Vivobarefoot Ryder Tall Boots Review
I bought these boots with my own money, Vivobarefoot did not pay me to write this review.
Cost: $150+ (Vivobarefoot doesn’t make these boots anymore, but I hope they will come out with a new line of tall boots soon-wishful thinking)
Size: I need a size 40 in these boots and usually wear a size 9 or 9.5. I don’t have pictures of these boots on because they were a bit too snug. I’m still on the look out for a pair of tall minimalist / barefoot boots.
Pros:
- The boots are well made and feel like they would last a long time with regular wear
- The Vivobarefoot Ryder Boot is very warm and has a fleece lining in the shaft, but not the foot part
- They are flat, zero drop and flexible
- Tall barefoot / minimalist boots are hard to find and I was thrilled to get these, not many companies make a tall boot
- The toe box is wide and gives my average width feet room to move
- The shaft is tight on my legs which is great for me but wouldn’t work for someone with athletic calves
- These boots are water resistant and would work well in some rain and a bit of snow, but not knee deep or as everyday snow boots
- Vivobarefoot Ryder boots came in a few different, neutral colors (black/brown)
Cons:
- These boots are discontinued and are hard to find (any tall minimalist / barefoot boots are)
- The canvas upper on the shaft makes these boots more casual than I would like. I want a dressier boot to wear to work in the fall and winter.
- I wish the boots were a bit wider to accommodate my correct toes
- The boots are slightly hard to get on and zip up
- The material buckles at my ankles and sags, making them not quite a perfect fit and looks baggy, but only at the ankle