The Best Summer Barefoot Hiking Shoe | VivoBarefoot Magna Lite vs. Primus Trail

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11 ай бұрын

Summer Barefoot Hiking Shoe Shootout: Vivobarefoot Magna Lite SG vs. Primus Trail FG
In this video, we dive headfirst into the two most competitive summer hiking models in the barefoot space right NOW, the Magna Lite SG and the Primus Trail FG.
As well as looking at the pro's and con's for each, this in depth review will explore WHY these shoes are leading an industry and which may be best suited to your adventures.
From hiking to trail running, this video is a must-watch!
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@TheBarefootStrengthProject 6 ай бұрын

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@austinado16 11 ай бұрын

I run gnarly trails on our 3 local peaks, several times a week in Vibram FiveFinger Sypridons (since 2012). It literally HURTS to see what everyone wears and has their children in, and I know they're drinking the kool-aid from Are-EEE-eye, and everywhere else. So sad to see these folks lumbering along. I wear Vivo Barefoot Primus Trail FGs as my daily, and as my work shoe as a mechanic. I'd hike or backpack in a pair, without question... if I didn't love the FiveFingers so much. Keep up the great content, and getting the message out there.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more - with kids especially as it’ll set them on that path for life.. Appreciate the support 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@Druezy 11 ай бұрын

Completely agree, it has been a massive boost for my health!

@kozepz 3 ай бұрын

Both, best case scenario!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 3 ай бұрын

Haha a win win win

@stationtostation8311 11 ай бұрын

Great video. I'd also be interested in a review of more winter suitable barefoot shoes

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

Cheers! That’s absolutely on the radar, just waiting for autumn to roll around 🙌🏽

@ibpiano5520 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Would love to hear your opinion on the Zaqq Expeq, Feelgrounds Patrol and Freet Tundra

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 10 ай бұрын

I've got the FeelGrounds arriving next week - so I'll let you know!

@Coerced 4 ай бұрын

Something I've noticed fitting these shoes is that the rubber/plastic reinforced brace connecting the lace to the heel on the magna style shoes gives you a lot more options to control how far your foot gets pulled into the heel. I have the issue that many shoes leave a lot of space at the heel and have my foot kindof swimming in the front of the shoe. The magnas cure this for me, which is a gamechanger for my feet

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 4 ай бұрын

That's a really good point and something I didn't mention in the video - spot on! And I'm pleased you've been enjoying them 🙌🏼

@yeahyeahblah 11 ай бұрын

Very good video! I've got the Vivobarefoot Hydra Esc based on your recommendation. How does the Hydra Esc compared with the Magna Lita and Primus Trail for hiking?

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏽. Sick, great choice in shoe and a great question! I’d say it’s on par with the Primus Trail in terms of capabilities. The grip is a bit better on the Hydra but the comfort is a bit better on the Trail, so it’d probably boil down to what you wanted to do and over what distance!

@jamesblaser5329 11 ай бұрын

Hi mate I picked up the tracker decon fg the jj edition brilliant boots mate

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

I had a pair of those arrive yesterday, only used them to walk to the pub so far but they seem brilliant! Pleased you like them and look forward to being able to review them properly ✌🏽

@jamesblaser5329 11 ай бұрын

@TheBarefootStrengthProject thanks dude igot a pair of xero hfs good company but the sizing seemes to be very small

@KatNicholson 10 ай бұрын

thanks for this video, it's really useful to see the two models compared side by side like this. I'm curious as to which model Vivo or otherwise) might be best for wet-weather walking and keeping your feet dry, do you (or anyone else out there) have an opinion or recommendations? - thanks!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 10 ай бұрын

For sure! If it's walking on tarmac or gravel paths etc where you don't need ankle cover, then the Primus Trail All Weathers. If you're planning on getting wet-wet and want some ankle cover then something like the Tracker Forest ESC that you treat well with regular leather waxing to retain it's waterproofing! (Both Vivo)

@KatNicholson 10 ай бұрын

That’s great, thank you very much@@TheBarefootStrengthProject ! I ordered the trails in the end tho still trying to get the size right 😂

@simoneala3 27 күн бұрын

thanks for the video, I really like these boots and I want to used as my day-to-day in the city, I live in the northwest, do you think the sole will be gone too quick in the city environment?

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 27 күн бұрын

No worries! They are great boots but yes, I think so. Look into their FG (firm ground) or ESC variants, they’ll hold up much better on concrete and tarmac while still having good grip on trails 🤙🏽

@drumattackofficial 4 ай бұрын

Hello! Thank you for reviews! Great job! Does the support insert in Magna rub ankle too much? I'm currently deciding between Magna Light SG and Primus Trail 3. I have experience wearing the Adidas Free Hiker Cold RDY and they have worn my ankles down to scratches. I understand that Vivo is a completely different story, but I want to know for sure so as not to harm my ankles. Thank you!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 4 ай бұрын

Hello! Thank you - I haven’t had any issues but I’d recommend wearing them with socks that cover that section of your ankle if you plan on doing any distance to be on the safe side. The material is very soft and flexible though so had no issues with no socks for this video. I had a bit of an issue with Primus Trail III (5th toe rubbing on raised sole), I’d checkout the review I did when you get a moment

@MrAlexDavid 11 ай бұрын

What size are you wearing that the Prius Knit FG weight only 180g? I have this pair in size 45 and they are 350g or 700 a pair, quite a bit difference… Also, Vivo’s website says the Primus Knit are 400g and the Magna Lite are 312g. Not sure what size are they referring to and whether it is for one shoe or a pair.

@Dread221083 3 ай бұрын

The weight for one shoe is twice time higher. Accordingly the vivobarefoot official site, the magna lite is 324g per shoe, and the primus trail knit 400g ! That's the downside of vivos running shoes. They are quite heavy for shoe with no padding. For strict trail running shoes it is quite heavy. Merrell vapor / trail glove, or mesa trail (even the terraflex) are much lighter. HOWEVER, for hiking shoes, they are amazing.

@bilaltahir9978 8 ай бұрын

Is the tread of the magnus lite the same as the primus trail iii sg? How does it perform on road sections?

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 8 ай бұрын

Yes it is and it depends on how much road you're talking about. Short bursts every now and then wouldn't be an issue but if you're planning on doing extended sections on road/tarmac then the FG soles will serve you better. With the lugs being spread out so far (for soft ground traction), they build up a lot of heat on tarmac which accelerates the break down of the rubber pretty substantially.

@fraac 11 ай бұрын

primus trail knit fg

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

🐐

@FreiluftJunky 4 ай бұрын

would you prefer theprimus trail knit or the tracker decon low?

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 4 ай бұрын

Personally, I'd go for the Primus Trail Knit. The sole is excellent and the material is very breathable, fast drying and above all durable. Great shoes 🙌🏼

@usedblazers Ай бұрын

You think the outsole nubs of the Magna Lite would burn out pretty quickly if I only wear them on hard ground?

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 26 күн бұрын

Hard like packed dirt, no but a high friction hard surface like tarmac where the lugs will build up heat then yes, quicker than you'd like! Checkout their FG (firm ground) or ESC alternatives as they'll wear much better 🙌🏼

@2024Alfredo 3 ай бұрын

I have a pair of magna sg. I am usually a size 10.5 US i sized up to an 11. However still when going down hill (20% grade) i feel my toes hitting the front of the shoe. So you have any recommendations? I wear smart wool thin socks.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 3 ай бұрын

Proper lacing is generally the best way to fix that. If you're sitting in a chair, try extending your leg till your toes point up at about 45 degrees and heel is in contact with the floor. Then, with the shoe on your foot, push the heel down into the floor, adjusting the lacing to provide a snug fit, particularly from the midfoot into the lower ankle making sure to not make it so tight your feet have no space to swell into. Hopefully that solves the issue for you!

@2024Alfredo 3 ай бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject Great! I laced the he boots this way before a quick even hike. They did not slip. I think holding my ankle in a bit tighter helped a lot. Thank you.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 3 ай бұрын

@@2024Alfredo No worries - pleased it worked 🫡

@ChrisCrossEatsSomeMoss 7 ай бұрын

Do you size up in any of these? I've ordered a pair in my normal size to realise that the sizer tool suggested to go size up 🤦‍♀️

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 7 ай бұрын

Depends on how roomy you like them, initially I ordered true to size which worked great for me, but after a while my feet actually grew (as all the ligaments and tendons that were locked up from years of normal shoes started to relax) so now I'm consistently wearing a size up from my old shoes

@olirc 11 ай бұрын

I have the Magna Lites and while I think they're some of the best looking Vivos (their recent models are really nice), unfortunately for me, they are by far the worst fitting. If I cinch the down enough, they dig in over the top of my foot, if I don't cinch them down enough they'll give me horrendous blisters on the ball of my foot on even short walks. And the laces are 3 miles long. WHY? I love my Magna Forests and my Trail SGs, so thought these would be a no brainer. I regret not sending them back when I had the chance. Had they been a good fit I'd be looking at buying the new colour which look awesome. Vivos are a bit hit and miss so I'd always advise to try them and if you're not happy with them use their 100 day returns.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

That sucks… I haven’t had any of those issues (despite wearing them with zero socks and varying degrees of tightness ) so unfortunately can’t relate but you’re right, the 100 day return policy is a god send - I’ve had to use it a couple of times (tracker Decon low top and I think the all weather soft grounds)

@sofiametzler9851 11 ай бұрын

Hi! I recently found your channel and have been learning more about the barefoot shoe transition. Super informative. I just moved to Boston so I'll be walking on concrete a lot and was wondering if you have recommendations for good barefoot shoes if you live in a city. I saw that you said you may need a bit more heel cushion for hard surfaces (egg demo) and was a bit lost on where to look first.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

That’s a great question and there’s definitely some great options out there. One would be to buy a traditional pair of barefoot shoes, like vivo, then double up on insoles. The other would be to buy a higher stack option - I have a video coming out on a pair made by a company called ‘Bahe’ this weekend so keep your eye out for that!

@RaedMohsen 5 ай бұрын

Do you have the same size for both?

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 5 ай бұрын

I had the trails in a 46 and the lites in a 47 but in hindsight would have gotten both in the same size

@benjones716 11 ай бұрын

What Moto do you ride?

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

Sadly I’m currently without as my license doesn’t carry over to Ontario but normally Triumph Tiger 800 XCA and KTM 690 enduro R ✌🏽. 1) how’d you know I ride motos & 2) what’ve you got??

@benjones716 11 ай бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject Nice one! Your T-shirt brand gave me a hint but it’s not cool-proof. I’ve got an Enfield iInterceptor 650 down in NYC. Glad there’s another Motorbike Brit across the pond!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject 11 ай бұрын

@@benjones716 The power of deduction is strong in this one 🤣. Good spot. Big fan of the interceptor, very capable bikes!

@benjones716 11 ай бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject haha indeed. My GF took me to the shop in LA - fantastic! In other news, dove into the Vivo Hydras after watching your review for a trip to the Dolomites. My good they are epic - everything from wading/swimming in lakes to partaking in Via Ferrata - nice one, fella!

@benjones716 11 ай бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject haha indeed. My GF took me to the shop in LA - fantastic! In other news, dove into the Vivo Hydras after watching your review for a trip to the Dolomites. My god they are epic - everything from wading/swimming in lakes to partaking in Via Ferrata - nice one, fella!