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

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I did a half dozen hikes in the Canadian Rockies during the summer with them and if I wore thin merino wool socks I did just fine! lug height, plus a textured arch for zonal grip (ideal for technical trail movement), this sole will keep your feet firmly planted on multiple terrains — wet to dry, concrete to rocky. They allow me to perform to my best ability over any surface and give me the confidence to push myself knowing the shoe won’t let me down over technical sections. Made from a recycled, water repellent textile and animal-free materials, the Primus Trail is our durable and flexible trail runner, designed to build foot strength and let you move naturally in nature. The Firm Ground Sole offers multi terrain traction and a sticky rubber compound for all round grip and durability.

The wide and low-profile design means the shoe is immediately comfortable on the foot, giving lots of space in the toe box and forefoot for tired toes to spread out. Reviews have mentioned liking the textured arch and lug height, and while it doesn’t provide the most barefoot feel, it’s responsive enough for its design and wherever they run on.The lacing system relies on the ribs to pull tight, and that’s a system that works well, alongside the locking slider mechanism to tighten the lacing down. The Primus Trail III All Weather Firm Ground is a water-resistant evolution of the Primus Trail FG: our original, best-selling trail-running sneaker. 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. Jake is known on the internet and YouTube for blending his review process with his educational, strength sports, and personal training background. A textured arch is a unique design feature: while many shoes opt to leave this spot on the outsole blank, this rubberized section on the Primus Trail continues to grip even when you get off-camber on more technical trails.

However, the amount of flex on offer here does pose a bit of a challenge when a stable platform is needed. If this is you, then you’ll likely want to acclimate to using barefoot shoes for longer stints outdoors, so this model falls perfectly in line with the trails and hikes you’ll likely initially use them on.

There are not many significant updates when comparing the Primus Trail II All Weather with the Primus Trail II FG . stack height on this zero-drop shoe, providing ample traction whether you're taking them out for a run on the road or trail.

The shoes are also water-resistant with non-absorbent materials, and though they do get soaked when walking in streams, they stay dry as you run on puddles, other wet surfaces, or during rainy weather. What makes the shoes unique is their adaptability to all types of weather conditions, whether hot or cold. The distinctive texture and multi-colour material is apparently made from harmful algal blooms, not only cleaning up the area it is harvested, but also being an alternative to synthetic and petrochemical EVA foam. With wear, your shoes may loose some water resistent quality that is applied to the textile of the shoes. Made with recycled high performance materials, to create lightweight and breathable footwear for the great outdoors.

This review differs slightly than previous reviews on this site due to the amount of mileage of completed in this footwear. The best aspect of these shoes is their comfort, the foot is as comfortable in the first mile as the last over any surface. I’ve got the Primus Lite III in 41 and have a thumb width of space with those, but I’ve seen reviews saying that the FG models, and particularly this one, can be a bit snugger, so I’m wondering whether to go with 42 in these.