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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VEGAN MATERIALS

Comprised of microfiber and breathable air mesh, we made sure that all materials, down to the laces and glue, are 100% vegan.

ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT

Our proprietary IBR outsole is what makes Lems incredibly lightweight and flexible - giving your foot the sense of weightlessness.

ZERO-DROP

Places the forefoot and heel flat to the ground correcting posture, aligning your spine, and encouraging mid-foot strike.

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.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
19 hours ago
Great compromise between minimalism ,durability and looks
My first minimalist shoes after learning about the importance of foot health. Nice wide toe box , light weight and flexible , zero drop. Have walked in them extensively and no significant foot pain , I was actually looking forward to some foot muscle soreness :/. Love the cork insoles. PFAS like chemicals are everywhere, so I appreciate the trend towards natural materials.
Rahoul Adrian G.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
19 hours ago
These are on point
Third pair best one so far
Stephen K.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
Nice shows with one major annoyance
I like my new primal zens. Fit and comfort are exactly what I expect from Lems. But... the sole is a lot more plastic-y than I was expecting. I have had boulder boots and nine2fives for years and expected these primals to have a similar sole. The primal's sole is not as flexible and squeaks on the polished concrete at work. EVERY step I take is accompanied by an annoying squeak. This squeak is only when I walk on polished concrete or other polished finish floors, but it really is driving me crazy and I hesitate to wear then.
Tyler M.
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