Magna Forest ESC

Summary: Barefoot hiking boot with a wide slip-in leather upper and aggressive 9.5mm Michelin sole.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

96%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [9.5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [extra-wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Vivobarefoot Magna Forest ESC has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 9.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with leather, cotton, michelin, wool, rubber, synthetic, natural, organic, ethical, sustainable, and recycled materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

485g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [natural] leather, cotton, michelin, wool, rubber, organic, ethical, sustainable, recycled.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] removable, insulated.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Magna Forest ESC provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking and walking in warm, cold, and freezing climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [water-resistant] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [2] hiking, walking.
  • Climate: [3] warm, cold, freezing.

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