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by slipslap 3247 days ago
what are your thoughts on https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us?
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I've had a several pairs of their EVOs (which seems to have been replaced by their Stealth and Primus lines)

I loved them, even if they did wear them out fairly quickly (I went through a pair in a little under a year.) That is largely because they were very comfortable and I ended up wearing them for more than just running though. They're the only minimalist shoe I've tried that had an adequately sized toe box.

I also recently got a pair of their canvas 'Mata' everyday shoes and can vouch for their comfort.

I've used the Scott and Hiker models as my winter shoes for 5 years now. Walking 2-6 miles daily in Montana winters. Disliked the Hiker, the molding between the sole and the top was flimsy, the Scott is much better IMO but ice-salt will wreck their appearance if your don't take care of them. They can't handle smooth ice, but neither do most regular shoes without some assistance anyways.
I own multiple pairs of Vivos for casual wear — most of them developed holes in the soles pretty quickly. I still buy them because they're affordable when on sale, and look fairly decent.
Quality varies a lot across models. Their dessert boot, Gobi, is perhaps their best product.