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Born Primitive Savage 1 Women's - White/Gum

$130.00

The Born Primitive delivers a well-rounded performance for CrossFit, lifting, and cross-training. These shoes are best-known for their wide toe box, durability, and refined construction that make them feel similar to older CrossFit shoes. 

 

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Heel to Toe Drop 4.0mm

Specially Formulated Midsole: Medium density midsole with lower stack height is responsive yet stable.

Wide Toe Box: Allows for ample toe splay, enhancing stability during lifts.

Dense Midsole, Pliable Forefoot: Heel runs denser for stability and forefoot has more flex and "pop".

Lightweight Upper: Knit and mesh upper keep this shoe feeling lightweight and breathable during sessions.

Grippy Outsole: Full rubber outsole promotes good traction on all surfaces in the gym.

TPU Heel Wrap: TPU heel cup promotes additional security when training, especially for lateral work.

Read: My Review

These Size Similar To

The Born Primitive Savage 1 sizes similar to most Nike, Under Armour, and Reebok training shoes with some caveats. Check out my sizing suggestions to learn more. If you wore older CrossFit shoes from Nike/Reebok, size
these the same.

How I Suggest Sizing These

These have a wider forefoot and a fairly chill midfoot taper, making them a decent pick for flatter feet. If you traditionally like shoes that have that triangle-like fit then you'll like these.

Pro Tip: Try taking out the insole for even more room!

If you have narrow and medium-width feet, size these true to size.

If you have EE+ width feet, go true to size.

If you have 3E feet or wider, potentially size up a half-size.

If you traditionally don't have much room at the end of your toe box, then you'll want to automatically go up a half size, too.

To Confirm: Born Primitive Sizing Guide

How to Find Your Size

Check out: Sizing Guide

I always recommend spot-cleaning training shoes and using a three-pronged approach to do it thoroughly.

  • Step 1: Grab your barefoot shoes, a clean washcloth, a soft soap void of harsh dyes and fragrances, and lukewarm water.
  • Step 2: Get your washcloth wet with lukewarm water and dab less than a dime-sized amount of soap on the damp washcloth.
  • Step 3: Remove your cross-training shoe’s insoles and spot clean areas on the shoes that need a little attention. Do not soak your shoes. Repeat this process of dampening your washcloth and rubbing trouble areas until your shoes look noticeably cleaner. If you have bright colorways, rub softly to avoid ruining your shoe’s colorway.
  • Step 4: Once you’re satisfied with the appearance of your shoes, place them by a vent or dry area in your house and remove their insoles until thoroughly dried.

All returns and exchanges are accepted for unworn, like-new shoes within 30-days. I cover your return costs!

Read more here.

Features worth knowing

The core construction details that I think are worth knowing before you buy!

1. GRIPPY DURABLE OUTSOLE

The full rubber outsole grips well and promotes long-term durability. My pair has stood strong across all of my workouts and even long pickleball sessions with no issues.

2. SPECIALLY FORMULATED MIDSOLE

The medium-density foam midsole promotes stability while giving you good flexibility and responsiveness. This shoe also has a lower stack height, which is great for minimalist lovers.

3. WIDE ANATOMICAL TOE BOX

This shoe has a nice spacious toe box to accommodate toe splay and a wide range of foot anatomies. These shoes typically work for feet up to a 3E forefoot width.

4. LIGHTWEIGHT KNIT AND MESH UPPER

Lightweight knit and mesh enclose the forefoot, midfoot, and heel. The textile/synthetic overlays around the midfoot and forefoot promote durability and security when training.

Lifting Thresholds and My Assessment

This shoe works great for recreational lifting, especially if you like more old school trainers that feel more minimalist. I've pushed them hard to assess where their stability starts to fall short.

Below are a few of the core and top lifting tests I've done in them.

  • 495 lb deadlifts. Solid performance. The lower stack height, denser midsole, and wider toe box make this shoe great for tugs.
  • 345 lb squats. If you loved squatting in shoes like the older Nike Metcons/Reebok Nanos, then you'll enjoy how these feel. They're grippy and dense.
  • 225 lb reverse lunge. Flexibility is great.
    The flex of the midsole is the star player with this shoe. It grips well and moves well with the feet.
Cross Training Assessment

These work great for all CrossFit WODs. They're durable for tough sessions that have a ton of abrasion, dense enough for heavier WODs, and can work for short runs (granted, they run a little denser, so keep that in mind!).

For cross-training, these are also solid shoes. The upper is secure enough for most cross-training contexts and it breathes well in hotter settings. The durability of these is also great here — again, I've used mine for pickleball and they've been decent!

Running, Walking and Comfort

For running, my favorite distances to run in these are 400-800 meters and a mile if I have to. At this mileage, their lower stack height isn't a huge concern, but for longer runs they can run a little dense and get uncomfortable if you're used to plusher running shoes.

For walking and daily wear, these can also be a viable option. They're comfortable for all-day wear due to their upper, flexibility, and width. I've worn mine for travel contexts, and I have friends who like to coach and stand in theirs all day.

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