Vivo forest tracker esc durability

[joshr]

My latest pair of ESCs have had the upper separate from the sole along the stitching (again). Alot of my hunting is in damp/wet conditions down here so I'm guessing it's just breaking down the leather and letting it tear.

Has anyone tried the Vivobarefoot Tracker Leather AT II as yet?

The sole looks a little worrying compared to the ESCs.

Ended up buying another set as wanted that ESC soles - didn't make it to the end of the drive way before they gave out..

 

[MEdude]

I recently bought a pair, and starting to feel a little uneasy. Seems like this is a known / common fail point.
I’ve seen a repair implemented by a legit boot cobbler, but how would it be handled while afield?
Especially concerning if it occurs during a weeklong backcountry hunt, carrying a pack or meat load.

 

[Braaap]

I recently bought a pair, and starting to feel a little uneasy. Seems like this is a known / common fail point.
I’ve seen a repair implemented by a legit boot cobbler, but how would it be handled while afield?
Especially concerning if it occurs during a weeklong backcountry hunt, carrying a pack or meat load.

I wouldn’t be too concerned. Yes some people have had that happen but it doesn’t seem to be the majority. Also as several of us have mentioned on this thread these boots work well when not laced tight. I wear mine really loose, no matter how steep and rocky the terrain. If I lost one of those lace loops and had to pack out meat it wouldn’t bother me at all. When I wore stiff boots I laced them pretty snug but for some reason these boots don’t need to be tight and are more comfortable that way.