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

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And the Firm Ground sole balances sensitivity, grip and speed on varied hardpack terrain, building natural strength with every step. 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. The level of comfort on offer – especially considering the low-profile nature of the design – is also impressive, and makes the shoe comfortable enough for long days. While the traction is adequate on most terrains, it may not hold on to extremely slippery surfaces if uncareful.

This model excels for more casual hikes and trails where the terrain is not super technical or loose. Rather than feeling integrated with your foot, the Primus Trail II FG almost feels like a protective shell.

This shoe provides enough foot protection from sharp objects like rocks and sticks but also has a thin enough sole to replicate moving barefoot.

Users of the Primus Trail II All Weather FG shoes have mentioned that the Primus Trail II All Weather FG shoes have good responsiveness, thanks to their flexibility and lightweight features. The Sierra Designs 800 20 is all designed to make nights in the great outdoors more comfortable – no zips required! The sole is very well protected from the elements with the rigid rubber sole, they also have a good array of tread to grip the runner on almost any surface. 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. 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.The Firm Ground Sole offers multi terrain traction and a sticky rubber compound for all round grip and durability. Though the outsole is thin, the hard rubber doesn't allow for much ground-feel, and the hardness of the rubber also reduces outsole flexibility. While it may not feel comfortable during the extreme heat or winter, it keeps your feet dry during rainy weather or cool during the typical sunny day. I prefer the lacing system on the Primus Lite III, but that’s only due to the drawstring coming loose at times on the Primus Trail II FG.

After the first few runs, when our sockless test dummy began to get the beginnings of blisters on the tops of his big and little toes (where the upper surface of the shoe creases as the toes flex forwards), he applied some lube and his skin soon became accustomed to the shoes. If you have additional questions on the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG’s construction or how it compares to Vivobarefoot shoes that I’ve reviewed, feel free to drop a comment below. Because it has a wide toe box, those with narrow feet say it takes time to get used to the freedom around their toes. There are not many significant updates when comparing the Primus Trail II All Weather with the Primus Trail II FG .There are recycling programmes set up to process old, worn out Vivobarefoot shoes, so they don’t just go to landfill, too. Personally, I would love to see improvements for the next Primus Trail models as this shoe does have areas where its performance falls short.