SHAMMA ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

Did you receive your new pair of Shammas, but looking for some extra tips on how to get the perfect lace adjustments? Look no further! Below you can find step-by-step written instructions as well as videos for how to lace your sandals!

ELITE LACING SYSTEM 

(OUR ELITE LACING SYSTEM INCLUDES MODELS: WARRIORS, WARRIORS LE, WARRIORS MAXIMUS, WARRIORS MAXIMUS LE, CHARGERS, CHARGERS LE, MOUNTAIN GOATS, MOUNTAIN GOATS LE).

1. First,  loosen all 3 strap zones until there is excess slack in each section. The straps should be extremely loose in all three zones.

2. Start by centering your foot on the sandal, so that the placement of your foot is in the desired final location (you should have equal room in front of your toes and behind your heel with this placement). 

3. Now that your foot is centered on the sandal, adjust the buckle front to back to find a desirable location. 

4. Now tighten the insole strap. This will dictate the buckle’s left to right position on your foot. Keep the buckle parallel with the bone behind your big toe. If the buckle is too close to the bone behind your big toe it may be uncomfortable. If this is the case, loosen the insole strap and reposition the buckle farther to the outside of the foot.

5. Now that the buckle is in it’s desired position and the insole strap is tightened, tighten the toe strap until snug and comfortable.

6. Tighten the heel strap to your desired comfort level and enjoy your Shamma Sandals!

SUPER LACING SYSTEM

(OUR SUPER LACING SYSTEM INCLUDES MODELS: SUPER BROWNS, SUPER GOATS).

Models in our Super Collections have 3 adjustment zones for the perfect fit- the toe strap, the insole strap, and the heel strap. 

1. First, loosen all 3 strap zones until there is excess slack in each section. The straps should be extremely loose in all three zones.

2. Start by centering your foot on the sandal, so that the placement of your foot is in the desired final location (you should have equal room in front of your toes and behind your heel with this placement). 

3. Now that your foot is centered on the sandal, adjust the buckle front to back to find a desirable location. 

4. Now tighten the insole strap. This will dictate the buckle’s left to right position on your foot. Keep the buckle parallel with the bone behind your big toe. If the buckle is too close to the bone behind your big toe it may be uncomfortable. If this is the case, loosen the insole strap and reposition the buckle farther to the outside of the foot.

5. Now that the buckle is in it’s desired position and the insole strap is tightened, pull any extra slack from the toe strap zone through the outside ankle slot towards the heel. 

6. Tighten the heel strap to your desired comfort level and enjoy your Shamma Sandals!

CRUZER LACING SYSTEM

(OUR CRUZER LACING SYSTEM INCLUDES THE CRUZERS AND PACIFIC BLUE CRUZERS MODELS).

Our Cruzers  models have 3 adjustment zones for the perfect fit- the toe strap, the insole strap, and the heel strap. 

1. - Adjust to Desired Fit

After centering your foot on the sandal, adjust the outside lacing so that the buckle is in a comfortable position and there is tension (but not too much) between the toe plug and ankle slot.

2. Pull On Power Sleeve

Adjust the Heel Strap by pulling up on the power sleeve, to create some space to tighten the Heel Strap. It should be enough space to grab the slack with two fingers.

3. Pull Slack Through

Pulling from the Heel Strap side, pull the extra slack through the bottom of the sandal until the Power Sleeve is resting in a snug position.

4.  Pull On Power Sleeve

Pulling from the Inside Lacing side of the Power Sleeve, pull the extra slack through the Power Sleeve until the strap is flush with the sole of the sandal.

5. Adjust To Desired Fit

First, create slack underneath the buckle by creating some tension on the inside lacing side of the buckle. Adjust the lacing until Comfortable.

6. Pull Slack Through

Take extra slack and feed it back through the buckle, towards the inside lacing of the sandal. Pull slack until the buckle is flush with the foot.

7. Put Extra in Keeper

To keep the extra slack secure, feed the strap through the keeper and pull until comfortable. You are now ready to explore!

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My toddler loves them

My 3 year old doesnt like wearing shoes. She finds most of them hard. I wasnt sure if she’d like them but im so glad she loves them. They arent so easy to take off which is a plus for us as she doesnt take them off so often. I really want same shoes in my size 😄

My daughter loves it and she can put on and take it off herself, which makes her very happy!

I ordered the shoes because that looked great and was affordable. I accidentally believed my size was a 43 from the internet charts and I found it was too small. When I called up bprimal they were excellent in providing me an exchange and now that I received the size 45 I am so happy with them. Definitely recommend I have never had a shoe like it.

Love my new lems! Beautiful colour and very comfortable. I'm about to be hiking daily and love that my feet will be super comfortable and supported, and as they are barefoot shoes I can wear my correct toes inside them too!

Love these so much, so comfy. My feet feel so much better now after a dog walk, I am a US size 7 and went for a 7.5 and it is perfect

I am super happy with these shoes. I put off this decision for a long time as they aren’t exactly affordable. However I needed a pair more suitable for work and wanted to start the year the right way.
They are instantly comfortable and I really like the cork insole. These shoes also dress up and down. Either with jeans, chinos or dress trousers.
I do recommend these to anyone on the fence.

We love the freedom bprimal brings to school life 🩷

B Primal shoes are pretty much the only shoes my Daughter will wear due to her sensory issues. They are amazing quality and so comfortable!!!

Super comfy. I took the time to watch the YouTube video adjust them properly and they even fit my high instep hobbit feet beautifully. Will be getting another pair soon.

Debated sizes going up or as per size chart. In the end my usual UK9 is a perfect fit. Quality is excellent, comfortable right out of the box, did a 5km hike day two, fantastic shoes. Lots of grip, and yes, not a fully barefoot shoe but a great support trail run/hike shoe.

Absolutely love them. Size 10 in vans is a true perfect fit. It’s insane how comfy they are straight away.

I shouldn’t have been so apprehensive and got them when i first looked at them.

I'm really happpy with the Shamma Mountain Goats. Nowadays Shamma call these sandals Elite Alphas. They have great grip and I highly recommend printing their size templates and studying the overall clearance around the foot. I did this and avoided getting a size too big. I also invested in the power straps and these have made them feel even more secure.

I bought these in early December 2024 and haven't been able to take them off. They are so comfy and stylish in a retro way, with plenty of room to accomodate my toe correctors (I have bunions on both feet), and versatile enough to go with jeans, dresses, shorts. I have rather high arches, and was wondering about the zero drop design. Have been walking all over Sydney in them without getting sore feet, they didn't require any "breaking in".

Was worried they'd show dirt easily, being a pale cream/beige, but they've been fine so far. Taking them travelling overseas for the next few months.

p.s. I'd initially bought these online, and went to the physical store at Neutral Bay to change one size down. The shoes are true to size, but I had thought I needed a larger size. The staff at the store were friendly and helpful.

I’ve only worn them a couple of times but so far they look and feel great! Wide enough to not annoy my bunions. I took the insoles out first extra space.

This is my first pair of Lems after wearing Vivo barefoot shoes for years. They are fantastic. They are very comfortable and light to wear and the wide toe box is amazing.
Customer service was excellent both on the phone when I called to ask for advice and online with returns while I was finding the correct size for me.
Highly recommended.

Super-comfy boots that have been perfect on my first, short walk. I
sustained a fracture dislocation in my left foot during my teens in a motorcycle crash, so buying hiking boots/shoes isn’t always easy. Previous pairs have either given me blisters or fallen apart fairly quickly. These are bliss to wear, and will hopefully last a bit longer!

I've been wearing these for farm work the past two weeks. They're amazing!! It's my second pair in 2 years and I'll buy again when these wear out. I wear them daily.
Good fit. Flexible foot space, adjusts to your foot shape. Wide enough for medium feet. Breathable.

The Be Lenka Sophie shoes are an exceptional blend of style, comfort, and quality. Lightweight and breathable, they’re ideal for anything from errands to outings.

My feet are loving these! I’ve been on my feet all day long lately and feet are not sore. Highly recommend!

Size up, Size UP, SIZE UP!

I love these shoes but despite my normally being a size 40, I bought these in a 41 (based on their recommendation to size up) then swapped cos even they were too small, and at last, got a size 42.

I need barefoot shoes for the wide toe box, otherwise I get serious pain and plantar fasciitis issues, but also need the support of my orthotics due to too many injuries.

A barefoot shoe with the capacity for an orthotic is difficult to find!

I was only able to comfortably fit my orthotics by removing the insole layer of the shoes and then placing in my rigid and thick orthotic.

Now that I finally have the fit worked out though, they are positively the BEST work shoe.

I’m on my feet for hours each shift and take lots of steps. They’re flexible, flat and wide. EXACTLY what I was after. And I’m so pleased they come in leather.

I think they will serve me well and for a long time ☺️ comfy at LAST! And no blisters/break in period. Immediate comfort and happy feet 👣❤️

Thanks, BPrimal 🙏🏼

I’ve done 150 kms in them. They are indeed waterproof, light yet sturdy. They do not require any break in period however I had to make adjustments for the minimal drop from heel to toe but they felt comfortable throughout. The threads on the outsole are thinner than regular hiking boots without any loss in traction. Descents were surprisingly easier due to the lower profile. The boots were more flexible, a big plus feeling the terrain though on rocky surfaces I felt gravel underfoot without discomfort. No blister issues. Unfortunately, I had to replace the laces as they too short.

I have struggled for years to find a walking boot that is waterproof, comfortable and wide enough for my feet. I have finally found my forever boot! I walked 100’s of kms on our most recent overseas trip, through muddy bogs and plenty of rain and my feet stayed warm and dry the entire time in these boots. I didn’t have time to break them in but thankfully they were comfortable from day one. And they looked good with jeans walking around the cities too! I also want to praise the return service for the small fee that Bprimal offer. It allowed me to purchase two pairs of boots and return the one that didn’t fit. Thanks bPrimal and Lems!

Awesome shoe for my foot! Got them as work shoes in the Victorian bush

Very happy with these boots! The cork innersole is really comfortable and soft. I love that the sole is thicker than some barefoot shoes, it provides more cushioning while I'm on my feet all day. Great toe room. Great casual style that you can dress up or down. Good boot, would buy again.

Unfortunately not the hiking boot I had hoped - I found the exposed stitching running up the inside of the back of the boot was hard and abrasive against the back of my ankle, especially walking up hill. It was very uncomfortable and I had to stop and loosen the laces and walk gingerly up hill, as it was actually painful. Cushioning and comfort around the back of the ankle is pretty central to a hiking boot.

Breathability was also an issue. After only a short, 1 hour walk, my feet felt very hot - it wasn't a hot day and I was wearing summer socks. I understand the shoe is designed to be completely waterproof, so perhaps ventilation has been sacrificed for the waterproof capability. My feet were very hot and sweaty after the short walk though.

I found the laces short - longer laces would make it easier to tie and double knot the laces.

On a positive note, the wide toe box was noticeably more roomy for my toes, in comparison to my Salomon and One Planet hiking boots.

I also found the grip on the outer sole good on loose surfaces and rock (I can't comment on wet surfaces, as I walked on a fine day).

I think this boot is okay for casual wear on flat surfaces.. unfortunately not designed with the realities of hiking in mind.