Name: Women's Primal Zen
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 130.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (995 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.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 995 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 835 Total 4 star reviews: 112 Total 3 star reviews: 43 Total 2 star reviews: 4 Total 1 star reviews: 1

95%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these shoes offer exceptional comfort with their wide toe box and zero-drop design. Many reviews mention the shoes feel comfortable right out of the box, perfect for long walks and all-day wear. Common feedback includes sizing recommendations to go up half a size, as they tend to run small. Users particularly appreciate the roomy fit for various foot shapes. While most find them ideal for extended wear, some note the suede gets dirty quickly and a few mention limited traction. Frequent comments address their versatility for activities from walking to teaching to pickleball. Reviews indicate they work well for both casual wear and active use.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 hours ago
It's a Favorite in Our House
I bought these for my kids and they love them. They grew up wearing minimalist shoes, but they really prefer these as they've hit their teenage years. The wide toe box is comfy, which means they will keep wearing them (and keep me happy as a parent!) However, it is really the style that stands out for them -- they don't look weird, just like normal shoes and this means they will definitely choose them over other options. They are more cushioned than barefoot shoes, but I think this strikes the right balance between ground feel and comfort on artificial surfaces all day long.
JOSHUA S.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Love these shoes!
Wide footbed and super breathable. The Primal Zen shoes are so comfortable, lightweight, and perfect for everyday use!
Skylar J.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
3 days ago
The shoes for the Camino Santiago de Compostela
I got these shoes a week before my trip to France to do the Camino Santiago de Compostela. I ordered a bigger size and they performed well. I had plenty of room for my toes. I did this walk during a heatwave in Spain and the shoes worked well when my feet were swollen. I walked 483 miles in 30 days. By day 20 I noticed a small hole on the mesh side on the left shoe. It wasn’t a big problem. I was able to finish the walk without any blisters. The shoes are done and will need to be replaced.
Silvia M.
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