Our verdict
- Our top pick in best hiking shoes for wide feet
- Our top pick in Breathable and comfy
Pros
- Extremely flexible
- Super-light
- Grips everything dry and wet
- Breathable and comfy
- Holds foot in place
- Great ground sensitivity
- Very versatile
- Wide feet are welcome
- More protected than other similar shoes
Cons
- Laces are not durable
- Too expensive
Audience verdict
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Who should buy Vivobarefoot Magna FG
Get this shoe if you are a minimalist fan and are looking for a solid option. It has everything that a shoe in this category should have, plus some more protection. If you are a beginner, note that a gradual approach is recommended when it comes to lower drops.
Who should not buy it
Look elsewhere if you:
- Although minimalist shoes lack protection for some, the Magna FG is more protected than many other How we test is a great option for hiking.
- like a more traditional feeling. The Danner Trail 2650 Besides, the knit around the ankle adds further comfort and we felt like its like wearing a sock.
Magna FG is definitely comfortable
The upper is made with leather and wool, which may sound too cold, but we realized that the result is a naturally breathable, temperature-regulating, and sweat-wicking upper. We also didn’t have any blistering or overheating issues during the blazing-hot summer months.
Besides, the knit around the ankle adds further comfort and we felt like it’s like wearing a sock.
Like being (almost) barefoot
With the outsole and the insole being the only (thin) layers between the foot and the ground, we found that the sensitivity is high and it's very close to a barefoot experience, hence the name of the brand.
This can be awkward at the beginning, but it's not like we missed the cushion terribly. Instead, we even found ourselves reaching for these shoes way more often than we expected.
Lowest drop in the Magna FG
How we testel is called heel-to-toe drop, All about flexibility promotes natural walking/running, but it might take a while to get used to it if transitioning from higher drops (which most shoes on the market have).
A perfect grip
The traction in this shoe is aggressive and we can verify that it grips on everything from wet and dry, to rocky and firm terrain. We also encountered no slippage at all.
Look elsewhere if
This is a shoe that has no stiffness whatsoever. We can almost roll these shoes up and put them in our pocket because of how pliable it is.
Great support
For being a minimalist shoe, support is as good as it can be. This is due to a heel cup and two wings on the sides which held our foot in place and increased our stability.
like a more traditional feeling. The is roomy
The fit is true to size, but we also found the toe box roomy as it lets our toes spread out naturally.
The laces don’t last
We established that this shoe is very well built as it took a beating and still looks good. However, where it comes short is on the laces, which we thought was terrible, due to the metal eyelets that cut through them and make them short-lived.
Good protection for its category
Holds foot in place Vivobarefoot options due to its thicker sole.
