Primus Trail Flow Mid

Summary: Lightweight barefoot boot with a mid-cut upper and 5.3mm sole for hiking and trail running.

1. Overview

The Primus Trail Flow Mid by Vivobarefoot is a premium midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.

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Basic Details

Thickness

5.3mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports 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 Flow Mid has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.3mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, rubber, sustainable, ethical, and recycled materials.

Price:

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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, rubber, sustainable, ethical, recycled

vegan, synthetic, rubber, sustainable, ethical, recycled

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

Stitched

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Flow Mid provides great breathability, is waterproof, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, backpacking, 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

Full

fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush.

fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush.

Climate

10–100ΒΊ F

warm, cold, freezing, hot

warm, cold, freezing, hot

Activities

4

hiking, trail running, backpacking, walking

hiking, trail running, backpacking, walking

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