I've been looking at the Primus Lite for doing some foot/lower leg strengthening work, drills, and strides but was wondering if anyone on here had any experience with these. Obviously they're pretty pricey but since I won't be doing mileage runs in them I figure they should be able to last me quite a while.
Yeah I've got a pair that I use now and then. They're pretty minimalist and have held together well. Something like a Merrell Vapor Glove is similar sole-wise but comfier on the foot (sole feels less flappy and upper is softer) if you can get them cheaper than the vivos. Personally I wear the merrells more for the activities you're talking about and use the vivos for walking about because they're smarter.
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Yeah I've got a pair that I use now and then. They're pretty minimalist and have held together well. Something like a Merrell Vapor Glove is similar sole-wise but comfier on the foot (sole feels less flappy and upper is softer) if you can get them cheaper than the vivos. Personally I wear the merrells more for the activities you're talking about and use the vivos for walking about because they're smarter.
Appreciate the info and will definitely check out the Merrells! How do these shoes fit btw? I wear size 11 in pretty much everything, including Nikes and Altras.
I've been wearing the Merrell Vapor Gloves for walking around (barefoot/minimal shoes are best for the neuropathy in my feet) and for strides. They get the job done, but the upper wears out. I love them for strides.
I've been looking at the Primus Lite as well, but haven't gotten them yet.
I’m also a fan of the Merrells. I’m into minimalist shoes and have bought 4 pairs of the vapor glove 3s since I liked them so much. It is true that the upper is on the weaker side, it always tears for me where the toes flex, but they are still usable - just not too attractive anymore.
Also it doesn’t get too cold where I live but the shoes are not warm if it is cool outside.
Later this year I might have to look into a newer model.
I've had a couple of pairs of VB shoes but just for walking around in. I don't really run in shoes. I don't get why you'd want expensive minimalist running shoes. There just isn't a lot to pay for. Or rather there shouldn't be. I wear minimalist shoes for daily life though and lately I've been into my Lems boots.
I bought a couple pairs of Vivo dress/casual shoes for work (the desert boot and the Ra Lux “business casual” shoe). I like them. But, for exercise/running/hiking shoes, they’re expensive and Xeros are cheaper.