Today’s video is all about hiking shoes: hiking boots vs trail runners, what specific hiking footwear I wear, and how to choose shoes for a particular hike. If you’ve ever wondered how to choose hiking shoes, this video is hopefully going to help you find the perfect shoes for hiking. I also go over the type of “barefoot shoes” that I wear and give a review of VIVOBAREFOOT footwear. Let’s dive in!
► ITEMS MENTIONED
VIVOBAREFOOT Tracker Boot: https://tidd.ly/3eb9iqO
VIVOBAREFOOT Magna Trail Shoe: https://tidd.ly/3uXsHAp (newer version)
Bedrock Sandals: https://bedrocksandals.com/
Danner Hiking Boots and Shoes: https://bit.ly/3hVYxb7
Tons of other hiking boot options: https://bit.ly/3ewtNv7
Tons of other hiking shoe/trail running options: https://bit.ly/2NuRUhS
► OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE:
◦ 11 Hiking Snack Ideas: https://youtu.be/YmDV5JMjdOY
◦ 6 Tips for Beginner Hikers: https://youtu.be/gUzrBAqgqpc
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23 Comments
Hah. We are of the same mind. Barefoot boots and runners depending…. but honestly I've been obsessed with my Bedrocks as well. If it's warm enough they're all I wear now. It's kinda weird and wonderful.
I’ll definitely have to check these shoes out! I love being barefoot since I was a child too! When I get home I have to take off my shoes or sandals to touch the ground cause I love it. It refreshes ne. The only weird one from the house lol
Not sure if you’ll see my comment. I really want to buy the vivobarefoot trackers! I’m worried though about the insulated insole being way too hot. Can this be replaced with a regular insole for summer months?
You're awesome! I wear boots for work all the time and I dislike wearing boots so much. These magna trail shoes look amazing and i'm definitely going to have to try them out. I appreciate you for making this video and your camp cooking videos ! Keep them coming!
Thank you for this review 🙂 I have a qst: how is the grip in this shoes on wet rocks/slippery surface? I have never tried vivobarefoot before, but I have Zero shoes – they are comfy and really good shoes, but too slippery on wet rocks/montain terrain. I would like to try vivo
Great information. Thank you for sharing.
Nice video
Next week I will walk 100 km (62 miles) barefoot in 24 hours
Greetings from Belgium!
Hi Amanda, thanks for your video. When ordering on Vivo website, I used their foot measurement system. For the Tracker II FG shoe, they advised me to choose one size larger. Did you have the same issue? I'm not sure anymore which size should l choose. Thanks for your help!
Thanks for this review . I love the shoes .wich neopren shocks you use?
Wow i'm in love with those boots. 💖
I love the minimalist design, natural leather and the silly toe box designs – they look very comfortable and it seems like it would be a good driving shoe too.
I have an old car with a manual transmission so the more i feel the pedals the better.
Thank you!
new subbie here !! 😄reccomend hiking socks?
I believe there is just two main factors:
a.) Are you an extreme hiker on extreme terrain, where you find yourself exhausted and stumbling? Get boots.
b.) Do you hike easy trails and quit early with energy to spare? Get shoes.
The other question is goretex or not:
a.) Are you doing high mileage and ultralighting with only 2 socks in your pack? Get goretex. The fine dust collecting in your all day socks will kill your skin.
b.) Are you switching socks during long hike? No gore tex. Also, short hikers(less than 4 hrs)
I’m planning on snowshoeing for the first time this year. What are your thoughts on using the VivoBarefoot Tracker boots with snowshoes? Thanks!
I have transitioned from a Merrell Moab hiking boots to New Balance Hierro with Vibram sole. NB has wide shoe sizes Find they cling/grab better. Great video. Thanks
Yay for barefoot!
I was looking for a good pair of sandals and because both Nick and yourself wear Bed Rock, as of now I will too. Just ordered a pair. Thanks again for your vid's.
I did that gravel and rock walking thing throughout my childhood, too! I used to walk to school barefoot, and got made fun of. Now , however, I am 72, and I find I have to wear more supportive shoes.
Which bedrock sandals do you use? Thanks!
Thanks for the vid very well done. Question.So I'm a size 10 us but vivo doesn't seam to offer half sizes. At least for men. Should I get the size 10 or go all the way up to 11?
Good vid thanks
This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!
I ordered a pair of the Vivobarefoot shoes. I am excited to try them.
Mountaineering boots, full hiking boots, mid-height boots, trail shoes, advance shoes, trail runners. Sorry there a lot more options than just a trail runner/hiking boot binary. Those shoes you are calling trail runners are actually over the ankle trail shoes.