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A long weekend here in SA and woke up to this awesome review🙌🏻 I’m currently wearing a pair of our vellies while on safari in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi reserve, they the perfect adventure companions for those more demanding situations🙌🏻 Thanks once again for those awesome words Carl

In South Africa the chukka-style boot is super popular for workwear (especially outdoors). It's great to see the rest of the world finally getting exposed to this minimalist yet rugged style of boot.

The vellie (fell-lee) is a huge part of South African history. The boers have been wearing them since the 1800’s.

This exact boot is my all time favorite. I work as a game reserve Manager in South Africa, the terrain I work in is rocky desert and is seriously tough on boots. I was chewing my way through footwear until I eventually got a pair of Jim Green vellies. 2 years of almost daily wear and they still look almost new. This is a seriously tough boot. Also the word Vellie is derived from the Afrikaans word Veldskoen (field shoe). The "V" is pronounced as an f so the correct pronunciation is Felli, like Peli the football player with an F

I picked up the Razorbacks on your recommendation, and I found them to be pretty much perfect right out of the box. The fellow at Jim Green was an absolute delight to communicate with.

Jim Green is changing the game when it comes to quality footwear at a great price!

Real actual eyelets with a leather reinforced backing. Finally someone using their head when designing a chukka!

@Carl Murawski just wanted to THANK YOU. I bought a pair of these Vellies and I love them.

I’m always reluctant to click on your new videos because I know a purchase will soon follow. My wife says I don’t need any more boots! “But these are summer boots babe...” Great video.

Me: Finally, my boot collection is complete. CM: Hold my beer....

Well I ordered a pair came in 4-5 days and let me tell you very nice boot for the price and them some. I wear 13EE got the 13 as no wides but fit well now I put them on w/ shorts and a T no socks and went to supermarket post office etc. Break in what's that! even with bear feet first time on felt like an old shoe I done many miles in and loved. Thanks Carl!

I love the frog logo on the back of those boots, it's so whimsical haha

I appreciate all your reviews You're very knowledgeable well-spoken and down-to-earth honest

Just compleated my first two days on the job in my new Jim Green Razorbacks. I am impressed. The roominess in the toe area is great for long days in your feet, and the sturdiness of the boot is apparent when you actually have them in your hands and on your feet. I took one off my feet and showed it to a friend at work, and he had me order a pair for him. I am allready becoming something of a Jim Green salesman. Nice boots !

I recently bought the Razorbacks. I couldn't be happier. They are tough, easy on and off and, once I installed my insoles comfy as heck. Thanks Jim Green and you too Carl.

I'm a huge fan of not only the vellies, which I own two pairs of, but of Jim Green in general. As another commenter mentioned, the customer service is excellent. I recently received a pair of the steel-cap Bantams which I ordered from the African site. The quality is superb. Three eyelet with the same sole unit as the Razorbacks. The tongues are fully gusseted. I've also got a pair of the Razorbacks in tan which are stellar boots both in regard to their ruggedness and their unique styling. Comfortable too. Other than my Danner rainforests and a pair of New Balance running shoes, all I wear are my Jim Greens. I even put the frog sticker on my car. The pricing really is almost like stealing. Great footwear.

funny I moved from sa to Ireland and now find out about these beauties .{going to buy coz local is lekker}Thanks for the recommend

Being a fan of other South African products, I am definitely going to be picking up a pair today! Our pals down south make products that last and last through all the trouble you put them into and come out solid on the other side.

These boots reminded me of what my late father used to wear back in the 80s, especially the Suede Vellie Chocolate. I am gonna buy me a pair and show them to my mom, let's see if she would remember what my dad used to wear :-).

The steel shank is what gets me

Hey, I'm in Arizona, summer heat here is similar to summer heat in Africa, definitely need to try these )))

The Jim Green Vellie is exactly the boot I have been looking, thanks for the review.

Carl... picked up a pair based on your recommendation- for all of the reasons you mentioned. Perfect summer boots and I’ve worn them with shorts and have gotten rave reviews. Not a big fan of sneakers all the time in the summer and I am way past the flip flop phase at this point in my life so the Jim Green’s are an excellent option. Unbelievable value proposition for the money. Keep doing what you are doing. Love the honest feedback and well thought out, intelligent conclusions based on you putting the time into reviewing all of the options. As per usual great review! Thanks Man! Enjoy your Sunday with the Fam.

Hello! New to the channel, but I’ve had a pair of JG Stockmans for a while... bought them on recommendation from a friend that saw your video. I needed something that I could put on quickly and get dirty in the elements, and these did not disappoint (and they clean up nicely, too). I cannot recommend this brand enough!

Just bought some Clark’s last night then you drop this haha

Great video - just got a pair of African Ranger Boots, and I'm loving them!

Glad I always stick around until the end! Perfect timing on this as my Clark’s are just about clapped out!

I've got two pair of the vellies, one suede and one smooth leather, and I ordered pairs for my wife and daughter. The quality of construction is amazing, but what I really like is the stability they give your foot. I've tried Clarks, but they don't feel like you can hike all day in them like the vellies do. The rubber sole on the Jim Green's vellies is firm enough that it resists compression, but for standing on all day it's soft enough to take the pressure off of your knees and hips. The midsole is stiff enough to support you on rough ground, and as light hikers or approach shoes they are excellent. I can see why they are so popular in SA. Well done Jim Green.

Didn’t know I needed these in my life

Whoa !!!! Just got my pair of Vellies .... Man !!!! I put a set of lacrosse 6mm felt insoles in them and they're the most instantly comfortable shoes I've ever put on my feet ..... Thanks for the heads up and great review ..... Cheers !!!! ... :D .... Oh , And I love how they look . Ha ! they even make my size 14 feet look smaller somehow .(an added bonus).

Always on the lookout for a great value. Would like to try these out!

I've been looking for a suede boot for the summer and this might be just what I need, south texas gets so hot in the summer for most boots.

Thank you Carl and Jim Green. The Vellies are a more "grown up" alternative for casual wear instead of sneakers and gym shoes.

What a great summer/warm weather option!

Great to see South African businesses doing well. In Afrikaans a v is pronounced as an f. So we say fellie. Great video!

One of the better looking chukkas I’ve seen. I’ve had my eye on them since your first review on them. The anxiety of buying a new brand when sizing is always different is what has held me back so far 😂

Not going to lie I never thought of Chukka boots with shorts was a good look but these ones now I will definitely consider

First pair of chukkas I’ve seen and actually liked. These things look great.

Well...finally hadar a chance to wear them and i have to say..thumbs up. Love e at they feel. The weight is pretty much exactly where i want it. Definitely not to heavy. One thing you mentioned which is a definite plus..insole was immediately ripped out for something with arch support. Made the boot perfect. I had a full day planned with the family. At first, i wasnt going to wear them. But, the degrees dropped a little and I said might as well. Glad I did. On my feet pretty much all day and my feet didnt start talking to me in the way of pain. Theybfit pretty much on the spot. Feels like a solid made boot and I have to admit - they look great! I enjoy wearing them.

Had my eyes in these for awhile. They look so good broken in.

I wear my Frank's year round, so I think I'm gonna pick up a pair of these boots. Thanks Carl!

Wow the quality looks stellar for the price. They also look really good. Thanks Jim Green for being such a great company! Also a thank you to you Carl for showing us! Love it

I love what Jim Green are doing. Those boots look awesome

Hi...thanks for ur review. I'm gonna get a pair of these for my 85 year old dad for Christmas. I'm sure he'll enjoy them.

I think that's kind of shoe I've been looking for thanks man.

The Vellie were sold out on the Jim Green site so I went with the Razorback. Can't wait to hike that sneaky little frog into the fly fish only waters of Western Maine!!

This brand seems to have exploded in popularity online and damn, looking at what Jim Green offers it almost seems like stealing from them to buy these boots at their normal price. Well done, South Africa! I'm honestly glad international brands are getting more attention these days. More players entering the market can only mean good things for us consumers.

Comfortable, super casual for the Summer, inexpensive, sounds like a win, win to me.

First time I’ve ever impulse bought a pair of shoes on the internet because a KZfaqr told me to. I love heritage things, especially boots and once I dug into the history of vellies it became kind of a no brainer level decision. Thanks for bringing these to my attention.

I love my Jim Green Razorbacks! Great boots!

You're seriously the one KZfaqr whose advice and recommendations that I trust most, man. I bought those Razorbacks on your recommendation, absolutely no regrets. Still can't quite afford those Nick's or Kreosotes, but hey, a guy can dream. Ahem, I'm a size 11, in case Jim Green is watching. I'd be very happy to get a pair of these for summer. Wink wink, nudge nudge.

Carl don't even joke about JG raising their prices! They might listen!!! They are such a great value

Pronounced Fell-ie in SA,LOVE JIM GREEN!!!!Keep flying that flag high.

Yeah five months later I see this video but for what it’s worth I did order some Razorbacks on Amazon because of your opinion.

Jim Green seems to be killing it! It’s great to hear about something a little fresh within the boot realm, well at least fresh to us in the USA

big fan ! you make me like boots , I used to be sneaker head . now it is all about boots!

Quick tip. Vellie, which is pronounced with an F, not a V, because Veldskoene (field shoes, for the bushveld) in afrikaans. So it's "Felly", for those non South Africans. Thanks for covering stuff from SA, though

I’m gonna see how much I’m gonna fall in love with these boots

Have a pair , love them.

Definitely going to have to get these! Your recommendations never fail to be spot on

Perfect timing for a summer boot

Jim Green seems to be putting out the best value in boots, always look forward to seeing what they come up with

I love your simple and unbiased reviews of boots and other products; just wonderful information. Jim Green will have a great market in the US 🥾

I'm gonna try these out. $90 ain't bad to try. I had the desert boots in the past, nice to wear, but not enough support. My shoe choice is always limited cause I wear a 3E-4E and I'm a bigger guy so I need some arch support. Over the years I've wittled down my go to makers to New Balance and Birkenstock for casual, SAS for work, and Samuel Hubbard for the fancy stuff. I have some old (good) Florsheim Imperials for when I have to wear formal, but everything else I need that volume and underfoot support.

I’m looking to get a pair of these off of your recommendation. Being in Texas I think these would be perfect for many tasks, especially day-to-day. I’m curious how they compare to the Courtenery Vellies from Zimbabwe since they’re such a similar design (no doubt shared between South Africa and Rhodesia).

Hi everyone, Jim green boots I’m 51 years old all my adult life I’ve worked in concert now that I’m older I’m still on the field but not in the grind I would love to try out your very nice looking boot..thank you guys stay blessed and stay safe..

Exactly what I wished other boots were and fell short of being. Thanks for the information.

I purchased the non swede version of the Vellie for $99; and yes, this is the best bang for the buck shoe you can purchase. However I was not happy to have 6 eyelets for laces. So I went to my local bootery to have extra eyelets put in, so I now have 10 eyelets per shoe. At lace up, they are very comfortable and secure. These will be my ultimate travel go anywhere shoe.

Hi Carl, just watched this banger of a video. It's very amusing how you pronounce "vellies" (Translated in Afrikaans: Skins). Here in South Africa, they are a very popular outdoors and casual shoe worn my your tipical bush jockey or as we call them, "Boertjies". Basically, translated to mean a rugged farmer/bush enthusiast. Vellies are pronounced, quite differently. The V is pronounced the same as the letter f in "finger". The "e" has a more emphasized sound, like the first "e" in "everyone". The "ll"s are fine. And the "ie" is not as fancy as you are pronouncing it. It sounds more alike to the english "ee" sound (example: Seek). And the "s" is sounded out. Pardon the long rant. Hope you see this and God Bless you in your travels.

Great review! Jim Green has got some solid boots and is very underrated. I haven't been able to get my hands on a pair just yet but I can't wait. Even talking and asking questions with Jim Green has been awesome. Not only do they have absolutely amazing customer service, but they also have a great product!

Man, I love the stuff you do! It really speaks to what I geek out about, and I so thankful that we can all have an awesome guy like you putting out such great content! Thanks

Boots in summer, nice topic! Hard to pull off with shorts, boots are the no-go shoe when temperatures are high. Either you don't care to look ridiculous or wear long pants. When I was in college, I used to borrow the Pearl Jam look - shorts, white sport socks and black Doc Martens. So these boots seems to be a nice choice if you still want to wear boots in summertime.

Those boots are insanely ruggedly good-looking.

Best use of my break at work watching these. Great videos as always!

This was just in time for my next purchase. Thanks!

Love the show and would love the look of these boots. Thank you for the great reviews

I just bought a pair of Razorbacks for some archaeological work this summer, and I can’t wait to break them in! I’d love a pair of vellies too, though, haha! They look gorgeous.

Summer is just around the corner and some summer boots sounds like a great idea. Thanks for the recommendation, I certainly haven't gone wrong listening to you in the past about boots. Will have to look into getting a pair.

At that price with a steel shank....now that's hard to beat!

I love my Jim green razerbacks I've had them on my feet daily for a good while and I love them great Thank you Carl for recommending them and Jim green for making such a great work boot

So glad I follow this channel as I really like Jim Green boots and was looking for something different. These chukkas look incredible and for the price seem to be a steal. Well done Carl on the video!

My wife told me that boot season was over the other day. I'm happy to report that we are still married. A counseling session my be in our future though.

I've been wanting a pair of vellies for a while now and these may be just the ticket. I'm glad there are still companies out there making this style of boot that can actually stand up to some hard use. Keep up the great work!

What a great looking pair of boots! Simple and rugged, but (mildly) refined! I’ve always had a soft spot for chukkas. Great to see a company taking pride in their workmanship, as well as a tried-and-true style!

Awesome review, greeting from South Africa! Real men wear Vellies in South Africa, socks are optional...

How crazy is this! I was looking for summer boots this morning and this comes up! Thank you!

Awesome! Thank you for the opportunity;;

I LOVE my Jim Green boots! It's great to see them being mentioned on your channel. High quality comes at a low price indeed.

Thank you for always keeping up the great work, Carl! And thank you Jim Green, for building such goodlooking boots! All the best from germany!

Purchased these soon after this video was released (lucky I did, that colorway is sold out!) I've worn them around the office and I've done work on my car in these. Probably the best bang for the buck I've ever had in a show, though I did end up cutting those yellow tags off the upper to make them more office appropriate.

Been waiting for this video since the Instagram story!

Really considering trying out Jim Green soon. Thanks for the info!!

Those are great chukkas for the summer, thanks for the tip

The Clark’s desert boot is easily the most ubiquitous of the style however, like boat shoes, they are not comfortable if the day involves a lot of walking as there is no shank. Jim Green may have just provided a solution to that problem. Side note: Aside from the Higgins Mill, imho AE boots lean more office casual rather than leisure / rugged casual.

Nice to see more options from Jim Green

This came right at the perfect time because I was just looking at chukka boots for summer!

Just started a new job, so a nice new pair of Jim Green's would be AWESOME!

Dang it Carl! Made it half way through and bought a pair... then stayed until the end. Thank God they come in multiple colors!

For someone who's just getting into boots imma try these out