VIVOBAREFOOT MOTUS FLEX REVIEW | Cool, But Worth It?

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@aaronrobison8416 2 ай бұрын

Wish i would have seen this before I bought them. I just returned mine today. I'm a size US 9.5 and used their sizing guide and got a size 10. It was like wearing flippers and the toe caught on the floor at the gym while carrying heavy weights. Just asking for an injury. Other than being huge, they were comfortable. And it gave me a chance to see that it just doesn't meet my needs (strength training, cross training).

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

Their sizing chart is whackkkkk. Sorry you had to deal with it. It's always funny when people come to my vids yelling at me for MY sizing recs then they try Vivo's and get royally sad by the fits of certain models.

@QuasiAmerican 2 ай бұрын

Tried it and really wanted to like it but didnt work for my low volume and narrow foot. Too much side to side movement a shame bevause they were comfortable and i prefered rhe bungie lace system. Gonna stick to the motus strength.

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

Dangggg. Yeah, the spillover is prob gonna be an issue for narrow and wide feet. That’s one of my gripes, too!

@QuasiAmerican 2 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriendyeh I figured it would be the case as I can't wear any of the other knit vivos due to the same issue. It's ok as I absolutely love the motus strength anyway 😁.

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

@@QuasiAmerican feel you there, I’m on the cusp with my lite knits and get that fold over issue, too Motus strength ftw!

@QuasiAmerican 2 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend yeh I just can't lock my heel down at all in them. I even tried a size down in the Primus lite knit and the motus flex but then it's too short sadly.

@dfl3dO 2 ай бұрын

I found a solution as I have very skinny feet. I purchased some different flat xpand laces off amazon. It takes some adjusting but with different lacing patterns you can adjust the fold over to a comfortable position without pressure spots while achieving a secure & tight fit. Though it creates a little divet above the toe box so aesthetically it's not perfect but the knit allows flex and comfort regardless.

@johnsonRYM 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for your review! I'm a big fan of vivo barefoot but my last 2 purchases have not fit me correctly! Turns out that from all of my work strengthening my feet and toes, I require a larger toe box. Most of the vivo start to taper after my 2nd toe, so my 3rd toe, 4th toe, and pinky rub on the outside. Do you think this would be a good option for me to give a shot? Thanks!

@thatfitfriend 10 күн бұрын

Potentially...just because of the knit upper giving you a little more wiggle room. But if you've worn models like the Primus Lite III/Trail Knit FG and they've been nos, then I'd save your money and pass on these, too

@rosswiegel4751 2 ай бұрын

Hey Jake, just got this show and overall love it! But I got my normal size 12 and it feels a tad big. I have a thumb space at the end but this is what Vivo says should be the sizing. Should I go down to 11? Worried it would be too snug and short

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

I'd go 11 and try em out so at least you'll know versus keeping a shoe that feels too big and flippery!

@beyondtraining_ 2 ай бұрын

I am sorry for the off topic...but will there be a review off the Reebok Nano Court ? Apreciate your reviews ☺️

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

Yep! Playing pickle in em Friday and have been hitting some training in them. Need more court time 😎

@beyondtraining_ 2 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend i am really curious if they could be used in some CrossFit workouts? Like some bodywheight workouts perhaps! They look very atletic

@isaacdart5591 Ай бұрын

hey jake what shorts do you wear at 2:41 ? they look real good. btw thanks for the review was very helpful

@thatfitfriend Ай бұрын

Ten Thousand Interval Short, 7" Lined. Pro Tip: Don't go unlined if you grab a pair unless you reallllyyyy like a separate liner - I also have reviews on them!

@paintman85 2 ай бұрын

I am looking for a viva weekend shoe, playing with my kids and just doing the family life. Would you recommend these? I Currently have motus strictly for leg gym days.

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, these would be great, imo!

@paintman85 2 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend thank you

@Joknows70 Ай бұрын

I'm a Barefoot Trainer! I lift, crosstrain barefoot; not a lot of cardio, but plan to raise the bar in that direction. My question is understanding Im shoes off when training, do you have a recommendation for a Starting Barefoot Shoe, that works in Training and Everyday life (fyi I'm on my feet as a Personal Trainer as well, and looking for recommendations for clients too as I have them out off shoes ehen we Train)?

@thatfitfriend Ай бұрын

Do you want a shoe with a slight midsole that close to barefoot for beginner purposes?

@Joknows70 Ай бұрын

@thatfitfriend Actually I am looking for the highest recommendation of quality and performance. I prefer barefoot; lift with heavy loads in squat, deadlifts, and heavy carries. So I'm prepared for your best recommendation - And "Thank you for taking the time to Reply - you are 'That Fit Friend' and very appreciated! My wife mentioned wanting a barefoot shoe as well - she may need a beginner recommendation, as she has a flatter foot, but my arches are strong.

@aclsass 2 ай бұрын

These are def more targeted for calisthenics and more sagittal plane movements. For size I noticed they fit very similar to Vivo Sensus.

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

Bingo! Took me a minute to dial down my expectations and shift my lens with em. Good for some, not for all

@aclsass 2 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriendVery true! On another random note, I noticed vivo has a PRIMUS LITE 3.5 MENS with a new polyester upper, seems interesting at $160.

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

@@aclsass my bank account so so sad this month 😢

@aclsass 2 ай бұрын

@@thatfitfriend lol same, been on a little bit on a shoe shopping spree with these, xero shoes, and the new Cxt-2 although those haven’t shipped yet.

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

@@aclsass the CXT 2s are fuggin sick ngl. Low key may be one of my fave shoes in 2024

@readlesspraymore4686 Ай бұрын

what are the comfort discrepencies with the primus trail knit fg?

@thatfitfriend Ай бұрын

Toe crease pressing into the forefoot. Pain in the butt to break in and for some it never goes away

@guraygu 2 ай бұрын

I think something is wrong with the video, seems like the first 2 pros are cut off

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

Nah, just the intro, all 3 pros are still there and fine. My dumb*ss memory card lagged bad and missed the first 20 seconds

@cadewelch930 Ай бұрын

How would you compare this to the lotus strength

@thatfitfriend Ай бұрын

More flexible, and more comfy upper!

@mainsourcery 2 ай бұрын

Wait, it’s a bungee lace, not like a regular solid one? Forget it. They want people sliding inside these shoes 😂

@thatfitfriend 2 ай бұрын

They have other models that utilize it and it does a decent job but has its limitations hence my cons on security in certain stuff. Just depends on context