Vivobarefoot - Primus Trail II FG
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"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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"Last a long time"
"My only sneakers while traveling for two years and I have zero complaints. ... I was walking around 10 miles per day."
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"My only sneakers while traveling for two years and I have zero complaints. ... I was walking around 10 miles per day."
"I can put 4 rounds on my feet and my feet will be the least sore part of me walking off the course."
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"nothing beats underfoot feedback when it comes to feeling secure on scree and wild rock"
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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."
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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."
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"The Vivo Primus FG don't have good traction in the wet."
punio4 1.0Even 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.
TheTobinator666 1.0Yup, 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).
TimelessNY 1.0For 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.
VivoBarefoot Primus Trail FG. Have been wearing them exclusively, aside from my sandals, for two years of traveling. They are still usable but at the point that it makes sense to instead leave them as gym shoes or something and bring a new pair on my next travels.
defensetime 0.2One way to make them last is to only wear them on trails. Wear a different pair of shoes getting to/from the trail. Never wear them walking around the city. The Xero Scrambler Low which are a bit thicker than you mentioned but have the nice Michelin sole. I'm a big fan and do my long runs in these. The Vivo Primus FG don't have good traction in the wet. They're also oddly stiff for the thickness and overall I just don't like running in them. VFF are thinner than you requested, but have awesome Vibram soles. Being able to push down with your toes (like a claw) gives you an amazing grip option other shoes don't. For shorter runs, they feel the best. You can easily find VFF on sale or on ebay for well under $100.
erlendlh 0.2Lite III and Trail FG is all you need. (Except during winter and snow. I have had near frost damage situations because of using Vivos in sub-zero Celsius temps, so in winter i use «normal» winter shoes.)
longwalksinthedark 0.2Same 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.
papaoftheflock 0.2Plus one for the Primus Trail FG - best low-profile trail running shoe by far and a great all-rounder for travel adventures - may be too sporty/rugged for nice dinners but meets everything else. Anything barefoot style will keep it low profile. I'd pair vivo's and whitin's canvas shoes for my offroad/hiking needs vs my city walking/more dressy occassions.
audiophile_lurker 0.1If 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.
Canadianomad 0.1personally 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
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_McDrew 0.1Primus 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.