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Men's Primal Pursuit

The Primal Pursuit is the middle child of the beloved Primal 2 and Trailhead/Mesa, but with added cushion and a unique, all-rubber outsole for more comfort and added traction.

Discontinued - limited stock! New design coming summer 2025!

Regular price $130
Regular price $130.00 Sale price $130
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Color: Nocturnal Ninja
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Size (US): 5
Wide Shape WIDE Natural-Shape Last
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For customers that find the Trailhead and Mesa too narrow, the Primal Pursuit may be just what you need, and probably the highest anticipated style to hit the Lems lineup to date! The Primal Pursuit features the same fit and feel as the Primal 2, but with a bit more oomph, like the Trailhead/Mesa.

The new Trail Traction Outsole provides more grip on the trail, with a slightly higher stack height, providing a bit more cushion for more sensitive feet, yet they won’t weigh you down. 

Think of the Primal Pursuit as a hybrid of the Primal 2 and the Trailhead/Mesa. We incorporated all of the features you have grown to love about these shoe models into one new and improved style!

The Primal Pursuit combines the fit and feel of the Primal 2 with its zero-drop and wide toe box, with the functionality and durability of the Trailhead/Mesa for more rugged Pursuits - see what we did there? ;)

The lightweight materials include an air mesh upper that allows for maximum air flow to wick away moisture and keep you presentable for a post-run brewski. The Primal Pursuit features the same zero-drop heel and wide toe box as the Primal 2 that allows the toes to behave like they are meant to - free and splayed.

You’ll never have to load your weekend getaway pack with multiple pairs of shoes for all of your adventures and social activities, the Primal Pursuit has got you covered for all of it!

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We recommend ordering your normal US size.

Unsure of your size? We recommend ordering 2+ pairs at a time, as we offer a flat shipping fee of $5.95 & free exchange options for US customers.

This shoe is available in only one width. It is built on our WIDE Natural-Shape Last. (see image below)

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TRAIL TRACTION OUTSOLE

Our newly designed outsole has recessed grooves and singular lugs, giving you the traction you need for any sticky situation!

BREATHABLE MATERIALS

Lightweight, breathable air mesh covers the upper where the foot flexes, allowing for maximum comfort and mobility.

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 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Found my shoe company!

    First pair of wide toe box, zero drop shoes! They are amazing! I have never put on a pair of shoes that immediately felt broken in perfectly to my feet. They are light, all day comfortable and really breathable. That being said they dry very quickly, because your feet will get wet in moderate rain.

    It was so odd, my gate felt instantly improved. I tend to heel walk with normal shoes and forefoot when barefoot walking or running. These are the perfect blend of both.

    My only complaint is now I have a bunch of trail, athletic and casual shoes I don't even want to where, anymore...

    Robert L.
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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    Ralph Willcox

    I really like the toe bed of theses shoes.

    Ralph W.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Digging my Primal Pursuits

    I think that this shoe is a nice lightweight trail shoe where LEMS added a sturdy sole with great treads (an improvement over the Boulder boots with the original tread), but they’re maintaining the lightweight qualities of the Primal and the Boulder boots, which I makes them wearable right out of the box.

    Dan H.
    Verified Buyer
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