Primus Trail Knit FG

Summary: Barefoot trail shoe with a breathable knit upper and 5.5mm firm ground sole for hike and run.

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.

Overall:

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [5.5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

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.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

305g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] vegan, ethical, sustainable, recycled, ortholite, rubber.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] removable.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

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 hot, warm, cold, and freezing climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [excellent] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] trail running, hiking, walking.
  • Climate: [4] hot, warm, cold, freezing.

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