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Men's Primal Zen

The Primal Zen is a minimalist, vegan-friendly shoe. Its unique outsole guarantees an ultra light fit and feel, yet adds a bit more protection with its platform that naturally wraps the shape of the foot.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
395 Reviews
Color: Woodland
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Size (US): 4.5
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Wide Shape WIDEST Natural-Shape Last
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Men's Primal Zen Suede

Men's Primal Zen Suede

In Graphite & Ocean & Sun Ray
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If you’re already a fan of the Primal 2, then consider the Primal Zen its heir apparent. We took the components you love in the Primal 2 - the wide toe box and the flexible IBR outsole - and built a shoe on a new platform that wraps around your foot like a glove. For a more comfortable feel, we also added 2mm of extra sole for added protection and durability. 

We didn’t call this shoe “Zen” for nothing. In shoes this comfortable, all of your worries will just slip away. This super minimalist, kicking-around-town shoe offers a wider outsole width than the Primal 2, and a touch more cushion while still keeping the weight off, at just 8.2 oz. The Primal Zen's slick construction also includes an attached tongue that won't fall out of position, and slightly stretchy laces to give you the perfect fit across the top of your foot. The cork footbed guarantees your feet will stay cool and comfortable, with or without socks. With so much comfort designed into this shoe, you'll truly feel like you're wearing nothing at all!

PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL ZEN: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

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✖ Woodland

We recommend ordering your normal US size.

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

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/8812/6522/files/FitCharts23-WIDEST_480X480

VEGAN MATERIALS

Comprised of microfiber and breathable air mesh, we made sure that all materials, down to the laces and glue, are 100% vegan.

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.

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 395 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 308 Total 4 star reviews: 66 Total 3 star reviews: 17 Total 2 star reviews: 3 Total 1 star reviews: 1
95%would recommend this product
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395 reviews
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    17 hours ago
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    Great fitting, very flexible, like a safe moccasin.

    The cork inner sole is very comfortable

    Henry H.
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Good shoes

    First pair of these type of shoes as I’m transitioning to barefoot minimalist type shoes. They are very comfortable and helping my plantar fasciitis to heal . Wish there was ability to exchange after wearing like vivobarefoot does cause the shoe size chart is terrible and ended up being half size too small, toes rub the front when walking but felt fine when initially trying on.

    Cy Y.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Most comfortable shoes made!

    This is my second pair of the white and fourth pair of the primal zens. Very comfortable and love the fit. The are sized very true so no need to buy bigger or smaller. I’m in my feet all day for work and walk several miles a week. If your new to barefoot style footwear I would ease into putting on mileage. Once your feet adapt to this kind of minimalist shoe then you will be in heaven. Would love to see a few more color options that aren’t suede so I could have a little more variety but still won’t buy another shoe.

    Justin Y.
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