TL;DR Are the Vivobarefoot Scott IV Mens Zero-Drop?

Hi, I’m thinking about buying the Vivobarefoot Scott IV Mens, but on their website under the heading ‘geo outsole’ it says the following:

[…] this outsole raises up towards the heel to hold feet firmly in place.

This sounds like those shoes aren’t zero drop which would be a dealbreaker for me. Does anyone have experience with this model or similar shoes by Vivobarefoot?

Also, if anyone can recommend other warm barefoot winter shoes, feel free to let me know. :)

Thanks in advance!

  • Etnaphele@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    3·
    8 months ago

    They are absolutely zero-drop. What they refer to is the outsole “hugging” the heel on the outside to keep it in place.

    For winter, I use the Wildling Northwolf which are similar but with wool (less rugged but more comfy) and for really cold, icy and snowy weather I use the Feelmax Kuuva 6.

    I have other Vivobarefoot shoes (Gobi and Primus) and love them.

    • loo@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Thanks a lot for the feedback! I have a pair of Wildling Lanka Dark Stone and I love them. The reason I’m not buying Wildling for winter is because I heard that they soak up water, similar to the summer models.
      I also have the Vivo Primus III, which I think are great. I’m still deciding between the Peerko Go and Scott IV. Thanks a lot for your answer!

      • Etnaphele@lemmy.worldMEnglish
        2·
        8 months ago

        You’re welcome! Yes some leather outer is for sure beneficial to keep moisture and winter mud at bay. The Northwolf I have must be impregnated around the sole, but the wool outer with the membrane should do a good job at keeping me dry. The wool is sometimes underrated and can be very dependable, but traps dirt much more than leather or other smooth surfaces. The Peerko look classy! I don’t like side zippers personally, but they look solid. The upside for the Scott for you would be, that you already know that the sole shape (from your Primus) is a good fit for you. But this shouldn’t stop you from trying other brands :) Best luck with your minimal shopping!