FG vs TEXTILE / vivobarefoot tracker boot pros and cons

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FG vs TEXTILE / vivobarefoot tracker boot pros and cons

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the vivobarefoot tracker textile and tracker fg are the two best waterproof barefoot hiking boots i've tested, but they do have some pros and cons.
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@coltonkruse2313 20 күн бұрын

I ordered some of the textile ones off Revivo. Where you can buy returns and repairs for $120 bucks. We will see how they are. I needed a different pair so i can send my tracker forest escs in for a resole and repair. I have worn them everyday for almost two years and they definitely need fixed up. Textile will be my backup shoes.

@AndrewFolts 19 күн бұрын

Nice! The Textile should be a good compliment, being a bit thinner and more agile. Have fun out there!

@Msasha2727 3 ай бұрын

I’m excited! I just found a pair on bay for 50$ I can tell they are an old model but barely warn.

@AndrewFolts 3 ай бұрын

Ooh, good find! The FG or Textile?

@caroles5258 4 ай бұрын

Being a Vegan, I love my Textile Trackers. My feet sweat in them a bit with the thermal insole but I don't care. Don't notice until I take them off at home anyway.

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

Right on! There are actually couple things that could help with that. Injinji toe socks kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lctmdaZj28zQZKs.html will create more airflow between your toes (the wool ones are best, but for vegan the synthetic are decent) and Wildling makes a hemp insole that is significantly more breathable and flexible than the Vivo thermal one. bit.ly/49m2Yqg

@caroles5258 4 ай бұрын

@@AndrewFolts Thanks so much

@G-Money670 4 ай бұрын

Hey Andrew, love the videos! Would be super to see a review on the Vivo Sensus shoe. Seems to be a fairly new option and I'm curious as to what you'll think!

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

I've heard it's amazing, but stock is super low, so my Vivo rep hasn't been able to get me a pair yet.

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

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@TwoTroutCreations 2 ай бұрын

Hey Andrew! Ive been watching your videos here and there and its helped me transition to minimalist shoes. My feet/arches feel so much better!!! I have a question about choosing a hiking boot! What would be a good choice for these requirements: great breathability(my feet sweat a lot but are never often hot...i wear merino socks basically all the time), good ankle support for backpacking/hauling heavy gear into trails, some waterproofness for fording shallow creeks(more of a just in case i slip in), and a thicker sole for durability and rock protection here in Arizona. Would love to hear your thoughts!

@AndrewFolts 2 ай бұрын

Hey Skylar, props on going zero-drop! Firstly, if you haven't tried them, Injinji merino wool toe socks are even better than normal wool socks due to the separate toes creating more airflow. My toes sweat a lot in normal socks, but not at all in Injinji's. For trekking I mostly prefer Vivo's 5.5mm FG sole,, which provides some protection without compromising too much agility or ground feel. The Tracker kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNF_f8Viq8iwfKs.html is excellent for waterproofing and support, although it can overheat in hotter conditions. The Magna FG has a more breathable collar and good water resistance. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hL95iqxlnM7Tn3U.html. The Tracker ESC is taller but still fairly breathable with a thicker 9.5mm sole that's more protective for rocks, but offers less ground feel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eth-ZrOe2LiZn5c.html It's mostly a matter of breathability vs waterproofing and protection vs sensation.

@davidklausen1316 3 ай бұрын

HAving used the tracker fg 2 for 3 years I can say they are really great except for 1 thing that is quite bothersome: there is no reinforcement of the lining around the heel which causes the whole lining to disintegrate around the heel fairly quickly and I had huge craters around my heels on the insides of my trackers after only a few months of very mild use.

@AndrewFolts 3 ай бұрын

Interesting, I've not had any issue with that yet, but I agree that it would be nice to have a little more padding there. Does it feel like your heel is slipping at all?

@davidklausen1316 3 ай бұрын

@@AndrewFolts Fortunately it's not very noticeable while walking and I don't feel like my heels are slipping at all. Feels very normal to walk, but it looks like a mess inside. Especially when I put them on it feels like they are ready to go in a junkpile because there's so much loose fabric and threads and stuff moving about but as soon as the foot is settled it's not that bad.

@david.leikam 4 ай бұрын

I'm still cool with my Scott III and Tracker Forest ESC. 👍

@david.leikam 4 ай бұрын

Primus Lite III weather now, this month.

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

Nice! Yea, I wore my Scott's out on errands yesterday and my Dad's been wearing my Tracker ESC's. Both great picks for spring too.

@sarasaaguado 4 ай бұрын

andrew could you please tell me which shoes apart from vivo have a sole with thickness above 5.5cm? start with thickest ones first preferably European brands or with warehouses here. thank you in advance dear

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

Do you mean 5.5mm? You can browse and filter hiking boots by country, etc, with my shoe finder tool bit.ly/3vwpm1o, which shows you the thickness for each one.

@sarasaaguado 4 ай бұрын

@@AndrewFolts yes mm! another more tricky question... which shoe brand you think has the longest lasting rubber adidas flat foamless shoes do last but they are narrow as hell

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

@@sarasaaguado Vibram again. Their rubber is by far the best in the world and has been for decades. Some brands like Softstar use Vibram soles. You can also filter for that with my shoe finder too using the "Materials" property.

@sarasaaguado 4 ай бұрын

@@AndrewFolts hows the soles in your groundies shoe holding up? . just read on reddit someone mentioning they seem to last i cant wear five fingers im too lazy to put them on and off haha

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

@@sarasaaguado They're not a brand I wear much, just not my style, since I'm mostly doing outdoor hiking and running stuff, so I can't say on the durability, although i'd expect less than more performance focused brands like Vivobarefoot.

@Azoth5876 4 ай бұрын

Anyone got experience with how long the glued soles last? Concerned about these since they arent stitched.

@Smattyy 4 ай бұрын

I've gone through two pairs this winter because of sole separation from leather. Instant separation just a couple of weeks in. It's a big issue with this model unfortunately. I've seen that a lot of people complain about this.

@Azoth5876 4 ай бұрын

@@Smattyy thanks. That's what i was expecting. Think ill go with the ESC series as they're stitched- even though they're not fully waterproof, at least they wont come apart.

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

No problems on mine as of yet, but I'm only on my first month. My original Primus Trek's have a glued sole as well and still haven't come apart after seven years. A couple factors with glued soles is that you have to always make sure to dry them out after using and keep them away from air vents (hot dry air will wear out the glue). Also, taking shorter strides creates less bending/crimping, which is probably the #1 cause of detachment. But you could go with the Tracker Forest ESC, which has a stitched sole, if you're ok with non-waterproof. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eth-ZrOe2LiZn5c.html

@nickiwoodington6855 2 ай бұрын

Not sure, but can't you get them rrpaired via their website? I was browsing and thought I saw something.....

@andyanderson5332 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your vids. Some constructive criticism though if you don’t mind. The constant in and out of focus when you hold the shoes up to the camera is very off-putting. I feel eye strain because I never know when to expect the focus to change. You might want to remedy that if you’re serious about growing your channel. Good luck and thanks again for the hard work you do already on these barefoot shoe reviews.

@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын

Part of it might be how close I'm holding things to the camera. I'm looking at my tiny camera monitor, so often I bring things closer than is needed for a larger screen. I'll do my best to maintain some distance.

@andyanderson5332 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-qn5il6oh6v Ай бұрын

Hello, Andrew! I love your videos. Can u help me to choose vivo tracker 2 fg or textile? Because I'm living in South Korea so the shipping and tax fees are pricy, I wanna order well. It's monsoon season rn so the months are mostly raining alot. I need waterproof barefoot shoes so I watched ur video! And I still can't decide what to buy😅 I'll buy at revivo since vivo don't sell textile now and my size of II fg is out of stock. So ur saying both are similar and textile is slightly more wide toebox and not too tight ankle? Then I gotta get textile. Fyi, I don't care if it's leather or vegan. Korea have a cold winter so hopefully I can get a shoes that I can wear in winter too. Can u help me to choose? II fg or textile😭 and the purpose is to buy a barefoot shoes for wide toes, help to overcome my flat feet. I read The Story of The Human Body by Daniel E. Lieberman. I'm not looking for a shoes for tracking, hiking. But a barefoot shoes that can wide my toes and not wet in monsoon

@AndrewFolts Ай бұрын

Hey there, I personally prefer the Tracker FG, since the sole is a little bit more versatile for all terrain, but if you're using them in muddy conditions a lot, then the Textile's FG2 sole would be a great pick. The Tracker FG is only more narrow at the very tip, and shouldn't make much of a difference. That said, if your feet are not just wide but EXTRA wide, then I'd recommend the Softstar Switchback with the synthetic upper, which is more water resistant than the leather version and has an extra wide option. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8igkspeneCWpqM.html

@user-qn5il6oh6v Ай бұрын

@@AndrewFolts I really like ur reviews. Thank for your quick, friendly and knowledgable opinion!!! Ur feedback really helped me. Thank you very much!

@user-qn5il6oh6v Ай бұрын

@@AndrewFolts I bought tracker fg! Can I ask you more about it? do I need RENAPUR 50ML LEATHER BALSAM in vivo? They don't ship this accesory to Korea tho. How can I search in google about balsam if I need? Waterproof leather balsam? I'll make a pre order of sensus too! And I wonder is this a leather or suede. It says it's wild hide leather in website. Then it's a leather? Should I buy LIQUIPROOF LABS LEATHER NOURISHER in vivo?

@AndrewFolts Ай бұрын

@@user-qn5il6oh6v Yep, most natural leather balsam products should work. I often use just a simple beeswax balm on mine. The nourisher will keep the leather looking nice longer, but it's not 100% necessary. Up to you.