Lems Shoes
"Lems differs from other
brands on the market because
over everything, we put the foot
first," according to Audrey Niebes,
marketing director for Lems. e
brand builds footwear around the
anatomy of the foot, with an aim
to make it feel like you're wearing
nothing at all. "We focus on a
few key things when designing
shoes: a wide toe box for toes to
spread, a minimal or zero heel
drop - so heel and toes are level,
mimicking a natural 'barefoot'
position, flexibility - allowing the
foot to flex naturally, and using
lightweight materials," explained
the exec.
In the majority of its styles,
Boulder, CO-based Lems utilizes
an IBR (injection blown rubber)
outsole for flexibility, comfort and
a lightweight feeling. For more
technical styles, a full rubber
outsole is utilized and most
recently, the team has developed
a "grip" outsole that is non-slip
and non-marking. e brand will
launch its first true snow boot this
fall, along with a sandal for 2025.
Key Style: One of Niebe's
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