Name: Donne Primal 3
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 93.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (786 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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ENHANCED OUTSOLE

With its newly redesigned outsole, the Primal 3 features a wider footprint, offering improved weight distribution and stability.

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.

FLEXIBLE

Made from our signature IBR outsole, the Primal 3 is an ultra lightweight and flexible option compared to traditional footwear.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 786 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 664 Total 4 star reviews: 87 Total 3 star reviews: 35 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0

96%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these shoes offer exceptional comfort with their spacious toe box and flexible design. Many reviews mention the immediate comfort with no break-in period needed. The shoes excel during long walks, standing shifts, and daily activities. While most praise the roomy fit, some note sizing adjustments may be needed, often recommending going up a half size. Users particularly appreciate the lightweight feel and versatility for various activities. Though most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention concerns about sole durability and wish for more color options.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
A Bit Short
I wear a 6.5 and bought the Primal because the blurb said that it ran a bit larger. I have a second tie that is longer than my big toe, and the shoe feels cramped.
Ani B.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
Exactly what I needed postpartum
Pregnancy completely changed my feet, and while they did shrink a bit after delivery, none of my old shoes fit. After spending so much time barefoot on maternity leave, even my "pregnancy" shoes felt too constricting, squeezing my toes together and causing my toe nails to dig into neighboring toes.
A friend recommended I specifically search for "wide toe box barefoot shoes" and these were the first ones I tried. They feel fantastic, wearing shoes no longer hurts, and as a bonus I really like the way they look, especially in jeans.
Highly recommend, will purchase a second pair.
Catherine D.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Terrific Shoes
The Women's Primal 3 is everything I hoped for: wide toe box, comfortable fit and good for my feet.
Mary F.
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Donne Primal 3

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PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL 3 OVERVIEW

Balanced Weight Distribution

Enhanced Outsole

Higher Sidewalls

Zero-Drop Platform

PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL 3 OVERVIEW

Balanced Weight Distribution

Enhanced Outsole

Higher Sidewalls

Zero-Drop Platform

Donne Primal 3

Donne Primal 3

PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL 3 OVERVIEW

Balanced Weight Distribution

Enhanced Outsole

Higher Sidewalls

Zero-Drop Platform

PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL 3 OVERVIEW

Balanced Weight Distribution

Enhanced Outsole

Higher Sidewalls

Zero-Drop Platform

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