Trail Freak II WP
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Reddit Reviews
I use Vivo Barefoots with the extra tread on the soles. Works really well for me.
My vivo trail freaks lasted 1100km 😨. The new pairs are shiet after 200km. Can not a simgle company make a durable shoe anyone, no one cares about reusing plastic or shit adheasive that is good for the enviroment, but fails in 6 months. My New balance minimus 10v1s from 2006 are better then every single shoe i've tried, they're bomb proof.
I got some Vivo Barefoot trail shoes and I've been loving them. If you're not used to wearing minimalist shoes then it won't be fun at first, but they do help strengthen foot muscles that don't get used with normal shoes.
5 fingers are good but bear in mind they have no stubtoe protection, so a stray rock in the path can really mess up your day (ask me how I know). I’d favor a shoe with a toe box, like vivos.
Vivos are amazing, I have the trail and training shoes and they’ve both held up well to disc. Before I went to Vivos I was using New Balance barefoot trail shoes and they struggled to last more than a season or two. The fit and grip was excellent though.
So glad it’s not just me! The only shoe I’ve found are Vivo barefoot shoes but you can’t run any distance in them sadly.
I tried vivo and found they were a really poor fit. Unfortunately, we have to either get expensive custom shoes or settle for compromises.
I’ve played in Solomons, adidas terrex, and vivo barefoot, all of them have lasted well. Having waterproof shoes in morning dew is great but my form and footwork is better in barefoot shoes. I have xero 360’s ordered for disc golf and tennis. Hopefully they work well
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