Primus Lite Knit

Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with 4mm road sole, slip-on flyknit upper, and wide toebox.

1. Overview

The Primus Lite Knit 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

  • Thin: [4mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [excellent] 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 Lite Knit has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, and ethical materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

236g

Specifications

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

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, gym, road running, and walking in hot, warm, and cold climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [4] casual, gym, road running, walking.
  • Climate: [3] hot, warm, cold.

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