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Vivobarefoot Off Road Mid shoes?

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PostedApr 26, 2012 at 11:46 am

Hi all,

I bought a pair of FiveFingers Treksport last year, and I’ve used them often and like them very much for summer use. I haven’t lightened my pack enough to use them backpacking, though I still take them as trail/water shoes and use them on dayhikes. I still use heavy leather boots for backpacking, especially off-trail. I’ve been looking for a minimalist shoe that I could use backpacking, as well as one that would be useful for winter (one that won’t get wet most of the time and I can wear wool socks in).

I think that the Vivo Off Road mids would satisfy both of those uses (backpacking and winter minimalist shoe). Does anyone have any experience with them, or have any other suggestions?

EDIT: link http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/mens/off-road-mid-mens-6.html

Luke Schmidt BPL Member
PostedApr 30, 2012 at 2:32 pm

They look cool but I'm wondering if you should start with something midway between a minimalist shoe and heavy boots. I might suggest something like the New Balance 110 or 101. Thats a pretty light shoe but more protective than what you're looking at. Its also cheaper. If you feel good after that you can go to something lighter.

PostedApr 30, 2012 at 4:54 pm

A good point, but I already use my FiveFingers often and I'm used to minimalist shoes, just not with packs, though I've packed in tennis shoes before, with a lot more weight than I have now.

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PostedMay 17, 2012 at 6:59 am

You guys are doing a terrible job taking me out of it haha. I might pull the trigger soon so I can have them over summer

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