Name: Women's Primal Zen
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 130.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (1106 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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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.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 1,106 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 933 Total 4 star reviews: 122 Total 3 star reviews: 46 Total 2 star reviews: 4 Total 1 star reviews: 1

95%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these barefoot shoes are incredibly comfortable right out of the box with a spacious wide toe box that accommodates bunions and allows toes to spread naturally. Many appreciate the lightweight, flexible design and zero-drop sole that provides good cushioning while maintaining ground feel. Common praise includes all-day comfort for standing, walking, and various activities from gym workouts to long hikes. Several mention sizing up half a size for the best fit. While most love the durability and style that doesn't look like typical barefoot shoes, some find them not wide enough or wish for more cushioning on hard surfaces.

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19 hours ago
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My current favorite jogging shoes!
Hannah
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Women’s Zen Sneakers
I loved my Lem’s women’s Zen sneakers. The toe box area is wide and allows my toes to move freely and not feel so bunched up. The sneakers has great heel support and my ankles feel secure. I have plantar fasciitis and I have tried several minimalist shoes and I have to say the Zen sneaker was the best fit for my issue. I would recommend going a half size bigger.
Angela S.
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Sweet
These are perfectly light weight zero drop and good looking. Comfortable, of course. I wish they were slip on as I won’t use them as often but they’re great on and go all day.
Virginia S.
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