Footwear to go with our jackets

[Tom71]

Agreed on the "horses for causes" point.

I don´t think it´s so exceptional to be careful with "barefoot" shoes, especially for the "best-agers".. The older you get the more you are prone to suffer from arch failure (a "flatfoot" being the end of that process"). Add some general degenerative issues like arthrosis in the toes and the last thing you shoould do is to enhance the natural movement of the foot.
My wife isn´t meant to walk around barefoot anymore at all, especially not on instable surfaces. If it was up to her doc, she would nail her feet on some plywood planks and be done with it.

That said, I just ordered a pair of "Duckfeet" shoes, as per the discussion on TFL last week. Not really "barefoot" shoes, but with a broad toebox and very little heel elevation. Just curious at this point in time, but visually I guess they will work well enough with a simple pair of Jeans and a T-Shirt.

 

[TartuWolf]

That said, I just ordered a pair of "Duckfeet" shoes, as per the discussion on TFL last week. Not really "barefoot" shoes, but with a broad toebox and very little heel elevation. Just curious at this point in time, but visually I guess they will work well enough with a simple pair of Jeans and a T-Shirt.

I'm planning to grab a pair as well, but used for 1/3 of the price, not new.

 

[Bfd70]

I spent a lot of time looking at them aft

That said, I just ordered a pair of "Duckfeet" shoes, as per the discussion on TFL last week. Not really "barefoot" shoes, but with a broad toebox and very little heel elevation. Just curious at this point in time, but visually I guess they will work well enough with a simple pair of Jeans and a T-Shirt.

er hearing about them here. I really dig them. I sat on my hands as i just bought a pair of astroflex for the summer that i’ve barely worn. Also just 1 month into the 6 month boot season around here.

 

[Tom71]

I spent a lot of time looking at them aft

er hearing about them here. I really dig them. I sat on my hands as i just bought a pair of astroflex for the summer that i’ve barely worn. Also just 1 month into the 6 month boot season around here.

Haha, so we are the opposites of the spectrum: I have recently discovered Astorflex, but decided to go Duckfeet first....
Ordering wasn´t at all easy with them. The website seems fine, all going well until after I attempted payment; then I received all sorts of misc. error notices. It has worked now, but my patience had worn thin.

 

[handymike]

I'm interested to read what you all think about the Duckfeet. A buddy of mine swears by the barefoot shoes, but I haven't gone there yet.

 

[red devil]

Tempted to try a barefoot shoe to walk around, what would you guys recommend?

 

[MrProper]

Tempted to try a barefoot shoe to walk around, what would you guys recommend?

Unfortunately, I can't say much because I only have three pairs of Vivobarefoot and therefore no comparison.
If you like the look of them, I can say that you're probably not doing anything wrong with them.

I would also be interested in the ones from Lems, e.g. these https://www.lemsshoes.com/collectio...oot-leather?variant=23710868766778&country=AT

But I don't know how good they are.

 

[TartuWolf]

@red devil
You're in the UK so I can imagine you have LOADS of options.
My wife loves Koel products, I also think they are fantastic in terms of quality.
You can try a pair of DuckFeet.
I like the wool Ballop Corso.
Lems Boulder Summit if you want more of a rugged boot look.

 

[Bfd70]

Haha, so we are the opposites of the spectrum: I have recently discovered Astorflex, but decided to go Duckfeet first....
Ordering wasn´t at all easy with them. The website seems fine, all going well until after I attempted payment; then I received all sorts of misc. error notices. It has worked now, but my patience had worn thin.

These are what i bought. Very satisfied.
https://www.endclothing.com/us/asto...MnjaxceCr2PG4rD9hYjjyNGjSoF5BmOIaAvNhEALw_wcB

 

[Tom71]

These are what i bought. Very satisfied.
https://www.endclothing.com/us/asto...MnjaxceCr2PG4rD9hYjjyNGjSoF5BmOIaAvNhEALw_wcB

Yes, these are one of their classic models, I guess. I have two pairs of the Paraboot „Michael“ to scratch that particular itch. I am looking at one of Astorflex‘ loafers. Maybe next spring…

 

[red devil]

Unfortunately, I can't say much because I only have three pairs of Vivobarefoot and therefore no comparison.
If you like the look of them, I can say that you're probably not doing anything wrong with them.

I would also be interested in the ones from Lems, e.g. these https://www.lemsshoes.com/collectio...oot-leather?variant=23710868766778&country=AT

But I don't know how good they are.

Thanks, these Lems look good.

Of the Vivo shoes you have, is there a big difference in feel, if so which one would you say is best for trying it out and walking?

@red devil
You're in the UK so I can imagine you have LOADS of options.
My wife loves Koel products, I also think they are fantastic in terms of quality.
You can try a pair of DuckFeet.
I like the wool Ballop Corso.
Lems Boulder Summit if you want more of a rugged boot look.

Quite the choice, thanks!

 

[MrProper]

Thanks, these Lems look good.

Of the Vivo shoes you have, is there a big difference in feel, if so which one would you say is best for trying it out and walking?

I have the Tracker Leather AT, Tracker Moc and Tracker Forrest ESC.
The Forrest is definitely the best choice for tough off-road hikes.
For everyday wear, the Tracker Leather AT are a good choice because they look quite discreet.
I actually think the Mocs are the coolest, but they are quite conspicuous.
I think they all feel equally good and hardly notice any difference. If there is a difference, it might be in the Forrest, because it has a thicker tread and therefore possibly more cushioning. But I don't really notice that.

 

[red devil]

I have the Tracker Leather AT, Tracker Moc and Tracker Forrest ESC.
The Forrest is definitely the best choice for tough off-road hikes.
For everyday wear, the Tracker Leather AT are a good choice because they look quite discreet.
I actually think the Mocs are the coolest, but they are quite conspicuous.
I think they all feel equally good and hardly notice any difference. If there is a difference, it might be in the Forrest, because it has a thicker tread and therefore possibly more cushioning. But I don't really notice that.

Thanks, that's exactly the info I needed, I'd get the Tracker Leather AT out of these.

 

[Leather_nube]

I'm planning to grab a pair as well, but used for 1/3 of the price, not new.

I’m thinking of it too

 

[Leather_nube]

Have been looking at Astorflex recently too.