Primus Lite

Summary: Barefoot road shoe with a thin 4mm sole, breathable mesh, and minimal tread for gym and run.

1. Overview

The Primus Lite by Vivobarefoot is a premium lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high 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 Lite has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic, vegan, sustainable, and recycled materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

221g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

4

synthetic, vegan, sustainable, recycled

synthetic, vegan, sustainable, recycled

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

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 Lite provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for road running, walking, gym, and indoors in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

cold, warm, hot

cold, warm, hot

Activities

4

road running, walking, gym, indoors

road running, walking, gym, indoors

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