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The sizing is similar to Adidas, you can use Vivo's sizing tool on their site and see what it recommends. I would start with your usual size, if unsure you can measure the length of your longest foot and compare it with Vivo's size chart. The upper part of the shoe is designed to fit your foot more snugly and is more fitted than a standard shoe with a slightly higher tongue.

I have not had this problem with the insoles but reading online others have. Have you contacted Xero Shoes about the issue? They might be able to provide you with some other insoles that don't slip. I have had a positive experience dealing with Xero Shoes so far, I am sure they will help you out.

Just use some double sided tape or glue. Not rocket science..

The low volume of the Vivobarefoot shoes causes me some issues too, they are good shoes but I have to break them in a bit. I have only bought a couple of pairs from vivo but, the sizing doesn't seem consistent. I have the Tracker Decon Lows which seem bigger all round than the Primus Trail Knits, I actually just returned the Knits for the next size up as they were hurting the outside of my little toes. The Xero Mesa Trail shoes fit better although they look a lot shorter than my Vivo's, sizing and fit of shoes is complicated.

These were the first pair of barefoot shoes I tried so I was eager to use them and used them for more than what they were intended for. The 360 is great inside the gym and has excellent ground feel. The Mesa Trail is great on trails but feels a bit clunky when walking on pavements to me. I haven't tried the Prio yet but maybe that is a good middle ground between the 360 and Mesa Trail.

The sole is great for walking on trails but not well suited for walking on pavements.

​@@movebarefootThank you for your reply, it's much appreciated 👍

How do the Scrambler Low and Ridgeway Low compare to the Mesa Trail II? I would be interested to try them both but, they don't stock them in the UK store. I'd have to order them from either the EU or US site, I will ask Xero if they plan to stock them in the UK store. I will look into the merino socks thanks for sharing.

Agree with you 100% walking on trails these shoes feel great, but on pavements the sole is too stiff. Vivo's sole has the perfect balance as you said, Xero should experiment more with the soles on their shoes. I wonder if they are aiming to make the soles more durable but at the cost of ground feel. Vivo's are just overall better looking shoes It will be interesting to see if Xero try and improve the look of their shoes. How do you find the breathability of the Mesa Trail II? The upper breathability feels good to me but my feet don't breathe too well underneath and get a bit sweaty.

They are good shoes while they last, I just wish they had a bit better grip in wet conditions. On the durability it's worth noting all Xero shoes come with a 24 month manufacturer warranty and a 5,000 mile sole limited warranty. If you have any problems they are happy to help, they hold sales from time to time too keep an eye on their youtube channel.

The Decon's feel slightly wider, longer and taller in the toe box area compared with the Trail Knit's to me, for people with a wider foot they will be more forgiving. The tongue and heel of the Decon are also slightly higher than the Knit although there is not much in it. The Decon's come with the thermal insole which feels slightly thicker and will probably store more heat, the Trail Knit has a thinner insole. The Decon has the FG2 sole with a different tread pattern compared with the FG sole on the Knit, both shoes have a decent grip. The Knit feels better suited to running to me although I am just using them for walking.

I am interested to hear how you find them when they arrive, I am wondering which has the better breathability out of the Primus Trail FG and Primus Trail Knit FG.

My pleasure 😊

Glad it was helpful!

Yes these are my main shoes, they are still fine for everyday use I want to keep them for another three months which might be pushing it. The sole has a bit more life in it but, the lugs are quite worn from me walking on harder surfaces. Hope these shoes are good for you too! I am looking at buying the Primus Trail Knit FG next to see how they compare to these shoes.

I’ve had a pair of Primus Trail FG for the past year, and just ordered a pair of Primus Trail Knits. So I’m curious too how they all compare to each other. The Primus Trails have been great aside from the laces not staying tight and one of the eyelets breaking, but the knit’s shouldn’t have that problem. If I want to extend the life of the outsole, I put Shoo Goo on the really worn areas and that gives me a few hundred extra km.

@@movebarefoot If you're in the UK, you're also fortunate to have their ReVivo repair/refurbish service available to you :~) Are the 'harder surfaces' pavements?

​@@childcrone I have really enjoyed these shoes, so getting them resoled at ReVivo sounds like a good idea! Yes the harder surfaces are pavements, roads and paths.