Name: Men's Trail Blazer
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 145.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (48 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 48 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 42 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

98%would recommend this product

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
28 minutes ago
Great shoe with a few nits
Like the other Lems I own, these are well-made, look great, and have that wide toe box, but there are a few issues:
- Stiffness: As expected from a hiker they are stiffer than other Lems, but the stiffness combined with the minimal sole padding made them genuinely painful to break in.
- Toebox: Compared to my Chillums, my ring/pinkie toes were a bit smushed, and with the stiffness I had black/blue toenails by the end of the day! This could be b/c the material has less give.
Would be a 5 star if the geometry and sole padding were better
Jonathan B.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 hour ago
Well constructed and comfortable hiking shoe.
Really pleased with this new addition from Lems. Comfortable hiking shoe with great grip. Ideal for multiple types of terrain. May not be suitable for long backpacking trips, but there are other Lems options for those types of trips.
Brad G.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 hours ago
Long-Awaited
Finally here, the long-awaited successor to my beloved Primal Pursuit. The fit is great. The material makes the expected high-quality impression. For my taste, the models could be a bit less colorful.
International shipping to Germany was fantastic. Three days after ordering, the DHL employee handed the shoes to me. No paperwork, no customs, no taxes.
Markus S.
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