Jim Green Footwear

Jim Green Footwear Jim Green footwear is manufactured in South Africa. We specialize in safety, workwear and hiking footwear. We are known for our quality, durability and comfort.
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The legend of Jim green

Jim green footwear was born out of humble beginnings in a garage in New Hanover in 1992, with the idea in mind of making a boot that lasts and lasts… With only a few styles hand crafted to start, Jim Green soon started to gain a reputation amongst the local community and live up to its name of being tough, rugged, go the distance boots. It wasn’t long before Jim Green boo

ts started to find their way into cities country wide and soon Jim Green grew to a healthy product range, producing 20 pairs a day. The name Jim Green comes from a sneaky little frog that hangs by the river edge, this frog being used by questionable fisherman at local fly fishing competitions to illegally hook the winning catch. With the popularity of Jim Green growing it soon found itself a new home on the Midlands Meander. Manufacturing of the boots was then slowly being handed onto Crouch Footwear in Pietermaritzburg, where with many years of shoe making experience perfected the art of making a pair of Jim Green boots. It was there that Jim Green got a strong footing in the market place and became a legend in its own for their durability, comfort and quality. Crouch Footwear eventually acquired Jim Green in the year 2000 and immediately introduced a safety and specialist footwear to the range. Along with this a dedicated full time line available for re-soling and custom made requests was added. Today Jim Green is still South Africa’s number one locally made safety and hiking boot, being worn by our countries major telecommunications groups, large corporations and still remains a local favourite amongst the farmers.

03/09/2026

A timeless classic in the making🕰️

Our New Fudge Z.A. Vellie heading down the sole press🥾

The women protecting South Africa in AR8’s🌊On South Africa’s Wild Coast, conservation is taking on a new shape. The Gree...
02/09/2026

The women protecting South Africa in AR8’s🌊

On South Africa’s Wild Coast, conservation is taking on a new shape. The Green Griffons are an all-women ranger team patrolling the grasslands, forests, wetlands and coastline of Mkambati Nature Reserve, protecting one of the country’s most remarkable landscapes. 🌿🦅

Inspired by the Black Mambas but built for the unique challenges of the Wild Coast, the team focuses on visible patrols, preventing poaching before it happens and building trust with surrounding communities. 🤝

“They’ll be visible, approachable, knowledgeable,” says conservationist Dr Div de Villiers. “The idea is to prevent poaching rather than react afterwards.”

Most of the women had never worked in conservation before joining the programme. After months of demanding training, they now patrol rocky shorelines, cross rivers, monitor wildlife and support ecological research across the reserve. 📍

The terrain is unforgiving, and every patrol puts their equipment to the test. “Good footwear is essential,” says De Villiers. “The importance of proper boots can’t be overstated.” After receiving Jim Green boots through the Boots for Rangers initiative, the difference was immediate. “They were extremely excited,” he says. “You could see the joy.”🥾

We salute the Green Griffons, proving that conservation is as much about people as it is about wildlife, and that a new generation of rangers is helping protect South Africa’s Wild Coast. 💚

The initiative is a collaboration between Jim Green Footwear and the GameRangersAssociationofAfrica .
Read more about the Green Griffons in our latest blog!

01/09/2026

🥾💚The boots you’ll still be wearing years from now 💚🥾

They don’t just offer incredible value while being built to last 🛠️
Every pair develops its own unique look, shaped by where your adventures take you and the stories you create along the way 👀 ⛰️

A boot born in Africa 🌍🐘
Now worn around the world 🙏🙌

Let us know Below⬇️⬇️
➖ the most unique place your pair has been📍followed by your country’s flag 🚩

A walk down the production line and spotted some gems!🔥The builds⚒️:1&2 - Some well worn AR8’s & African Rangers in for...
31/08/2026

A walk down the production line and spotted some gems!🔥

The builds⚒️:

1&2 - Some well worn AR8’s & African Rangers in for some TLC and new soles🧼
3 - Black Barefoot Steel Toe Cap Stockman Chelsea Boots🦶
4 - African Buffalo and Bronco Brown AnatomX Turbo Vellie 🐃
5 - Steel Toe Cap Roughout Brown AR8’s + Added Toe Cap & Pull Loop🟤
6 - Walnut Veg Tan Razorback with No Side Emboss🥜

We can’t believe the day has come😳Reminder that our Custom Boot Builder orders for 2026 will close from the 31st October, any orders placed after this date will be manufactured in 2027📆

Training Rangers for the Frontline🌍🥾At Savé Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe, ranger training begins with finding people w...
26/08/2026

Training Rangers for the Frontline🌍🥾

At Savé Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe, ranger training begins with finding people who have the discipline, resilience, and mindset to protect wildlife under some of the toughest conditions.🌿

“We’re responsible for recruiting and training rangers,” says Chief Training Instructor Charles. “But beyond training, we’re also involved in anti-poaching, reaction work, and the K9 unit. It’s not just one role.”

The selection process is deliberately demanding. Recruits are put through weeks of physical and mental testing before beginning three months of training in tracking, navigation, bushcraft, and conservation. As Assistant Training Instructor Amos explains, “You have to teach them everything, what the role is, what is expected.” 🎯

Once qualified, rangers patrol a vast landscape where wildlife, communities, and conservation intersect. Some monitor rhinos across the conservancy, while others deploy with K9 teams on day-and-night anti-poaching operations.🐕🦏

“You might be out for one or two days,” says K9 handler Kudakwashe. “Sometimes you move in the dark, without lights, so you don’t alert poachers.”

In those conditions, reliable equipment becomes essential. “A good pair of shoes is very important,” Kudakwashe says. “If your feet are in pain, you won’t perform at your best.”

For more than two years, Savé Valley’s rangers have relied on Jim Green boots through long patrols, thorny bush, and demanding terrain. As rhino monitor Darlington puts it: “They are strong and durable. Even in areas with thorns or hard ground, they protect your feet.”🥾

We raise our hats to the instructors shaping the next generation of rangers and to the teams protecting Zimbabwe’s wildlife every single day.👏

The program is a collaboration between Jim Green Footwear and GameRangersAssociationofAfrica

Read more about Savé Valley Conservancy in our latest blog!🤓

25/08/2026

A Few Custom Boot builds heading down the line today🔥

Boot Specs in Order🎥:

1-Smooth & Rough Out Tan AnatomX Rugged African Troopers 🟠
2-African Buffalo Leather Steel Toe Cap AR8’s with Leather Midsole🛠️
3-Single Lasted 719 in Bronco Brown🟤
4-Barefoot Turbo Vellie in Two Tone Bronco Brown and African Buffalo Leather 🐃
5-Steel Toe Cap Barefoot Stockman & Added Pull Loop ⚫️

24/08/2026

Fudge vs Houston Brown Showdown🔥🥾

Resoled, Cleaned up and a coat of Jim Green Leather balm later they ready to go again🧼

The full review live now on our YouTube channel🔴

The Flying Dutchman and his African Rangers! 🌍✈️Growing up at Cape Point, LIVING THE WILDLIFE didn’t visit nature; he li...
19/08/2026

The Flying Dutchman and his African Rangers! 🌍✈️

Growing up at Cape Point, LIVING THE WILDLIFE didn’t visit nature; he lived in it. With his father managing the reserve, the Atlantic Ocean, fynbos and rugged coastline became his childhood playground🌊
“I think it’s an unrivalled experience,” he says. “It really shaped the person I am today.” 🌿

Today, Steve Mecinski’s life still revolves around the wild. From running conservation-focused tourism ventures to volunteering as an anti-poaching officer with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife , he’s spent decades proving that tourism and conservation can work hand in hand🦏🤝

After seeing the impact of rhino poaching firsthand, he moved deeper into wildlife protection, later working on conservation projects across Africa and Southeast Asia, including tiger restoration in Cambodia🐅

Whether he’s tracking wildlife, guiding guests, or exploring remote landscapes, one thing stays the same: he spends a lot of time on his feet👣
“I put my feet in, and they fit like a glove,” he says of his Jim Green African Rangers. “I can walk 25 kilometres in difficult terrain, then polish them up and wear them with jeans.” 🥾

We salute Steve for inspiring more people to experience and protect the wild places that shaped him💚

Read more about LIVING THE WILDLIFE in our latest blog! 🤓

18/08/2026

Chelsea boot. Pull-up leather. Timeless style🥾

Crafted from our premium Bronco Brown pull up leather that develops character with every step👣🤎
Built to look even better with age, the Stockman is a boot that’s made to be worn every day🥾

Rugged enough for the outdoors 🌿, refined enough for any occasion✨

Pieces from the production line today🪡
17/08/2026

Pieces from the production line today🪡

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Pietermaritzburg
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