Vivo Tracker Alternatives

[Deli]

I've been using "barefoot" shoes for almost 15 years now and recently switched to Vivo Tracker ESCs for hunting as I couldn't stand wearing my stiff boots anymore. They are great and I can see using them on early season hunts, but I'm looking for something a little different for later season hunts (warmer, waterproof, etc.). I know the Lems Summit has some decent reviews, but others are saying the grip/quality isn't the best.

Has anyone tried the Bahe Rediscover? Seems like it may have potential as it is waterproof, slightly bigger stack height for warmth, and has a rubber rand.

I know Vivo makes a winter version of the Tracker, but they are sold out of my size and when I contacted them, they said they are unsure of when or if more product would be made until later in the year. Are there other options I should be considering for temps below 25 and snow? Is some kind of overboot for the Trackers a potential solution? Seems like a big hole in the market at the moment.

 

[Deli]

Bumping to top as I'm still curious.

 

[ARK_Ginger]

I think the Vivo forest esc with appropriate socks and water treatment might fit your use.

 

[dtrkyman]

The vivo Thermal insole works quite well.

 

[The Ri Guy]

Bumping to top as I'm still curious.

Why not just get the new, waterproof, winterized version of the Tracker?

Here in the PNW, our entire camp rocks the ESC's up until Fall/Winter wetness begins. We tested these Winter SG 2's (WSG2) this year and they're the sh*t, waterproof, warmer, etc.

Before they released the new WSG2's, I was applying KG boot-guard where the sole meets the boot, and wearing a neoprene style waterproof sock for winter conditions. It's a good half measure, but the WSG2's are way more sensible for PNW Fall/Winter.

https://www.vivobarefoot.com/rw/tracker-winter-ii-sg-mens?colour=Bracken

 

[Alpineelk]

Xero alpine. They claim to have some insulation. I have never had a pair. Just looked at them. I'm not sure how long they would last looking at how many seams there are

 

[The Ri Guy]

I tried a few different styles of Xero and they all started falling apart within a year, whereas I've yet to wear-out a Vivo product in ~5 years.

Just my two cents between the brands.

 

[Deli]

Why not just get the new, waterproof, winterized version of the Tracker?

Here in the PNW, our entire camp rocks the ESC's up until Fall/Winter wetness begins. We tested these Winter SG 2's (WSG2) this year and they're the sh*t, waterproof, warmer, etc.

Before they released the new WSG2's, I was applying KG boot-guard where the sole meets the boot, and wearing a neoprene style waterproof sock for winter conditions. It's a good half measure, but the WSG2's are way more sensible for PNW Fall/Winter.

https://www.vivobarefoot.com/rw/tracker-winter-ii-sg-mens?colour=Bracken

The Winter SG 2's are sold out from where I've looked (I wear size 13). I really regret not getting them when they were available, but I was waiting for more reviews to come out and potential sales before pulling the trigger and ended up being too late. I reached out directly to Vivo and they said they do not have production plans to make more until maybe next winter. Hoping they release some early fall before my November hunt, but still looking for other options. Also considering ordering the textile version and sizing up to just wear a thicker sock, but I don't like the tread as much on those.