Vivos with the Michelin tread are extremely durable. I tore shoes to shit in about 3/4 months. I play a ton. That’s an important factor. My vivos are going stronger after a year.
Altra Lone Peaks are also super comfortable, I have a pair in my rotation as well, they just wear fairly fast on paved segments and aren't quite as responsive as the G270's. The Lone Peaks do have a vibram sole though as well.. aside from that I also have vivobarefoot swimrun shoe, the Hydra ESC... but that definitely takes some getting used to, but theyre as minimalistic as a trail shoe can get, if youre running through mud etc. Ive worn them on multiple half marathon mountain races and they last forever..
not sure if they fit the criteria but I run in Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC and they are absolutely bonkers on pretty much any surface and condition. Absolutely love them.
Don’t get anything with the tracker AT sole lug pattern. I have the tracker AT and Moc and they are both lethal on wet surfaces. For some reason the compound used is very slippery (fine on dry ground). I would recommend any of the ESC with the Michelin soles, the Scott IV or anything with the Gobi soles. I own all of them and they’re all ok when it rains. I can’t speak to other models but I personally wont buy any more vivos with the tracker AT type soles.
It seems like you've just described the Vivo Hydra ESC.
You might find [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/barefootshoestalk/s/wyTRqhtcUB) old post of mine interesting. I still routinely pack in my boots this way. And I can actually fit my Vivo Jungle ESC in the exact same packing cube, you just need to fold the top half of the uppers to the side. Well still keeping room for my Wildling Nebula, which I use as camp shoes and as slippers.
I am hypermobile and am also in the process of figuring out if I have EDS and what type.
I didn't make the switch, but rather since I began hiking/backpacking/trail running I have worn Vivobarefoot and Altra shoes. My ankles became pretty strong and never roll, even compared to other regular-mobile people.
I also have the frontal knee pain, but as you mentioned, it turned out that's about the imbalance of too strong quads-too weak hammies.
TLDR: Yes it's possible
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