The Primus III is for kids who already know their own minds — and feet. So keep them grounded, but set them free. The updated Primus III has the same ultra-lightweight design and flexible, grippy sole of our bestselling barefoot kids' trainer, made using recycled, animal-free materials. Now engineered with a new tongue construction for a wider opening, letting kids pull these everyday sneakers on and off by themselves. With a toggle fastening for a snug, sporty fit that keeps out the "bits", but lets all the feeling in, making sure feet grip, balance and flex as close to barefoot as possible.
Multi-terrain: Giving you grip and ground feel on everything from wet and dry, rocky and firm terrain.
Fit Feel Flex: For natural stability, natural sensory feedback and natural strength.
NO INSOLE: No insole, bringing you even closer to the ground for the full barefoot experience.
BREATHABLE MESH: Breathable, lightweight and comfortable.
VEGAN*: The main materials in all our Vegan* products are synthetic and aren’t derived from animals. We don’t (yet) have the transparency we need over the production of all the small components (such as adhesives and dyes) used in these products to ensure they meet vegan best practices. So, whilst we believe the shoes are vegan, we’re not yet able to guarantee it and want to be fully transparent.
EASY VELCRO FASTENING: Made using water-resistant constructions and non-absorbent materials.
HEEL & TONGUE LOOPS: A dual set of tabs on each shoe make it very easy to pull these Vivos on, and can be used to hang a damp pair to air dry without deforming them
WHY VIVOBAREFOOT IS DIFFERENT
Vivobarefoot shoes are designed to let your feet move naturally. With a wide toe box, thin flexible sole, and zero-drop platform, they allow your feet to function the way they were designed to. Traditional shoes often add cushioning and structure that can reduce natural movement and sensory feedback.
Feature
Vivobarefoot
Traditional Shoes
Toe Box
Wide and foot-shaped for natural toe splay
Narrow and tapered
Sole
Thin and flexible for ground feel
Thick and cushioned
Heel Drop
Zero drop for natural posture
Raised heel alters posture
Movement
Encourages natural foot strength and mobility
Supports and restricts natural movement
Purpose
Designed to reconnect you with natural movement
Designed mainly for cushioning and control
OUR TEAM ARE YOUR FOOT EXPERTS
Choosing the right shoe is not just about size. We can help you find the best fit for your foot shape, comfort needs, and where you are on your transition journey into more natural footwear.
Starting out?
If you are new to natural footwear, we can help you choose a style that feels right for your current stage rather than jumping into something too minimal too soon.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 26 reviews.
My 3 year old loves these and hopefully her feet do too!
It’s a great shoe overall ! My 2 year old daughter loves it and loves the colour. Only issue we’ve had so far is the Velcro strap doesn’t seem to last very long.
This is her 2nd year of being in childcare and we’ve gone through 3 pairs of the exact same shoe.
Other than that, very happy with the toe box and how comfortable it is for our daughter
These have been reliable style for my daughter since starting school. Having new colours every year helps her get excited about having a new pair (even though it's the same style)
Our grand daughters have been wearing barefoot shoes for a while. We believe that it provides great foundation for life long healthy feet, so we keep on buying them as they grow out of their shoes
Love this model of Vivobarefoot shoes. I could never fit my sons feet into the older styles but now I can with the new design. So happy! He loves them too as they are lightweight and have enough room for his toes to spread out.