Chatting with Gareth Crouch of Jim Green Boots

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  • @CoffeeWithCarl1
    @CoffeeWithCarl1  2 місяці тому +3

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  • @WiredCustomsSpeedShop
    @WiredCustomsSpeedShop Місяць тому +5

    Jim Green boots are the only brand I talk about with people, trying to share the good word and wish them great success. I’ve spent $600-700 on average for boots and my JG boots half the price have stood up just as well with my boots twice and even three times the price. When I got my first pair I laughed and made them my 💩 kickers thinking they wouldn’t last long. I beat the heck out of that first pair and I still wear those to work years later, YEARS! Thank Gareth and team life long buyer here

  • @sportsracer5
    @sportsracer5 2 місяці тому +11

    What an interview. On the surface, it's about the boot business and a new collab (which looks superb, by the way). But it's actually a lengthy chat between two friends, covering the past 5 years of shared interests, learning and respect.

  • @kram364
    @kram364 2 місяці тому +10

    Great interview really enjoyed hearing more about the Jim Green brand, cool story. Looking forward to seeing the 719 available for sale.

  • @sheckydiamond7533
    @sheckydiamond7533 Місяць тому +6

    I bought the Numzaan on Amazon Prime Day. Great deal. With all the leather wrapped around my feet, I wear them without socks.

    • @WiredCustomsSpeedShop
      @WiredCustomsSpeedShop Місяць тому +1

      Didn’t know the Numzaan made it to Amazon already might grab a pair myself

    • @sheckydiamond7533
      @sheckydiamond7533 28 днів тому

      ​@@WiredCustomsSpeedShopAmazon offers a "business price" and mark downs.

  • @madbrainmakesnosense8229
    @madbrainmakesnosense8229 2 місяці тому +22

    Didn't know, that Jim Green is family run business. Hearing Gareth talk about the business makes me like my JG boots even more. Looking foreward to getting even more of JG shoes. The 719 will be the absolute killer. Carl what shirt are you wearing by the way? It is beautiful!

    • @CoffeeWithCarl1
      @CoffeeWithCarl1  2 місяці тому

      Thanks man! That was from the Best Made brand when Duluth owned them. It may still be for sale under the Duluth Trading Co name.

  • @minteailiketea6202
    @minteailiketea6202 2 місяці тому +9

    The moccasin is definitely an instant buy holy shit those look amazing AND THEYRE true Mocs

  • @EmileTheart
    @EmileTheart Місяць тому +4

    Proud South African!! I have a pair of Monsters that I use as a winter hiking boot. Just invested in a pair of Razorbacks. I just know that they will serve me really well in the mountains of the Western Cape!

  • @DressForAfrica
    @DressForAfrica 8 днів тому

    Never underestimate the power of this friendship. I'm in South Africa but had never come across Jim Green, until the Carl and Anvil videos. Been years contemplating my first purchase (the vellie), drawn by the positive reviews but not a fan of the loud branding, embossing & to some extent the shape of the shoe. Proud to say I finally made the purchase today, and I look forward to enjoying the pair. Thanks Carl!

  • @philgiblin5952
    @philgiblin5952 2 місяці тому +2

    Great chat with Gareth! I look forward to Jim Green coming to the UK, please make sure to let us loyal viewers from across the pond know when it happens. Thanks for another great video, Carl. Regards Phil

    • @ThisGuyOn81
      @ThisGuyOn81 2 місяці тому +1

      Greetings brotha, from the U.S.

  • @smersh007
    @smersh007 2 місяці тому +4

    Love that tire wedge sole. When will they be available

  • @joshuafreeman9807
    @joshuafreeman9807 19 днів тому +3

    What is the difference between the 719 and the numzaan?
    Also, since you mentioned dressing up the 719, maybe move the frog onto the tongue so the identity is still there, but not bold for when people take them in the boardroom. Food for thought, good chat!

  • @chinatownboy7482
    @chinatownboy7482 Місяць тому +3

    Next up? How about a wingtip?

  • @randalwhite1336
    @randalwhite1336 2 місяці тому +2

    Have had a pair of Vellies for two years. Great shoes. Just got a pair of Razorbacks and have been 150% satisfied so far. Learned about Jim Green from Carl. Thanks for a great product!

  • @jeffreycurtisjr9195
    @jeffreycurtisjr9195 2 місяці тому +6

    Stand up guy .. great company.. I own several of their boots and a few custom versions ..

  • @michaeledwardlenzi
    @michaeledwardlenzi 2 місяці тому +4

    This is pretty damn cool. Nice work. I look forward to more of these.

  • @doesitpost280
    @doesitpost280 2 місяці тому +3

    What an awesome “ feel good” episode! I love learning about these small makers. I’ve heard of this brand but haven’t seen them in Canada. Looking forward to trying a pair. Great looking collab! Carl!

  • @tonydragon784
    @tonydragon784 Місяць тому +1

    Excited to see those mocs, hoping they kinda merge their stockman slip-on with that moc design - slip on mocs rock

  • @user-qc6dx6iu3f
    @user-qc6dx6iu3f Місяць тому +2

    Great price on Amazon Prime Day.

  • @JacobDH87
    @JacobDH87 2 місяці тому +1

    Great conversation, very informative! I'm excited about the collaboration boot and the new styles anticipated. I'm also happy to hear the polyester woven midsole will remain an option. It's sleek, strong, and lightweight.

  • @keaganairey1413
    @keaganairey1413 2 місяці тому +1

    My Dad bought me my first pair in 2006 to wear on the farm. Still have them. Going to get new soles in a few weeks. I've also got steel toe razorbacks for work. I wear them daily. So stoked to see SA businesses thriving, regards from a Welder fabricator in Joburg. 🤙

  • @christiaankruger3713
    @christiaankruger3713 Місяць тому

    I'm a South African boot "appreciater". I bought and weared 10 pairs of JG boots over the last 20 +years. I hope to be one of the first to own a pair of 719 in SA. Going to contact them on Monday. Thanks for an excellent chat.

    • @christiaankruger3713
      @christiaankruger3713 23 дні тому

      After I personally contacted them I was just hitting my head against a wall.

  • @barryrahn5957
    @barryrahn5957 2 місяці тому +2

    I saw this video this morning after I took it off the charger and I hopped right on it. Just finished watching about two minutes ago. You got me fired up for the new collab.Maybe you should go to SA and do a factory tour for this channel. I know what you mean about Nick's website and getting drowned in options. I like how Gareth wants to concentrate on making good boots now and not grow, grow, grow. Good interview Carl. Nice knife! You got me started on my Jim Green adventure back in early 2020 with your recommending Razorbacks. I think I have about fifteen pairs of Jim Green's now. Just finished my coffee now, just like the channel title. Happy trails Carl, and as they say in SA - " it's all lekker".

  • @KB-fk3jj
    @KB-fk3jj 21 день тому

    Been looking forward to seeing the moc toes they're working on!! Genuinely a remarkable company I talk about where I can

  • @jasonscott6906
    @jasonscott6906 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m definitely liking what I’m seeing with Jim Green and I really like your collaboration boot, it looks good. I think the AR8 might be my next work boot. Thanks Carl

    • @jasonscott6906
      @jasonscott6906 2 місяці тому

      And that little fixed blade is awesome.

  • @jeffreycurtisjr9195
    @jeffreycurtisjr9195 2 місяці тому +2

    The clicking on their boots are amazing

  • @hantusmostert
    @hantusmostert 11 днів тому

    Hi from South Africa
    The stiching is 👌🏻

  • @natsirt2610
    @natsirt2610 Місяць тому +2

    Anyone know when the 719 will be available on the South African store??

  • @NDB469
    @NDB469 2 місяці тому +2

    I like my razorbacks, they’re different but all about functionality, good price point too.

  • @cam6959
    @cam6959 2 місяці тому +2

    The best series on yourube returns for my Wednesday routine

  • @1985zebulon
    @1985zebulon 2 місяці тому +1

    That bronco pull-up looks great!

  • @Tribunal001
    @Tribunal001 2 місяці тому +1

    What a great interview, so excited for the 719 and the Moc toe

  • @TheWildManatee
    @TheWildManatee 2 місяці тому

    Happy to see more interviews with Gareth. The Jim Green videos on the African bush are amazing! I recommend checking them out if you haven't.

  • @travelfeet
    @travelfeet 2 місяці тому

    Gareth is alway a pleasure to listen to. He's so authentic and relatable. I'm excited to see the final details on the colab. I keep holding off getting some Houston green for my next pair in hopes that they'll make some green veg-retan leather.... This colab in shiney green would be chef's kiss.

  • @NDB469
    @NDB469 2 місяці тому +1

    I like the look of the 719, looks interesting. I’ll probably be a buyer when they roll out.

  • @sqlsqlsql7417
    @sqlsqlsql7417 27 днів тому

    Jim Green is my favorite boot Brand!

  • @joewellfair8238
    @joewellfair8238 Місяць тому +1

    The boot looks incredible. Will it still be generous with width at the toe box? In keeping with the JG niche.

  • @va6gkthaskey311
    @va6gkthaskey311 2 місяці тому +1

    The standards of Jim Green is what got my attention. Now i have my AR8'S (steel toe) they have a forever customer here in Canada.
    I do my best to pass their name around as well to others!!

    • @popuppete
      @popuppete 8 днів тому +1

      What kind of duties did you pay to get them to Canada? A few years back I was hit with $150 duties on a pair of boots and have been afraid to get anything else shipped here. I had mine shipped to the States and crossed over to pick them up.

    • @va6gkthaskey311
      @va6gkthaskey311 8 днів тому +1

      @@popuppete if you still have the option of shipping to the states that's your better bet. I don't remember specifically but I want to say it was under $100, closer to $70.
      Which is still ridiculous, but still for custom, quality boots they were definitely worth it.
      I would have loved to buy Canadian, but when I was looking I couldn't find any to my liking and none of them did custom orders. Well I found one but he didn't want to do steel toe and was almost 3 times the cost. I'm sure his leather was probably fancier and all but that was not what I wanted.

    • @popuppete
      @popuppete 7 днів тому

      @@va6gkthaskey311 thanks for sharing. I can usually estimate the government fees but the customs costs applied by the importer are all over the place.
      I’m right on the boarder so I have many friends to ship to. Still helpful to keep up to date with the pricing.

  • @ThisGuyOn81
    @ThisGuyOn81 2 місяці тому +1

    Jim green x Viviobarefoot x lems all need to collab together and make work boots (composite toe) the market would go crazy!!!!

  • @Ruisu01
    @Ruisu01 2 місяці тому

    Great video, thanks. Looking forward to Jim green coming to the UK.

  • @Jkorchak
    @Jkorchak 2 місяці тому +1

    This was a great video to watch!

  • @bkgloverjr
    @bkgloverjr Місяць тому

    I have three pairs of Jim Green now; AR in fudge, Numzaan in Vegtan frog grip sole, and a custom AR black with vegtan midsole and minilug wedge outsole. All three are awesome boots

  • @nathanwhite5602
    @nathanwhite5602 2 місяці тому

    Great job on the video it was great seeing the video and hearing yall two talking

  • @scottowl75
    @scottowl75 2 місяці тому +1

    Love mine , use them for their comfort when I walk around Whitby (where Dracula 🧛 landed in wolf form ) superb boot

  • @carloscort7604
    @carloscort7604 2 місяці тому

    Even in the 2 years that I have known about the brand, it has grown so much in the US purchasing them in the U.S have become really easy.
    I definitely love the service boot

  • @MrLlama999
    @MrLlama999 2 місяці тому +2

    Branding idea: create a “JG Select” line for the more premium boots.

    • @bri1085
      @bri1085 2 місяці тому

      Think the local South African market might make them reluctant.

  • @JohnCantey
    @JohnCantey 2 місяці тому

    Thanks to Carl. Bought my first MITUSA boots, iron rangers and roundhouse overalls. I wanted the moc toe but RW last is to narrow. Jim green are my next boots. Keep it up!!!

  • @xplorsocal2222
    @xplorsocal2222 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m in for a pair of the 719’s, those look great!

  • @lensofben
    @lensofben 2 місяці тому

    Can't wait for those 719 boots to come out--they look amazing!

  • @craigc3503
    @craigc3503 2 місяці тому +1

    The African ranger is my most worn boot by far. 10 out of 10 recommend

  • @aschneb4258
    @aschneb4258 2 місяці тому

    I finally bought my first pair of Jim Greens (African rangers)based off your recommendations and all the good things I hear about them. Gareth seems like a super down to earth guy. Definitely won’t be my last pair

  • @j_crust4582
    @j_crust4582 2 місяці тому +1

    Loved this interview. I'm glad there's a numzaan/baobab coming that's made on the wider last.
    Regarding the custom boot and shipping cost. I would not mind if their custom boots could maybe hitch a ride in the container to bring the shipping down as well. I understand that it'd take longer though

    • @FinneasJedidiah
      @FinneasJedidiah Місяць тому

      It would be a good option to add, if possible. I could see it adding some complexity though

  • @SambosBanjo
    @SambosBanjo 2 місяці тому

    About to order my 4th pair of JGs when my size comes back in stock. My everyday shoe is the Vellie and I have a pair of rangers. Heard about them through your channel, Carl.

  • @RandomGuy-qm3mg
    @RandomGuy-qm3mg Місяць тому +1

    Can't wait to see the moccasin boots!

  • @omercarrothers7537
    @omercarrothers7537 Місяць тому

    Part of why my first and so far only pair of Jim Greens is a pair of Ranger boots is because of the boot donation program.

  • @NetworkGeek280
    @NetworkGeek280 5 днів тому

    So excited about the 719. I cant afford the Iron Ranger.

  • @Dazdigo
    @Dazdigo Місяць тому

    I cant wait to get a moctoe Jim Green boot. I am also looking for getting a dress boot from them and am considering the numzaan currently.

  • @pintorulz
    @pintorulz Місяць тому

    The 719 looks sleek!!!! But I think the numzaan is build like a tank

  • @Cr0nus
    @Cr0nus 2 місяці тому

    Just ordered the Numzaan Bronco . Can’t wait for them to arrive 🔥

  • @aaronlouviere5797
    @aaronlouviere5797 2 місяці тому

    Love my steel toe Razorbacks, and can’t wait to get a pair of these. They look amazing. So glad y’all kept the emblem 👌
    Gareth, think the US could maybe get a lighter weight steel toe boot available for purchase? Love it but sometimes the Razorback is just too much boot haha.

  • @Cat42899
    @Cat42899 2 місяці тому

    Everything jim green is doing is so interesting...one day i gotta bite the bullet and reach out to see if they can make a smaller boot for me. Youre right on the money regarding how garret and how the company operates has led to how endeared the boot community has become with Jim Green

  • @pintorulz
    @pintorulz Місяць тому +1

    When does 719 come out?

  • @sebastianfuenzalida3144
    @sebastianfuenzalida3144 2 місяці тому

    Gareth, if by any chance you read this, I NEED those moc toe boots, I believe they look spectacular just like that in the video sneak peek shown here. If the last you are developing fits comparatively to the JG last, I will 1000% get them in all leather options.

  • @Justin-wm6mi
    @Justin-wm6mi 2 місяці тому

    I have razorback ST and the rough out chucka , and those boots are extremely durable. So impressed. I wear them more then my heritage redwing or thorogoods. Recommend Insoles be replaced.

  • @MJMac83
    @MJMac83 2 місяці тому +1

    Good be-lated morning!

  • @clarkelliott6272
    @clarkelliott6272 2 місяці тому

    Now we need to get the collab boot in the next thunderdome!

  • @ml8067
    @ml8067 2 місяці тому

    Holy cow, true moc's from JG! Can I place my orders now? Serious I'm in for both styles. Gareth put me down for 2, 1 of each. 719 looks great

  • @workingclassgarage
    @workingclassgarage 2 місяці тому +1

    Those collab boots are so badass, I know what my next pair will be! Is that the only leather option they will come in?

    • @CoffeeWithCarl1
      @CoffeeWithCarl1  2 місяці тому +1

      For now, yes. But if they're popular enough I'll bet they return in other leathers as well. Great channel art BTW, You should definitely make that a shirt! Flat rate is a grind, but it looks like you're kickin ass

    • @workingclassgarage
      @workingclassgarage 2 місяці тому

      @@CoffeeWithCarl1 Thanks man!

    • @pintorulz
      @pintorulz Місяць тому

      When do these come out???

  • @Woodsman9000
    @Woodsman9000 2 місяці тому

    Jim Green should 100% make a Birkenstock Boston competitor.

  • @jeffreycurtisjr9195
    @jeffreycurtisjr9195 2 місяці тому +2

    I have a custom Horween pair

    • @CoffeeWithCarl1
      @CoffeeWithCarl1  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah buddy I saw those!

    • @jeffreycurtisjr9195
      @jeffreycurtisjr9195 2 місяці тому

      Yes and Wyatt and Dad cobblers did a custom
      Recraft on my first pair of Rangers made it into a tactical style boot

  • @ruger6049
    @ruger6049 4 дні тому

    I (and thousands of others ) just want a boot that has a wide toe box aka Bare Foot width with traditional type sole and not the zero drop type. It's almost like it can't be done since I have not seen anything like this in all my searhing. Bunions are the issue.

  • @AdamBrinson
    @AdamBrinson 2 місяці тому

    Sorry to be off topic, but Carl, what shirt are you wearing? Between the pencil pocket and reinforced elbows that's everything I look for in a workshirt and would like to know where I could pick one up for myself. Thanks!

  • @adrich86
    @adrich86 2 місяці тому

    When will the collab boot be available

  • @SeaBadger519
    @SeaBadger519 Місяць тому

    what’s the difference between the 719s and the Numzaans?

  • @joshuafreeman9807
    @joshuafreeman9807 19 днів тому

    Those tire soles are bad ass. Does anyone have experience with them on slippery, indoor surfaces?

  • @likeadog7752
    @likeadog7752 2 місяці тому

    Nothing about the moc toe?

  • @noobulon4334
    @noobulon4334 Місяць тому

    If you go to a meeting in the african rangers and people look down on you, then shame on them

  • @user-lc5uo5uj2f
    @user-lc5uo5uj2f Місяць тому +2

    Talk more about what the actual Shoemaker wage is in South Africa. Is it a living wage? In The US, there's a minimum wage, but it isn't enough to live on. In Thailand, I will pay a freelancer 500 Baht for a consultation. But there's no context. Is that enough to live on?

  • @christiaankruger3713
    @christiaankruger3713 23 дні тому

    Carl, don't fool the public. JIM Green might be good to you but to the normal loyal customers in South Africa they give Frustrating service. I can testify from personal experience. I have bought nine pairs over 25 +years but had to throw my toys out of the cot before I got attention. That is how they treat loyal customers.