Brooks Ghost 18 vs Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Brooks Ghost 18 takes it — 81 vs 76.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Brooks Ghost 18 — You coach beginners or neutral heel-strikers who need a stable, durable, foolproof shoe for daily easy miles.
- Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III — Buy if you want maximum ground feel for lifting and functional training and you are ready to transition to barefoot gradually.
Our pick 
Brooks Ghost 18
81Score · Medium
from €127.99
A dependable, durable neutral daily trainer that does everything competently and nothing excitingly — safe over spectacular.
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III
76Score · High
from €115
The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III is the reference barefoot gym shoe: a wafer-thin, zero-drop platform with class-leading ground feel that makes it superb for lifting, functional training and hard-floor work. It is polarizing though — the adaptation curve is real, versatility is limited, and the price is steep for what it is.
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