Vivobarefoot vs Xero vs Amazon barefoot shoes

So yeah, Vivobarefoot vs Xero vs Amazon vs other barefoot shoes and sandals.

I think it's always worth it to invest in your total body health. However if you're not doing high-output activity then something like Xero, Feelgrounds, etc are fine.

The Amazon Saguaro/Whitin/generic ones do alright and if you're on a tight budget then they're a solid choice, however from a style, performance, and ethics POV I don't really care for them.

Shoes listed in this video:

Vivobarefoot Primus Trail
Vivobarefoot Tempest ESC
Xero Mesa Trail II
Xero Hana leather
'Whitin/Jack Shibo/Saguaro' barefoot shoes (Amazon generic re-branded ones)
Decathlon Forclaz Trek 500 sandals
my own DIY leather sandals

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Vivobarefoot
01:13 - Xero barefoot shoes
02:15 - Whitin/Sagauro/Jack Shibo Amazon barefoot shoes
02:57 - Barefoot sandals
03:45 - How to start barefoot running
04:30 - Conclusion

[helloarthur]

But what does the kitty think? I think he prefers bare paw

[TerraThink]

Here in Sweden, VivoBarefoot & Xero cost about the same for the popular models.

I tried Vivo first (Primus Trail III SG) and really liked the materials and design but they didn't feel good on my feet and made a weird popping sound as I walked.

Then I tried Xero shoes (Scrambler Low & Mesa Trail II), and while they didn't look quite as good and the materials don't seem to be quite as premium, they felt amazing on the feet.

The best I've ever felt in a pair of shoes.

So for me (as an obstacle course runner) it was a no-brainer to go with Xero.

[searchingforwonder]

I have never tried Vivo, but have tried both Altra and Xero. I have to say I am a bit of a Xero fan, shipping to Canada can get a bit pricey but such is life. Similar to your experience I love wearing minimal shoes in all places, trails, mountains, lakes etc. I am pretty confident that we have been over sold on ideas such as we must have ankle support if we are going to go hiking for example. All the best.

[todallard]

If they wear out fast they are no good for me as that is part of the overall cost of a shoe. How many miles can I go before buying a new pair my first pair of xero prios lasted 4, 000 miles on the roads, off road you can get more. I have not had any problems with the hard sole having bad traction. Vivo costs too much for me to want to try for something that will not last me as long, if I spend more I want to get more. I am looking for a wider barefoot shoe now mostly for the winter as I can wear the ztrek sandals for running in the warmer weather, they give me more room than the shoes but I have noticed my feet have widened these past almost 4 years now of not wearing death coffins on my feet.

[pagenpwoblem]

I just bought my first barefoot shoes the other day. You got me sold on the vivo primus trails fg. Their womens 9s were out (the blue and white color) so i ended up getting 7 in men's. Hopefully it fits well. I used their picture sizing camera thing and it says I'm a 7 in men's shoes.
I can't wait. It'll be here in two weeks

[SammyVista]

Love your cat James! She looks pretty close with her color patterns as our own tuxedo cat. Very inquisitive she is! I have Vevos, Xero, the Amazon Joomra, and Bearfoot Ursus Hightops. All but the Joomras are hightops. In terms of value versus durability, the Vivo's, being brutally honest, are trash. The soles have hardened, chunk apart, and Vivo had no interest in simply telling me why. I was not expecting a free bee new pair, just answers. Never again from them, I will stick with the (actually wider toe box) others. Hi from a fellow subscribed Canadian.

[Yamagatabr]

This is all new to me, but I can see that you put a lot of though in our videos, thanks.

[Imthat]

You went trail running with these sandals ? Lol

[CraigWrightStraygoat]

Vivo are really narrow. I've got wide feet and they are by far the most uncomfortable barefoot shoes I've tried.

[ngoroth_]

I don't like my vivo trail primus. Lacing is awful, materials are just regular materials and they started tearing apart after a few months. Also the author is definitely trying to sell it.

[lyolkinurusov]

i love the leather Jesus style sandals, i want a pair!

[toddboucher]

Great video I’d fully agree with everything you said well except for in trail running I do go are use Shama samples but the video are real heavy. Don’t know why actually but they’re ridiculously heavy and the zeros Mesa I think it’s called it’s actually pretty light and it’s constructed pretty well and I’ve been in both, and I kinda like the Zeros probably the only instance I like them better now my VO barefoot they all come from their recondition center so I don’t know if that’s giving me the best view of vivos that could be why it was so heavy. Maybe they have to change things I don’t know, but they’re Primus Trail 12 or I think it’s three they’re all about the same way there11 to 12 ounces, which is pretty heavy

[TwistyTrav]

Do any of your affiliate links work in Canada? They redirect me to the USA store & don't seem to work with the Canadian version.

[bilaltahir]

What is your view on the vivobarefoot primus trail SG (not the FG) and when would you use them?

[tylerwhitney]

You got guide for those DIY sandals? I'm finally ditching my clunky Keen Newports, and going to minimal and barefoot. Thinking Sageruo trail shoes for all around use, and then a DIY hide sandal or aquasock type for soft sole. People don't realize that moccasins are the ultimate minimal experience

[Sci-Fi_Fan]

This was an awesome run down. Huge fan of barefoot shoes. Will gladly subscribe and will checkout your link for some new barefoot shoes. I’ve worn Five fingers for several years now off and on but am disappointed in their lack of durability. Also their looks can be a little off putting for some people. Lol.

[freetimephotographer]

Hi, James. So I'm new to barefoot and using saguaro for my first shoe, I wanted to buy vivobarefoot and still confused how to choose the size
Should I buy the same size as saguaro or go up size? I'm using 27cm(43) right now

[slavasss]

Surprised not to see merrell vapor glove/ trail glove...they are much superior to other barefoot brands

[crazycxr]

Hi, which shoes are you using for soccer?

[ratnakordosshu]

Nice video, But don't you think Xero Shoes is little narrow compared to the amazon cheap shoes or vivo?