Name: Men's Malibu
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 105.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (101 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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WIDE TOE BOX

Built on our Wide Natural Shape Fit, this slip-on style allows your toes to splay naturally. The Malibu features increased volume in the vamp/toe box area compared to the Laguna.

ZERO-DROP

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

CORK FOOTBED

By adding an ultra-thin 0.8mm cork top layer, your foot will be feeling the benefits of natural coolness and comfort, with or without socks.

IBR OUTSOLE

Our injection blown rubber outsole is what makes our barefoot styles incredibly lightweight and flexible!

4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 101 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 80 Total 4 star reviews: 16 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0

95%would recommend this product

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Reviews Summary

Customers say these slip-on shoes are exceptionally comfortable right out of the box, with a wide toe box that accommodates bunions and wider feet. Many appreciate the lightweight, breathable canvas material and cork insole that works well with or without socks. The zero-drop design and minimal cushioning provide a barefoot feel while still offering adequate support. Common feedback includes praise for the easy slip-on style, though some mention the opening can be tight initially or require sizing up. Several reviews note concerns about sole durability and canvas color fading. Many customers compare them favorably to other slip-on brands, particularly appreciating the roomier toe area. Overall, reviewers find them versatile for casual wear, travel, and daily activities.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
20 hours ago
Comfortable right out of the box
I am a female buyer of these men's Malibu shoes. I am very pleased with the comfort of these shoes. I love the wide toe box especially.
Jadite C.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
comfortable slip shoe
Super light and comfortable shoes you can easily slip into.
Maximilian S.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
3 days ago
Lots of promise
I bought these owning a number of other Lems shoes and really loving them (trailhead, boulder summit). I keep coming back because I love the fit and style. The one weakness I have found is the durability of the soles - particularly with the trailhead and my boulder boots seems to be fairing much better. The soles on the smiling have me a little nervous but time will tell. Otherwise th fit, look, and comfort are all as I’d hoped. For many years my summer go to where Chrome slip ons but the narrow fit was never great. These were the promise of the perfect replacement, and I hope that’s how things turn out.
Justin J.
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