PrimalRunnerSizingSome reports disagree: runs small.$125–$130 · Mid-range
24 of 25 recommend · 1 mixed
From the maker
- Logo: noticeable
Fit
- Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- WidthRegular width / wide. Reports differ.
- Primal 2 · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Primal 2 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- Primal 2 · WidthRegular width / wide. Reports differ.
- Primal 3 · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Primal 3 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- Primal 3 · WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.
Comfort
- Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Comfort · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
- WeightFeels light.
- Primal 2 · Comfort · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
- Primal 2 · WeightFeels light.
- Primal 3 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Primal 3 · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- outsoleAbrasion.
- Time wornOwners describe 2–4 years or under 3 months of wear.
- ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Primal 2 · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Primal 2 · Time wornOwners describe 2–4 years or 3–12 months of wear.
- Primal 2Wearers said they had not seen broken stitching or a tear in the upper.
- Primal 2 · outsoleStill wearable.
- Primal 2 · Condition · hot weatherSome pairs remain in use.
- Primal 2 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Primal 3 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Primal 3 · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or under 3 months of wear.
- Primal 3Heel wear.
- Primal 3 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Weather & grip
- Primal 2 · HeatWarm-weather comfort: opinions differ (cool, hot).
- Primal 2 · Grip · pavement surface · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
- Primal 2 · GripA secure grip is reported.
- Primal 2 · Rain · wet weatherWater got into the shoes.
- Primal 3 · Heat · hot weatherFeels hot.
- Primal 3 · HeatFeels cool.
- Primal 3 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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