I slept on these for a while due to there being absolutely no details listed about them here on the website, but eventually I found some reviews on the US Jim Green website and Reddit. I created an account to post this so others will have a point of reference.
I put these footbeds into my size 9 African Rangers, they were about 2-3mm too long but I compared them against the original footbeds and trimmed the excess. They now fit perfectly lengthwise. I will admit I was a little apprehensive about the width and how they would fit in the enormous toe box – but after wearing them a few times now I’m happy to report there are no issues there, they fit the width perfectly.
They are extremely comfortable and I can quite happily wear them for long periods of time with plenty of walking. This is a huge improvement over the default footbeds, which I found to be quite stiff and uncomfortable. I would say they are approaching the level of comfort of my RM Williams Comfort Craftsmans, but are superior to those in terms of walking around. This is a bit of an apples and oranges comparison but it’s the best I can give.
Construction wise, they are made from high density foam and have a layer of leather on top that is probably around 1mm thick. They are raised at the edges near the heel, which cups my heel quite nicely and prevents any slippage. There is some arch support which suits my needs, but those with high arches may not find it satisfactory.
They cost $10 for shipping in Australia, so expect to pay that on top of the cost of the footbed. For ~$40 I am very happy – they have made my boots considerably more comfortable and I think they will increase in comfort as they mold to my feet. I expect the leather to be quite long lasting and will not need to replace them for a few years at least, unlike many of my fabric insoles.
redenblak (verified owner) –
I slept on these for a while due to there being absolutely no details listed about them here on the website, but eventually I found some reviews on the US Jim Green website and Reddit. I created an account to post this so others will have a point of reference.
[...]I put these footbeds into my size 9 African Rangers, they were about 2-3mm too long but I compared them against the original footbeds and trimmed the excess. They now fit perfectly lengthwise. I will admit I was a little apprehensive about the width and how they would fit in the enormous toe box – but after wearing them a few times now I’m happy to report there are no issues there, they fit the width perfectly.
They are extremely comfortable and I can quite happily wear them for long periods of time with plenty of walking. This is a huge improvement over the default footbeds, which I found to be quite stiff and uncomfortable. I would say they are approaching the level of comfort of my RM Williams Comfort Craftsmans, but are superior to those in terms of walking around. This is a bit of an apples and oranges comparison but it’s the best I can give.
Construction wise, they are made from high density foam and have a layer of leather on top that is probably around 1mm thick. They are raised at the edges near the heel, which cups my heel quite nicely and prevents any slippage. There is some arch support which suits my needs, but those with high arches may not find it satisfactory.
They cost $10 for shipping in Australia, so expect to pay that on top of the cost of the footbed. For ~$40 I am very happy – they have made my boots considerably more comfortable and I think they will increase in comfort as they mold to my feet. I expect the leather to be quite long lasting and will not need to replace them for a few years at least, unlike many of my fabric insoles.