Vivo forest tracker esc durability

[sndmn11]

Reynolds cost me 310$ dollars today, the Magna leather were on sale and I also bought a sale training shoe.

I wear a 9.5 mostly and went 10, my left foot is longer and I see no way the 9 would work!

I've got two pair magnas now, they are rad. I like for the reason @fwafwow doesn't.

 

[Ens Entium]

I've got two pair magnas now, they are rad. I like for the reason @fwafwow doesn't.

I too now own two pairs of magnas.

While they are a pain in the ass to put on I think they are the most comfortable pair of shoe I own.

 

[dtrkyman]

Received today, fit seems spot on with a 10, I normally go 9.5 in most shoes.

So less than a week to receive.

 

[joshr]

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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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.

 

[Wire_Guided]

Had concerns initially, but reading this thread sold me. Pulled the trigger on some Forest ESCs last night

 

[Lawnboi]

I got a pair of the magna FG for work, since they are all black.

Slightly prefer the forest trackers, that tread does seem to give them a little extra cushion. But the fg are not terrible, and they grip adequately for what I’m using them for.

They do fit a hair more snug than the tracker but not by much, I’m wearing the same size. They do seem like they are going to last longer as a station/ems shoe.


I’m just finally getting to the point that I don’t feel worn out in my feet after a few days of constant wear. And I’m coming from wearing altras and inov8 for years. My body feels better wearing these shoes now.

No durability issues yet 6 months in, but at 150 I’m not very rough on shoes to begin with.


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

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

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.

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.

 

[Formidilosus]

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

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.

 

[2buffalo]

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.

How do these work for someone who has had several ankle injuries (weak ligaments)?

 

[BBob]

How do these work for someone who has had several ankle injuries (weak ligaments)?

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.

 

[2buffalo]

I figures with less sole/heel height it should be better kinda like I don't have a real issue turning my ankles in cross but have to wear an ASO in hiking boots or I do roll it. I have had bad ankles since playing sports in high school.

 

[Lawnboi]

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.

I had very weak ankles that I tried to mask with heavy boots. Swapped to minimalist shoes and a lot of trail running and that pretty much disappeared, even with that I wouldn’t jump into a hunting with these boots without some serious training of your feet/body.

 

[dtrkyman]

Training on a Bosu ball with bare feet with help with ankle and foot strength/stability.

Just switched to Vivo, no issues for me but no hard miles yet either, chickened out trying them on a backpack fishing trip last week, camped 10 miles deep and carried 30lbs, after the trip I wished I tried the vivo as my previous boots have had it!


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[Ram94]

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.

 

[BBob]

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.

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.

 

[Ram94]

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.

Thank you for sharing! I’ll probably go with my gut and stick with my Scarpas.

 

[BBob]

Thank you for sharing! I’ll probably go with my gut and stick with my Scarpas.

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 things

 

[Bsnyder]

How do these work for someone who has had several ankle injuries (weak ligaments)?

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.

 

[Formidilosus]

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.

 

[Ram94]

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Aaand I’m back wanting to try a pair. Haha

I’ll bite the bullet at some point and take them on a few scouting trips before committing to a full 10 day trip. Been wearing minimalist shoes for a while now and running finally feels better.