VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Trail Knit FG, Womens Breathable Off-Road Shoe with Barefoot Firm Ground Sole

Product Information

Almost every time I review a shoe, someone will pop up in the comments and cry ‘more shoes that aren’t foot shaped!’. These are very foot shaped, but they’re not very bike shaped. Nevertheless, as a group of outdoorsy active fitness types (even Binners goes hillwalking, though possibly only as a means to accessing more remote pubs with fine pies) I figure you might be interested in these Vivobarefoot Primus Trail shoes. For the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG, I think the sizing is going to be a little variable. To be honest, I’m not the hugest fan of this shoe’s sizing and find its fit similar to the Primus Lite Knit’s sizing. Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG Sizing Thoughts: True to size for most. Narrow feet and half sizes, size down. The shoes also feature a 3mm insole for enough protection and support, which you can remove to enhance the ground feel. Comfort Level While the shoes have no ankle or arch support, users say they still feel very stable as the minimalist shoes strengthen their calves and ankles. Since they feel lightweight, people say that it’s almost as if they aren’t wearing shoes at all, adding to the barefoot experience. Final Call: Is This a Good Minimalist Trail Running Shoe?

It’s a domino effect at work. Grip is impressive too, even on slightly softer ground, which is just as well because moist trails are often hard to avoid in the UK. The Knit may be the solution if Vivos haven’t fit in the past because they’re too tight. I found the Trail Knit to be much more forgiving around the midfoot and heel. That’s important for those who have found the standard Primus line to have pressure points due to the narrower base. The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG delivers strong performance across the board for multiple activity verticals. For example, this shoe is designed for hiking and outdoor use, but I think you can get more out of it for other things as well. To test the performance of the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG, I used this shoe in a variety of contexts. Since most are buying these shoes for their versatility, I wanted to put them to the test.If you have additional questions about the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG’s sizing, drop a comment below and I can help you out. Price Breakdown Most of the time, feeling the floor didn’t make any difference, but the one time this really comes into its own is walking in the dark. When you can hardly see, it’s incredible the amount of information you’re processing about the floor through barefoot shoes (try it, it’s fascinating). Because, yes, I do spend an unusual amount of time walking around in the dark without a flashlight. Interestingly, and despite their minimalism, I feel very stable running in these shoes. They don’t feature extra ankle support, nor do they have any form of lateral support through the arches — they’re barefoot shoes! But the fact that your feet are so darn close to the ground means that if you do go over on your ankle, you don’t have far to go. Your slowly strengthening ankles and feet will deal with the topple with no problems. This may be just me, but I’ve certainly found them to be surprisingly stable. Versatility When it comes to lifting, the Vivobarefoot Primus Tail Knit FG could be a viable option for most lifters. One of the biggest asks I get about hybrid shoes is if said shoe’s lugs or outsole tread will take away from its performance. The only thing that may get annoying for some is that since this shoe does run a little long, the toe break can feel awkward when breaking them in and doing things like lunges where you’re having the toe box flex a ton. Testing the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG for Versatile Training

But I want to see more stability, and I don’t want a shoe this heavy. So, who is the Primus Trail Knit for? For narrow-width feet and for half-sizes, you’ll want to size down in this shoe. I think with its excessive length, you’ll find this shoe’s toe break to be more uncomfortable for your anatomical asks.

I think if you’re investing in this shoe, then you’ll want to keep this in mind during the winter. Despite this model working in slush and light snow, my feet did get pretty cool when wearing them. There are no half sizes here, but the sizing, due to the shape of the shoe, is quite generous. If you’re normally a half size, I’d suggest rounding down rather than up. The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG has been a subtly surprising shoe both in the gym and on the trails. To be honest, their price point was something that gave me pause when first investing in these, but they’ve since really grown on me. If you’re in-between sizes, then you may want to size down in this model. In addition, if you like snugger fits with your shoes, then sizing down may be the call with these because they are pretty long. In terms of competition, you’re looking at the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail, Merrell Trail Glove 7, and Vibram Fivefingers V-Trail 2.0. The Vivobarefoot shoe tops all of these in terms of price.

Once you can’t repair or don’t need them anymore, send us your old Vivos and we’ll make they sure they’re given a second life, or if they’re really well-loved, we’ll store them until we launch our recycling solution. I think the lugs are built close enough together that you shouldn’t feel like they’re uncomfortable when training or digging into the feet. When doing deadlifts, RDLs, and other lower body exercises, I didn’t notice them whatsoever. Combined with supreme ventilation and a good level of traction, this stylish trail running shoe makes a solid mid-price option for all abilities.

Value

If you have a neutral-width or wide foot and you’re not between sizes, then you should be going to true to size in this model. This shoe will run long, but for these foot anatomies, you should be okay regarding its overall length.