Primus Trail III SG Womens

I steer people towards lighter shoes over boots for everything besides activities requiring crampons. For about 12 years I’ve been going through a pair a year of vivobarefoot primus trail SG’s. I do a lot of off trail/hunting related things and they are like cleats in the woods and quick dry. I wouldn’t recommend barefoot style shoes to everyone unless you are committed to changing the way you walk. For me (6’3”, 220lbs) it has made my knees feel WAY better after carrying heavy packs over far distances. Your feet get way more beat up and tired, but your knees are much better off. The amount of people I’ve brought hunting who had to quit because of knee problems from heel stomping in their heavy boots is crazy

Yup, barefoot shoes. Personally, I love the Vivo Primus Trail Knit. The SG model is not being made right now but a few can still be had online. The FG is widely available, often lightly used for good deals. If narrow feet (probably, as you come from Merrell, the Hydra are nice for mud).

Yup. 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.

Yup. 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.

just back from a week in Norway. Late spring with more snow melting than normal. As such rather wet and muddy, your leather boots will never dry over night if you do not stay in huts that has a warm "dry room", something not all huts has. The FG might be slippery, the SG sole would be better but with sharp rocks I find it to soft. Altra Lone Peak or similar is something to consider. Of the two you asked about I would go for the FG but no need for allweather as mud and water will enter the shoe anyway, even with gaiters. I rotate merino socks, toe-socks, and Seal Skinz socks. Enjoy!

If you need water resistance / mud / snow handling, then Magna. If you want a fair weather hiker then Primus Trail or Flow Trail. The Tracker low model is just not one way or the other - low cut and the sole are not good for wet conditions, and there are much better shoes for dry conditions.

I use Primus Trail (I have regular and knits) in PNW of US, which is wet, steep, and rocky (well, dry in July/August). The Primus works quite well, good traction and control, even on spring snow. I use non-waterproof model as a standard. If I get wet, I get wet, but it drains and dries better. On winter snow hikes I use Magnas.

I use the same size as my dailies (my daily is Primus Lite Knit). The trail model has a bit more width, which is helpful for me on the trail, as I need the space for the pinkie on the downhills and often wear thicker socks than around town.

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

theyre my favoruties 100%

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.