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Lems

Lems Shoes crafts minimalist, zero-drop footwear designed to mimic the foot’s natural shape and movement. Founded in 2011 by Andrew Rademacher, Lems prioritizes wide toe boxes, flexible soles, and lightweight materials for ultimate comfort in walking, running, hiking, or work. From the versatile Primal 2 to the rugged Boulder Boot, Lems promotes natural foot function with stylish, durable designs.

Lems Switchback Knit Sandal Review [vs. original Lems Switchback]

Minimalist Sandals

Lems Switchback Knit Sandal Review [vs. original Lems Switchback]

The Lems Switchback Knit is the updated version of the original Switchback. The Knit offers a similar function to the original but in a different style with it's "knittted" harness.

Lems Malibu

The Malibu blends a beach-town aesthetic with all the hallmarks of Lems design — zero drop, foot-shaped toe box, and that featherlight Injection-Blown Rubber (IBR) sole. It balances laid-back looks with good minimalist traits and versatile styling.

Lems Switchback Sandal Review

Lems Switchback Sandal Review

The huarache-inspired sandal from Lems features a novel strap system for easy fit. Tested over 60 miles on trails, walks, and errands, a detailed review of this go-anywhere sandal.

Lems Drifter Grip & Lems Nine2Five V2

Lems Drifter Grip & Lems Nine2Five V2

The Drifter Grip and Nine2Five 2 both bring Lems’ signature wide toe

Lems Primal 3

Ten years since the launch of the Primal 2, we have the

Lems Trailhead Shoes First Look Review

Lems Trailhead Shoes First Look Review

Are you a long-time fan of Lems and love minimalist shoes? Well, I've got some good news and bad news. The good news: Lems has a new shoe called the Trailhead and it looks great! The bad news: it's a fairly significant departure from Lems previous shoes…

Review Lems Boulder Boots in Leather Russet

Review Lems Boulder Boots in Leather Russet

Since Lems shoes released their Boulder Boots nearly five years ago, they have updated the line with additional colorways and styles. One of those styles is their leather Boulder, which they make in a brown or black full-grain leather. These boots…

Review Lems Mariner 2, Barefoot Boat Shoe

Review Lems Mariner 2, Barefoot Boat Shoe

A look at the updated Lems Mariner — the Lems Mariner 2

Lems Primal 2 Black Review

Lems Primal 2 Black Review

The Lems Primal 2 is a wonderful shoe for the barefoot casual market. It features a super breathable upper that is worlds above many other casual minimalist shoes, has a flexible 8mm sole with good ground feel, and good looks, especially in the new…

Lems Nine2Five Shoes Dress Up with Mocha!

Lems Nine2Five Shoes Dress Up with Mocha!

I'm a big fan of what Lems has brought to the minimalist footwear world—comfortable and stylish shoes that are zero-drop and foot-shaped! Men's options we've reviewed include the Primal 2, the Mariner, the Boulder Boot, and of course, the Nine2Five.

Lems Boulder Boot — Now in Black!

Lems Boulder Boot — Now in Black!

About a year ago Lems Footwear debuted their Boulder boot, which we reviewed in detail here. Well, it's over a year later now and I've been meaning to get up a few photos of the more recently released, all-black, 100% Nylon (and 100% Vegan if that's…

Lems Nine2Fives in Black (and Updated Leather)

Lems Nine2Fives in Black (and Updated Leather)

In November 2013 I reviewed the Lems Nine2Five in "Coffee and Cream" brown leather but noted that the black Nine2Fives wouldn't be available until 2014. Six months later, here we are, and not only do we have more Lem Nine2Fives in black, but both the b…