Phil Torres

Phil Torres Instagram – Almost jungle time! Very excited to head back out into the field next month, exploring an area known for hummingbirds and butterflies. As part of my expedition prep, I love trying out new gear and @vivobarefoot hooked me up with their #JungleESC boot— a boot designed alongside experts in the Bornean Jungle— for me to first try out while in the forests of Europe.
How did it hold up? It has some detailed features that are very rainforest friendly. The grip feels like you’re a bit of a ninja, I felt like I could walk, climb, run over anything and the sole is puncture resistant. It isn’t waterproof, a feature which may be surprising until you realize that a lot of my time in rainforest I’ll end up crossing (or wading through!) streams, so any boot you are wearing is either flooded (rubber wellies) or completely soaked (leather boots). The Jungle ESC allows you to do this and walk onto dry land as it drains and quick dries your feet. Much preferred to my usual of walking around with rubber boots full of water. #SurvivalEcologicalCollection #VivoBarefoot #ad | Posted on 26/May/2024 01:25:36