VIVOBAREFOOT Geo Racer II, Mens Vegan Ultra-Light Trainers with Barefoot Sole

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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 have further questions about the construction of this model, I’d be glad to answer anything you have so drop comments below as you have them. The Geo Racer has always been a great performer – but we’ve got to step up to the regenerative challenge and accelerate change.

Loving the Geo Racer deep-dive, Lee. Is the broader ambition for the Knit mainly to widen the appeal for customers in the ath-leisure market? Similar to other Vivobarefoot shoes, the Primus Lite III delivers an anatomically shaped wider construction to account for all foot widths. The toe box is super wide in this model so even those with wider and flatter feet should find it relatively easy to splay the toes and grip the floor in this shoe.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 my size 10/43 model, this shoe had a weight of 9.0 ounces. This is fairly lightweight compared to other training shoes and is similar to other comparable barefoot models on the market. Takeaway Thoughts The Vivobarefoot Geo Racer are rather simple in design and I think that’s something that makes them fairly awesome. The details these shoes do possess seem meaningful and well-intentioned. For running, this shoe works for shorter bouts and I think most will find the knit upper to be plenty comfortable for their sessions. The outsole provides adequate tread and the shoe as a whole feels very minimalist.

It’s not the biggest deal, but you may want to buy longer laces after you receive this model and test the lacing system. Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Performance Across the board, the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit has performed exceptionally well and there are a variety of pros that come along with this shoe. Personally, I wouldn’t use them for very long runs as my feet get tired after a while,” says Louise. “Barefoot running makes the muscles in our feet work harder, and I definitely notice that with shoes like this!” Note, you can certainly run in them, but I’m choosing not to so they go the distance in regard to their overall durability. If you do run in them, I’d suggest being conscious of the sole and upper construction and if you notice either breaking down, stop the running to prolong your shoe’s life. Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit PerformanceI 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. Not as we’d hoped – but that’s the journey – that’s what the customer doesn’t see. If only we had new materials that give over to easy repair, and have the right source credentials. That’s the dream - we’re working on it. Always learning and exploring.