The roclites are goretex lined so should be waterproof. They are lighter than the BB boots but you're right, there looks like a bit of a heel. Sound promising though. I'd be interested to hear how you find them.
Bison Bushcraft Boot or any other thin-soled walking boots.
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The roclites are goretex lined so should be waterproof. They are lighter than the BB boots but you're right, there looks like a bit of a heel. Sound promising though. I'd be interested to hear how you find them.
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I wish someone would make a fall-spring boot in the "barefoot" style. I think I'm going to write and see it Kero is willing to make http://www.kero.se/en/shop/show/bloetnaebb-antik/ with a flat and thin sole... That would be pretty much ideal.
If all else fails, you could try these
http://www.internetgardener.co.uk/P...den-Shoe-by-The-Muck-Boot-Co--Moss-Green.aspx
Its not as daft as it sounds. I used these as my footwear for the woods through last winter. They are warm, comfortable, flexible reasonably light (1kg) with no support and not much cushioning especially when you remove the footbed. Fairly cheap too. They suffer from being slip ons, in that they occasionally slip off (once in a bit of a quagmire was not fun) but generally they did pretty well for a garden shoe!
http://www.internetgardener.co.uk/P...den-Shoe-by-The-Muck-Boot-Co--Moss-Green.aspx
Its not as daft as it sounds. I used these as my footwear for the woods through last winter. They are warm, comfortable, flexible reasonably light (1kg) with no support and not much cushioning especially when you remove the footbed. Fairly cheap too. They suffer from being slip ons, in that they occasionally slip off (once in a bit of a quagmire was not fun) but generally they did pretty well for a garden shoe!
No, it is not so daft ! - I actually was going to buy a pair very similar to these but my husband scoffed at me and told me that the neoprene makes them very sweaty. I like them and they are flat.
OK, great, got loads of options now. I will let you know how I get on. I am going to try the vivobarefoot Brawn as first choice and see how I get on, and possibly the muck boots as a back up pair!
thanks Treadlightly,
That they don't breathe so well so you get sweaty feet and that they are prone to leak. Good luck with your search.
Which is why I don't like them. They are also hard to dry out. But some people get on with them well...
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Just got a reply from Kero; they can deliver with a flat sole (with 2-3 weeks lead time). Mailed asked a bit about the nature of the sole they put on them, but I think I may have my "bushcraft" boots sorted...
Wow these are great - with a flat sole too - I think I would struggle with the thin toe space though, I wonder if they could widen the shoe at the front? I have a template of my foot I could email to them, perhaps they could work around that. ForestWalker, what about the pricing for these shoes with a flat sole - are they more expensive than 975 SEK???
To all you barefoot shoe types, how do you cope in the winter or when its VERY wet? Is it a case of bare feet warming by the fire with your chosen footwear drying off? Reason I ask is I wouldn't mind trying it out.
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
That is one solution. The VFF (Vibram Five Fingers) I wear get wet at the slightest dampness between the toes and once they are wet they stay wet. I have two pairs of VFF Sprints and a pair of neoprene Flows designed to be used for watersports, which keep my feet warm when I am IN the water. During the summer on muddy paths and grass you can get away with exchanging one pair of VFF's with the other - letting one dry out whilst you wear the other - around camp I wear flip flops.
For wetter weather, well, I am looking into 'barefoot' hiking boots that give more protection and warmth than VFFs, and in the snow I wear mukluks bought from Merell with the insole taken out, but Vivo Barefoot do heavier boots which I hope to buy for this winter. Look on Amazon for Vivo Barefoot boots, they usually have the whole range on there, whilst the official website only has summer shoes in at the moment. Failing that, there are loads of other options mentioned on this thread
Not very 'crafty, but I love my Inov-8 Roclite 400 GTXs (http://www.inov-8.com/Products-Detail.asp?PG=PG1&P=5050973129&L=27)
Thin, grippy soles, waterproof and VERY lightweight.
Thin, grippy soles, waterproof and VERY lightweight.
Just to add to the Bison shoe debate; I've had mine for 3 years. I wear them from spring until autumn every year. I literally soak them in dubbin over winter and they are extermely waterproof. They are comfy to wear and great to walk quietly around the woods.
I have the vibram sole version and they have good grip although Roger had to re-affix the sole which started to come away in a couple of places.
You should be aware that the flat soles will stretch the achilles tendon so initially it will feel strange and you may feel you are getting fatigued. I am used to them so can walk a fair distance without any bother although I wouldn't use them for hard-core hiking - but then they're not designed for that.
I've got a couple of surface cuts on the uppers but they are robust enough not to go through the whole of the leather. I've had Rogues but they are quite heavy. Its the Bison's every time for me.
I have the vibram sole version and they have good grip although Roger had to re-affix the sole which started to come away in a couple of places.
You should be aware that the flat soles will stretch the achilles tendon so initially it will feel strange and you may feel you are getting fatigued. I am used to them so can walk a fair distance without any bother although I wouldn't use them for hard-core hiking - but then they're not designed for that.
I've got a couple of surface cuts on the uppers but they are robust enough not to go through the whole of the leather. I've had Rogues but they are quite heavy. Its the Bison's every time for me.
Stay indoors? You got to be joking lol. I change to a more technical boot. North Face Cedar Ridge. Nice and light, warm and very waterproof.
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