Wide toe box accommodates natural toe movement for enhanced comfort
Ultra-lightweight IBR outsole provides flexibility and cushioning without added weight
Attached tongue and stretchy laces ensure a secure, customizable fit
Breathable microfiber and air mesh upper keeps feet cool and dry
Minimal cork or insole footbed offers lightweight support with or without socks
Summarized by Shop
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 3, and a touch more cushion while still keeping the weight off. The Primal Zen's slick construction also includes an attached tongue th
Weight
6.8–8.2 oz (varies by model)
Stack Height
11.0 mm (Night Sky), 5 mm (Drop)
Outsole
Injection blown rubber (IBR)
Upper Material
Microfiber, air mesh, polyester
Footbed
Minimal cork or insole
Vegan
Yes (all materials, including laces and glue)
Summarized by Shop
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Best shoes I've purchased in a while.
I bought these because I like to try less popular brands of shoes. I had previously thought that Xero was my brand of choice, but I have decided that Lems are my favorite now. They were confortable out of the box and I use them for work and working out. I can run in them and lift weights too.
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Michael · 9 days ago
Toe box is way wider than my Xero Shoes HFS. There is more support in the mid sole/ankle. Much better for rapid cutting movements while weight training for athletics.
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Noah · 9 days ago
Cool, but I like the Primal original better
Great shoe. I am a Lems consumer for life. I have had many original Primal pairs of shoes, however, this is my first Primal Zen. I like them. They are certainly comfortable, but I prefer the original Primal (now the Primal 3) mostly because the Zen toebox feels a little too open and airy. The fabric over the toebox seems like it might breakdown easily, but time will tell. Overall and excellent shoe. I am just a fan of the originals that made Lems stand out from beginning as a leader in minimalist shoes.