Vivobarefoot - Primus Trail III SG Womens
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"The Mesa II's are super light ... something like 8oz lighter than the Vivo Hydra ESC ... I got spoiled by super light shoes and it's hard to wear anything else. now. ... So I'm a big Mesa fan."
"Copper Spur is perfect though I have also used a 20+ pound REI Kingdome when space was less of an issue. ... I do a fair amount of trips that start with a flight so a lighter tent that takes up less room is a must."
"Cloud up trace 1p 0.93kg + groundsheet."
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"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. ... It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"Mountain Racer 3 for shorter / technical or muddy runs."
"nothing beats underfoot feedback when it comes to feeling secure on scree and wild rock"
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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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"Last a long time"
"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"
"they are like cleats in the woods"
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"very fragile when they come into contact with any rocks or roots. ... When I finished they were full of holes. ... For 160 euros I'll be lucky if they last the month."
"O cabedal é feito com aquelas telas, por isso ele acaba não sendo muito resistente. ... Eu usei ele em Uricibi para fazer uma trilha que cruzava um rio várias vezes nesse fim de semana e num trecho em que a mata estava bastante fechada, eles acabaram rasgando nesses pontos pelo atrito com a vegetação"
"I bought the 13s and after two runs totalling 30k a hole was starting to appear on the side and the front toe area where the outsole meets the upper, it started peeling. I sent them back for a refund."
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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."
"looking to make the altar shift for a little more comfort / support ... Recurring bursitis is not fun"
"looking to make the altar shift for a little more comfort / support.... Recurring bursitis is not fun"
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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."
"Your feet get way more beat up and tired"
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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."
personally 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
r/BarefootRunning • Reviews for Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG Mens ->theyre my favoruties 100%
r/BarefootRunning • Reviews for Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG Mens ->Well Vivo already has soft ground options with bigger lugs. Primus Trail SG for example. You can also look at the ESC models. Otherwise Freet and Xero have pretty good lugs on their trail shoes. r/barefootshoestalk is your best bet. # #
r/trailrunning • Does barefoot/barefoot-friendly trail shoe that can handle mud exist? ->I got some Vivo Barefoot trail shoes and I've been loving them. If you're not used to wearing minimalist shoes then it won't be fun at first, but they do help strengthen foot muscles that don't get used with normal shoes.
r/discgolf • What disc golf shoes should I buy next? ->5 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.
r/BarefootRunning • Best barefoot shoe for mostly trail running ->Vivos 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.
r/discgolf • Looking for durable minimalist-style trail running shoes that hold up to disc golf. ->I am hypermobile and am also in the process of figuring out if I have EDS and what type. I didn't make the switch, but rather since I began hiking/backpacking/trail running I have worn Vivobarefoot and Altra shoes. My ankles became pretty strong and never roll, even compared to other regular-mobile people. I also have the frontal knee pain, but as you mentioned, it turned out that's about the imbalance of too strong quads-too weak hammies. TLDR: Yes it's possible
r/Ultralight • Has anyone else with hypermobility made the switch to trail runners? ->I wear minimalist/barefoot/zero drop shoes day to day. I also hiked 1300 miles of PCT including all of JMT (well, the large part that overlaps) wearing a mix of Altras and Topos. I much prefer the Topos as simply much more durable and a bit more supportive, well worth the small weight penalty. Currently rocking the Traverse model. The year after my big hike, I attempted to hike a pretty tough 120-mile section "off the couch" using Vivo barefoot shoes instead of tried-and-true Topos. 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. So yeah, as u/_m2thet says, barefoot is good for maintenance of foot strength and gentle tread in normal, less demanding life conditions. Then when you put your feet to a hard test, you still want all the protection you can get.
r/JMT • Shoes for the JMT for a minimalist, zero-drop shoe wearer ->I wear barefoot shoes in regular life, and I used to wear Vivos on the trail. I do think I’m able to go farther and without sore feet with some cushion. I personally hike in Altra Timp 4s. I view my wearing minimalist shoes most of the time as strengthening my feet and then the cushion on my hiking shoes allows me to take the most advantage of that built up strength.
r/JMT • Shoes for the JMT for a minimalist, zero-drop shoe wearer ->Primus 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.
r/discgolf • Disc golf shoes? ->I’ve played in Solomons, adidas terrex, and vivo barefoot, all of them have lasted well. Having waterproof shoes in morning dew is great but my form and footwork is better in barefoot shoes. I have xero 360’s ordered for disc golf and tennis. Hopefully they work well
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