Definitely.Looks like an improvement over Steger mukluks, but wow, that’s a lot of money for what you’re getting.
I’ll be interested to get my hands on a pair, I much prefer the ESC sole to those on the Steger.
Definitely.Looks like an improvement over Steger mukluks, but wow, that’s a lot of money for what you’re getting.
They aren't for everyone and even though I've been mostly wearing Vivobarefoot shoes for 6+ years, I was hesitant to give up my Crispi's for hunting. I decided to take both on a recent high country archery mule deer hunt since our base camp made bringing more gear possible this year. I wore each boot back to back and was a little surprised by how much I preferred the Vivo's. On that steep terrain I thought I'd miss the stiff boots, especially side hilling. I didn't miss them at all and my feet actually felt better after a day in the Vivo's than they did in the Crispi's. I can't say everyone will have that same experience but I do think it's worth the experiment, especially if you've taken the time to strengthen your feet and calves and slowly ease into barefoot type shoes.I'm a little nervous about completely giving up my schnees. I'll probably take them both elk hunting this year and see which one hurts my feet more
I've used these the last two years, I average about 6 miles a day in my Vivo's during hunting season. No complaints.Anyone have any recommendations for insoles to add a little more cushion and warmth without adding arch support or stiffness?
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I actually saw these on a hiking forum so glad they seem to work well. Did you go standard or full cushion?I've used these the last two years, I average about 6 miles a day in my Vivo's during hunting season. No complaints.
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For those who hunt in wet conditions, has anyone tried a waterproof sock, like Sealskinz, with their ESC's?
I got the Legacy 3mm, but I have been wearing predominantly barefoot shoes for ~8 years now so I am not bothered by feeling sharp rocks and hard surfaces. I will say I did crack the insoles in my very first outing with them (they got absolutely soaked through and I hiked them dry all day), after which I contacted the owner, John, and he was extremely helpful.I actually saw these on a hiking forum so glad they seem to work well. Did you go standard or full cushion?
I've been also doing barefoot shoes for 10+ years so not too worried. Might order both just to use the thicker soles for colder months for extra insulation. Much appreciated!I would probably recommend the extra cushion for the vast majority of people who are transitioning to barefoot, or gonna go super hard in the mountains.
I have had Lems, Xero, and Vivo.Been looking at the Xero shoes, they have a few waterproof options.
For those who hunt in wet conditions, has anyone tried a waterproof sock, like Sealskinz, with their ESC's?
What brand and style do you like?Yes. I don’t use them often, but I take them with me and if the bolts get soaked through I wear them. More often, it is in real cold conditions and snow, as I wear them while hiking to keep the inside of the boot dry, then dry the waterproof socks out later.
What brand and style do you like?
What brand and style do you like?
Thanks Form, much appreciated as always.They might be Showers Pass.
I can second this. Have 3 pairs of Xero shoes that I got on sale and the sizing is weird on 2 out of the 3. One of the bottoms already separated from the shoe and when I reached out for warranty, they said I could only get a partial credit towards a new pair and even had to pay for shipping.I have had Lems, Xero, and Vivo.
Xero are terrible quality as of 2022
Thanks Form, much appreciated as always.
I am thinking these might be the ticket for coastal PNW hunts with the ESC...along with my inbound Red Kettle and Atlantic Rancher goodies...
Looked up the pics from last year and my exchange with John at NorthSole, thought you might be interested.I've been also doing barefoot shoes for 10+ years so not too worried. Might order both just to use the thicker soles for colder months for extra insulation. Much appreciated!