Name: Women's Primal Zen Suede
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 140.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (444 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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SOFT SUEDE UPPER

Utilizing a full suede upper with perforations for breathability, this pair provides supreme comfort all day long.

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.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 444 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 389 Total 4 star reviews: 43 Total 3 star reviews: 11 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

97%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these shoes offer exceptional comfort with their wide toe box and flexible fit. Many note the shoes are perfect for all-day wear, from long walks to standing at work. Reviews frequently mention sizing up a half size for the best fit. The suede version gets praise for its stylish look, though some mention it needs breaking in. Common feedback includes the shoes' versatility for daily activities and their lightweight feel. While most love the roomy design, some find them snug initially around the arches.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 minutes ago
Love these shoes!
I have been pleasantly surprised with my purchase!
Shelly Z.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Love!
Got the zen in gray. Beautiful AND so comfy. Love the toe room. I’ll be back for more, most definitely. 👍
Sandi B.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Narrower than primal zen bought in 2023
I just got primal zen suede half a size bigger than my primal zen bought in 2023.
What I found is that the primal zen suede W size 10 is about 0.5-1 cm narrower (outsole) than the primal zen W size 9.5.
I love primal zen cos they are wide and quite comfortable.
I bought primal zen suede for my winter shoes.
However, the width of the toe box is not as wide as the normal primal zen even I bought half size bigger.
My pinky toes rub against the upper as they want to have more space.
I’m a bit disappointed cos my toes feel restricted and I expected them to be as comfy as the primal zen.

Also the body of the shoe kinda wrap more firmly around your foot which makes it feel tight.
Overall they are fine but less comfortable.
Yes recommended for narrower feet
No not recommended for wider feet, recommend primal zen (mesh)
Bua
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