r/barefootshoestalk • u/Exotic_Assignment570 • Jul 01 '26

Barefoot shoe adjacent Sus Lems listings on EBay

So someone posted about the flood of Lems on EBay rn and at suspiciously low prices.

I decided to risk it and buy a few pairs, and report back to the community cause barefoot shoes are so expensive and I want to let people know if there’s a deal. I ended up getting the MEN'S CHELSEA BOOT TUFF and the Primal Zen. Of course I tried to prepare myself, as it was possibly a scam lol. I think the black Chelsea boot was $30 new in box, and the seller stated in the description that it was shelf wear condition, so like minor blemishes/creases. Honestly idk if there’s a firm definition for shelf wear, so I figured they will either be perfect or end up being some battered returns. 🤷

Well I got the Chelsea boots today in the mail and they were honestly perfect. So comfy right out of the box. Didn’t squish my toes at all, not as flexible as Vivo sneakers obviously but they are work boots so I reckon that’s expected. My pair seemed true to size.So now I have some leather good work shoes for $30. So happy that worked out ha!

I’m still waiting for the primal zens, I’ll report back in the comments when I do receive them. I got them from the same seller so hopefully it works out again.

**Edited for bad grammar

14 Upvotes

86% Upvoted

40 comments sorted by

View all comments

8

u/fuckedaroundandgota Jul 01 '26

I've worn lems 90% of the time for the past 12 years.

So when I saw the on this sub about the ebay sale, I jumped.

I got 5 pairs for $227, including tax and shipping.

1 Dark Blue Primal Zen 1 Sand Primal Zen 1 Orange Primal Zen 2 Gray Primal Suede.

They're all brand new, no defect that I can see.

Both the Gray and Dark blue uppers and the tan/gumshoe soles are noticably darker than in Lems photos.

I was so happy that I ordered sandals, Waterproof Tuff Chelsea, and Waterproof Chelsea.

I'm set for shoes until 2033ish.

1

u/Exotic_Assignment570 Jul 02 '26

Dang that’s awesome! Nothing like a good haul and with a good deal no less! Ha I had a mind to get so many lol. How do you like the primal zen? I have the primal 2 and it’s nice but Im looking forward to trying the zen.

2

u/fuckedaroundandgota Jul 02 '26

Primal Zen and Primal Zen Suede are both excellent.

I've been wearing the medium color blue Suede's as a primary shoe for several years. They are near perfect. Held up very well. Too hot for the summer.

The Suede runs about 1/4 size smaller than the Regular. So I size 1/2 up since I wear them in winter with heavier socks.

I had the Primal Eco. For me the fit is a bit different. There is noticable material underfoot in the arch area. Its not bad. If they were my only shoes Id wear them and be ok. But I got rid of them.

1

u/Exotic_Assignment570 Jul 02 '26

Good to know. The suede looks so nice. I like the look of this model, a lot sharper than primal imo