
Vibe
88%
4–7mm
Wide
Vegan
Barefoot trainer shoe with a 4mm sole, hybrid tread, recycled mesh upper, and wide toebox.
Summary: Firm ground trail running and hiking shoe with breathable mesh upper, semi-aggressive lugs, 6.5mm recycled outsole, and medium-width, foot-shaped toebox.
The Primus Trail 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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Thickness | 5.5mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Good | |||
decent flex and moderate agility. | ||||
width | Medium | |||
limits natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG has a medium foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, recycled, vegan, sustainable, ethical, rubber, and ortholite materials.
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Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | Short | |||
runs short, consider sizing up. | ||||
Materials | 7 | |||
synthetic, recycled, vegan, sustainable, ethical, rubber, ortholite | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | Low | |||
ideal for lower arch/instep. | ||||
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for backpacking, hiking, and trail running in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30–100º F | |||
cold, warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
backpacking, hiking, trail running | ||||
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