But it’s worth it. There are a number of plus points about this shoe but the most obvious one is balance. Its wider fit lets your foot splay like the natural R&D department intended, thus aiding balance to a large extent. With balance comes agility, confidence, and pleasure. Opanka is perfect for low-volume feet with skinny ankles. They can also work for average ankles and average height insteps, but they won’t be suitable for feet with more volume. The hidden elastic over the instep allows for minimal adjustment in that area. VIVOBAREFOOT Opanka Ballerina

The Active Sole also does an okay job with traction in most settings. One thing to note with this model, and other Vivobarefoot shoes, is that their soles can wear down in a few months if you’re putting serious mileage in them. Cozy: less volume in the toes part and around ankles (same volume around the middle part of the foot)SIZING: When I put the Primus Trail Knit FG shoes on for the first time, I said ‘Woah’. The fit is incredible. Imagine a sporty, technical slipper if you can, and you’re sort of there. A slipper in the sense the Primus Trail Knit FG is broad in the toe and easy to slide on. Whether you’re wanting to tighten the Primus Asana for training, daily wear, or because you have narrower feet, you may find that the upper folds in. This shoe feature four core eyelets and and they’re fairly spreadout when it comes to their width.

The Magna Lite is another remarkably lightweight hiking boot by VIVOBAREFOOT, perfect for spring and summer hiking adventures. The upper is made from a stretchable and breathable thin mesh material, which has been treated with a water-resistant coating. However, it’s important to note that it won’t keep the rain out, but it can handle a bit of morning dew. These shoes are made from 100% vegan materials, and the best way to clean them is to let the dirt dry, brush off the mud, and then wipe them down with a damp cloth.

Yes, you can certainly work out in the Vivobarefoot Primus Asana. This barefoot shoe is suitable for recreational lifting, especially if you want a barefoot shoe that can work well in the and also looks nice for day-to-day use. I would not recommend this shoe for running and athletic workouts. Takeaway Thoughts Their shoes were also our first barefoot shoes and the first barefoot shoes for our family, holding a special place in our hearts as everything began with them. Additionally, this shoe can also work for casual workouts, and more specifically lifting weights. This shoe has a similar sole construction to the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III which is their most popular shoe for training.The sole is thin but firm. It doesn’t provide the softness that softer sandal soles do, but keep in mind that for sandals, the most flexible sole isn’t always the best (as it can bend or cause you to trip if not used with a good upper design), so they made a wise decision with this sole type.

Overall though, I enjoy the versatility that comes with the Primus Asana. The fact that it can be worn for multiple seasons despite being designed for warmer months is a perk of this model and adds it to this shoe’s value. Vivobarefoot Primus Asana SizingSizing & Fit: Gobi boots are available in both men’s and women’s sizes. Women’s sizes are best suited for narrow and medium-width feet. However, if you have medium-wide and low-volume feet, they could work too, as they feel slightly wider than most VIVO models in women’s sizes. These boots are best suited for those with low and average insteps, skinny and average ankles. For reference, I wear size 42, with foot dimensions measuring 26.3 cm in length and 10 cm in width. There’s also a nice level of flexibility and mobility that comes along with this shoe’s upper construction. It’s easy to move the toes and despite having leather overlays, I don’t think flexibility will ever be an issue with this shoe.