Vivobarefoot Men's Primus Lite Knit Running Shoe

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

Really great shoes be sure to keep them clean. They wash in the washer very well.

The glue separated from the soles within a week of wearing them. I love vivo barefoot and have never had issues when i buy leather shoes. I will never buy anything like these again. Ill stick with Whitin for these types of shoes.

Feels great as a casual lifter to get close to the ground, however be advised you should consider sizing down one size to have the glove-like fit. Mine run a little big.

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.

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.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Ive been doing barefoot shoes for a year and these are definitely my top go to for workouts. I also use these for casual summer outfits. The mesh is nice as it makes it very breathable.

Comfy shoe up until you wear it all day and then your feet pay the price, it’s lightweight, fit is strange, quality is horrible I’ve been keeping mine alive with glue.