Hydra ESC

Summary: Barefoot trail/swim shoes with

Hydra ESC

1. Overview

The Hydra ESC by Vivobarefoot is a premium midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

76%

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Basic Details

Thickness

6mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate agility.

Width

Medium

limits natural toe splay and movement.

limits natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

The Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC has a medium foot-shaped toebox, thin 6mm outsole, good flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, recycled, and ethical materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

350g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

7

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, recycled, ethical

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, recycled, ethical

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, water, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

4

hiking, trail running, water, walking

hiking, trail running, water, walking

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