1. Overview
The Primus Trail Knit FG by Vivobarefoot is a premium midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.
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Basic Details
Thickness | 5.5mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced agility. | ||||
width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. |
2. Features
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, ethical, sustainable, recycled, ortholite, and rubber materials.
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Specifications
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 7 | |||
vegan, synthetic, ethical, sustainable, recycled, ortholite, rubber | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | Medium | |||
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). |
3. Performance
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG provides excellent breathability, is not 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 | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 10–100º F | |||
hot, warm, cold, freezing | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
trail running, hiking, walking |

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