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LEMs Shoes Primal 2 now available in Teal and Violet!
The LEMs Primal 2 is an ultra-minimalist, everyday shoe that lets you get the most out of every day. Its wide toe box, natural shape, and inspired minimalist running shoe design are ideal for any daily deed that your calendar calls for.
Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes – 2016 Edition
It has been over 18 months since I published the original Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes, the most popular post on our site. This updated post highlight the latest available versions of the models covered in our original guide in addition to any new models introduced since then.
The new and improved LEMs Mariner 2
We first reviewed the original LEMs Mariner over two years ago and already like it very much then.
Introducing the LEMs Boulder Boot Timber
Finding boots that are ultra-minimalist, featuring a wide toe box, lightweight form, and zero-drop design is more difficult than locating the infamous Sasquatch…but why?
Minimalist Running Shoes Hall of Fame
After over 5 years of wearing and exclusively testing over 300 pairs of minimalist shoes (road running, trail running, casual, gym, dress), here are our absolute top 3 favorites for road, trail, and business casual. I’ve been loading up on these models as they go on sale or being discontinued. I wish they would keep some…
Go everywhere with the LEMs Shoes Primal 2
The new LEMs Shoes Primal 2 have arrived in three new exciting colorways – ECLIPSE (blue), SHADE (black) and CARDINAL (red). With a common zero drop platform, wear a different color for different occasions from casual to business casual. The zero drop LEMs Primal2 is assembled using a no-sewn construction thus allowing the shoe to…
LEMs Primal 2 CARDINAL now available for purchase
If you already love the LEMS Shoes Primal 2, the new Primal 2 CARDINAL (red color) is no different. It uses the same super soft microfiber and breathable air-mesh, but with bright colors that you can be proud to show off! The new colors are simply stunning. Mix and match shoe laces within the half…
The LEMs Shoes Primal 2 Shade is here!
The new LEMs Shoes Primal 2 Shade is now available for purchase. If you already love they Primal 2, the new Shade color is no different. It uses the same super soft microfiber and breathable air-mesh, but with a striking white sole color. If you have never tried the Primal 2 before, it’s lightweight, flexible,…
Best selling LEMS Boulder Boot now available in Amber Blue
The best selling minimalist boot from LEMs Shoes is now available in Amber Blue. The Boulder Boot Amber Blue is the latest colorway from LEMs and joins the Navy Stout, Buckeye, Brown, and Black. VERY LIMITED STOCK. Get yours today. Available at LEMs Shoes now! Available at LEMs Shoes now!
The LEMs Nine2Five Mocha is here!
Step up a notch in your business casual shoe wear with the new LEMs Shoes Nine2five Mocha. Joining the Coffee & Cream and Black colorways, the new Nine2five Mocha has a brown outsole but the same premium grade leather uppers, zero drop, and foot shape design as the latest Nine2five models. The Nine2five Coffee &…
Wear Tested 2014 Editors’ Choice Awards
Continuing our annual tradition of picking the best minimalist shoes we have wear tested for the full 2014 year, here are the latest Editors’ Choices. Next year, we will include cycling gear and wearables. Here are this year’s awards. [columns] [span6] Road Running Shoe of the Year Topo Athletic Runduro “A little cushioning goes a LONG…
LEMs Boulder Boot Fall ’14 new colorways now available!
LEMs Shoes is now taking orders for their Fall ’14 Boulder Boot Navy Stout and Buckeye Brown colorways. Need a gift for a friend, a family member, or yourself? Sick new colors, same awesome fit. Best news… same price! Limited stock in both. Get yours today. Available at LEMs Shoes now! Available at LEMs Shoes now!
LEMs Shoes Black Friday Sale
EVERYTHING on SALE at 20% OFF Use Code: GIVETHANKS Shop now at LEMs Shoes!
LEMs Shoes Fall 2014 Boulder Boot and Nine2Five new colorways
Available in early December from LEMs Shoes are three new amazing looking colorways for the Boulder Boot and Nine2Five. LEMs Boulder Boot The Boulder Boot will be available in the first week of December in Buckeye and Navy Stout. Boulder Boot Navy Stout Boulder Boot Buckeye LEMs Nine2Five Mocha The Nine2Five will be available in the…
LEMs Shoes Gravel Boots for $50.00!
Early Sale! Hurry before your size runs out. Shop LEMs Shoes now.
Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes
I get asked weekly about what dress and business casual minimalist shoes are available for folks who have transitioned to minimalist running shoes. I struggled with this in 2010 after I ditched and donated all my heeled and narrow dress shoes. It would be another year before the first minimalist business casual, the VIVOBAREFOOT Ra,…
Five years of minimalist shoes – running, walking, barefoot
I ran in my first pair of minimalist running shoes, the Vibram FiveFingers (VFF) KSO, in August 2009, just three months after reading Born To Run by Christopher McDougall (published May 2009). My first blog post on this web site was on May 27, 2010, titled, ‘My Story‘. At the end of the post, I…
LEMs Primal 2 back in stock – all colors!
LEMs Shoes Primal 2 in Brown, Black, and Slate are now back in stock and improved. Manufactured in a state of the art new factory, the new version has an improved upper and the Black colorway sports a new tongue with the LEMs logo. Get your size now at LEMs Shoes before they run out!
LEMs Shoes Nine2five Version 2 is here!
The new LEMs Shoes Nine2five Version 2 has landed – in the long awaited Black and also in a refreshed Coffee & Cream. We reviewed the initial version of the Nine2five Coffee & Cream last year and also showed you how to take care of the leather. Everything that we have written about the NIne2five…
2014 Wear Tested Shoe of the Year Candidates
Here’s a sneak preview list of some of the candidates for the 2014 Wear Tested Shoe of the Year in minimalist shoes for Road, Trail, and Casual (includes Walking and Hiking). We hope to have test pairs for all the models listed here by the last quarter of 2014. All shoes available publicly by Fall…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Shoes & Accessories
Plan ahead for these limited time deals in shoes and accessories. Happy Thanksgiving! SKORA Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales SKORA will be offering 25% off all SKORA footwear (excluding PHASE-X) starting Monday 11/25. Use Code: SAVE25 [jbutton size=”medium” color=”blue” rounded=”yes” link=”http://weartested.org/skora.php” newpage=”yes”]Shop SKORA Now[/jbutton] Merrell Thanksgiving & Black Friday Flash Sale Select Products Up To 50%…
Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – running shoes and accessories
Just in time to help you with your holiday shopping, here is our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide including the complete list of our top 5 minimalist shoes for the four categories we have wear tested for 2013. Obviously, new models (Fall/Winter ’13) are already hitting the market and we will get to those later this…
LEMs Shoes Boulder Boot & Sweet Jane NEW Colorways
If you’ve been waiting for the Black version of the LEMs Boulder Boot or the Gravel version, it is finally here – both men’s and women’s models. We reviewed the LEMs Boulder Boot earlier this year. Also available now is the Black version of the women’s LEMs Sweet Jane. The new LEMs Shoes colorways can…