Name: Men's Primal 3
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 125.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (917 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.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 917 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 762 Total 4 star reviews: 118 Total 3 star reviews: 34 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 are extremely comfortable right out of the box with no break-in period needed. The wide toe box allows natural toe movement and accommodates various foot shapes, including those with bunions or wide feet. Many appreciate the lightweight, minimal feel and zero-drop design. Common feedback includes excellent all-day comfort for walking, gym use, and extended wear. Several customers mention sizing runs about half a size small and recommend ordering up. While most praise the instant comfort and versatility, some note concerns about sole durability and tread wear over time. Many become repeat buyers, purchasing multiple pairs in different colors.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
Grey casual shoes
Love em !
Mike M.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
6 days ago
Comfortable sneaker but not minimal.
These are nice and comfortable shoes but essentially just like conventional ones with a wide toe box. The increased heel and stiffened arch greatly diminish ground feel and flexibility. The primal 2 was a much more comfortable and minimal feeling. I wish it still had the heel cup reenforcement, realy helps cut down on socks sliding and prolongs the durability. Also the primal 3 seems to be a half size smaller than the primal 2 of the same size. Please bring back the brown primal 2s!!!
Ryan
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Long time fan
Just replaced a 10 -year-old pair. I was very hesitant to part with them, but your shoes keep getting better! Thanks, Lems!
BRIAN D.
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