Vivobarefoot Men's Primus Lite Knit Running Shoe

if you are trying to get into barefoot shoes these are right for you, they are a steal for this price and this model is not shown on the official Vivo website anymore. As someone who has owned Lems and a few other barefoot shoes (never the five individual toe slot Vibrams though lol) these are the most comfortable. I have gone through three pairs of these and am on my fourth now. I AM A SIZE 11.5/12 NORMALLY BUT iN tHESE I WEAR A SIZE 10!!! Be careful with sizing as they run very big. They can be used in the gym though lateral work will cause your foot to slide a bit, you will not be able to run immediately in these as your feet and calves will have to get stronger but they are amazing and lightweight and flexible shoes and honestly my go to for pretty much anything non formal as they are quite versatile. They look a little funky but not too bad and are suuuper comfortable

Only tried them on briefly but they feel very comfortable to wear, they do run a touch larger than normal shoes and I assume it’s due to the larger toe box. I normally wear a 11.5-12 in everyday shoes but will have to return my vivo’s in 12 to get the 11s

The bottom starts to fall off way too quickly for how agile and durable these are advertised. Would never recommend at this price point

I love Vivobarefoot shoes, I have multiple pairs, including 2 pairs of the Primus knit trainers. This shoe fits like a sock and runs long, I usually wear a 12 in Vivos but I ordered a 11 and they fit great.

Edit: 4 months after the initial review, I see the other product reviews are back, great! Separately and not great, I'm seeing the sides of the shoe peel apart after minimal wear (sub 100 mile wear and tear, these have mainly been used inside on a stationary bicycle after my review); see the second photo. Dropping to just 2 stars, I'd steer clear of these even at the sale price (which is sad, I really like the sole on these). ------------- Original review: There used to be more reviews for this listing, not sure what happened but at the time I’m writing this there are only 6 which feels strange. These are my second pair of Vivo’s and I knew my fit after trying them out in a store; the rep advised me they run big and sizing down was perfect and worked well for me. The main issue here that you won’t notice until you walk around in them a bit is the “pinch” - the swoosh section on the toes (see highlighted area in the photo) bends and rubs against the top of you toe/joint when you walk. This wasn’t noticeable in the store but man you feel it fast out and about. This is reported elsewhere online and there only seem to be a few solutions; tough it out until you get used to it, wear socks/thicker socks, and maybe adding some felt to the inside of the toe box (not sure how well that would work). I’m toughing it out for now but this really brought down a 4/5 shoe fast. Three other things to consider: 1) Some users report the sole by the toe coming unglued quickly, your mileage may vary 2) The ankle opening may not work for you, I like it and it fits well but this can easily run against your ankle the wrong way depending on the overall fit 3) The knit really isn’t that breathable, it reminds me of suede and on warm days you’ll feel it - this surprised me, I thought it would be more airy than it is Overall I recommend trying these from Vivobarefoots store for the 100 day money back guarantee, and if you’re getting them from Amazon don’t pay over $100 as the pinch issue makes these really not worth it at full price. I love the style and the sole but for me these are a 2.5 at best, they may be a better fit for you.

Great purchase those are really comfortable

I wear size 11 in most shoes and on rare occasions 10.5 feel comfortable. The size 11 in this shoe was much too big for me. I would suggest you go with 1/2 a size lower than you usually do unless you are going to wear very thick socks, like wool winter hiking socks. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try them on and use them before my return window closed so now I'm stuck with a pair of shoes that don't fit, albeit very nice quality and they feel like if they were the right size, I'd probably like them a lot.

I love Vivobarefoot and have four pairs of different models. They are all strong, durable and meet the strongest expectations on a barefoot shoe. This model is also very comfortable, if you can get it on! The collar around the shoe opening is quite tight, and while the material is stretchy, it still takes effort to put on the shoe. Also, the shoelaces are more decorative as the snugness of the shoe makes them redundant. I even removed mine as I didnt think they added to the style or function. I've found that due to the time it takes to put them on, I fall back on other Vivobarefoot models that are quick to pull on, when I am on the run. That is the reason I took off a star. If you are happy with taking your time, or if you were to stretch the elastic collar, I am sure you will love them.

Sent back. Not that comfy

Das war mein erster Barfußschuh und ich bin wirklich begeistert. Durch den Wald damit zu spazieren, ist wirklich ein tolles Erlebnis. Durch die fehlende Dämpfung eignet sich dieser auch super für das Krafttraining. Bei der Größe muss man tatsächlich aufpassen. Ich habe 42,5 und die 42 sind immer noch zu groß. Mit Einlage und Fersenschutz passt es aber für mich. Die Schuhe sind auch super verarbeitet. Der Preis jedoch ist schon recht stolz.

provare per credere!

I was uncertain about a trainer without loads of cushioning as I have arthritic knees, but these are amazing. Yes, I have had to get a little used to them but otherwise they are great

ベアフットシューズで人気のブランドということもあって、かなり期待していたのですが、実際に履いて歩いていると残念なポイントも見えてきたので、レビューします。 【Good】 ・デザインがかっこいい 【Not for me】 ・普段からあまり靴を履かない、素足生活な私には、ベアフットシューズとはいえ、ちゃんとしっかりした靴でした。笑 ・歩く度につま先の折れ曲がる部分が親指の付け根にあたって痛い。足を痛めてしまいました。 ・他のベアフットシューズを履いていたことがあり、そちらのほうがより裸足の感覚に近かったので、思っていたよりもちゃんとした靴だったのが残念です。 ・値段が高い。 足が大きく足の指もかなり太めな私には、なかなかピッタリ合う靴がないので、あまり参考にならないレビューかもですが、できればちゃんと試着して自分の足に合ったものを選びましょう。