Name: Women's Primal 3
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 100.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (999 reviews)

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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.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 999 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 848 Total 4 star reviews: 108 Total 3 star reviews: 43 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 incredibly comfortable from the moment they put them on, with a spacious toe box that allows natural toe movement. The lightweight, minimalist design features a low profile with moderate cushioning and arch support, making them ideal for all-day wear—from work and walking to gym activities. Many reviews highlight the quality construction and durability, with repeat purchases common. The wide toe box particularly appeals to those with bunions, hammertoes, or wide feet. Most find sizing true to size, though some suggest sizing up a half size. A few note the insoles may feel firm or wish for more color options or slip-on styles.

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Karen C.
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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 4 out of 5 stars
22 hours ago
So comfy, a little snug
Love my new shoes! I've had them for a week now and they are my new work shoes. They are a little snug in my normal size, not too bad. I kept my normal size, but if I order again I'll be sizing up a half size.
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Erin S.
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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
Yesterday
Very comfortable! Great work out sneaker!
I was looking for a comfortable pair of sneakers to work out in and these definitely fit the bill. They fit true to size and are flexible, making it easy to move. To me, they feel like a much more athletic sneaker than the Primal Zen which was my first pair of Lems. It would be cool if the brand offered brighter, more modern color combinations.
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Melissa M.
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I recommend this product
How old are you? 55-64
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes - Would recommend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
Love these shoes!
Great gym shoes! Very comfortable. The cork liner is perfection. Wide toe box.
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Isabel F.
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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
Yesterday
Beautiful and practical
I love my 1st Lem's! They are adorable and also feel comfortable. Id highly recommend and will keep buying from the company.
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Carrie R.
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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
2 days ago
Changing barefoot shoes brand
I had been wearing another brand of barefoot shoes but came across a foot problem. I wanted to stay in barefoot shoes and found Lems with about 4mm more of stack height. This is just what I needed to relieve my problem. I can stand all day at my work and my feet are happy. The Primal 3 provides the foot splay, zero drop and foot freedom I wanted to maintain. I am planning to try other models of Lems and maybe another color of Primal 3's.
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