Primus Trail FG

Summary: Firm ground trail running and hiking shoe with breathable mesh upper, semi-aggressive lugs, 6.5mm recycled outsole, and medium-width, foot-shaped toebox.

1. Overview

The Primus Trail FG by Vivobarefoot is a premium midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with great overall versatility.

Overall:

68%

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Basic Details

Thickness

5.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate agility.

Width

Medium

limits natural toe splay and movement.

limits 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 Trail FG has a medium foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, recycled, vegan, sustainable, ethical, rubber, and ortholite materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

267g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

Short

runs short, consider sizing up.

runs short, consider sizing up.

Materials

7

synthetic, recycled, vegan, sustainable, ethical, rubber, ortholite

synthetic, recycled, vegan, sustainable, ethical, rubber, ortholite

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking and trail running in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ 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

2

hiking, trail running

hiking, trail running

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