The Primus Knit is a neutral road running shoe family by Vivobarefoot. This is the original product in the family.
It's a zero drop model. It was released in 2019. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Vivobarefoot Primus Knit II.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 30% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedSep 2019 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2017 | Nov 2015 | Jul 2014 | Apr 2017 |
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Weight | Weight | M: 227 g W: 170 g | M: 232 g W: 179 g | M: 249 g W: 207 g | M: 213 g W: 179 g | M: 238 g W: 190 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot3 mm | 13 mm | 16 mm | 20 mm | 17 mm | M: 20 mm W: 18 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 4 mm | 8 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel3 mm | 17 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm | 23 mm | M: 28 mm W: 26 mm |
Brand | BrandVivobarefoot | Nike | Nike | Nike | Nike | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLow dropZero drop | LightweightLow drop | Lightweight | LightweightLow drop | Lightweight | Lightweight |
Techs | Techs | Nike Flyknit | Nike Flyknit | Nike Flyknit | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan β | Vegan β | |||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1862) |
Terrain | Road (+1265) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081) |
Brand | Vivobarefoot (+7) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1459) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1436) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+897) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1384) |
Shoe Type | Low drop (+264)Zero drop (+92) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+789) |
Materials | Knit (+189)Leather (+12) |
Colorways | Black, Blue, Graphite, White |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | Knit | |
Released | Sep 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 3 mm | |
Forefoot | 3 mm |