THE BEST Vivobarefoot shoe | NEW Tracker Decon Low FG2 (Part 1)
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- I'm BUZZING, this could be the ultimate vivobarefoot shoe for me. My first impressions and review of the vivobarefoot Tracker Decon Low FG2 Obsidian. Mens barefoot "hiking" shoes, that might be MUCH MORE...
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Over the past 5 years i've had 3 or 4 pairs of vivobarefoot shoes, mostly becoming familiar with the primus lite and primus trail versions. I'm a fan of the vivobarefoot brand and my feet have become stronger and very happy wearing them. But I seem to go through them pretty quickly and for the price of them this isn't idea. The tracker decon low's though could be a much better and more durable barefoot option for me.
So this is my first impressions of these shoes, then I plan to do a 1 month review and a more long term review to really test the durability out.
I'm going tom be using these vivobarefoot shoes as my main winter shoe, so il be wearing them pretty much every day. As a gym shoe, a walking shoe, a school run shoe, a beach shoe, and everything else. Which should really put them to the test. I'm also looking forward to testing the water resistance of them and seeing how warm they keep my feet.
Vivobarefoots Description of these shoes -
"Feel free, trail after trail. The Tracker Decon Low FG2 is an extra rugged take on the Tracker’s classic hiking DNA. The breathable, lightweight upper is made from Woolmark® wool and wildhide leather for extra flexibility, and the renewed outsole brings improved grip on variable terrain."
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Chapters
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00:00 Intro & unboxing
00:44 Out of the box thoughts
03:47 First time fit & feel
05:53 An issue?
06:47 Weight and thickness
07:23 All weathers
07:46 Final thoughts
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Thanks for the great review. Am also a big fan of VBF, and with these currently on sale this video is very helpful. Cheers!
Awesome Rob 🙌
Yes, I've had the same ones come away at the sole. Looking to get these as an upgrade!
Thanks for the great review. I just bought these. They look great for fall and winter walking and hiking. I was sold on the quality warm materials and tread. I'll let you know how they work for me.
Thanks John! Yeah exactly, exciting when do they arrive? Enjoying mine so far
@alexreader Unfortunately I had to send them back. They were way too tight for my wide high volume feet. It was sad because they were beautiful. After some research, I ordered Freet Feldoms and they've been fantastic - every bit as nice as the Vivos, warm, grippy trail soles, and they fit. I've since bought some other Freets. All great design and quality except the Richmond which has a design flaw which causes Achilles tendon rubbing and blisters. I particularly love their Cittee and Pace shoes for work and their Ibex boots for winter hiking. I'm a Freet fan because they look great, feel great, and give wide feet the space they need.
@John ah no sorry to hear they don't fit well but glad you found some good alternatives! I really need to try some other brands like those. Luckily vivos seem to fit me perfectly at the minute. Thanks for the update!
Thanks for the review! I have a pair of these on the way. Having not seen them mentioned anywhere, except on their site, it was nice to get someone’s take on them.
I’ve been purchasing a bunch from Vivo within the past couple months trying to nail down my size and which ones work best for me. I’ll be excited when I get my hands on these.
So far I’ve tried the Primus Lite III, Magna FG, Geo Racer II and Primus Lite III All Weather.
Awesome! How have you found the magnas and geos? I'm pretty excited about these too, I think they could be my favourite most versatile shoe 🤞🔥
The Geo Racer II's feel nice. The upper is all fabric and seems a little loose to me. I like at least a little bit of structure, so I don't think those are for me. The Magna FG's are really comfortable to me. Might be my favorite ones so far. The leather upper and thermal insoles have me thinking they'll be nice for inclement weather and winter months.
May i ask how you find the sizing? I am gonna purchase my first pair and the website says i need to get 47 whilst normally (for Skechers etc) i am 46.
Thanks!
Man I want to try the magnas and the geo racer to 🤣
I would go with the 47 like the website says but you do have a 100 day trial period with vivobarefoot shoes so if they aren't right you could probably swap them 👍💪
Thanks for the great review, Alex! I own a pair of Magna Trail II shoes and looking to buy a bit warmer shoe for winter and believe this could be it :) How do they feel after one month or so?
Hey Matej! 👋 really appreciate that thanks. Man I need to try the magna trails ha. I've just uploaded my a video about my thoughts after about a month of wearing them! They definitely do well at keeping my feet warm, not sure how the compare to the magna trails though.
I want a pair of these for turf work, I play rugby and these would be nice to wear so I can practice movements without my boots on and I wont slip
Yeah I've actually heard of people using them for that! Seems like a pretty good idea
Where can I find part 2 please?
Stitching is definitely a big point on these. I'm not paying 150€ for a shoe that will be broken in months...
love the vivobarefoot shoes however same problem as you with needing to glue the exact same spot you've shown on the video.
Good to know it's not just my feet 🤣 would be good if they could reinforce that area more. Although really excited for these ones, holding up great so far!
Hi Alex,
Are they warm? Because the pair of Magna FG s that I have I find not warm at all during the Central European winter. On the contrary I can feel the cold ground as I walk.
These are definitely warmer than my primus lite 3 all weather's and my primus trail fgs but I'm not sure how they would compare to the magna fgs. Have you got the thermal insoles in those?
@@alexreader yes yes. But they are still very cold in winter. I'll try the Tracker now, which is also the only waterproof model.
Where, exactly do you feel the pinch on the toe bend? On the outer toes or on the big toe?
It was the outer toes just up from the little toe. But its gone now! The leather seems to have softened 🥰🥰
How do they feel while cycling?
If they are great indoors sweating and training, I presume they are not so much insulated in fall/autumn and colder temps outside?
I guess it depends on your climate. My gym is fairly cool all year round, but super cold in the winter.
When wearing these shoes, is there extra space on the insole, specifically to the sides of your foot?
Not that I've noticed
Hey, thanks for the review. do you think the pinching issue is something serious to consider? I am thinking of buying one of these. also I had the PRIMUS LITE III lite all weather and had the stitching problem which I also glued it. do you think these will have the same issue?
Hopefully not, at this point I don't think it will be but I should probably have a good idea after about a week of wearing them I imagine! 🤞🤞 that's interesting, was it in the same place? I think the fact that the sole is stitched and glued these shouldn't suffer the same fate 🤞🥰
@@alexreader yes same place, and do you find the laces too long or not?
@@neomaxim3529 probably a tad to long but that's alright for me!
I'm a size 45 in regular shoes would you suggest ordering true to size?
Yeah 👍 although check out vivos size guide becuase it's pretty useful
Hey mate I have the primus trail knit in size 48, and primus lite III in size 47 (both the shoes fit great), which size do you think I should go for with these??
Hey James, I have all the same size when it comes to the vivos but if anything I think these ones might come up slightly bigger. So I would imagine the 47 to be better in terms of length and width fit 👍
@@alexreader Legend man thanks for giving your advice! Just ordered the 47's
@James Tucker awesome let me what you think of them and If the sizing is correct. I actually just got a pair of the new primus lite knits and they actually seen slighter longer, I could probably size down for first time.
I am considering buying these shoes, however, I have never really tried barefoot shoes before. Like you, I really like the aesthetic of the shoes, so I really want them, but I am unsure whether these will be a good “beginner-friendly” for someone who has never walked in these type of shoes. Can you recommend them for someone totally new in the barefoot world, or would you recommend another pair of shoes to ease the transition to barefoot more easily/comfortably? I am thinking that I’ll just use them as my daily shoes for walking and everything else I would do in a regular shoe, so no hiking 😄 Thank you for a great review, btw!
Hey thanks for the comment! I personally went straight into barefoot shoes from normal shoes/running shoes, although I did always spend a lot of time on my feet. I just built it up over time so intially I didn't wear them every day, more like every other day or once every 3 days. And again built the running up slowly with little millage at slow paces to start off with and also tried to walk in them a lot but then had recovery days where I was on my feet less. But to be honest that was only a few weeks, my feet got used to them pretty quick and they always felt great to wear with the zero drop and wide toe box. However, I know some poeple suggestion a transition shoe, so something like an altra escalante. A shoe that is zero drop, wide toe bike but does have some cushioning. I think either route works you just have to be aware of how your feet are feeling!! You might want to factor in your starting point to, what are your current shoes and how long do you spend on your feet typically. Hope that helps, I should do a video on this. Fire over any other questions:D
@@alexreader Wow, that was such a detailed response! Thank you so much! I’m pretty much on my feet all day as well, and I have been wearing sort of “minimalist” shoes so far with some cushioning, so perhaps my feet are ready after all then… However, the tip about slowly transitioning to the new shoes and only wearing them every other day (or so) is great! I will definitely be assessing how my feet feel, and will most likely also implement your advice. Thank you once again. I will probably return with more questions once I actually have them on my feet 😄
@@alexreader I subbed btw, so I look forward to your (future) reviews of these shoes and others !
@@Quicez awesome no worries! Enjoy talking about them 🤣🤣 and wearing them ha. This particular model? Yeah sounds like you could jump straight it's a nice feeling! Thanks for subscribing :D really appreciate it, means a lot 🙏
I had the Magna FGs for 5 weeks and experienced that toe pinch as well - was enough to make me not want to wear them any more so I sent them back. Gonna avoid these as well if you've experienced the same issue
Ah that's interesting, I persistent and they are now super supple and comfy!
I think it could happen because the base is wider? Maybe just takes a sec to get familiarized with the new length
Please help me with sizing for this model.
Never purchased from vivo before.
I’m true to size 8 in Jordan 1’s.
In most running shoes I’m an 8.5 because I have a wider foot and most running shoes are narrow.
What size do recommend I get in these?
What running shoes shoes do you wear?
You get a 100 day free trial if you order from Vivo. If you can swing it, get a size 8 and a size 9. Try both out during the trial window and send back which ever size doesn't fit.
There's also a chart that you can print out on their site which should help. They have a virtual size finder as well. Both gave me the correct size that I needed.
@@knotty1980 great points!! 🙌 thanks
Why I can't find any video review of the TRACKER DECON FG2 boots, only this version.
Ah I wish I had the boots to unfortunately only have the low version at the minute. Clem over at "Good time hunting" has said before In a video the boots are virtually the same but with the added ankle section. I'd recommend you watch his video, he suggest the sizing is harder to get right on the boots but I have heard good things about them!
@@alexreader Hi Alex, thanks for answering, I was literally watching your follow up video of this video. However is not only the high neck of the boots, also its full leather, does not have the fabric in up middle of the shoe.
@Coolissim0 Unl1mited ah yes I did forget the fabric up the middle!!
Hey, do these give blisters around heel area? I had problem with trail knit version.
Absolutely nothing like that for me. The heel actually feels one of the best made parts of the shoe. Firm but soft with the knit and fits well. But I haven't tried the trail knit versions so I don't know how similar they are.
@@alexreader Thanks, btw, when will the part 2 be out?
@@mohammadnaseri5045 probably in the next few weeks because I've already done a load in them 👣👣
Hey mate when's part two coming i keep checking on the daily. In the meantime just bought some forest escapes
Hey James, I've started the video. So hopefully early next week 🥰 I've worn them like crazy ahah. If you've subscribed you should get notified right? Oooo nice, they look awesome. What are you planning on doing in them?
@@alexreader i work a lot outside early mornings and seem to be able to slide on ice where everyone else is fine.. Not a glamorous answer to be honest 😂 also will wear them on woodland walks etc
@@jamesr4899 🤣🤣 brilliant, ice skates is what you need aha. Do the forest escapes have the same soles?
@@alexreader they have the Michelin soles that apperantly are absolutely stella not heard a single complaint about them in any review I've seen.
@@jamesr4899 they do sound solid! 💪 let's see how they go
I’m subscribing because I want to see more barefoot content.
🤣 yes! Thanks. I'm waiting on some new primus lite knits, and currently testing some toe spacers and a tib bar 🥳
@@alexreader great. One thing I currently enjoy about your content is you don’t take one third of your vid rehashing info on every video. Instead, you build on previous information or try to apply existing knowledge while giving your experience. Just thought I’d encourage what sets you apart.
Do you have any plans to check out other brands? Like LEMS. If you don’t, maybe you can talk about why in another video.
@ThunderChicken that's insanely helpful thank you! Sometimes hard to know yourself ha. I would like to try lems, xero and feelgrounds! I've just been so happy with the vivos that I haven't felt the need to get any others so far.
Hi Alex, I know it's only been a couple days but wondering if you'd had a chance to try these in the rain yet.
Hey Scott, almost!! It's been on and off drizzling the last couple of days but nothing to really test them. Anytime now, I should have a good idea in the next couple of days I imagine.
So I did the junior park run (2km lap of a local park) with my daughter this morning wearing these. And it was raining 👌🤣. So a few puddles, some rain and running on grass/gravel. They held up pretty well, felt warm and they are definitely resistant but just not waterproof. My socks are a little wet, not soaked though so 🤷🏾♂️ I think them being water resistant is a great feature but you needed them fully waterproof probably not the thing. Hope that helps, intial thoughts anyway!
@@alexreader Ok, great. That should work for me. I'm going to go ahead and place an order. Thanks for letting me know!
Also, FYI it looks like vivobarefoot has an affiliate program. I used a code another UA-camr had, but would’ve loved to use yours!
@@scottguthart1258 thanks!! Awesome, who's did you use? I've sent them an seems like a good idea. Might be able to buy some more shoes then 🤣
Have you ever gone 100% barefoot in these or any prev model? I believe they were designed to be worn that way if the size is correct for your feet, but I don't see many people doing that. Which is confusing to me because it's taking away from the shoe's purpose. Btw I'm not criticizing you either lol it's just something I've noticed and was wondering why. I've been a longtime Altra shoe guy, so I'm no stranger to 'zero drop' but I want a pair of vivos for more of a true barefoot experience. My Altras (escalante, solstace, vanish) have lower stack height compared to others but still can't be considered a barefoot shoe. So maybe the stack height (cmpared to vivos) = more cushioning = easier on the feet = easier without socks? Idk -- either way I'm going to buy a pair 😂 And if I need to buy some toe socks like injinji, I still think it'll be more barefoot than anything Altra can give me. Nice review man. I've been searching a lot for vivobarefoot reviews and your vids are at the top of the list.
Ah thanks for the comment Tim! It's a good point, I've gone 100% barefoot for a while in the primus lite and the primus trail. I took the insoles out of both and wore them with no socks. For trail running and for daily use. However, I normally wear socks now, I just find it more comfortable and warmer in the winter months. And if I get sweaty It's easier for me to wash the socks than the shoes over time. I Also don't find it takes much away from the barefoot feeling, probably becuase it's all soft thin material which just flattens, it doesn't really absorb much impact or ground feel if that makes sense. I also have altras 🥰 I actually had vivos first and altra second for running.
Not wearing socks is very attractive but in reality it just creates problems. Without socks my feet feel sweaty even in the most airy barefoot shoes and the shoes will stink within 1-2 times of wearing them sockless (my feet don't stink). It's far better to wear some comfy, non restrictive socks or some high quality hyper ventilated socks, which will absorb moisture and prevent smells and you can just wash after every use instead of having the shoes soak in the moisture and smells.
Barefoot feel is there with or without socks. Thin socks don't really take anything away from it.
I ordered them over a month ago, they are really great, the perfect size, the quality is here. But they had a defect (the seams of the soles went beyond the outline) and now I'm waiting for a new pair after returning the defective ones. And I've been waiting for three weeks now... One thing I can say is that if you have a problem, you live in Europe, and you have to talk to them, you're screwed. They are nice, etc., but it would be faster if I ordered another one rather than waiting for the defective ones to be replaced. No response in an e-mail for a week is standard... It has little to do with premium footwear. And I'm still waiting, I'm still writing to them... And someone else always replies, if they reply at all. And every time, the first answer is the same: please provide your address. I've confirmed it so many times, and it doesn't help. And you wait many more days for another reply... And then, thay ask you to confirm your address because someone else is writing... And it seems like it has no end... And i'm still waiting for concrete information, because I paid for it... (sorry for my english, it is not my native leangue)
Your English is good. I wouldn't have known you weren't a native speaker if you hadn't said so. Did you ever get your shoes?
I'm interested, who has a pair of vivos already? 👀
Thanks for this great review !
I've had the primus trail knit fg for 1 month and it feels incredible for my big feet.
One question, how does it size compared to your all weather primus trail II ? What size did you have for both of these ?
@@bidule44truc thanks Erwan. That's awesome, I really wanted a pair of those! I have the primus lites all weather's in a 44 and primus trail fgs in 44. All seem to be pretty consistent sizing for me but the feel of them does vary, I think because of the different materials. Primus lites feel on the more relaxed side then the primus trail fgs a bit firmer in areas and these are even more so.
@@bidule44truc hope that makes sense. All size 44! When do you wear yours mostly?
@@alexreader that makes sense :) I can't help wearing them as an everyday shoe, and think about wearing them for hiking and trailing. But winter is coming and I feel I need something warmer and waterproof.
I am questioned about the look, I don't know if I find it great or weird !
@@bidule44truc yeah I'm always in mine to, just seems the most comfortable and best way to be ha. I think they look awesome personally, but I know I get some funny comments to 🤣 strong feet though 😉 are you considering a pair of the boots then?
I love the tracker decon lows, but would never wear them in the gym.
🥳 what do you use yours for mostly?
The laces are hideous though :(
Do you have a pair?