Name: Men's Primal 3
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 125.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (855 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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PRIMAL 2 VS. PRIMAL 3 OVERVIEW

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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 855 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 711 Total 4 star reviews: 110 Total 3 star reviews: 31 Total 2 star reviews: 3 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 natural fit. Many reviews mention instant comfort with no break-in period needed. The lightweight design and flexibility receive frequent praise. While most love the wide fit, some wish for even wider options. Users particularly appreciate the versatility for daily wear, walking, and gym activities. Common feedback includes positive experiences with the zero-drop design and ground feel. Some note concerns about sole durability, though most praise the overall build quality.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 hours ago
Thank goodness
I'm 71 years old. I started wearing barefoot shoes about 4 years ago. After wearing construction boots most of my life my feet and legs really weren't used to the barefoot thing. But I kept on plugging away and pushing forward. Even after all this time it was either all for my shoes. I either wore a comfortable pair of my old sneakers or I wore a pair of the barefoot sneakers they each worked different muscles in my feet and legs.
The primal 3 gives my feet and legs The Best of both worlds. My feet fit comfortably in there plenty of room in the toe box and did just comfortable enough to feel like my good old sneakers. All my muscles seem to be working together and I'm not waking up with all that pain in the morning. Thanks a lot keep pushing forward because it ain't easy out here for those of us who put a little effort into finding something comfortable for our feet.
Bill B.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
So comfy
Great walking shoes, i can feel my feet getting stronger. The rear pull tab snapped when putting them on less than 30 days after getting them, but Lems support sent me a replacement pair with no issue. Still happy.
Noah R.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 days ago
Love the Primal 3s
Perfect fit. Lots of room in the toe box. Haven't stopped wearing them since I got them. Thanks Lems!!!!!
Mike S.
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