Name: Men's Primal Zen Suede
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 130.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (517 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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SOFT SUEDE UPPER

Utilizing a full suede upper with perforations for breathability, this pair provides supreme comfort all day long.

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 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 517 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 433 Total 4 star reviews: 63 Total 3 star reviews: 20 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

96%would recommend this product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
17 hours ago
A real "game changer"
This was my first pair of Lems, and I liked them so much, I ordered a second pair and will be soon ordering a more formal-looking pair. They are a good-looking pair of shoes, perfect for walking, light hiking and casual outings (haven't tried them for running). But what I like most about them is the wider toe box, which doesn't cram my toes together. In addition, and I'm not sure about this yet, they might help with my plantar fasciitis, which isn't bothering me as much lately. Highly recommend!
Michael S.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Finally
So, this is my first time putting on a shoe and really, truly recognizing the wide toe box. Feels so good on my feet! Hoping the rest of the wears are equally great!
Christopher W.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
Form and Function Zen
Since purchasing Lems Primal Zen shoes, I have received so many complements on my new shoes . The blue suede, purple borders, and white soles really stand out from other shoes. In addition to being stylish, the Primal Zens are quite comfortable with the cork insole and wide toe box. Two of my best friends suggested I try Lems for my next shoe and I am so glad I took their advice!
Rob W.
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