Primus Trail All Weather FG

Summary: Barefoot trail shoe with a water-resistant vegan upper and 5.5mm tread for firm ground.

1. Overview

The Primus Trail All Weather FG by Vivobarefoot is a premium midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with great overall versatility.

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Basic Details

Thickness

5.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate agility.

width

Medium

limits natural toe splay and movement.

limits natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail All Weather FG has a medium foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, sustainable, ethical, rubber, and ortholite materials.

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Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

6

vegan, synthetic, sustainable, ethical, rubber, ortholite

vegan, synthetic, sustainable, ethical, rubber, ortholite

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Medium

ideal for low to mid arch/instep.

ideal for low to mid arch/instep.

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail All Weather FG provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for trail running, hiking, and walking in freezing, cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

10–100º F

hot, warm, cold, freezing

hot, warm, cold, freezing

Activities

3

trail running, hiking, walking

trail running, hiking, walking

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