Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Review

29/03/2023 Bretta Riches BEST Summer Minimalist Shoes, Vivobarefoot Reviews 0

If you want a more stylish barefoot running shoe, not just for running, but for everyday jaunts, the gym, walking, hiking, especially on hotter days, look no further than the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III.


The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III is incredibly durable and well-built for harder workouts on the roads or the gym while providing all the comfort of feeling barefoot. Most relevant, the toe-box is so wide you can wear toe spacers comfortably in them which will make the maximum difference in correcting foot shape deformities, like reducing the size of a bunion.

The Primus Lite III keeps the design simple, yet refinely sheek, and is ultimately the epitome of comfort and functionality, thanks to the zero-drop profile and incredibly wide toe-box,will renew your foots role in running with better forefoot strike precision and balance control.

The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III is perfect for road running, cross fit, weightlifting, hiking and walking on the trails and beach. Since the Primus Lite III is made exclusively of extremely lightweight and airy materials, the shoes are a superb choice for the summer.

Sole Specifications

The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III sits on a completely flat (0-drop), 4-mm thin rubber sole that employs textured, tightly spaced honey-comb grooves designed to grip the pavement for miles and miles without breaking down.

The zero-drop design is a significant factor in helping you move away from heel striking to a more precise forefoot strike when running. Forefoot running has been confirmed repeatedly to be the safest, most economical way to run because it naturally puts your foot in a better position to secure optimal impact protection while increasing the efficiency of the elastic, energy-saving properties of the arch and Achilles tendon 

Even better, the sole of the Primal Lite III’s is so thin that it does a great job at mimicking the sensory effects of being barefoot, and allows you to feel the temperature of the ground!

The sole is also fully flexible which encourages positive reinforcements, such as enhanced ground adaptation and muscular coordination of the foot, thereby increasing your own control of the terrain.

Bottom line, if you desire to feel every aspect of the ground under your foot, the Primus Lite III will more than meet your sensory needs that’ll help phase out bad mechanics and increase your forefoot running skills.

Upper Specifications

The upper is a good mix of super lightweight, yet exceptionally strong mesh and rubber overlays that provide excellent ventilation and has a noticeable amount of comfort and durability that stands up under heavy mileage.

The thin, breathable upper is equipped with protective overlays that really improves the durability of the shoe. But, despite the added durability, the Primus Lite III keeps everything light n’ peppy, and will definitely keep your feet extra cool in the hottest weather

Another functional asset of the Primus Lite III is the upper is outstandingly wide without feeling overly wide nor clunky. There’s tons of toe-splay room, even if you wear thicker socks, and overall, fits perfectly without any tightness.

The elegant design of the upper is all about freedom of movement because its fully adaptable thanks to being wide and expansive. This is why the shoe collaborates well with your unique foot structure, giving a pressure-free, unrestricted fit to keep the feet actively engaged.

The upper is also fully flexible for enhanced agility and allowing the natural movements of the foot. There is no way to get stronger feet, unless you put the feet to work, independently, which is exactly what this shoe does.

Final Thoughts

For one, the feather-light feel of the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III will always make you feel comfortable, and ultra fast! The lightness and airiness of the shoe feels a lot like a racing flat, making the Primus Lite III a solid choice for summer road racing and even for fast trail running, providing you don’t mind feeling everything you step over.

Secondly, Like most shoes from Vivobarefoot, the Primus Lite III is a more barefoot-based shoe, so if you want a lot more feel of the ground, the Primus Lite III is for you because the construction of the shoe draws its inspirations from barefoot running.

The Primus Lite III more than meets every one of the minimalist objectives. There are so many functional benefits of the shoe that you’ll feel more confident and comfortable about the terrain under your feet, with a race-ready vibe!

If you’re interested in the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III, you can there here!

If you enjoyed my review, you’ll love my reviews on other barefoot shoes, here!

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Bretta Riches

Bretta Riches

"I believe the forefoot strike is the engine of endurance running..."

BSc Neurobiology; MSc Biomechanics candidate, ultra minimalist runner & founder of RunForefoot. I was a heel striker, always injured. I was inspired by the great Tirunesh Dibaba to try forefoot running. Now, I'm injury free. This is why I launched Run Forefoot, to advocate the health & performance benefits of forefoot running and to raise awareness on the dangers of heel striking, because the world needs to know.
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