[UV Halo]

Just passing this along for woodsballers interested in minimalist footware.

Apparently, Belleville Boot (long time combat/tactical boot manufacturer) has released a minimalist (5mm drop) tactical boot called the TR10*.



Given their published stats (below) it appears that the photo may be a little deceiving when it comes to the sole thickness. I suspect (I don't have a pair yet myself) that the sides actually come up a bit much like my Vivobarefoot Ra's (minimalist oxford).

Presently, they're selling in Black (TR102) and Tan (TR101), and Sage Green (like the U.S. Air Force boots, TR103). Onto the stats:

• A true minimalist boot with a 5 millimeter “drop”
  
• Exclusive Vibram® “Tarsus” oil and slip resistant rubber
  
• Highly breathable unlined leather & nylon upper
  
• Double & triple stitched seams for enhanced durability
  
• Padded Achilles support
  
• 8” height
  
• Less than 2lbs per pair

The only question I have is 'how wide is the toe box?' When I first got into barefoot style footware (I have running and working shoes now), I tried the Nike Free line and they felt to narrow in the toe, so I expect that the Nike SFBs are similar as well as having too much EVA.

[Cheesy]

This is awesome, can't wait to get a pair.

[canscom]

Bleh is my first reaction

[Eskimo]

Vibram usually does wide soles so your golden.

also the outside of the rubber lips around the outside of your foot. so it looks a tad thicker

[UV Halo]

About a week ago, I finally got my own pair in Sage Green:



I like them but, it will take some getting used to the feel of something tight around your ankles while the toe box is very wide (at least as wide as my VIVOBarefoot Ra's). I measured my foot, with a ruler, and used their sizing guide to order them- I needed a euro 45.5 rather than the 45 I wear in Vivos (I like the euro scale as it allows for a more precise fit).

The sole is a bit stiff but still allows for twisting and flexing (I can fold the boot into a V shape with the heel and toe next to each other).

[PBphilosopher]

UV Halo, on 03 January 2013 - 04:05 PM, said:

Just passing this along for woodsballers interested in minimalist footware.

Apparently, Belleville Boot (long time combat/tactical boot manufacturer) has released a minimalist (5mm drop) tactical boot called the TR10*.



Given their published stats (below) it appears that the photo may be a little deceiving when it comes to the sole thickness. I suspect (I don't have a pair yet myself) that the sides actually come up a bit much like my Vivobarefoot Ra's (minimalist oxford).

Presently, they're selling in Black (TR102) and Tan (TR101), and Sage Green (like the U.S. Air Force boots, TR103). Onto the stats:

• A true minimalist boot with a 5 millimeter “drop”
  
• Exclusive Vibram® “Tarsus” oil and slip resistant rubber
  
• Highly breathable unlined leather & nylon upper
  
• Double & triple stitched seams for enhanced durability
  
• Padded Achilles support
  
• 8” height
  
• Less than 2lbs per pair

The only question I have is 'how wide is the toe box?' When I first got into barefoot style footware (I have running and working shoes now), I tried the Nike Free line and they felt to narrow in the toe, so I expect that the Nike SFBs are similar as well as having too much EVA.

The video said the toe box is far wider than any other boot. They also have a "wide" model. Good luck.

[UV Halo]

PBphilosopher, on 20 March 2013 - 01:52 AM, said:

The video said the toe box is far wider than any other boot. They also have a "wide" model. Good luck.

You didn't read my last post did you? I have a pair in Sage Green