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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LEATHER UPPER
We’ve utilized a full-grain leather upper to enhance the overall look and feel of the shoe. Date night? Business casual event? The Nine2Five has you covered.

IBR OUTSOLE
Injection blown rubber is a mixture of air and rubber that makes our minimalist shoes incredibly lightweight and flexible.

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ZERO-DROP
Places the forefoot AND heel the same distance from the ground. No elevation, no pain, no complaints.

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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Nice fit, comfortable, excellent look.
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Excellent shoe!
Only brand I wear now. I have used the nine2fives for 7 years and only just got my 3rd pair. They last a long time and I put my shoes through a beating. I also have the boulder boots which did awesome in Iceland and Alaska
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Nice Under the Radar Shoe
This is one of the most under rated pair of shoes I have her worn. They are so comfortable and yet stylish at the same time. The olny thing that could make them better is if they were Genuine Leather. Other than that I really love these shoes
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Frequently asked questions

1. How do I choose the right size?

2. Can I wear Lems for hiking and outdoor activities?

3. What does “zero-drop” mean?

4. How does your return and exchange policy work?

5. Are Lems suitable for wide feet or specific foot conditions?

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