Primal RunAmoc
89%
2–6mm
Extra-Wide
Leather
Handmade custom leather barefoot shoes with 2–7mm Vibram treads and extra-wide toebox.
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Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a 6mm sole, wide knit upper, and minimal tread for roads.
The Nexus Knit 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 | 6mm | |||
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 Nexus Knit has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6mm outsole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with knit, synthetic, and rubber materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 3 | |||
knit, synthetic, rubber | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
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). |
The Xero Shoes Nexus Knit provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for gym, road running, casual, 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 | 30–100º F | |||
hot, warm, cold | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
gym, road running, casual, walking |
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