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    1. BrainDamage2029 on

      Hard pass for $225 for a flat shoe. Especially since Lems had had a bit of a durability problem with their trail shoes. The zero drop is a marketing gimmick. I don’t mean for walking/ergonomics. I mean literally: most flat MTB shoes are already zero drop or so close as to not matter.

      You can get a Ride Concepts or Five Ten for half that price. And a Specialized for a quarter if you find one of their perpetual 2FO sales.

    2. Mega280 on

      Its widely acknowledged they aren’t mtb shoes. They are mtb “styled” shoes. they are far to soft to be very good bike shoes

    3. PleasantlyOffensive on

      Those look dope but they say they’re MTB *inspired*. It looks like they’re just hiking shoes with MTB style.

    4. Dpizzle22 on

      I just got a pair using a discount code posted on singletracks website. I really like them, super comfy, but missing toe protection and a solid pedal platform to be a proper MTB shoe. I use them for commuting, pump track, less serious stuff.

    5. ahillbilly on

      I have them and really like them. They fit my feet quite well. The sole is grippy, not quite as good as a five 10, I think due to the tread vs flat.

      But the tread helps with any hike a bike and the overall better fit more than makes up for the slight reduction in pedal grip imo. I also run chromag dagga pedals which might help the grip too.

    8. Ya_Boi_Newton on

      Looks like more Boulder-granola-fashion slop

      I’m sure they’re fine shoes, and they look good, but they’re $155 and there’s no clear indicator that they do anything better than freeriders or any other flat pedal shoe that cost much less.

      Like adding the BOA system, another front range CO company, to shoes that can easily just be tied with regular shoelaces. They cost more and fix a problem that MAYBE a few people struggle with. Really nice on my XC clipless shoes, pointless cost added to flats. It’s mostly just swag.

    9. ManyLintRollers on

      I have them and I like them. Previously I wore 5.10s, but due to the shape of my foot (narrow heel but quite wide through the toes) they were really uncomfortable, even when I went up a full size and bought the men’s model (I’m a woman). The toe box on the 5.10s tapers inward too much and my big toe joint would ache, especially on a longer ride.

      The Trail Thrashers are not as sticky as 5.10s, but they have been fine. So far this season, I have worn them on technical trail rides, XC rides, and DH park/enduro. I do have to be a *little* more conscious of my feet, but I haven’t had any issues with my feet slipping off the pedals. The fact that my big toe joint is not constantly hurting makes up for the slight decrease in grippiness.

      I don’t know how durable they will prove to be, as I’ve only had them since March. But, I usually only get one season out of my 5.10s before they start falling apart, which I think is a pretty low bar to clear. I’m in the U.S., so for me Lems are about the same price as 5.10 Freeriders (although because I’m a small-footed woman who wears a boy’s size 6, I could usually find Freeriders on clearance at the end of the season).

    10. ChapterTraditional60 on

      I’m currently wearing them. They look cool and feel great, but there’s no way I’d wear them as my primary riding shoe. Sole is wayyyyyyy too soft and flexy.

    11. iamslumlord on

      I have a few pairs of Lems I love. I wouldn’t wear Lems MTB shoes if they were $50 though.
      Durability on minimalist shoes are always a problem.
      One of the real MTB brands just needs to make a wide toe box version

    12. hootenatty on

      I have a couple pair of the Trail Thrashers and a couple pair of the Trailheads. I wore the Trailheads and Trail Thrashers for a season before getting a pair of Freerider Pros. The Lems shoes are softer and don’t grip quite as well on my flat pedals, but otherwise they worked fine for MTB shoes. But I absolutely prefer the stiffer, gripper sole and stiffer, more durable uppers on the Freerider Pros.

    14. Puhwest on

      I have a pair in the box right now that I am debating trying out. I currently ride a pair of 2fo canvas but they are still tight around the toes and cause pain and nail issues after more than 90 mins on the bike.

      I suspect what everyone else said is true: these are too soft and not durable enough. But I am also torn because I can’t find a better solution.

      I wish 5.10, Specialized, or Ride Concepts would make something with a more natural toe box. They don’t have to lose a tight and supportive fit around the heel and arch. Just something with a bit more natural splay for the toes.

    15. Boiller_ on

      I’ve been wearing some 15 year old Nike SB shoes that are 2 sizes up from my usual size. For any other activity I use wide zero drop shoes, mostly Vivobarefoot and a pair of Topo Athletic.

      I’m keeping an eye and keen to try the new Fizik Ergolace 2. Wide toe box, not sure if zero drop, Vibram outsole. I’ve never ridden clipless but might try on these as it should have a stiffer midsole for it.

    16. powerfulspectacle75 on

      Lems makes solid everyday shoes but yeah these aren’t really built for pedaling, they’re just styled that way and way overpriced for what you’re getting.

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