Name: Men's Trailhead
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 145.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1194 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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RUGGED UPPER

The upper is made of durable materials that stand up to the abuses of trails, and also daily wear and tear.

MOUNTAIN-TO-TOWN OUTSOLE

Engineered with a low profile rubber tread that combines the best of both worlds: ample traction on trails, AND excellent durability on pavement.

LOW HEEL DROP

With 4mm of drop, compared to the traditional 12mm of drop, the Trailhead naturally decreases heel-striking for a more natural gait and healthier posture.

FIRM CUSHIONING

When your foot is on too soft of cushion, you end up with pain and discomfort. We've formulated a firm EVA midsole that'll keep your feet happy all day long.

4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 1,194 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 941 Total 4 star reviews: 166 Total 3 star reviews: 64 Total 2 star reviews: 15 Total 1 star reviews: 8

93%would recommend this product

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 days ago
Mixed Feelings
I’ve been a Lems purchaser for 4 years straight. The trailhead has been my go to for my travel PT job. However, last year I bought a pair that only lasted 6 months before the mesh near the base of my big toe started to tear. This has never happened before and left me very frustrated. I bought another pair to replace them but May consider changes brands if it happens again.
Nelson S.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 days ago
Beyond comfortable…
This is my second pair of Lems. These may be the most comfortable walking / hiking shoe that I have worn. They just feel so natural on my feet with their shape and limited drop.
RJ C.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
5 days ago
Seems like a good shoe. But I was expecting more.
Smaller toe box than I expected. It feels about 1/2 size too small. Laces are great and seem like heavy duty. Color is great. I wish the tread was deeper. I’d probably pass on these for any hike but they seem suitable to visit the grocery store.
Josh G.
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