Vivobarefoot gets back to nature with Ecological Survival Collection hiking shoes
Vivobarefoot, maker of some of the best barefoot running shoes we've tested, has released a new range of footwear made for hiking in tough conditions. The Ecological Survival Collection (ESC) includes two boots and a shoe, all made for exploring different types of terrain.
First of all, there's the Magna Forest Esc , which is a lightweight, low-cut boot made with fast hiking in mind. It's flexible and breathable, with a Michelin rubber outsole, Ortholite insole (made using 98% recycled foam), and a puncture-resistant finish so you can feel the forest floor without worrying about rocks and roots. It's priced at £185 and comes in two colors: bracken (shown below) and obsidian/lime.
For waterside hikes and swimrun events, the Hydra Esc sits somewhere between a barefoot hiking shoe and a water shoe . It provides plenty of grip on wet surfaces, and drains and dries quickly. It's available in an olive green colorway chosen by pro surfer John John Florence, and costs £170.
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Vivobarefoot Magna Forest Esc shoe (Image credit: Vivobarefoot)
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Vivobarefoot Hydra Esc shoe (Image credit: Vivobarefoot)
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Vivobarefoot Jungle Esc boot (Image credit: Vivobarefoot)
Finally, there's the Jungle Esc barefoot boot, made for humid hikes with thick vegetation underfoot. It features a Michelin rubber outsole, breathable mesh upper that dries and drains quickly, puncture-resistant finish, corrosion-resistant brass hardware, a gusseted tongue for extra protection, and high-visibility details for adventuring after dark. It comes in an earthy colorway called Invisible, and costs £220.
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