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)?