Name: Men's Primal 3
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 120.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (522 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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PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL 3 OVERVIEW

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ENHANCED OUTSOLE

With its newly redesigned outsole, the Primal 3 features a wider footprint, offering improved weight distribution and stability.

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.

ZERO-DROP

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

FLEXIBLE

Made from our signature IBR outsole, the Primal 3 is an ultra lightweight and flexible option compared to traditional footwear.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 522 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 426 Total 4 star reviews: 71 Total 3 star reviews: 24 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

95%would recommend this product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
55 minutes ago
Good
This is a very comfortable shoe. I originally bought this upon a recommendation from a friend when I was complaining of foot pain. We both study martial arts and are used to going barefoot in our home and when practicing.
It only took a day to get used to these. I feel a lot more stable. Sorry, foot pain not completely gone, but it’s definitely better. The sneaker is very light and flexible. I bought two sizes which both fit. I decided to keep them and just wear heavy socks with the larger size. They are very breathable and will not keep your feet warm.
I use these at work and in the gym. My next pair will be the Zen for hiking as it has more cushion.
Nice.
Susan S.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 hours ago
Good fit
Was pleasantly surprised. The fit was perfect for me and they are comfortable
Chris P.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
Best shoes I’ve ever had
Very breathable and nice for people like me who have swamp foot and hobbit feet. Longest lasting pair of shoes I’ve ever had. I’ve got some weird feet that act as a shredder to every pair of shoes I’ve ever worn. Before these shoes my longest lasting pair of shoes was 5 months and I’ve used high quality shoes from Nike, on cloud, adidas, under armour and many other reputable brands. And I don’t mean they get a little roughed up. They are fully worn and split in half with holes in them everywhere you look. I’ve been walking with these shoes for about 2 hours a day and they are amazing. If you are not barefoot often or wear sandals often then the transition will be tough. I’m barefoot every chance I get but the transition was still rough. Don’t convince yourself it’s easy either because I did and ended up regretting it after walking around the college campus for 2 hours. Could hardly move my calf muscles the next day. Feet were just fine though.
Thomas A.
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