Reviewer 2 old geezers
Well made, fit as expected! I'm very happy with the purchase.
Reviewer jelleangel
In my experience, Vivobarefoot has created one of their best shoes yet with the Primus Lux. I have been enjoying the Indigo version for a couple of weeks. Out of over a dozen pairs, it is the most comfortable and best feeling Vivobarefoot shoe I own, requiring zero break-in. The glove soft, finely perforated, unlined leather top allows my foot to breath and feels wonderful against my bare feet. In truly hot weather, nothing beats a sandal or bare feet for coolness, but I think I'll be able to wear this shoe all summer without a sock liner.
I also have the Stealth 2 Lux with this same outsole, which is my favorite of the various types by Vivobarefoot. Somehow, It feels even better in the Primus Lux, perhaps due to the thin leather footbed. This is a very flexible shoe which seems to have a tad less internal volume than most other models, but it fits fine since I don't have a "thick" foot. The tongue is not too long and does not rub the tendon on top of my foot where it bends up to my leg.
The upper wraps snugly around my ankles and heel, yet doesn't feel tight. This has the unexpected benefit of making it hard for those little pebbles that are seemingly everywhere to bounce into the shoe, irritating my bare feet. With most other low-top shoes, this minor annoyance sometimes makes me have to stop frequently and take off my shoes to empty the pebbles. For this reason, though I love my Xero Z-Trail sandals, I avoid wearing them in many kinds of terrain because I constantly have to stop and dislodge pebbles and other debris stuck between my feet and the top of the footbed.
For me, the Primus Lux is an attractive shoe that I can wear almost anywhere. I like how the subtle "V" logos are embossed in the same color, rather than made of contrasting dots as with the related Primus Trio model. The glued (not sewn) outsole has tasteful, wavy undulations where it meets the side of the shoe. Up front, this gives the appearance of a slightly flat front toe cap, but it is actually rounded.
As for the white sole color, I realize that white soles are very popular now for athletic and casual shoes. I like it, but would prefer a dark blue or black color for the simple reason that those colors don't show dirt and grime like white does. Perhaps Vivobarefoot will be good enough to offer this fine shoe in all black? A medium-toned red top with the white sole would probably be popular, too.
I am glad Vivobarefoot continues to innovate and offer barefoot, minimalist shoe enthusiasts so many attractive and functional shoe choices.
Thanks for reading.
(Btw, I purchased these from Vivobarefoot at regular price.)
Reviewer Jeannette DeFiore
With sock and shoe incert it fits really well.. if not for thatit would be loose.
But this is the second pair of these i have had and i am happy to have a new pair becaus ei liked the first so much.
Comfortable and breathable with decent arch support.
Reviewer Kristy Brown
These shares are a classic look and similar to other See Vee's shoes I have purchased. They meet my expectations and the price was reasonable.
Reviewer April McGehee
Purchased these for my brother for a birthday present as he loves chucks. Checked his size on his pair he wears daily first. Will say ran about half a size big when I got these which was odd.. he wears a 10.5, so I ordered that.. his new compared to old well made them look like a 11 compared to it but size sais there same til you match them up sole to sole.. about half a size bigger.
He didn’t care he wears them anyways.. so since I didn’t have to return and so on gave them 5 stars but be warned bout a half size up from your normal it would seem.
Reviewer S L Hunter
I love Keds Kickstart sneakers. This is my third pair. These run very true to size. I measure 5.5 and on the upper end of a medium width. I usually size up to a 6 in all my shoes, and I did this with my first two pairs. That was a mistake. Even though I wear no-show cotton socks with these, the 5.5 is perfect. If you wear your sneakers barefoot, definitely do not size up!
If the kickstart feels narrow to you, pull the laces out completely, gently stretch them open, put them on you feet, stand up in them, THEN loosely lace them. Within a week, they will start to stretch, and you’ll need to tighten the laces all the way down.
I really like the black slub satin. There’s a subtle sheen to the satin, and the plush velvet laces are just the right touch.
Reviewer Fran Koscheski
Great cute shoes! I would order a size smaller next time in getting these male and female type. i have gotten the womens in the past and sizing was spot on. These come in mens size/womens size. I like the extra width in these, but because of that, they were slightly large on me. Go one size smaller when you order. Love love love them and I get alot of compliments.
Reviewer Emerson Kneipp
fast shipping, nice shoes for the price
Reviewer Theresa Wilkin
These shoes are very roomy in the toe box, comfortable, and offer good support. The removable insole has a good arch and molds itself to the contours of your foot. The shoes were comfortable all day from the first day I put them on, so I didn't need to do the "wear them for 2 hours per day" break-in treatment. In fact, the third day I owned them I wore them to work - on a concrete floor for 12 hours, and had no problems at all.
This is definitely my new favorite shoe.
Reviewer German Aleman
I work construction and these shoes are very comfortable to work in all day
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