I just got a pair of the barefoot African Rangers and I love them. While there's no insulation, that's what thick wooly socks are for. And whatever compound they use for the soles is amazing. No slips anywhere. I was just in France and they were perfect, I live in the Middle East and everything is covered with fine sand and very slippery in every shoes I have except these.
AR are super comfy, great for the warm and dry weather. I have the nubuck ones, they look and breath awesome; if you use a full grain leather they may be a bit less breathable but probably more waterproof than the nubuck ones. great overall shoes but for warm weather only. sole (the gringo sole, the standard one they come with) is actually quite grippy on asphalt but wears out rather quickly.
I got 6 months with the same african rangers in crazy horse and I agree you will need thick wool socks for cold climates these are the most breathable footwear in the world they are literally like wearing flip flops and are excellent for hot weather I stoped using foot powder because my feet just wont sweat wearing these. I recommend the leather jim green insole to get the best results
@@leperking84 absolutely; I always had problems with sweaty feet; that's why I've been wearing leather shoes for years; but these are a lot better and are also so comfortable to wear
Good info, I live in the Rocky Mountain West. I will buy these for summer. Replaced my Danners with a pair of Razorbacks for the Winter. It's 9 months of Winter here too, I get it.
It helps the "break in" that the AR are single lasted and not too heavy. The AR is made for warmer & dryer conditions. Jim greens double lasted boots takes some break in. That wedge sole on the AR I think called oringo sole is on the soft side quite grippy and quiet and comfortable to walk on.
Thank you for the video!! In Canada and colder weather I switch out my insoles for an "insulated" insole in my AR8's. Seems to make a difference in the -15 and under. Hope you feel better soon Cheers beers and whiskey 🤠🥃
Thank you for the foul weather review. My African Rangers are in the Houston Black. I live in Wyoming and just stopped wearing them after the snow started. Waiting on some good leather balm to arrive before I wear them out again.
Great review! How is the sizing? I'm in the USA and I want to order a pair but I'm curious if the sizing is accurate or do I need to compensate up or down in size to get a good fit
So I wear size 42 and also have these shoes in 42; According to their table I should wear 41.5 - but that's too small. I think it's a normal size. I would order the size you always have.
I typically wear a US 12 EEE wide or a 12 wide in Merrell boots. African Rangers in 12 are just slightly over sized. A thick sock is enough to correct this for me. Hope that helps.
I just got a pair of the barefoot African Rangers and I love them. While there's no insulation, that's what thick wooly socks are for. And whatever compound they use for the soles is amazing. No slips anywhere. I was just in France and they were perfect, I live in the Middle East and everything is covered with fine sand and very slippery in every shoes I have except these.
@@bradraughley6206 nice to hear that they do great on sand;
AR are super comfy, great for the warm and dry weather. I have the nubuck ones, they look and breath awesome; if you use a full grain leather they may be a bit less breathable but probably more waterproof than the nubuck ones. great overall shoes but for warm weather only. sole (the gringo sole, the standard one they come with) is actually quite grippy on asphalt but wears out rather quickly.
I got 6 months with the same african rangers in crazy horse and I agree you will need thick wool socks for cold climates these are the most breathable footwear in the world they are literally like wearing flip flops and are excellent for hot weather I stoped using foot powder because my feet just wont sweat wearing these. I recommend the leather jim green insole to get the best results
@@leperking84 absolutely; I always had problems with sweaty feet; that's why I've been wearing leather shoes for years; but these are a lot better and are also so comfortable to wear
Good info, I live in the Rocky Mountain West. I will buy these for summer. Replaced my Danners with a pair of Razorbacks for the Winter. It's 9 months of Winter here too, I get it.
It helps the "break in" that the AR are single lasted and not too heavy. The AR is made for warmer & dryer conditions.
Jim greens double lasted boots takes some break in.
That wedge sole on the AR I think called oringo sole is on the soft side quite grippy and quiet and comfortable to walk on.
sadly, it wears fast AF. when worn in the warmer period of year, changing it every two years is necessity. and if you walk alot, every year.
Thank you for the video!!
In Canada and colder weather I switch out my insoles for an "insulated" insole in my AR8's. Seems to make a difference in the -15 and under.
Hope you feel better soon
Cheers beers and whiskey 🤠🥃
@@va6gkthaskey311 thanks - will use my secret medicine - warm orange juice with rum and a long sleep
Thank you for the foul weather review. My African Rangers are in the Houston Black. I live in Wyoming and just stopped wearing them after the snow started. Waiting on some good leather balm to arrive before I wear them out again.
I live in WY too. Get some Obenaufs Heavy Duty LP. ..you'll be good to go
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Great review! How is the sizing? I'm in the USA and I want to order a pair but I'm curious if the sizing is accurate or do I need to compensate up or down in size to get a good fit
So I wear size 42 and also have these shoes in 42; According to their table I should wear 41.5 - but that's too small. I think it's a normal size. I would order the size you always have.
@derPaul76 thanks man!
I typically wear a US 12 EEE wide or a 12 wide in Merrell boots. African Rangers in 12 are just slightly over sized. A thick sock is enough to correct this for me. Hope that helps.
@@Badwolf75 thanks! I wear 12 in Merrell as well.
@@Badwolf75I went down from 8 to 7,5 and they are to short; 8 feels a loose but Like you did - a pair of decent socks do the job