Name: Men's Trailhead
Brand: Lems Shoes
Price: 140.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (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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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 917 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 737 Total 4 star reviews: 115 Total 3 star reviews: 47 Total 2 star reviews: 11 Total 1 star reviews: 7

93%would recommend this product

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
21 hours ago
Great, almost amazing
Really enjoying these 5 months into ownership as a shoe used primarily for work as a professional photographer in a green industry. I also use these to ride my road bike (platform pedals).
Pros:
Mostly good. Fit is great, comfortable, true to size. I have wide feet and I do not have any issues with these. Materials feel high quality and are standing up to the test of time. Ventilation is very good and can border on too breezy while biking. I enjoyed the optional different color shoestrings.
Cons:
I, maybe out of user error, cannot get the tongues to stay put. They constantly migrate to the left or right side of my foot following the contour laterally down. The sole material seems a bit soft, as my platform pedals ate them up a bit, but they hold their shape regardless of being a bit torn.
I'd recommend, though!
Jacob G.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
23 hours ago
Excellent walking shoes
I just returned from a 3 week trip to Europe with lots of walking on paved sidewalks, cobblestones, and gravel paths. The Trailhead shoes felt comfortable all day long. The break in time was non-existent, they were comfortable right out of the box. They seem to run small. I originally ordered men’s size 11 (which all of my other shoes have been for most of my life), but had to exchange them for an 11 1/2, which were a much better fit. Exchange was easy and shipping was quick. Order at least two sizes and return the pair that doesn’t fit.
Douglas B.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
favorite everyday shoe. For town and light trail
Great shoe, light and comfortable, good around town and casual trail walking.
Kirk F.
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