On the bottom of the shoe, Vivobarefoot’s Active Outsole technology was added. It’s a kind of rubber that provides decent protection on common surfaces, extreme flexibility, and decent durability while maintaining a good amount of responsiveness. It’s no secret that a majority of barefoot shoes are not the most aesthetically pleasing but I think this model does a good job at working around this. Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Sizing When moving over flat surfaces, however, the Primus Lite III performs well, said users. On the tarmac and other common surfaces, it exhibited good grip.

Good form is encouraged when wearing these shoes, as heavy heel striking is essentially impossible. The shape and width gave my toes room to splay, which meant they became more active in the toe-off stage of my gait. I recently compared the Xero Shoes 360 versus the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit. This comparison should also provide an idea for how these company’s barefoot shoes compare to one another. On a daily basis, this is one of my favorite barefoot shoes on the market. The clean and simplistic design of the model looks casual and not overly like a gym or barefoot shoe. In the context of lifting, I’m a big fan of the Primus Lite III. The shoe has ample width which helps with the promotion of toe splay and gripping the floor when training, so for exercises like deadlifts and lunges you can really feel and interact with the ground under the feet.If you’re like me and really love feeling the ground under the feet when training, then you can also remove the insole in this model to get even closer. I enjoy this aspect for things like deadlifts and biasing my weight in the foot to drive specific training adaptations. Inside the third version of the Primus Lite Vivobarefoot is a performance insole called Ortholite. Although a third-party technology, this insole offers moisture management, high breathability, lightness, consistent comfort, and, best of all, it aligns with Vivobarefoot’s goals to be more earth-friendly. 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 Regarding durability, the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III should last you a while. The only areas that I can see being problematic for heavy daily usage include the sole tread fading and colorways getting dirty. Whether you’re training heavily or casually, the Primus Lite III should stand up to the task well. On top of this model being a strong performer in the gym and on a daily basis, the Primus Lite III also utilizes recycled materials and has fewer overall materials compared to previous models.

For versatile workouts, I’d give this shoe a strong 8/10. The upper is secure enough for most versatile workout demands and the mesh breathes well to keep the feet cool during longer sessions.

Conclusion

There’s enough room in the toebox of the Primus Lite III for the toes to splay naturally while running or walking. Reviewers who were just starting out with wearing barefoot shoes found the fit on the front of the shoe to be roomier but it’s important to take note that barefoot shoes are designed this way. Primus Lite III VS Previous Iterations Vivobarefoot used fewer materials in this model compared to previous iterations which also contributes to the weight of this shoe. If you want something super lightweight that feels like nothing on the foot, then the Primus Lite III is a good model to explore. If you’re a half size, then I’d suggest going down the size below you, then scaling from there. This will provide you with a better means of ensuring the shoe won’t slip and if it is too tight and you have to instead go up a half size, then at least then you’ll know for future models how to size accordingly. Price The Primus Lite III is an earth-friendly, vegan-friendly, and versatile footwear that’s mostly used doing different physical activities – running, weight lifting, training, walking, strolling, and so much more. Its colorways and straightforward design also allowed it to be used as daily footwear.

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

Review Summary

Its lightness allowed reviewers to move uninhibitedly. Because of this, the third version of the Primus Lite Vivobarefoot was made as a companion in doing different physical activities – working out at the gym, weight lifting, running, cross-training. On the other hand, many found it to be a good everyday companion with its minimalist design, comfort level, and barefoot attributes. This model will work decently for more versatile training, however, I’d stress making sure you’re acclimated to this style of footwear in these training settings. The lightweight build of this shoe makes it a joy to wear for longer sessions and it breathes really well. Not a lot has changed with the third version of the Primus Lite. Just like its predecessors, it’s one of the lightest shoes created by Vivobarefoot promising to deliver a close-to-shoeless experience while still being protective when the wearer is on common, hard surfaces. The outsole has been updated and a performance insole has been added. Specs