Name: Donne Primal 3
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 125.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (826 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 826 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 696 Total 4 star reviews: 93 Total 3 star reviews: 37 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 are exceptionally comfortable with a wide toe box that allows toes to spread naturally. Many appreciate the zero-drop design and cork insoles, though some find the insoles make putting shoes on with socks difficult. Users report excellent comfort for all-day wear, walking, hiking, and gym activities. The shoes require no break-in period for most people. Common feedback includes praise for the lightweight, breathable design and stylish appearance. Some mention durability concerns with sole wear over time, and a few note sizing inconsistencies between versions. Many customers become repeat buyers, with several owning multiple pairs in different colors.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
My favorite Shoe
I think I’ve purchased 6 or more pairs of lems primal in olive. I buy 2 at a time when on sale so I always have a pair. I walk five miles a day on sidewalks and these are great. They are the only shoes strangers have initiated small talk with me which is always complimentary. This surprises me because style is not my thing. I got them for health and I like the color.
Peggy I.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
My staple ( Please don't ever stop selling these!)
I have been wearing the Lems primal (2/) 3 for at least a decade. With heavy every day use, I buy about a pair a year. When something works you just keep it going and that could not be more true than with these shoes. In recent years, other products in our daily lives have fallen in quality and raised in price, but the quality and consistency of Lems has been spot on every time! I love seeing this brand grow and being part of that journey. Honestly, I don't know what I would do without these.
Mallory J.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 days ago
I love Lems shoes
I purchased Primal 3 in Eclipse. It's a sharp looking sneaker and oh so comfortable. My feet are extremely sensitive, I use orthotics and have bunions. Amazingly, I have perfect comfort in these shoes. I suggest buying up a full size. Highly recommend!
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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

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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