Name: Men's Primal Zen
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 120.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1046 reviews)

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PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL 3 OVERVIEW

Balanced Weight Distribution
The increased overall outsole width ensures that your body weight is spread out more evenly, reducing the pressure points on your feet. This even weight distribution enhances comfort during various activities. For those with lower arches and flat feet, you will find that this is a big improvement. But for those with high arches, you may feel very little, to no difference.
Enhanced Outsole
The Primal 3 is made with our Widest Fit Last, just like the Primal 2. The difference is that we developed a new outsole on the Primal 3 with a wider footprint for more ground contact underneath the foot.
Higher Sidewalls
When examining the Lems Primal 3 from a lateral view, you may notice a visual difference — the sidewalls now wrap up higher on the sides. This is a deliberate design choice aimed at improving both fit and lateral stability. The higher side walls provide a snugger fit around the contours of your feet, cradling them comfortably.
Zero-Drop Platform
Just like the Primal 2, the Primal 3 is built on a zero-drop platform which keeps your heel and toes level, mimicking your natural barefoot position on a flat surface.

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VEGAN MATERIALS

Comprised of microfiber and breathable air mesh, we made sure that all materials, down to the laces and glue, are 100% vegan.

ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT

Our proprietary IBR outsole is what makes Lems incredibly lightweight and flexible - giving your foot the sense of weightlessness.

ZERO-DROP

Places the forefoot and heel flat to the ground correcting posture, aligning your spine, and encouraging mid-foot strike.

WIDE TOE BOX

Unlike traditional footwear that squeeze the toes together, our foot-shaped toe box allows for maximum room giving the toes ultimate freedom to wiggle and spread.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 1,046 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 845 Total 4 star reviews: 147 Total 3 star reviews: 43 Total 2 star reviews: 10 Total 1 star reviews: 1

95%would recommend this product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 hour ago
Love the shoe
Most excellent !
Joseph D.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
2 hours ago
Wanted to love them!
Out of the box, it's a beautiful shoe and the construction seems quite durable. The Night Sky color is absolutely gorgeous, and I wish I could have kept the shoes! I unfortunately couldn't get the sizing right. The size 10's tapped the very front of my right toe and I just couldn't wear it for a sustained period, it was just a very uncomfortable feeling, but the 10.5's left too much room in my left foot and my heel continuously slipped. My right foot is a tad longer than my left. I need a 10.5 for my right and a 10 for my left. I just can't justify purchasing two sets. Have never had this issue with any other brand, so that's unfortunate. I really wanted to love this shoe and this brand. If I hit the lotto one day, I'll be back for my two pairs, lol!
Zachary P.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
2 hours ago
Just don't make things like they used to
The materials used are no where as nice feeling as the original Primals I own, still going strong ~8 years later!
Also the sizing was way smaller than it should be, and kinda sad i'm apparently in-between two sizes for these now.
overall I love the design and look, but I am not IN LOVE with them like I was with my OG Primals
Benjamin A.
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