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Sizing: spot on with my Gobi IIs. I measured my foot and matched it to the size guide, and it was the correct size. Author’s Note: This article was updated in April 2023. I added more context to my performance section below and made changes to this article to improve its reading experience. Who should buy the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III?
On a daily wear basis, I really enjoy this shoe. In addition to it being comfortable and easy to wear, it also looks pretty good which is somewhat rare in the barefoot shoe market. There are not a lot of aesthetic models that look good in casual settings, but this model stands up to that task. Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit Sizing Whatever the gap in the market, or the gap in our offering – our starting point is always the urgent need to get sustainable footwear out-there. At Vivo we frame it as regenerative footwear. With the Geo Racer Knit we wanted to blow the doors off our own standards - our sustainability matrix – make the Knit 100% recyclable. It’s not the biggest deal, but you may want to buy longer laces after you receive this model and test the lacing system. Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Performance Absolutely. Like any barefoot shoe, the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit model is fantastic for strength work and exercises where you really want to promote natural movement and feeling the ground. 4. How much does the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit weigh? Similar to other Vivobarefoot shoes, the Primus Lite III delivers an anatomically shaped wider construction to account for all foot widths. The toe box is super wide in this model so even those with wider and flatter feet should find it relatively easy to splay the toes and grip the floor in this shoe.
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For my size 10/43 model, this shoe had a weight of 9.0 ounces. This is fairly lightweight compared to other training shoes and is similar to other comparable barefoot models on the market. Takeaway Thoughts Ha! Not sure anyone wants a boxset about TPU. Careful what you wish for! TPU – it’s also called the no-sew, or the mudguard on this particular style. It’s where the upper bonds to the sole. 100% knitted upper means the knit bonds extremely well, directly to the sole. No mudguard. Great in theory – perfect in theory… The upper in this model also complements lifting settings well due to its slightly more breathable and durable nature. If you’re concerned about the durability in the gym with this model, I think you should be safe and it will last you a while if you plan to just train in your shoe. Agility, Plyometrics, and HIIT The final aspect that I really like about the Primus Lite III is that it’s constructed with recycled materials. On top of making this shoe with recycled materials, Vivobarefoot also uses recycled plastic bags and planet-friendly boxes to deliver this model. I think all of this is a really cool initiative because so many shoes and materials end up in landfills every year. Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Cons
The knit upper, while lightweight and breathable, is definitely not going to be the most durable when it comes to resisting friction on the upper of the shoe. In addition, I actually don’t like running in this model outside either and feel like the knit in this shoe will be more prone to stretching out with longer running sessions.If the price point scares you, consider looking into other non-knit Vivobarefoot models, or looking into some of the ReVivo shoes to see if there are any good options that match your asks. I think this shoe will work for more casual versatile training sessions but do note, it’s not a high-performer for me and I think this shoe is better served in other areas like daily wear and lifting. Running and Daily Wear
If you’re just getting into barefoot shoes or are an avid barefoot shoe wearer, I think this sole is the perfect blend of enough material to protect the feet, but not too much to where you’re limited in sensory input from the ground. Yep! However, if you like having a snugger fit in regard to length in the toe, then you may want to consider going down a size. You should still have plenty of toe splay room and width if you choose to do so. 3. Can you lift in Vivobarefoot shoes? For the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit’s performance, I’m breaking the below into a few different sections to discuss how this barefoot shoe performs in a variety of settings. Personally, I wouldn’t use them for very long runs as my feet get tired after a while,” says Louise. “Barefoot running makes the muscles in our feet work harder, and I definitely notice that with shoes like this!”
When it comes to sizing, I think most should be either safe going true to size or a full size down (read more on that below). I wear a size 10, which converts to a 43 in UK sizes and this model fits well, but there is a decent amount of room in regard to length in the toe for this size on me. Personally, I love this feature for long-term sustainability and being more conscious of our changing environment and planet. I also like that this model looks more casual despite being a training-focused barefoot shoe. Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Pros Quality: High quality, they’ll last a while. No surprises here. My second vivobarefoot shoe and the quality is consistent so far. I’d also say they are my best looking shoes. These shoes look like any other running shoe you’d find from a major shoe brand.
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