VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Trail II FG All Weather, Mens Off-Road Shoe with Barefoot Firm Ground Sole

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if you want to have your feet splay out more – over the course of 6-12 months your feet may grow if you’re new to barefoot 🙂 Reply Re)new and improved- remade with recycled materials that have reduced this impact this footwear has on the planet. This barefoot shoe delivers on the full-range of natural feeling for those runners who demand natural locomotion Our finest reconditioned footwear is ‘like new’, showing very few signs of wear and will be ready for a newpair of feet.

More specifically, I think this barefoot shoe performs best on light to moderately technical trails. It’s not going to be your best for technical trails that have a lot of loose terrains. The lugs in this model have a depth of 4mm which run fairly on the lower end for traction promoting lugs. Home » Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG Review | Great for Hiking and Trail Runs? Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG Review | Great for Hiking and Trail Runs? The biggest attribute for a trail running shoe is it’s comfort and feeling over long runs. Minimal shoes have an advantage in the feeling above the sole as they give the foot room to move naturally, splay and be comfortable. They often have a disadvantage underfoot as the sole is minimal and cushioning provides relief over long runs. This is the reason for the rise of Hoka, Altra and maximal trail shoes. The cushion over long periods helps provide relief. How does the Primus Trail perform for long periods? The Primus Trail II All Weather FG shoes are recycled all-weather mesh textile for their rs and soles. It has no animal products included in the shoes, making it vegan-friendly. Re)new and improved- remade with more sustainable materials that have reduced the impact this footwear has on the planet.On top of their breathable upper construction, this model is also fairly easy to clean which is awesome because you’re likely going to get these dirty on various trails. The sole and upper are super easy to spot clean and the lacing system helps to prevent dirt build-up in the midfoot. Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG Cons Behind the lugs, the shoes have a 2.5mm base, which is designed to maximise ground feel, while the textured arch should provide zonal grip for technical trail movement. These will be in good condition, butwill proudly show their repairs and their new replacement soles as they arelovingly reconditioned to meet the demands of another pair of feet.

The Primus Trail II Firm Ground is our original, best-selling trail-running sneaker. It’s light, durable and flexible for wide-ranging trail adventures that bring you closer to the earth. The Sierra Designs 800 20 is all designed to make nights in the great outdoors more comfortable – no zips required! Rewild and reconnect. Primus Trail II FG is durable, flexible and vegan. Made with recycled high performance materials, to create lightweight and breathable footwear for the great outdoors. Letting you move naturally on the trail, closer to nature. Overall, the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG is a pretty good trail-focused barefoot shoe, but there are a few cons worth mentioning about this model. If you’re someone that wants to save a little money and you want to go the barefoot trail shoe route, then you might want to look into the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail model. This model will cost you less and deliver a similar performance to the Primus Trail II FG.While the lugs on the Primus Trail II FG may not be the best for technical trails, they’re not so jarring that they impact lifting and stability in the gym. That being said, I think if you want one of these models for hikes and trail runs that can also double as a good shoe in the gym, then you should go with the Primus Trail II FG. These are definitely much better in cooler weather, while the Primus Trail FG and knit are simply better in warm weather due to the ventilation. Beyond that, the differences are minimal as the rest of the shoe (sole, tread, etc) is the same. Grip/materials Vivo appear to be making a real effort to go beyond greenwashing, and also source their labor ethically. These efforts undoubtedly push the price up a little, but compared to some other running shoes, the price tag on the Primus Trail is not extreme. Overall, the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG is a great shoe for casual rambles and around town, or in other words, a trail shoe for the environmentally conscious. A combination that will suit many right down to the ground… On the other hand, they still stay warm when wet – my adventure in Sächsische Schweiz when we got nailed by a freak thunderstorm in the evening proved to me that my feet will remain warm even when drenched in these. For a barefoot shoe, this is pretty great – and I didn’t even use the insulating soles! Warmth

The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG should fit true-to-size for most trail and hiking enthusiasts. This model has more than enough width and its length fits pretty true. However, I’d definitely suggest using Vivobarefoot’s sizing tool before investing in this model. Of course, performance levels will depend a lot on who is in the driving seat, because with a true barefoot shoot like this, it comes down to reading the trail well and intelligent foot placement – which is what natural running is all about, so that’s not a negative. However, the amount of flex on offer here does pose a bit of a challenge when a stable platform is needed. Even on steep grassy slopes there’s no chance of seriously digging in, it’s all about working with the terrain rather than fighting it – fine in everyday situations, but potentially concerning on steeper, more exposed terrain. Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG Review: verdict

LIQUIPROOF PREMIUM PROTECTOR. With wear, your shoes may loose some water resistent quality that is applied to the textile of the shoes. This product can be used to replenish the water repellent qualities. I used the Primus Trail during and in my training for The Guzzler 50km and many of my long runs since. During this time I’ve found the Primus Trail comfortable and suitable for my runs of all distances. The Primus Trail is minimal, meaning for long runs the runner needs to be adept in wearing minimal footwear. The Primus Trail is a good option, it allows the foot to move naturally, while giving protection underfoot. Once the shoe is worn in the foot has ample room to splay and move without the shoe inhibiting this. This is the goal of a minimal shoe, allowing the foot to move naturally and aide performance. Long distance runs in the Primus Trail mean the shoe doesn’t inhibit performance, but the protection and small amount of cushion do aide foot fatigue to some degree. It is certainly suitable for a seasoned minimal footwear runner to wear over long distances. During a challenging 50km trail run like The Guzzler I felt the Primus Trail gave me ample support and allowed me to run over five hours feeling supported and performing well. I think the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail 2 All-weather (or winter) versions are a great in-between and versatile shoe that can do everything. Still, in hot summer I would definitely opt for a different shoe. I highly recommend these however and really enjoy them and imagine you will too! Barefoot shoes transition study – results from switching to minimalist footwear. - October 26, 2023