I too now own two pairs of magnas.I've got two pair magnas now, they are rad. I like for the reason @fwafwow doesn't.
As much as I love the Tracker ESC’s for hiking and backcountry use, I don’t find them great for an everyday shoe around town and for work. Taking them on and off is a bit of a chore and getting the uppers laced perfectly so that they don’t pinch can be tricky.
Enter the Magna Leather FG. This thing is the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn. They slip on easily, without untying. the sole is plenty grippy enough for everyday use on gravel, dirt, grass. The leather is even higher quality than the Trackers ESC’s and waterproof.
5/5 Highly recommend.
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That terrain sounds challenging for any sole! The Forest ESC's would probably be better suited in that case, or atleast the Magna ESC's.My vivo Primus has those soles on them and man, they can be slick.
Planning on going to the Forests however was worried about slipping around on them here in the coastal jungle/clay soil. Reading through this post, looks like I may need to pay attention to foot placement.
Has anyone spent a decent amount of time in the prairie with these? I’m taking them antelope hunting this fall, just worried that I’m going to puncture the sole potentially with cacti
How do these work for someone who has had several ankle injuries (weak ligaments)?Lots. Have not had a complete puncture of the sole- lots stuck in them and broken, but nothing has made it into the foot area. They specifically are my prairie and cactus shoe.
I'm of the opinion that rather than continually trying to support a weak ankle thats suffered injury is to give it time to get strong by not supporting (pampering) the weak ankle. After the injury yeah maybe support it some so you can walk but for the long term let it strengthen itself. BTW yes I have suffered a pretty severe ankle injury (broken bones, blasted ligaments). My ankle will never be the same as it once was but I have no real issues with it and I can wear pretty much a no support shoe about anywhere. It did take time though.How do these work for someone who has had several ankle injuries (weak ligaments)?
Given time to adapt to a minimal boot I think they are the best option. That said that can take years.How do these work for someone who has had several ankle injuries (weak ligaments)?
Sheep hunt? No but equal to or worse rock conditions. I’m not worrying about “feet rolling” or protection from rock they do fine by me there. What I don’t like is the ESC soles do not have the grip on rock as compared to a traditional Vibram like sole you’ll find on most boots. On technical rock I wouldn’t have them. I’ve tried but they can get sketchy. A buddy won’t wear any of his Vivo’s anymore where there’s going to be any technical rock either. This includes the smoothish sole material on the Gobi, no bueno on rock. So if you anticipate having to negotiate a bunch of technical rock then I wouldn’t wear them. If it’s scrambling dry boulder fields then I might be okay with it depending on the rock.Has anyone taken these on a sheep hunt yet? I’m on board with idea especially for high mileage on trail, or soft ground off trail, just hesitant on the performance while climbing/descending actual mountain terrain. Thinking basketball sized boulder fields where your feet regularly get rolled onto. These seem like they wouldn’t have enough protection.
Thank you for sharing! I’ll probably go with my gut and stick with my Scarpas.Sheep hunt? No but equal to or worse rock conditions. I’m not worrying about “feet rolling” or protection from rock they do fine by me there. What I don’t like is the ESC soles do not have the grip on rock as compared to a traditional Vibram like sole you’ll find on most boots. On technical rock I wouldn’t have them. I’ve tried but they can get sketchy. A buddy won’t wear any of his Vivo’s anymore where there’s going to be any technical rock either. This includes the smoothish sole material on the Gobi, no bueno on rock. So if you anticipate having to negotiate a bunch of technical rock then I wouldn’t wear them. If it’s scrambling dry boulder fields then I might be okay with it depending on the rock.
I’m thinking the Jim Green’s are going to be better for this. I still need more rock time in them.
That’s exactly what I do. I have a pair of Scarpa’s that get called up when needed. I don’t wear them much anymore but they’re the right tool for some thingsThank you for sharing! I’ll probably go with my gut and stick with my Scarpas.
I was in the same boat as you went zero show haven’t had an ankle issue since. I jumped straight in and did 7 miles in my zero shoes day one. Did my feet hurt no. Tired yes hurt no. They are my favorite shoes. They will make your ankles stronger at least that was my experience.How do these work for someone who has had several ankle injuries (weak ligaments)?
Has anyone taken these on a sheep hunt yet? I’m on board with idea especially for high mileage on trail, or soft ground off trail, just hesitant on the performance while climbing/descending actual mountain terrain. Thinking basketball sized boulder fields where your feet regularly get rolled onto. These seem like they wouldn’t have enough protection.
Aaand I’m back wanting to try a pair. Haha