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

Thickness

5.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced 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 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

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

7

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

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

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 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 freezing, 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

10–100º F

hot, warm, cold, freezing

hot, warm, cold, freezing

Activities

3

trail running, hiking, walking

trail running, hiking, walking

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