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 all time favourite shoes.

Quality: Excellent
Sizing: Small
A dream to walk in

I have Morton’s neuroma and capsulitis on both feet and this allows my toes to spread and not need an orthotic. Fantastic! I bought the white then the black. They are also incidentally a very cute and trendy style.

Quality: Excellent
Sizing: True to Size
Freet comfy, grip, waterproof

Had these a few months now, wear them for working with horses, bushwalking, dog walking etc. Love them! Soft, comfortable, don't rub my heels at all. So far waterproof in wet grass and mushy ground. I have very wide feet and no problems, even with winter toe socks. Grip is pretty good too.

Quality: Just Okay
Sizing: Small
Not what I expected

The shoe although my size is very very snug, I have to wear either no socks or the thinnest socks when I go for my runs. Not much movement capacity within the shoe either and no potential for the material to expand.

Quality: Excellent
Sizing: Small
Unbelievable comfort

I have Morton’s neuroma in both feet and capsulitis and these shoes enables me to splay my toes which gives me nearly complete relief without orthotics. So happy my podiatrist (Victoria from ACT) recommended I shop here.

Quality: Just Okay
Sizing: True to Size
Not barefoot shoes at all

Bought this because lems is known for their barefoot shoes, but this one is not, compared with be lenka, left in the pic, it's so different, it looks and feel more like my uncomfortable pumas, on the right.
Sadly bought them in clearance so I can't returned, and they can't do anything for an unsatisfied customer, waste of money

Thanks for your feedback – we're sorry the Trailhead didn’t meet your expectations. This style is built on Lems’ Medium Natural Fit last, designed for a more active, snug fit.

Lems shoes come in three Natural Fit shapes: Widest, Wide, and Medium – and the Trailhead is the most structured of the range. We do highlight this in the Size & Fit Guide to help customers choose the right fit.

If you’d like help finding a more barefoot-style option, we’re happy to guide you.

Quality: Excellent
Sizing: True to Size
They work!

I have sensitive feet and like running on gravel trails. These, combined with the ortholite inserts really help with comfort.

Quality: Just Okay
Sizing: True to Size
Look great.. but not durable

I really like the look and feel of these shoes. I bought them for boxing training so I only wear them in the gym on carpet... After one month the grip/ tread is totally worn off! Wish they were more durable as I really like the aesthetics. Bprimal I'll be in contact for a new pair of shoes... something more durable :)

Quality: Excellent
Sizing: True to Size
No break in time and fit like a glove.

27 years of doing a job/business walking in and around houses. The Primal 3 are the most comfortable shoes by far, I have ever put on. After my first day with them on, I got home and didn't even feel like taking them off.
No break in time on the shoe at all. Unbelievable.
I'm getting another pair. The way shoes should have always been made. Thanks Lems.

Quality: Excellent
Sizing: Small
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!