Name: Men's Trail Thrasher
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 155.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (39 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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RUGGED RUBBER OUTSOLE

The full rubber outsole features 4mm lugs for incredible traction both on and off-road. The built in zig-zag siping helps dissipate water and maintain ground contact.

DURABLE MATERIALS

Crafted with perforated suede where the foot flexes, allowing for maximum comfort and mobility.

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 or pedal, correcting posture, aligning your spine, and encouraging mid-foot strike.

4.6

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

Based on 39 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 31 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1

90%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these shoes are extremely comfortable with wide toe boxes that allow toes to spread naturally. They appreciate the zero-drop design and durable construction, finding them versatile for hiking, everyday wear, and even mountain biking. Many mention the shoes have a classic skate shoe aesthetic while providing outdoor functionality. Several customers note they needed to size up half a size for proper fit. Common praise includes the thick, grippy soles and premium build quality. However, some with very wide feet find the toe box narrower than expected, despite being advertised as the widest fit. Many customers are already planning to purchase additional pairs in different colors.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
8 hours ago
Solid construction
The Trail Thrasher is a sturdy shoe and required more breaking in than other shoes I have from Lems. The fit is narrower than the Primal Zen and I had to size up a half size. The quality is very good.
John P.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10 hours ago
D’s. Shoes from Lems
The most comfortable shoes I’ve ever, ever worn!
Duane B.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10 hours ago
What really nice shoes!
I wanted to try LEMS shoes for three reasons. American owned, wide toe box, and the zero drop heel. My first try I went with a 11.5 because that is want I wear with the Altras with a wide toe box. But after receiving my first shipment the fit was nice and the width was perfect but my toes touched the front of the shoe. So I went through the easy process of exchanging to a half size large larger. Bingo.! So than I ordered a 2nd pair… different style, but still from LEMS. They were
Perfect also… look really good. Made really well!
Derek H.
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