Comparing the Vivo Barefoot Primus Lite 3 and TYR DZ1 zero-drop trainers. TYR's beveled edge gives a more solid platform for deadlifts and squats, while Vivo is more flexible for plyometrics and cutting. TYR's Velcro straps stay secure; Vivo requires double-knotting.
Vivo Barefoot versus Tyr, which one's better? I'm going to give you a full breakdown of my two favorite trainers and tell you which one is best for you. Let's start with appearance. I don't know if you know this, but zero-drop barefoot shoes are ugly. These happen to be the coolest looking ones out of all of them that I've ever seen. Vivo Barefoot is the OG. I would give it like a 9.1 on the ugliness scale of looking good. But the Tyr, look how sexy these outside bands are. It's a little bit better. So I would say 9.3 for this one. So the, the edge goes to the Tyr. Durability. I've had a Vivobarefoot Primus Lite 3 for over 3 years, and it still basically looks like this brand new version. I just got these Tyrs, to be honest with you, but after 3 weeks of lifting, I don't see any kind of scrubbing or damage. Stay tuned, I'll let you know how long they last. Flexibility. Now, the Vivobarefoot shoe is one of the most groundbreaking shoes in this flexibility, but the Tyr, pretty damn awesome. It's real close. The Vivobarefoot shoe is slightly more flexible if you want that more flexible feel, but the Tyr shoe isn't far off. Toe box. They both have a wide toe box so you can expand your feet, which is important for gripping and just fascia strength in general. However, However, there's this little clip on the Tier that kind of brings your outside toe in. It's not a complete negative, but if you are trying to do plyometric work or cutting work, the Vivobarefoot shoe is much better for that because it gives you more freedom. When it comes down to deadlifting, squatting, or Olympic lifting, the Tier shoe, the DZ1, has the advantage. It's got this beveled edge on the outside, and this edge, it's a little harder than it is on the Vivobarefoot shoe. There's really nothing here on this Vivobarefoot shoe. This shoe gives you a strong structured edge to push against that can allow you to generate way more force on the way up. Last but not least, let's talk about the laces. So obviously, Vivobarefoot shoe has great laces. However, I always have to double knot them, otherwise they come apart. Now, it's still early in the game 'cause I just got these, but this DZ1 has Velcro straps. Not only is it super easy to put your foot into and it's fast, looks cool, but I haven't had it come apart in any of my lifting sessions. So VIVO Barefoot or Teer, which one's best for you?
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