Name: Men's Trail Thrasher
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 155.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (121 reviews)

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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.

4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 121 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 96 Total 4 star reviews: 18 Total 3 star reviews: 6 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1

94%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these trail shoes are extremely comfortable right out of the box with a wide toe box that accommodates foot spreading. Many appreciate the versatile design that works well for hiking, mountain biking, and everyday wear. Users find the grip excellent on various surfaces and note the durable construction. The shoes offer good protection while maintaining flexibility. Several mention they're stylish enough for office wear and receive compliments. Common feedback includes needing to size up half a size and some wishing for more color options. A few note the shoes require a brief break-in period and mention the heel collar could be higher. Most find them perfect for wide feet and various outdoor activities.

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olivier s.
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How old are you? 35-44
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes - Would recommend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Great but not wide enough
Ok, listen up folks, this is how you write an actual shoe review with PERTINENT details. I usually wear size 9 in Lems (9.5 on those weird fitting models for which they recommend to go 1/2 size bigger). The Trail Trasher in size 9 fits just right with "some" extra space at the toes. In fact, I could probably have gone 1/2 size bigger for this model as they feel tight. Even though this is their "widest" last, it's nowhere near as wide as the Primal Zen (which is a deal breaker). This shoe is right on the edge of being too narrow. I actually pondered whether to return it for over a week. I wore it quite a few times: it's comfortable, it's not too hot, doesn't need any breaking period, and doesn't give any blisters. The toe box is too narrow for my liking, but it's not annoying or uncomfortable. But it's narrow enough for me not to buy a 2nd pair. I mainly use these shoes for long walks. Traction is great and they feel sturdy. The strap like piece of fabric that serves as the 2nd eyelet makes the shoes look juvenile, like some type of velcro gadgetty thing designed for kids. I don't regret buying it, but I do wish the toe box was a little wider. I don't understand why Lems seems to be scared to design wider shoes. The Primal Zen is perfect. If this is "Widest", then the Primal Zen needs to be described as "Widest ++" as this is highly misleading. I personally wouldn't have bought the Trail Trasher had I known they were that narrow. This is actually where I draw the line: I…
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Jerry H.
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I recommend this product
How old are you? Over 65
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes - Would recommend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Love these Shoes!!!!
Love the feel of these shoes. Will beyond a shadow of doubt buy another pair if they ever come back in stock.
Which is my only issue about these shoes, They cannot keep[ them in stock!!
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Mark W. C.
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I recommend this product
How old are you? Over 65
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes - Would recommend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Comfort Plus
I have both the Trail Blazer and Thrasher which I've alternated wearing the past 2 weeks on our daily 5 mile walk for comparison. The fit and width in the toe box is the same. The tread and grip is better on the Thrasher. The cushion on the Thrasher is better for hard surface walking and trails, although both are great. I would also say that the Thrasher is warmer making it a good choice for shoulder season wear. I've been wearing the Blazer for 2 years, I'm on my second pair and I absolutely love them. My feet have never been happier. With that said the Thrasher is fantastic, I love the extra cushion, more aggressive tread, and extra grip. The Thrasher has excellent qualities which has earned them a permanent for me. I own the Primal Zen, Outlander (2 pair), Blazer (2 pair), and Thrasher now, they are my go to shoes for all activities, especially outdoor. I love them all! I've suffered with foot and toe problems for ever and have tried all the major outdoor shoe and boot companies, not anymore, my go to shoe manufacturer is Lems.
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Luke C.
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I recommend this product
How old are you? 45-54
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes - Would recommend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Hell yeah!!!!
I wore these on a 30 mile gravel bike ride last weekend. My toes usually get numb with most bike shoes. I was a little nervous to wear them on this ride as they weren’t broken in. But I was pleasantly surprised that my
Feet felt great and they have just enough cushion to feel great on the pedals!!!
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Billy W.
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I recommend this product
How old are you? 35-44
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes - Would recommend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Finally!
I've been looking for a wide toe, zero drop, tough, supportive, breathable, and relatively stiff hiking shoe for YEARS. I hike a lot in rugged, rocky terrain, and wanted something with a thick/tough outsole. I've tried Topo, Altra, Xero, and many others. Finding nothing, I stuck with repairing a very old pair of Salewa approach shoes until they couldn't go any longer. They killed my toes, but they were my only option. Luckily this shoe came along and saved the day.
I'd rate this shoe a 4.5 out of 5.0, only reducing by 0.5 stars due to the slightly narrow area on the outside near my pinky toe. Went on a hike today for the first time, and had hot spots on both feet in that area. Toe area generally feels good, but it tapers too quickly for my toes.
Overall, though - this shoe is great. Grip, overall supportiveness, stiffness, and breathability were all superb on our damp, rugged hike this morning. Hoping I can break them in a little more, and those pinky toe hotspots will go away over time.
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