Name: Men's Primal Zen Leather
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 112.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (47 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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LIGHTWEIGHT & FLEXIBLE

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

LEATHER UPPER

We’ve utilized a full-grain leather upper to enhance the overall look and feel of the shoe. Date night? Business casual event? The Primal Zen Leather has you covered.

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.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 47 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 41 Total 4 star reviews: 6 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 days ago
Black leather shoes for winter in Toronto
Great fit, really comfortable, recommended by my physiotherapist
Frederick H.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 days ago
Podiatrist-Approved: The Best Shoes for Natural Foot Health!
As a podiatrist, I’m extremely impressed with the Lems Men's Primal Zen Leather shoes. The combination of a wide toe box, zero-drop sole, and flexible yet durable leather construction makes them an outstanding choice for foot health. These shoes allow for natural foot movement, promoting proper biomechanics and reducing strain on the toes, arch, and ankles.
Many of my patients struggle to find stylish, high-quality footwear that also supports healthy foot function—Lems has truly nailed it with this design. The leather upper provides a premium feel while remaining breathable and soft, molding beautifully to the foot over time. Whether you have bunions, plantar fasciitis, or just want a shoe that works with your feet instead of against them, the Primal Zen Leather is an excellent choice.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their foot health without sacrificing style and comfort! 👣🔥
Todd S.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 days ago
4 Stars
Excellent shoes for wide feet. Had to order a 1/2 size bigger for best fit.
Nick
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