Name: Men's Trail Blazer
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 108.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (262 reviews)

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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TRAIL TRACTION OUTSOLE

This full-rubber, rugged outsole is designed with 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

Love the Trailhead but looking for a wider fit? This version is built on our Wide Natural Shape Fit, giving your toes the freedom to spread naturally.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 262 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 211 Total 4 star reviews: 40 Total 3 star reviews: 10 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

96%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these hiking shoes are exceptionally comfortable with a wide toe box that accommodates natural foot shape. Many appreciate the zero-drop design and immediate comfort without break-in period. Users find them versatile for daily wear, walking, light hiking, and various activities. The shoes feature good traction and durability on trails. Several customers note sizing runs smaller than other brands, recommending ordering a half size up. While most praise the wide toe box, some wish it were even wider. Common feedback includes excellent build quality and attractive styling that works for both outdoor and urban settings.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 hours ago
First pair of Lem’s and happy
Great fit and great look. Comfortable and supportive for my very wide feet. Thank you.
Timothy H.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 hours ago
Good looking comfy lightweight hikers
Really enjoying this pair of Trail Blazers. Comfortable right away, perfect fit and a good looking shoe
David B.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
First Time Trying Barfoot Shoes
There's less wasted space ahead of my toes than with most shoe shapes, but I was hoping for a just a smidge wider toebox than what the Blazer has. (I've been wearing men's 2E wides in a half-size larger than the Blazer pair I bought, and they feel roughly equivalent on my feet in regards to splay space. Possibly a bit less, as the old shoes are very broken in at this point.) Apparently the Blazer is made with Lems wider sole, but not their widest sole. Something I only noticed after purchase, so that's my mistake.
There is definitely less cushion under my feet than I'm used to, but I knew going in that would be part of the barefoot shoe experience. (Research suggests that Lems shoes are fairly moderate on this point and a decent starting brand for those new to barefoot shoes.) I don't care to have a stiff block of a sole underfoot anyway, so I appreciate the flexibility of the soles and they're not so thin that my feet fee unprotected. It's a good balance for me.
Side note that the Safari color includes a small amount of leather on the upper. Not sure yet if that's going to require any special maintenance or if it can be largely ignored. Something to keep an eye on for potential wear and tear since a little bit of care would probably be enough to save it if addressed early.
Overall, I think I'll be quite happy with these shoes, and I'm currently looking into buying one of the Lems Boulder boots to use as a (mild) winter shoe. Still, when it comes time to replace the Blazer…
Jennifer L.
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