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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 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Total 5 star reviews: 1.2k Total 4 star reviews: 127 Total 3 star reviews: 32 Total 2 star reviews: 4 Total 1 star reviews: 1

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
19 hours ago
1/2 sizes
I love these shoes but I hate that they don’t have full sizes. I had to order a 9.5 when I would typically buy a 9 and I can definitely feel the size difference. My foot slides around and there’s more room than I’d normally feel comfortable with. A 9 would have been perfect.
Sarah L.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
20 hours ago
No complaints
So comfortable, breathable and lightweight. I bought these for work but, also continue to wear them right into our evening dog walks. These are shaper and sleeker than you think they will be, try them!!
Melissa B.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 days ago
Perfect
I looked for a long time for barefoot shoes that were comfortable, looked good, and had a wide enough type box. This is it for me and I can walk for long periods in them on pavement (with light cushion insert). I live the zero drop, feel of the ground under my foot, and the flexibility of my feet in these!
Bethany S.
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