hey people, im not sure because of the size, so my right foot is a little bit longer than my left one and so I have looked at the size recommendation of vivo and decided to go for a 42 size (normally I wear anything bewteen 42-43) i did decide to go for the 42 and not the 41 because my thought process was that my feet will get more stretch in the barefoot shoes and therefore more muscle activation -> foot muscles will grow and stabilize more also use more room, so even if the are minimal too wide my feet will fill the room sooner or later. Im using the motus for 2-3 weeks now, in the beginning I was switching every 2-3 days so my feet will adapt now I can walk easily 5-15km with them, my right foot is prett stable in them, the shoe is not glued to my foot but it’s also not like there is 2 fingers room in them, im not sure if I should size down the next time or if it’s better for the feet to have a little room in the end of the shoes?

edit: I’ve also bought the primus trail knit which are minimal shorter and fit perfectly but it’s also size 42 so not sure how bit of a difference the same size makes for different models

Needless to say, they look pretty bad now, but that’s due to me using them well past their prime

Here’s a few things I’ve noticed (or tried to ignore) while wearing these

The Tread (neutral)

It started to look flat by the start of year two, and that hole finally appeared about a month ago

I won’t blame the brand for this, since I’ve been running around, shuffling on asphalt, doing hard stops on bikes, climbing rocks/trees, pacing… doing pretty much EVERYTHING with these on at some point, and the website says they’re meant to be closer to a watershoe/sandal than an everyday wear

It should be noted that I was able to wear a hole in a good pair of crocs in about six months easily, so these holding up kinda impressed me

The laces (bad)

Drawstrings just aren’t my thing to begin with, but the aglets were crap, they grab dirt and don’t let go, the end broke off of one side and forced me to use my awful knot tying skills (ok, they’re not that bad, I was just in a rush), and after the first year just feel too brittle to draw on when tightening the shoe (which kinda defeats the purpose)

Luckily, they do adjust to my feet well, and after a while I could just slip my shoes on without adjusting straps

The look (good)

I REALLY like the design in these.

I’m a sucker for interesting looks that take themselves seriously, and these were right up my alley. They have a no nonsense profile combined with what should be a goofy mesh, but ends up being a pretty sleek look

The foam did catch dirt pretty easily, and they only stayed that super white for about a year, but even then for a while it just looked like I was wearing a slightly cream colored shoe, which ended up going with a lot of things I wear (better than full white tbh…)

So, maybe I’d get a different color next time, but otherwise great

Inside (meh)

It was ok, just your average croc style shoe

Extra toe room was great!

Blister on my heel? Not so much

Socks are advised if you’re gonna be actively doing something in them for hours on end. Definitely don’t go running around the neighborhood playing tag unless you’ve got socks on, or your feet will be raw

Water tends to make friction between my foot and other materials to increase, so I was happy to find it’s not too bad (so long as you aren’t jumping around or dancing everywhere)

Walking in them is fine though. TLDR, pay attention to how much you plan on doing before going barefoot in the barefoots

They stop feeling good when you get mud or sand in them. I find this funny since tha the top two things a watershoe will encounter besides, well, water.

This being said, ALL shoes start to suck after mud gets involved, and it washes&drys faster than everything I’ve worn before, including other water shoes (sidenote: they’re ocean safe as far as I can tell. Your shoes won’t smell like rotten seashells when you get home so long as you’ve rinsed them out, which can’t be said for a lot of brands, sadly)

Durability (good, but not perfect)

Not what I needed, but definitely what I should’ve expected

I used the heck out of these things, and after a while it started to take a toll on them. I’m sure avg. 14k steps a day doesn’t help that, especially with how rough the surfaces I walk on are (primarily asphalt, dried clay dirt, and backroad caliche)

I have a tougher pair of shoes for hikes and stuff these days, but I got those fairly recently, so these poor guys had to eat up those treks for a while

Weather never did anything permanent to them. Had a pair of boots mold up after being left out in a particularly humid week, but these are pretty much invincible against that kind of thing

Got some grease on the right one recently, but that will definitely come off if I bother to wash it (I think it’s time to retire these guys though, so it’s probably a waste of time)

I would reccomend that vivo improve their tread to last a bit longer, even if I’m an exceptionally rough shoe owner.

Comfort (good)

The pinch wore off after about two months of use, and now the front actually uconfirms to my toes a bit when moving. Feels good, and I don’t get blisters there when walking around (I can’t say the same for crocs).

They don’t have almost any cushioning to them, so if you’re a feel the earth kind of person this is for you. I personally enjoyed it

Like I said earlier, lots of activity that involves changing directions or shifting your feet will earn you blisters if you don’t have socks on, but this should be expected if you’ve ever played sports before, and is easily avoidable

Nice and airy, managed to keep cool even in 95+ degree weather, and (maybe this is just me, it’s kind of wierd), so long as you wear an extra pair of socks, keep warm enough to go out in snow for a while. Maybe not an all day excursion, but walking around for a few hours doing chores? No problem. Something about their material just makes certain kinds of snow slip by instead of melting into your shoe.

Yeah, on second thought that last bit could just be my Northern European blood talking

End? (worth it)

Again, they look like garbage now, but I also have friends who’ve legitimately never seen me wear any other pair of shoes around them, so it safe to say I’ve enjoyed them.

I’m horrible with saying good things about the stuff I buy, so I’ve probably given the impression that these shoes are mediocre, but just know that they’ve been good for me for a long time, and I’ve enjoyed working them to death.

What are your favorite Vivos?

Here’s mine! They’re admittedly for different purposes, but if I could only keep three pairs, it would be the top row, which is:

Top left:
Magna Forest Escape- these are my tried and true hikers. I have two pairs and they have had no issues in spite of seeing heavy use. I do keep taking good care of them by keeping the leather cleaned and treated.

Gobi Boots- took me a little bit to warm up to these, but as they’ve aged and the leather has patina, I love them more for their sleekness. I find that they are a daily wear shoe for me.

High Gobi Boots- I really love the design of these, more in person than in photos. The leather is soft and supple without being overly thin. They fit like a glove. And they are so well sewn. I would like these better in a men’s width, but they only offered the olive in women’s.

Front row:
AT Tracker Low suede
Primus trail

I don’t love the AT tracker low because I’m not as fond of suede and also I don’t like the cotton lining that they put in it. The suede feels thin and the AT sole also isn’t a favorite of mine.

I don’t find myself wearing the Primus trail all that much. Perhaps I just don’t like this synthetic uppers as much. I also find the mesh a bit harder to keep clean compared to the leather and I find that it doesn’t look that great with age.

Ordered some Tracker Leather AT’s and the box arrived empty. Super lame. Have to wait for Vivo customer support to open on Monday and the post office to open Monday.

I went for a 21km day in the foggy rocky and forested mountains of australia. The boots have great grip on all surfaces and were warm in the 5 degree celsius morning, they were water resistant until about 17 kilometers in where the mist, fog, rain and streams got through. They dried overnight, overall theyre a great pair of solid boots. Just i think they traded lightweight breathabliity for extreme water resistance.

If your curious ive done about 80kms so far on very rough rocky plateau terrain and muddy forests with no signs of wear at all, including on the sole

My foot measurements are 25.5cm long and 10.5cm wide, i wear a eu 42 and they fit great, they feel a tiny bit narrow on the ball of my foot until the leather warms up and then theyre perfect.

Hope you all enjoy my pics and get a good insight into the boots. Any questions you may have feel free to ask in the comments !

Wondering if others have experienced this with their tracker leather Lows. It doesn't affect the comfort for me but it's changed the cute look a bit.

Thanks

Just got these and it seems the tongue fold is made to dig into my foot in the areas shown? Am I doing something wrong here

I was really happy with them, until now. Yesterday out of nowhere the front on the right shoe started breaking down. Haven't had such expensive shoes start falling apart on me so soon. Always assumed the quality issues were over exaggerated, until now. Not even a year old, pff.

Bought these new from Legend Footware last year October. They have been fantastic until laced them up one morning... just messaged Legend Footware but nothing back yet... I messaged Vivo who told me go back to them since it was from them and past 6 months.... just on 7 months... I was really expending this to not happen at least after a year...

I’m looking for some fit advice on these Primus Trail Knit FG Vivos.

This is my second attempt with this model. I first ordered one size down. The length was probably closer to what I usually like, similar to how I wear my Vibrams (like a glove), but they were way too tight and squeezed the midpart of my feet so badly I had to return them.

I then sized up. In this pair, I have roughly a thumb’s width between my toes and the end of the shoe. Overall, they feel roomy without feeling too loose.

The issue is when I flex my foot, the material bunches and creates a crease across the top of my foot. You can see it in the photos. It feels like a tight band or string pressing across the top of my foot. It is not extremely painful, but it is definitely noticeable and uncomfortable enough that I’m hesitant to keep them.

For those who have worn this model:

1. Is this common with this shoe?
2. Does the upper soften or break in enough for this pressure to go away?
3. Is this more likely a sign that the shoe just isn't right for my foot shape?
4. Is there anything worth trying before returning them, such as different lace tension, sock thickness, or another Vivo model?

I like the general look of the shoe but I can't spend this kind of money if it doesn't feel great. Just wanted to get some feedback before returning them. As much as I wanted to love Vivo's, I'm afraid I can't keep spending money on returns to keep trying them at this point.

If returning, any other shoes to try? I love my Vibram's, but let's be real. They are ugly. I am really looking for a shoe that feels as great as they do but is presentable enough to wear casually.

Thanks everyone!

Hello! I've purchased my first pair of Motus Strength II's and am confused by the sizing.

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I generally wear Nike Metcon Men's US 8.

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My feet are 24.5cm.

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I chose Motus Strength men's EU41 and am wondering if I should return them for EU40 as they feel very long. I lifted in them today and they felt long, and I thought I could live with them. Then I walked on the treadmill and the length made me feel like I'd trip over at any time.

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Please assist. 🙏🏻 Lots of feet pics because I'm not sure what could be useful. I have narrow feet so considering the women's sizes too.

Thank you for your responses
Just did the test with only the sole

What do y’all think ?