Vivo forest tracker esc durability

[dtrkyman]

Jim Green/Rose Anvil African trooper have my attention. Would still like a goretex version of something similar!

 

[Formidilosus]

What brand and style do you like?

Actually found out that the socks I have been using are Sealskinz.

 

[HighUintas]

Actually found out that the socks I have been using are Sealskinz.

Do you wear a five-toe liner sock under them, or just barefoot straight into the waterproof sock?

 

[Formidilosus]

Do you wear a five-toe liner sock under them, or just barefoot straight into the waterproof sock?

I’ll do both at times. If hiking a bunch I’ll wear an inner sock. If I know I am going to be soaked, usually not.

 

[Lawnboi]

I ordered some seal skins to use with my vivos if I need them this fall.

I’m going to give them a go. Got some Jim greens too but I don’t see the sole being aggressive enough some of the time atleast.

 

[BBob]

Well there you go. Tracker’s with rands with no leaky through stitching. A leather and a synthetic upper. They’re claiming increased waterproofness.

Tracker Leather AT Mens

. Find out more.

www.vivobarefoot.com

Tracker Textile AT Mens

. Find out more.

www.vivobarefoot.com

 

[HighUintas]

Well there you go. Tracker’s with rands with no leaky through stitching. A leather and a synthetic upper. They’re claiming increased waterproofness.

Tracker Leather AT Mens

. Find out more.

www.vivobarefoot.com

Tracker Textile AT Mens

. Find out more.

www.vivobarefoot.com

When will it stop

I need one of each

 

[HighUintas]

Upgrading packs, tents, guns optics etc is one thing and I can usually go without upgrading.

However, boots/shoes are something different. My wife is going to kill me

 

[sndmn11]

Ohhhh they moved that pesky lace hole too.

 

[dkell]

I am pre-ordered.

 

[ElPollo]

Well there you go. Tracker’s with rands with no leaky through stitching. A leather and a synthetic upper. They’re claiming increased waterproofness.

Tracker Leather AT Mens

. Find out more.

www.vivobarefoot.com

Tracker Textile AT Mens

. Find out more.

www.vivobarefoot.com

Those do not have the same beefy sole that the ESC version has. It’s thinner and more flexible. For me, I want to stay with the ESCs because the soles are less prone to punctures and I prefer a more flexible and looser heel cup.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I just spent 10 days chasing elk and muleys with my tracker esc. So far so good. If only the animals would cooperate. Lol

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Anyone with heavy cactus experience and these boots?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Also for a 10.5 would you go half size up or down?

 

[BradArnett]

Also for a 10.5 would you go half size up or down?

I wear a 10.5 wide in just about all my boots. I have a 10 in the tracker and the fit is fine. I wouldn't want them to be any narrower but I have no issues in them and the length is good too

 

[fwafwow]

Also for a 10.5 would you go half size up or down?

I’d personally go up a 1/2 size.

 

[sz28]

Anyone with heavy cactus experience and these boots?

I've worn the esc forest for about 6 months now in the AZ desert, and while I can't say for sure whether or not I've stomped through a bunch cactus, I have bushwhacked probably 20+ miles off trail without experiencing punctures in central AZ.

 

[ElPollo]

Also for a 10.5 would you go half size up or down?

Use Vivo’s sizing guide on their website.

 

[ElPollo]

Anyone with heavy cactus experience and these boots?

I added an insole cut from oak tanned saddle leather to mine to try to keep the mesquite and cactus out. So far so good, but quail season in November will really tell the tail. One thing about that insole is that it’s slick and your toes hit the end of the boot on steep downhills. I am considering cutting a new set of insoles and putting them in flesh side up to reduce that.

My guess is that you might be safe with jumping/teddy bear cholla on the soles, but I could see it getting through the toes and the top of the foot. Glad I don’t have that stuff over here. It’s awful stuff.

 

[MTForester]

Anyone with heavy cactus experience and these boots?

I had a cholla spine go through the sole.