizzbin Жыл бұрын

@@marke.1021 Yeah, he is clearly experienced / comfortable with cats.

@sandragee2864 Жыл бұрын

Toaster is such a chilled cat - napping on your guest’s lap.

@BarryMcColeman Жыл бұрын

Great interview! Thanks

@HeritageCast Жыл бұрын

Please do more of these. Love to see some spotlights of bootmakers, cobblers, etc..

@inilegnam Жыл бұрын

Bought a pair of their Chelsea boots thanks to your recommendation for a wide toe box boot and have been very impressed. No other chelsea boot fits my wide foot. Quality and fit are exceptional, especially for the price.

@banbaji Жыл бұрын

Really fun interview!

@trevorkleiner7 Жыл бұрын

Love the look of those Buffalo rangers. Nice to be able to order something like that from a company that’s intent on doing some good in the world, too.

@OutDoorAdventures_1907 Жыл бұрын

Love these guys. I own two pair and will buy more! Thanks for bring them to the US!

@signdeals4972 Жыл бұрын

Because of RoseAnvil, I own 4 pairs of these Jim Greens. My friends love them and so do I.

@ml8067 Жыл бұрын

Wow great first podcast. Been putting my razorback through hell lately. Solid boots. Want to check out the Rangers especially in buffalo

@barryrahn5957 Жыл бұрын

I loved this interview and I definitely want to go to SA and tour the factory.

@ushnicyuvnikof2748 Жыл бұрын

I've served in the Russian military and owned over 300 pairs of boots, including a WW2 pair made from humans. And the Jim Green African Rangers are the best boot I've ever had!

@wyattcollins957 Жыл бұрын

Made from Humans??

@Leo_Pard_A4 10 ай бұрын

@wyattcollins957 you can't eat the skin so you might as well make boots from it.

@davidc6246 Жыл бұрын

What a great talk. I own a pair of Jim Green African Ranger boots and I love them. I will be buying more Jim Green boots / shoes.

@rustwrangler5506 Жыл бұрын

Great content! Ordered a pair of buffalo Rangers tonight. I appreciate the Rose Anvil discount code.

@tnan123 Жыл бұрын

Great discussion!

@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299 Жыл бұрын

The new Razorbacks with Tire tread look awesome, can't wait to see you review them after May 2023 ;p

@509brown Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alicia21477 Жыл бұрын

Love this different type of video

@31446963048 Жыл бұрын

Gareth, Im the near Chicago you were talking to. Its winter but you are in the heart of Western US fly fishing if you wanted to squeeze that in

@taifu13781 Жыл бұрын

Love that Toast is just sleeping on his lap XD

@jesseshort8 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for Weston to start podcasting. Hope it's as good as all his other stuff.

@OfDeath Жыл бұрын

Going to buy some of the tire tred boots. Looking forward to wearing them!

@wayneorellana2549 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making boots that just might be the best boot for the Australian Bush.

@amishjim Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, homie 👍🏻

@dave0z96 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a pair of African rangers after watching the rose anvil review they seem to be pretty nice according to what I saw .

@thomasbradley9012 10 ай бұрын

What resonates with me is this: I lived in kenya when i was 11-13 years old and our watchman who protected the church compound we lived on was a trukhanna warrior from ludwar, kenya. He used to carry a bow and he would shoot eagles out of the sky to make more arrow fletchings. He had a pair of Chucca boots that were his nice boots he would wear to the town. I saw that Jim Green makes chucca boots and I am about to order some for that very reason. I look forward to a good story, if not ill reach out to have you guys make the experience better.

@Bayou987 Жыл бұрын

Jim Green moctoe. Do it. Please Firstly I’d love to see Jim Green’s spin on the classic moctoe but secondly My only complaint about about my razorbacks is is that the toe box is a little low for my line of work.

@1985zebulon Жыл бұрын

Just ordered my buffalo skin African rangers! Extremely excited.

@mrblock2013 Жыл бұрын

Love that Toaster just took a seat because he knew he was the star.

@justinpatrickhoffman Жыл бұрын

Love me some Jim Greens!

@ObelixCMM Жыл бұрын

As owner of two pairs of JG's I love the wide toe box, just wish they made their heel bit narrower.

@deepbludude4697 Жыл бұрын

I bought some heel pads on Amazon surprisingly once stuck on they stay stuck Helped with some Vellies where the heels where slipping I have jacked up feet narow heal wider toes.

@thekeshwin Жыл бұрын

Gareth you guys rock my bro

@mauigtplugging8069 Жыл бұрын

I kinda want a pair of the boots now 🤙🤙

@SirBigChungus Жыл бұрын

This is great. I love Jim Green

@puffymarshmellow3149 Жыл бұрын

African Ranger with a timberland anti fatigue insole is possibly the best short boot ever made

@usmnt4423 Жыл бұрын

45:42 I think we all know the next time we get new designs from Jim Green, there's going to have to be a moc toe.

@RoyalFizzbin Жыл бұрын

I am thinking now that they have a last that’s not ultra wide (the new shoellie and bao boots are a little narrower than the vellie or the African rangers) I think they will start making vellies and African rangers in the narrower last. I got used to the width in my African rangers but I am sure a lot of people are out off by it

@hawkevick9184 Жыл бұрын

Love that he uses his own shoes

@Grabehn42 Жыл бұрын

Well, these are 100% Toaster approved so I'll have to check them out at some point.

@brianc9374 Жыл бұрын

I love their boots. Best on market for price. My only issue is I get too much heel slippage to use for hiking. I don't think it's the boot per se, by own foot. I have same issue with trying to find loafers that fit correctly.

@krisjooste Жыл бұрын

I have a pair Jim Green AR8 boots both in black and brown. I will be ordering the buffalo skin African boots. They'll be replacing my courteney boots. Cheers to your success. I reckon it is deserved.

@bradjaco2450 Жыл бұрын

I own two pairs of Jim Green boots.. not a better boot for the value out there. Cool to hear the Back story on a Family owned business also.

@beijingbikinikill8608 Жыл бұрын

WOW. The Razorbacks are a little too much for me, but he really sold me on the African Rangers. Can’t wait to see who you bring on next.

@markc8773 Жыл бұрын

It is because of Rose Anvil's review of the Razorback boot that introduced me to Jim Green boots. I bought myself a pair and am absolutely blown away with the quality and price value of them. I'm glad to see Jim Green grow as a brand here in the states and will continue to support them with their quality footwear.

@31446963048 Жыл бұрын

How is the sizing?

@markc8773 Жыл бұрын

Comfortable and true to size. Like Weston stated in his review of the Razorback boot, they are a wide width because of the stickdown construction. I would say equivalent to a EE width. The toe box could be a bit too shallow with those with large toes. Luckily for myself and many others, they fit wonderfully.

@31446963048 Жыл бұрын

@@markc8773 thx. Im a tight 12D. 1/2 size up for thick socks?

@markc8773 Жыл бұрын

No problem. I would say size up to a 12 and a half if you want that little extra wiggle room assuming that you're wearing thick socks like Darn Tough socks.

@31446963048 Жыл бұрын

@@markc8773 thx

@shanedavis2302 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely showing up on their door step.

@tombledsoe8880 Жыл бұрын

Love that custom drink holder lmao. Just like i would make

@zachmiller9175 Жыл бұрын

Love Jim green, love my African rangers, and really looking forward to my tire sole razorbacks shipping. Here's an idea for a new boot, steel toe stockman? I've said it before but I'll say it again, I'd buy a black crazy horse steel toe stockman or razorback in a heartbeat.

@John_Doe62 Жыл бұрын

I love Jim Green and really hope they're successful in expanding their business to other countries. The future of South-Africa looks bleak.

@I_WANT_MY_SLAW Жыл бұрын

This should be on the rose anvil 2 channel.

@fozoloviovi9317 Жыл бұрын

You already said it and after wearing it for works,, for months I affirm it... Razorback answers all possible question you can ask about a best budget work boot....

@barryrahn5957 Жыл бұрын

Gareth has found a true friend in Toaster. Careful Weston!

@dlieneck Жыл бұрын

What upgraded insole did you decide on?

@joshm3484 Жыл бұрын

Cool guy. Cool boots.

@mikebachar3276 Жыл бұрын

You need to review their Ranger 8! TIA

@izacmarten9548 Жыл бұрын

we do get mock toes in south africa, they are called grasshoppers

@bronco1199 Жыл бұрын

It's off topic sorry but have you ever done a review on the Chippewa Kush n collar?

@noobulon4334 8 күн бұрын

The jim green logo does look like something that would come out of missisippi or louisiana

@Annoyachu Жыл бұрын

Toaster immediately hanging out on his lap makes me trust him more.

@Grumpyoldgunguy Жыл бұрын

Will we see you at the Hunting Expo?

@thomashardy1851 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got 2 pairs of Jim greens and want to make it 4.

@jesseshort8 Жыл бұрын

I dig those razorback's, it'd be super sweet to win a pair for sure.

@scottprewitt4712 Жыл бұрын

My Razorbacks are absolute tanks!

@riceball5511 Жыл бұрын

Toaster is the real star of the video!

@djswany85 Жыл бұрын

I watched for 15 minutes before I realized Toaster was sleeping on his lap

@Nickporter17 Жыл бұрын

I read the title thinking you were talking about Mexican hynas

@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday 5 ай бұрын

😂🤠💃🏻💃🏽🍻🤣🤣 hynas!!?