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

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If the trail or hike is flatter and the terrain is a bit tougher, then I think this model can work, but if you’re tackling steeper grades on moderate terrain, then you may find yourself sliding and losing grip.

He uses his exercise science brain and personal training background to make curated and thoughtful review content on the fitness gear he's testing. The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG walking shoe comes from a long line of barefoot-style footwear, all with the ethos of feeling the ground beneath your feet – everyday mindfulness in some ways.On the other hand, they still stay warm when wet – my adventure in Sächsische Schweiz when we got nailed by a freak thunderstorm in the evening proved to me that my feet will remain warm even when drenched in these. If you’re regularly tackling hikes and trail runs in dry climates and you want a shoe that replicates being barefoot, then the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG can be a good model to look into. Re)new and improved- remade with recycled materials that have reduced this impact this footwear has on the planet. Even though this shoe feels flexible both longitudinally and torsionally in your hands, this doesn't translate to our experience when running. Because it has a wide toe box, those with narrow feet say it takes time to get used to the freedom around their toes.

While the manufacturer claims that the insole of the Primus Trail II FG is part of their program in conjunction with Bloom Materials, it appears instead to be an Ortholite Recycled insole. This shoe is designed with sustainable materials and the upper is composed of a lightweight mesh build. In terms of an issue with the fit of the shoe this is where it started and finished, otherwise the fit of the shoe is comfort personified. The brand has a strong environmental and ethical background, with the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG being highlighted as vegan, free from animal products, and being made partly from recycled materials, such as post-consumer plastic waste and algae biomass. 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.Made using a recycled all-weather mesh textile to create high-performance footwear that's at home in colder conditions on untouched terrain. This model utilizes the Firm Ground (FG) sole that Vivobarefoot uses in a variety of their outdoor-focused barefoot shoes. It’s light, durable and flexible for wide-ranging trail adventures that bring you closer to the earth. With the slightly thicker base and Bloom Performance insole, I think this model offers a slightly more comfortable ride than other barefoot shoes. Of course, performance levels will depend a lot on who is in the driving seat, because with a true barefoot shoot like this, it comes down to reading the trail well and intelligent foot placement – which is what natural running is all about, so that’s not a negative.