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A Unique Blend of Minimalist Design & Everyday Functionality
The Lems Zen Clog incorporates a unique blend of minimalist design and everyday functionality that invites you to move and rest with equal ease. Built on the trusted, zero-drop platform of Lems’ Primal Zen outsole, the Zen Clog provides effortless comfort while delivering a balanced connection to the ground that encourages natural foot positioning and aligned posture—all within a beautifully simple silhouette. Its generous, healthy-foot-shaped toe box allows your toes the space they need to spread and engage, honoring your foot’s natural mechanics in a way that conventional clogs simply can’t.
Thoughtful Construction, Foot-Healthy Features
Thoughtfully constructed for warmth, ease, and adaptability, the Zen Clog features a soft suede upper that feels supple and inviting from the very first wear. The open-heel design makes donning and removal easy, and this shoe is ideal for quiet mornings at home, quick errands around town, or relaxed gatherings with friends. The durable Injection-Blown Rubber (IBR) outsole offers notable flexibility and traction, while this shoe’s remarkably lightweight construction reduces unnecessary load on the foot, helping to promote a smoother, more efficient gait while minimizing fatigue over the course of the day.
Works Well With Other Helpful Natural Footgear
Like the other footwear we feature on this site, the Zen Clog works well in combination with a variety of helpful footgear, including Correct Toes toe spacers, Injinji toe socks, Pedag metatarsal pads or Strutz Pro foot pads, and Naboso insoles. Whether you’re winding down after a long day on your feet or stepping out for a casual stroll, this clog’s natural-shape comfort and minimalist essence will help you stay in sync with how your feet were meant to function. With classic style, intuitive design, and barefoot-inspired performance, the Lems Zen Clog is a cozy, capable choice for those who value both comfort and natural movement.
Note: If you are new to using Lems footwear, we recommend that you start in slowly, gradually building up your wear-time and giving your body the chance to adapt to the thinner soles and the increased workload on your feet.
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- Weight: ~9.0 oz.
- NF Certified Product
- Last: Lems Natural-Shape
- Upper: Durable and supple suede
- Lining: Half microfiber, half unlined
- Drop: 0.0 mm (i.e., flat from heel to toe)
- Travel-Friendly: Collapsible and packable
- Insole: Breathable 4.5 mm cork-topped liner
- Outsole: 9.0 mm LemsRubber injection rubber
- Stack Height: 11 mm (without included insole)
- Toe Box: Extra wide toe box for natural toe splay
- Works great with Naboso proprioceptive insoles
- Works great with Correct Toes and Injinji toe socks
- Works great with Pedag met pads or Strutz foot pads
- Treatment: Aftermarket products, such as Nikwax, for water repellency
- Best Uses: Casual wear, around-town activities, leisure time with friends
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To get the most out of your Lems Zen Clog shoes, the manufacturer recommends that you order your normal US shoe size. For example, if you normally wear a women's US size 8 shoe, consider ordering an 8 in the Lems Zen Clog. If you are between sizes, order up to the next available size.
If you're on the fence about what size to order, consider ordering both sizes and then simply return the size that doesn't fit as well for a refund. If you have concerns about sizing, feel free to contact us or Lems customer service.
Sizing Tip #1: To create additional roominess within the shoe, we suggest removing the included (optional) shoe liner/insole; even though it's glued down, it should still be possible to do so. Optionally, and to enhance balance, posture, agility, and general foot/body awareness, you might consider adding thin, flexible Naboso insoles instead. You might also consider adding a Pedag tongue pad if you need reduce slack at the front of your ankle.
Sizing Tip #2: Correct Toes toe spacers will often add width and length to the foot. If you’re planning to wear Correct Toes with your footwear, we recommend sizing up, especially if you are on the border between sizes.
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