One important thing to note as im sure many people wonder. It doesn't fit narrow and long like the Primus models. The toe box is wider and more rounded so you don't need to size up.
Thanks for the review! I got a pair of the green suede ones, and absolutely love them. The only problem I've had is a pressure point along the top seam where it hits the joint of my big toe. But as I wear them, that seems to be going away.
Right on! The sole is so comfortable, but yea, any top-stiched shoe can be somewhat tighter around the edges. Luckily leather stretches and softens over time, so hopefully it'll end up gong away completely. Enjoy!
Yea, I had to wait a month for these, but I love the 3mm sole like my old Primus Lite's. Shopping for vans, currently. Feel like I'm at the end of a seven-year marathon-just exhausted and trying to make it to the finish line, ha. What's new with you?
@@weew0e767 Yea, I actually think I'm going to buy another pair of V-Alpha's, because my 44's are too loose to wear for climbing and I feel like they'd be amazing if they were just a little shorter, so my toes stayed in. Glad you're having fun climbing, it's one of my fav things to do.
Doing my best to catch up on reviews, I'm still swamped due to lack of sunny days for filming, but it's getting nice, so I'll include them in my next Vivo batch.
Ha, I'm 5' 11" and when I used to wear Hoka's they made me 6', so I feel ya! I do move more fluidly in barefoot shoes tho, which several people have told me looks "graceful." I'd rather have that than an extra inch. (:
Unfortunately I have had rather bad luck with them, it’s a shame because I really like the shoe. Basically I was finding that when I walked in them the right (left was fine) would make an audible flapping noise like a flip flop would make with each and every step. Customer service told me that there were a small number with a fault. Unfortunately, as I bought a brown leather pair and a green suede both had exact same problem. It’s not as if it was a looser fit on the right, I even tried tightening the laces, but problem persisted. A differnt agent at customer services stated that it perhaps I should try a different style and did not mention a fault. Anyway I decided to get a refund for the suede and have the leather ones replaced. I tried the replacements on yesterday and not only do I have the same issue the leather is torn (tight next to, not on) on the panel at the back. I have the Primus Lite III and there are no issues with them. Sadly I will have to return the faulty and damaged 3rd pair of Sensus I have tried.
Wow, that's terrible luck to have issues with three pairs, I literally just tried mine on to see and there wasn't any flapping noise, although I have often gotten that with other thicker leather shoes. Sometimes it goes away as the leather softens up. Glad the Lite's are working, tho. Perhaps the Primus Asana would be a good option at some point, since it's similar to the Lite's but has a mix of leather and knit, which shouldn't ever make noise.
@@AndrewFolts Yes bad luck on repeat unfortunately, and 2 different responses from different customer service folk. I didnt know if, as one had said it was a bad batch, or as another said -the shoe is not for me. There is another RU-vid review and he mentioned the noise they make but lives with it. Others have gave given advice about walking correctly in barefoot. But I have been wearing barefoot for over 13 years. Vivobarefoot did give me a 30% discount code, so I may take another gamble. I will also check out the ones that you kindly recommended. However since these troubles I have discovered Wildling shoes and love them. German company, rather unusual sole. The most comfortable shoes I have worn. They tend to be canvas, they even have a paper one. I now have 2 pairs that are a wool mix knit. They feel like you are just wearing socks. I'm not sure about their robustness for sports , though have see a review of someone who runs in them. I find they truly give the feet room to spread properly. Not all barefoot do, I find.
@@VAPIDISM Yea, Wildling's a great brand for casual, I love my North Wolf's. Wouldn't use them for hiking or running, tho, other than just some light walks.
@@VAPIDISM Yea, either the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ydf1R2Z2KAY.html or pretty much any Vibram FiveFingers. The KSO ECO for mostly roads bit.ly/3THqTew or V-Alpha for a mix of roads and trails ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YXKwgWkkTZk.html.
Those look pretty narrow in the toes. If you want slip on shoes from whitin, I highly recommend the W862 models from them (even though it doesn't have the Hey Dude look)
Bummer, yea, it was tough for me too. I had to wait for like a month and I was lucky to get these. Hopefully they'll restock, since they seem super popular.
Above 80º F (26º C) they can start to get hot due to only having minimal venting. For walking around in hot weather, I generally use the Toetem Alpha sandals. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bU1cweEMjVA.html
On the Asana (the wool one I think), is that one good for people with lower volume feet? Because it doesn't have a separated tongue - instead it has that sock like upper - so I feel like it would scrunch up if I tried to cinch laces on it with a lower volume foot. I've been eyeing it for a while because it looks nice and I need a breathable shoe for summer but I have low volume feet and I think to get a secure fit I would have to cinch those things too much and get uncomfortable folding.
Depends on if your feet are slim as well as low volume. My feet are medium width and the Asana's do scrunch up a bit when I tighten them. The fabric's soft and stretchy, so it doesn't matter too much, but something to consider. If your feet are wider, then it won't be an issue at all. The Sensus runs slightly more snug and fit my medium width feet better without any crimping. Both shoes are thin and breathable for summer,, but warm enough for spring/fall.
I have low volume feet and the asana was really good for me, so comfy. Not having the tongue wasn't an issue. However on the primus lite knit, which has no tongue, that was an issue for me, it bunched up and generally didn't fit well wasn't comfortable because of having no tongue
Great! My original Primus Lite's were 3mm as well and they're still usable after seven years. Just make sure not to twist or scuff your feet and the sole will last a long time.
