I've been wearing TR105 minimils for 7-8 years now, and have worn out half a dozen pairs. They leave some things to be desired but I'm all aboard with minimist boots. I like how tall they are and I've never found anything similar, but after reading this whole thread I figured I'd try the vivos.
I used the size guide with the piece of paper and photos, and it said I was size 12, so I ordered those. They were too small, sent them back (cost $5) and got a pair in 13. They are barely big enough. Next pair might go 13.5. I wear 12-13 in most boots and 14 in the minimils. Hopefully this helps some folks. I know the paper photo thing worked for a lot of people but was way off for me.
The vivos seem good so far. The traction in mud is insane compared to the minimils. The break-in is almost non existent too. First thing I did was run 5 miles with 1300’ up/down on some steep and muddy trails around my house and they didn't hurt my feet.
I used the size guide with the piece of paper and photos, and it said I was size 12, so I ordered those. They were too small, sent them back (cost $5) and got a pair in 13. They are barely big enough. Next pair might go 13.5. I wear 12-13 in most boots and 14 in the minimils. Hopefully this helps some folks. I know the paper photo thing worked for a lot of people but was way off for me.
The vivos seem good so far. The traction in mud is insane compared to the minimils. The break-in is almost non existent too. First thing I did was run 5 miles with 1300’ up/down on some steep and muddy trails around my house and they didn't hurt my feet.
