Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Mens Obsidian - 49eu

Bought these shoes after reading up on the benefits of barefoot-ing and I'm happy to say it was the right choice; they're the only shoes I wear now.I won't lie, they take some getting used to and for the first day or so my feet were "flopping" on to the ground, but now a mid-sole strike is normal to me when running and they feel very comfortable. If you plan on not wearing socks then I'd maybe consider buying one EU size down.

I love these shoes! I’ve tried different bands, but not as good. I’ve had multiple pairs of these. I usually run 8-15km, 2-3 times a week, and more if training for an event. My last pair did nearly 900km before the sole wore through on outside of my feet (I overpronate). I wear them as casuals also. Beware though, don’t trail run in them, especially if rocky, the soles are thin.

2 pairs in 6 months

I bought a pair and within 100 days the does were showing visible wear patches. I contacted them and they issued a exchange. The second pair lasted 60days before I started seeing wear patches again. Contacted them again and they issued a full refund. They also refunded my shipping for my first return.The shoes feel great and are extremely thin. I don't know what happened with my shoes but I did normal walking no running, gym time as well. But the customer service was great and easy to work with over email it did take some time to get everything sorted but they are in Europe. The reason for two stars is solely for the customer service and the quality they offer. I am disappointed in these shoes because I wanted these shoes to be amazing and I wanted the boots and ... MoreI bought a pair and within 100 days the does were showing visible wear patches. I contacted them and they issued a exchange. The second pair lasted 60days before I started seeing wear patches again. Contacted them again and they issued a full refund. They also refunded my shipping for my first return.The shoes feel great and are extremely thin. I don't know what happened with my shoes but I did normal walking no running, gym time as well. But the customer service was great and easy to work with over email it did take some time to get everything sorted but they are in Europe. The reason for two stars is solely for the customer service and the quality they offer. I am disappointed in these shoes because I wanted these shoes to be amazing and I wanted the boots and trail shoes but I have no faith on the brand due to this style.

Comfortable and good quality

Great shoes to start my barefoot shoe journey. I can tell the quality of the shoe is really good, from the shoe to the laces. I like how they feel and the wide space it has for my feet. They're quite comfortable. I would totally repurchase.

Great minimalist all weather daily shoes

Incredibly comfortable shoes for every day use. After a month of wearing these shoes my feet are stronger and feel my toes are regaining their natural alignment. Perfect for the autumn/winter - I have been through mud, wet leaves, puddles and have no water leak inside. The grip has been adequate and have not experience any slips.No visible signs of wear after a month of every day use. Great shoes and I’ll be definitely purchasing more from Vivobarefoot.Delivery was quick and delivered in a waterproof delivery bag. Great service.

Great shoes from a lifetime barefooter

I have hiked in the Rocky Mountains with no shoes since I was a kid and I have spent 85% of my 34 years alive without footwear. So why did I pick up these shoes if I'm already barefoot? Because sometimes it's a requirement (no shoes, no shirt, no service). With this in mind I picked up the deep ocean Primus lite III shoes and I have to say, I love them. They feel great and very close to barefoot when you take out the insole. I use these for every place I have to wear shoes to maintain my barefoot feel as much as possible. I would highly recommend. They are lightweight, breathable, and incredibly flexible. I also find them to be quiet stylish when I need them. The only thing I do not like are the shoe laces, I have to double knot them to stay tied. I'm looking into ... MoreI have hiked in the Rocky Mountains with no shoes since I was a kid and I have spent 85% of my 34 years alive without footwear. So why did I pick up these shoes if I'm already barefoot? Because sometimes it's a requirement (no shoes, no shirt, no service). With this in mind I picked up the deep ocean Primus lite III shoes and I have to say, I love them. They feel great and very close to barefoot when you take out the insole. I use these for every place I have to wear shoes to maintain my barefoot feel as much as possible. I would highly recommend. They are lightweight, breathable, and incredibly flexible. I also find them to be quiet stylish when I need them. The only thing I do not like are the shoe laces, I have to double knot them to stay tied. I'm looking into getting a different pair of laces for these shoes.I would recommend learning about transitioning to barefoot shoes before buying. I have been barefoot my whole life so I never understood that transitioning can be rough, but I had a few friends who tried barefoot running with me and developed some intense pain in their feet. I hear you want to transition slowly instead of going 100% barefoot if you have worn conventional shoes your whole life.One thing to keep in mind is I ordered a 42 EU (size 9-9.5 which is my normal size) and there was too much space in the toe box for my comfort so I sent them back and got a 41 EU (size 8) and they fit great. I use with/without socks. Either way they feel great.

Lives up to high standards of Vivobarefoot

These shoes were immediately soft and comfortable. Very breathable and lightweight.They can be a bit fiddly to get the exact right tightness of laces. The laces tend to stay put while moving around. Which provides good support for activities that need predictable footing.

Review of Vivobarefoot Primus Lite 3.0 - Mens Running Shoes

Product worth the money. Good value if you want to try out a barefoot pair. So far, this has to be the thinnest barefoot footwear I have (had tried two other brands of barefoot footwear prior to buying Vivobarefoot Primus Lite 3.0). It might be too thin for most people but if you really want to experience a true barefoot feeling, this is the pair to get.

Time will tell

Aight so the photos are kind of dating catfishy. Unless you are *really* into feet, in which case the design is potentially riveting. They are foot shaped to a fault.I’ve put about 10 miles on them. Pretty good. Great feel and power transfer. Uppers are more solid than I thought and the reinforcement engineering is clutch. Good and tight around the lace up so stones don’t get into the shoes. Build quality is evident.Unfortunately, I realized that they look like Gumby, see attached. But if you’re a function over fashion kind of person, I’d say this is an elite shoe.

Weightlifting & Work shoes

I’m an alignment specialist that always struggled with shoes and I got these in black then white (which I prefer the white.)But they helped plant my feet better, my slight bunions straightened, my feet got much stronger and I hate wearing my other shoes. I’ve done a lot of barefoot shoes and I like these the most for gym wear and work.Day to day they’re great but I’d rather buy their other shoes for that.