![]() These claims really stood up on test, and the shoes inspired confidence on even the most slippery of surfaces. The FG in the name refers to ‘Firm Ground’, but Vivo say the Primus Trail IIs can cope with most sorts of underfoot conditions – wet or dry, rocky and rubbly or firm – with the FG sole (armed with 4mm lugs) offering multi-terrain traction and a sticky rubber compound for all round grip and durability. Read our full Merrell Bare Access XTR review The minimal design and light weight of this barefoot running shoe encourage fast feet, while the midsole adds a level of protection for worry free fast descending. Overlays, heel counters and toe bumper features are all subtle but present. In our tests, we found the gusseted medium padded tongue helps with comfortable lacing a good lock down and secure heel lock are easily achieved. The mesh upper is foot-shaped and broad but not super wide. The midsole is firm but still provides comfort over rough terrain without muting ground-fell completely. It’s not super sticky but performs well, only sliding around dramatically for our tester in some inappropriately deep snow and sticky mud. There’s 17mm of stack, rear and fore, including a Vibram outer, which uses 3mm lugs for grip. As an example you’d think there was a heel-to-toe drop, but your foot actually sits in the midsole, rather than on it, and more so at the rear. ![]() Read our full Xero Shoes Mesa Trail reviewĪt first glance the Merrell Bare Access XTR have a distinctly ‘normal’ running shoe appearance, but delve a little deeper and their foot-shaped and minimal principals shine through. For a shoe with no midsole the Mesa Trail will suit a surprisingly broad set of runners. The rubber compound is not tacky this can cause grip issues on hard wet surfaces but, as a positive, should result in a long lasting outsole. Multi-directional 3.5mm lugs provide decent grip over wet grass and soft ground. This barefoot running shoe has no midsole, but there is a smartly specified insole that’s made from a closed-cell foam (which won’t gain weight when soaked) and is perforated for weigh savings and airflow. A combination of bonded overlays and a stitched toe bumper toughen up the upper where required. ![]() The upper is soft and comfortable and the eyelet chain, a mixture of punched holes and webbing, does a great job of securing the mid-foot. They’ve chosen a subtly foot-shaped last to build these on that will please most runners. It’s not really until they’re on your feet that the excitement levels rise. If you’ve ever opined that some of the bigger shoe companies spend too much on product styling, you'll appreciate the XeroShoes Mesa Trail. ![]()
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