Lems - Trailhead V2- Sequoia

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ALL-ADVENTURE, TRAVEL ANYWHERE SHOE

Our most versatile shoe yet, the Lems Mountain Sneaker is our take on a minimalist hiking shoe equipped for any trail, trek or urban travel adventure. With its wide toe box, minimal heel drop, and lightweight design, it's sure to keep pushing your boundaries. Whether you're climbing a 14er, going on a bike and brew tour, or even backpacking around the world, the Trailhead will be sure to take you far away from the ordinary. Designed for the trail but styled for the city streets, this 100% vegan hiking shoe will be the answer for your every move.

Upper: Microfiber and air mesh
Midsole: EVA
Mountain-to-Town Outsole: Full length rubber specifically engineered for both trail and pavement
Last: Active functional fit
Footbed: 4.5mm breathable molded PU
Stack Height: 17mm/21mm
Drop: 4.0mm
Weight: 11.7 oz. (Men's 10) / 9.5 oz. (Women's 9)
Additional Info: Vegan friendly

MOUNTAIN-TO-TOWN OUTSOLE
Engineered with a new, low profile, rubber tread that has the best of both worlds: ample traction on trails, AND excellent durability on pavement.

WIDE TOE BOX
We've re-designed the original Lems Last for a more active fit. This new sneaker features a foot-shaped toe box, paired with a slim heel fit.

RUGGED UPPER
The upper is made of durable materials that stand up to the abuses of trails, and also daily wear and tear.

LOW HEEL DROP
With 4mm of drop, compared to the traditional 12mm of drop, the Trailhead naturally decreases heel-striking for a more natural gait and healthier posture.

FIRM CUSHIONING
When your foot is on too soft of cushion, you end up with pain and discomfort. We've formulated a firm EVA midsole that'll keep your feet happy all day long.

THE TRAILHEAD - VERSION 2

Here are the features we’ve updated for the newest edition of the Trailhead.

WIDER TOEBOX: We widened the toebox on the updated Trailhead, giving more space to the toes (specifically the 4th and 5th) but kept it slimmer and sleeker than the toeboxes found in our origin series.

MORE FLEXIBILITY: We removed the 1.2mm TPU rock plate, after realizing that our rubber outsole provides enough stability and protection. The increased flexibility allows for a more efficient stride and better proprioceptive feel of the terrain. Even with these changes, the Trailhead is still a great shoe for hiking.

BETTER HEEL FIT: The heel has been changed and adapted to create a more comfortable fit than the original Trailhead.

MIDSOLE AND OUTSOLE DENSITY: By decreasing the hardness of the EVA midsole and rubber by approximately 10%, we were able to increase the flexibility and create a more comfortable sole platform within the Trailhead.

DECREASED MIDSOLE ARCH THICKNESS: The arch area was dropped by 1.5mm, which lowered the effective drop of the shoe. This led to the 4mm drop feeling less raised than it previously did.

BUNION AREA OVERLAY REMOVED: We removed the overlay that wrapped around the first metatarsal, taking away the pressure point over this area, making the shoe feel wider in the ball of the foot.

TONGUE SHOELACE KEEPER SIMPLIFIED: To release some of the pressure at the top of the foot, we updated the lace keeper to a simpler structure.

ARCH BAND LINING REMOVED: We removed the additional lining material that wrapped the arch of the foot for a more comfortable fit in the instep area.

LOGO CHANGE: Last but not least, we updated the label on the tongue, to our new "LEMS" Mountain logo.

SIZING

The Trailhead is based on true US sizing, so choose your normal US size.

This shoe is narrower than your typical Lems shoe so may not be suitable if you have a very wide foot.

For women - if you have a wide foot, choose the Mens sizing for extra width. Please Contact us if you need help choosing the correct size.

Customer Reviews

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Lems - Trailhead V2- Sequoia

Lems Trailhead is a winner

I’ve had the Lems Trailhead Sequoia from Bprimal for about 8 months. They are my go to shoe for day to day wear. They aren’t as minimal as other shoes that I own and for me that is a good thing. A bit more sole is good for days where I’m mostly on pavement. I can walk all day in them no worries. I’ve also used them on a few day hikes up about 12km. They’re decently breathable and good for Melbourne autumn, winter and into spring. Once weather gets a bit warmer I switch to the Lems Mesa or sandals. My trailheads run true to my normal sneaker size.
Bprimal’s been great to deal with.

Sturdy shoe

A really solid shoe. Could do with a slightly wider toe box near the little toe.

HEAVY DUTY HIKING SHOE WITH GLOSSY PAINT

I hike daily and have gone through my fair share of hiking shoes. What I like about Lems is that their functionality competes with the high-end brands but they’re able to present the shoe as a sneaker. I’ve had chronic plantar fasciitis for years, so when I pick shoes, I really have to research to make sure I don’t buy something that messes up my feet. It’s why I like Lems Primal shoes. It’s also why I love these. For people complaining about the footbed and 4mm drop, I recommend trying them before knocking them. I have super wide feet with chronic foot conditions and see a podiatrist regularly for them and I’ve never been told that these 4mm drop were going to mess my feet up in anyway. Give em a try if you are on the fence. I can’t stop wearing mine and already bought a second pair.