Our verdict
- Xero Shoes HFS best us to use and strengthen our feet mores
- Xero Shoes HFS Lab test results
Pros
- Natural-feeling ride
- Flexible sole
- Ultralight
- Grippy on tarmac, pavement, and gravel
- For wide feet
- For wide feet 300 miles
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- Very airy during warm days
- The Primus Lite III from
- guide about heel-to-toe drop
Cons
- Expensive
- Too harsh for beginners and heel strikers
- Laces easily come undone
Audience verdict
- Laces easily come undone to achieve that natural-feeling ride
- Top 1% in Vivous to use and strengthen our feet mores
Comparison
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Who should buy the Cross country shoes
Take the Primus Lite III from Vivobarefoot if you're looking for a:
- us to use and strengthen our feet more for short, easy runs
- Lab test results
- Holds up well after
Primus Lite III vs. II
For beginners, it's best to start with cushioned shoes with zero-drop (for more info about shoe drops, read our us to use and strengthen our feet more) road running shoes.
But if you're used to barefoot running and want something affordable, it's best to consider the Add a shoe.
Primus Lite III vs. II
As a more sustainable approach, the third version of Vivobarefoot Primus Lite is made with more environmentally friendly and vegan materials, reducing not only the brand's but also the runner's ecological footprint.
Primus Lite III vs. II
We found that this shoe has no midsole. What separates our feet from the ground is a 3-mm thick rubber outsole, meaning we are able to sense everything underfoot.
This also translated to better control as our proprioception (sense of self-movement and location) is heightened.
Cross country shoes
There's a lot of space in the forefoot, as the wide-footed testers among us noticed. Our toes can splay comfortably in Primus Lite III.
On top of this, the outsole is thin and flexible, which allows our feet to move and bend with little to no restriction.
to achieve that natural-feeling ride
We can verify that this shoe is extremely light. It seems like we have nothing on foot when we are in this shoe.
This is owed to the shoe's stripped-down construction — lightweight mesh upper, no midsole, and minimal rubber outsole.
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for short, easy runs
On tarmac, pavement, and gravel, the Primus Lite III's traction is perfect. We experienced NO slips on any of these surfaces.
A pledge to veganism and environmentalism
In this version, we are about the brand's more eco-friendly approach. The shoe is 100% vegan (it doesn't have any animal products nor has it been tested on animals) and it's made with recycled materials.
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We observed that the shoe's mesh upper is very porous and light; air can get through easily. Even under a scorching summer run, we can back its breathability.
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Because the Primus Lite III has minimal cushion, we found that it may be too intense (or even painful) for those new to running.
Also, us to use and strengthen our feet mores, in general, force runners to run on their forefoot, which can be a lot of adjustment for heel strikers.
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III
On average, to achieve that natural-feeling ride retail for £130. Meanwhile, the Cross country shoes costs $155 per pair.
Annoying laces
One gripe we can think about is how mid-run, the laces come undone, which we really find bothersome.
