Lems Primal Zen Unisex Suede - Graphite

by Lems
£140.00
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Unisex Primal Zen Suede

This version of the Primal Zen features a soft suede upper with perforations throughout, making it an ultra comfortable, highly breathable option.

It took us nearly a decade of thoughtful design and prototyping to create the Primal Zen - the successor to the beloved Primal 2! The Primal Zen offers the same minimalist casual shoe that is vegan-friendly (THE SUEDE VERSION IS NOT VEGAN) and zero-drop, but with some added cushion and a more grounded base. Its newly designed outsole guarantees that ultra-light fit and feel you've come to love in the Primal 2, yet adds a bit more protection and durability with its platform that naturally wraps the shape of the foot. Its upper is built with a combination of breathable air mesh and microfiber, so your feet will truly feel at peace wherever your next journey takes you!

Learn More: Primal Zen vs. Primal 3: What's the Difference?

Use the "More Information" link above for all the specs

 

ALL HAIL THE ZEN MASTER

If you’re already a fan of the Primal 2, then consider the Primal Zen its heir apparent. We took the components you love in the Primal 2 - the wide toe box and the flexible IBR outsole - and built a shoe on a new platform that wraps around your foot like a glove. For a more comfortable feel, we also added 2mm of extra sole for added protection and durability. 

We didn’t call this shoe “Zen” for nothing. In shoes this comfortable, all of your worries will just slip away. This super minimalist, kicking-around-town shoe offers a wider outsole width than the Primal 2, and a touch more cushion while still keeping the weight off, at just 8.2 oz. The Primal Zen's slick construction also includes an attached tongue that won't fall out of position, and slightly stretchy laces to give you the perfect fit across the top of your foot. The cork footbed guarantees your feet will stay cool comfortable, with or without socks. With so much comfort designed into this shoe, you'll truly feel like you're wearing nothing at all!

Specs

  • Last: Lems Widest Natural-Shape™ Last
  • Upper: Suede - NOT VEGAN
  • Lining: 100% polyester
  • Outsole: 9.5mm LemsRubber™ (air-injection rubber IBR)
  • Insole: Ultra-thin 0.8mm cork top layer with 3.0mm PU under layer
  • Stack Height: 11.0mm (not including 3.0mm insole)
  • Drop: 0.0mm (Zero-Drop)
  • Weight: 8.2 oz (Men's 10)
  • Tongue: Gusseted
  • Vegan: No

       

      SOFT SUEDE UPPER

      Utilizing a full suede upper with perforations for breathability, this pair provides supreme comfort all day long.

       

      ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT

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

      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.

       ZERO-DROP

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

       


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      Diane Comley
      Fab footwear

      Bloomin love them - fit well and despite overwhelming greyness - they look great

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      R.J.P.
      Very good shoes

      Very comfortable everyday shoes that fit true to size. Wide enough toe box for me. Not as much space as my Altra Lone peak 6.
      I think it’s a shame that the sole is not stitched but my previous pair have lasted for three summers and the sole is going to wear through before anything else happens! Quite impressed by the amount of wear that I’ve had out of the Previous pair of Lems Primal Zen (in the Vegan ‘leather’, that I did not realise wasn’t actually leather until I came to purchase these!) hope that these very nice looking shoes last as long as those!
      Light weight and quite well ventilated. Good lacing. Perfect shoe for everyday wear most of the year!

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      Karl Mast
      Good shoes and service

      Just transitioning to barefoot shoes for foot health. Researching I found the zen was recommended, especially for people starting out.
      I have found the primal zen comfortable, and enjoying the greater feedback through my feet. Very light to wear and they have stood up well to my initial couple of weeks, which included what a later found out to be the most difficult part of the coastal path around Cornwall (Zennor) due to the need to scramble over large pebble like rocks for some distance.
      The first pair I ordered were too small, so sent them back for a refund while ordering a larger size, as wanted them before leaving for Cornwall.
      Quick responses to queries and the return process smooth.

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      Mr A J Chapman
      Fantastic trainers

      Fantastic shoes and really comfy. Great quality

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      Steve
      Instant fit and comfort

      The perfect shoe. Opened the box, found them comfortable, went for a 5 mile walk and wanted to keep them on afterwards. Best part is the extra-wide toe-box with plenty of room for toes to spread as you walk.