Name: Men's Primal Zen Leather
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 150.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (90 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.

4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 90 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 73 Total 4 star reviews: 13 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 1

96%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these shoes offer exceptional comfort with their wide toe box and lightweight design. Many reviews mention wearing them for long workdays, with postal workers, teachers, and service industry professionals praising their all-day comfort. The leather version receives positive feedback for its versatility and style. Common sizing feedback suggests ordering a half size up for the best fit. While most appreciate the roomy toe area, some note the shoes can feel snug initially. Reviews frequently highlight the shoes' flexibility and natural feel, with several mentioning they feel like wearing just socks. Some users note concerns about slippery soles on wet surfaces and a few mention issues with laces coming untied.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Just Right!
I was looking for a casual black shoe that was not a gym shoe.
The problem is that I have wide feet, so this is a monumental task.
I'm so glad to have found Lems and Primal Zen Leather.
They fit great and are exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks, Lems!
maria k.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 days ago
Amazing!
Perfect fit, ordered my normal size.
Love them, probably need to get another pair of Lems.
John P.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 days ago
The Best Shoes I've Ever Bought
Lasted almost 12 months. My other shoes I'd buy (New Balance & Sketchers), would only make it about a month and 2.5 months respectively. I bought a new pair not because they broke, but because I wouldn't untie them and me shoving my foot in them over the course of a year finally wore out the back of the heel and made it loose. I'm a framer and carpenter so I'm on my feet a lot more than an average person would be, about 12 hours a day. These shoes are tough, insulating enough for a moderate winter, and are made very well. Take the risk, make the plunge, buy them. Made my foot and toe pain disappear.
Matthew S.
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