
Primus Trail Knit FG
86%
5.5mm
Wide
Vegan
Barefoot trail shoe with a breathable knit upper and 5.5mm firm ground sole for hike and run.
Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a thin 5.5mm hybrid sole, wide toebox, and stability straps.
The Prio by Xero Shoes is an affordable midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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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. | ||||
The Xero Shoes Prio has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, rubber, and vegan materials.
Price:
Weight:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 3 | |||
synthetic, rubber, vegan | ||||
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). | ||||
The Xero Shoes Prio provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for gym, hiking, road running, trail running, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30β100ΒΊ F | |||
cold, warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 5 | |||
gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking | ||||
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