Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

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Reddit Iconbelichickyourballs
about 1 month ago

Personally don't find much difference in the breathability of each, but do find that the all weathers are a little wider and more comfortable (for me)

Reddit Iconpunio4
7 months ago

Even more? I was thinking of buying a new pair since the Primus Trail FG II I bought on 10/11/2021 have started giving out.

Reddit Iconslowmadmax
about 1 month ago

This is what I have, and I have used them in south east Asia and Europe for hiking. Love them.

Reddit IconTimelessNY
10 months ago

For me its the vivo barefoot Primus Trail II FG in black. My only sneakers while traveling for two years and I have zero complaints. I was walking around 10 miles per day. I just caught two NIB pairs for 50% off on Sierra! Was checking their website daily, they seem to get all the different vivos in once per year and they sell out within two days unless they are some wacky neon color. Hoping these should last me the next 5 years. I put one pair in storage.

Reddit IconBrotega87
about 1 month ago

I have a low volume foot and I like the fit on the trail knit. They hug my foot like a nice stretchy sock. I think you'll prefer that. The FG is good, but a little loose and stiff. I really like the ora for the reasons you stated. Its nice getting my feet wet, but I did kick a rock once and that made me sad. Now I'm more hesitant to wear them

Reddit Iconimjms737
about 2 months ago

Are you running or walking when you get feet pain on concrete with the Vapor Glove 7s? I use the Vapor Glove 5s as my daily shoe and have used the 1st, 4th, and 5th gens of the Vapor Gloves as my daily shoes + backup running shoes for both road and trail, and I don't have any issues. But I have been using minimalist shoes for over a decade now, so maybe that's why. Maybe you need to train your feet and calf muscles, or practice your landing positioning and form? > The most important: there are some shoes in the middle between Trail Glove and Vapor Glove? I love trail running in my Vapor Gloves, but I only use them for shorter trail runs less than 10K, since I really need to be careful about where and how I land. For longer trail runs, I use Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Flows and Primus Trail FGs. I love the Trail Flows for rocky, technical terrain and the Trail FGs for non-technical, dirt trails (as the name Firm Ground insinuates).

Reddit Iconlongwalksinthedark
5 months ago

Same 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.

about 1 month ago

I have 700 miles on a pair of Vivobarefoot Primus Trail and they look and feel nearly new. I know minimal shoes aren't for everyone but these ones last a LONG time.

Reddit IconMathematicianFun9316
about 1 month ago

I have the primas trail FG it’s a great shoe I feel it is a little too roomy and stiff. I recently bought the tracker ATII low leather and I’m thinking that will become my go to hiking shoe, as it’s really comfortable, tough looking, flexible and can be made pretty waterproof with leather treatment

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