Vivobarefoot - Primus Trail FG 3.5 Mens
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"a great all-rounder for travel adventures ... meets everything else"
"I mainly hike with [barefoot] trail runners and have never looked back."
"I’ve climbed mountains in vivos. ... grassland to snow back to grassland over kilometres of elevation type of climbs ... it’s so much better than thick stiff hiking boots."
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"nothing beats underfoot feedback when it comes to feeling secure on scree and wild rock"
"My ankles became pretty strong and never roll, even compared to other regular-mobile people."
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"I can put 4 rounds on my feet and my feet will be the least sore part of me walking off the course."
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"they also helped strengthen my feet to where I can spread out my pinky toes ... they do help strengthen foot muscles that don't get used with normal shoes"
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"It was a total disaster. ... By mile 13, the soles of my feet were two giant blister cushions. ... I hobbled out the next day nearly crying from pain and hitched home, utterly defeated. ... Turns out padding and isolation from scorching hot jagged/sloped black basalt surfaces is important."
"I used to wear Vivos on the trail. I do think I’m able to go farther and without sore feet with some cushion."
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"It was a total disaster. ... By mile 13, the soles of my feet were two giant blister cushions. ... I hobbled out the next day nearly crying from pain and hitched home, utterly defeated. ... Turns out padding and isolation from scorching hot jagged/sloped black basalt surfaces is important."
"I used to wear Vivos on the trail. I do think I’m able to go farther and without sore feet with some cushion."
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"I used to wear Vivos on the trail. I do think I’m able to go farther and without sore feet with some cushion."
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"The Vivo Primus FG don't have good traction in the wet."
StoicKoal 1.0I mainly hike with [barefoot](https://vivobarefoot.com.au/collections/mens/products/primus-trail-fg-3-5-mens-dark-shadow?variant=46345330163929) trail runners and have never looked back.
WhereIEndandYoubegin 0.4Yup. I have Primus lite 3’s, and the Primus trail 3’s and love them both. Probably wear the lite 3’s the most though because they’re great with concrete and the trails are better for turf. I myself like less tread on concrete pads as the trail tread is almost too grippy for that.
defensetime 0.2One way to make them last is to only wear them on trails. Wear a different pair of shoes getting to/from the trail. Never wear them walking around the city. The Xero Scrambler Low which are a bit thicker than you mentioned but have the nice Michelin sole. I'm a big fan and do my long runs in these. The Vivo Primus FG don't have good traction in the wet. They're also oddly stiff for the thickness and overall I just don't like running in them. VFF are thinner than you requested, but have awesome Vibram soles. Being able to push down with your toes (like a claw) gives you an amazing grip option other shoes don't. For shorter runs, they feel the best. You can easily find VFF on sale or on ebay for well under $100.
longwalksinthedark 0.2Same shoes and socks all year. Vivo barefoot Primus Trail FG (firm ground) not the SG (soft ground). Thin wool blend aocks. Maybe some gators if it's a long run. Try to avoid the puddles for a few minutes until you fully dunk your foot. Then say fuck it and just got straight thru the puddles. If you want to stay clean and dry, stay inside.
papaoftheflock 0.2Plus one for the Primus Trail FG - best low-profile trail running shoe by far and a great all-rounder for travel adventures - may be too sporty/rugged for nice dinners but meets everything else. Anything barefoot style will keep it low profile. I'd pair vivo's and whitin's canvas shoes for my offroad/hiking needs vs my city walking/more dressy occassions.
Canadianomad 0.2personally i think the regular primus trails are better for running - the knits ventilate not as well - I find the knits are better looking but the regular better performing in my ultimate [vivobarefoot review guide](https://canadianomad.com/vivobarefoot-buyers-guide/) I compare all the models
theyre my favoruties 100%
_McDrew 0.2Primus Trail for Summer. Tracker Leather for winter. Love both. I can put 4 rounds on my feet and my feet will be the least sore part of me walking off the course.
thathardyfemme 0.2I run in Vivo Barefoot Shoes, Primus and Primus trail. I’ve exclusively worn minimalist shoes for 7-8 years and I cannot run in conventional shoes because it changes my gait and hurts. In fact, I can’t really run on the school track near my house because it’s so squishy. That said, as someone new to running this year, my form is naturally awesome and I’ve made great gains. Before I started running earlier this year I bought Altra Escalantes thinking they’d be ok. Absolutely not - felt like marshmallows and squeezed my mid-foot terribly. Also caused heel striking I could not force to change. There is a barefoot running subreddit; you’ll find people there who run both shod and unshod.
easedownripley 0.15 fingers are good but bear in mind they have no stubtoe protection, so a stray rock in the path can really mess up your day (ask me how I know). I’d favor a shoe with a toe box, like vivos.
EyeSeaYewTheir 0.1Vivos are amazing, I have the trail and training shoes and they’ve both held up well to disc. Before I went to Vivos I was using New Balance barefoot trail shoes and they struggled to last more than a season or two. The fit and grip was excellent though.
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