The Primal will keeping you light on your feet while remaining plugged into the natural world around you. The ultra comfortable lightweight aggressive sole will have you wondering if you remembered to put your shoes on or not.
Weight: 5.0 oz (single sandal, men's 9 / women's 11)
Thickness: 7.5mm outsole
Sole: Walkbase® GumEVA Outsole ( Globally Sourced)
Footbed: None
Laces: Performance laces provide ultimate security and longevity on all of your adventures, while the thinner & more flexible Lifestyle laces are ideal for maximum comfort in casual everyday life.
Grounded Conductive Lifestyle Laces™
Three different lifestyle lace constructions available:
1. Ergonomic Lifestyle Laces
Most pliable lace construction
- 9/16” Double Tubular Webbing™
- Earthing Plug & single Conductive Stainless Steel (SS) Thread
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Colors: Cloud (Single SS), Canyon Clay (Double SS), Agave (Double SS), Sunset (Double SS), Carbon (Double SS)
2. Classic Lifestyle Laces
Balanced pliable/secure lace construction
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5/8” Mil-Spec Reinforced Two-Ply Webbing - color: Charcoal-lite (a lighter version of our previous Charcoal laces)
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1/2" Mil-Spec Reinforced Two-Ply Webbing - color: Tribal, Rarámuri
- Earthing Plug & Conductive Stainless Steel Thread
3. Performance Laces
Most secure lace construction
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9/16” Wide
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1/2" Hydrophobic Polyester Webbing Core
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1" Mil-Spec Nylon Reinforcement (Wrapped)
- Earthing Plug & Conductive Stainless Steel Thread
Buckles: Injection molded in Santa Cruz, California with 25% recycled plastic.
Disclaimer: Our Performance and Classic lifestyle Grounded Conductive Laces contain a trace amount of latex which may not be suitable for those who are highly allergic. Our Ergonomic Grounded Conductive Laces are 100% latex free.
*Thread color may vary between grey and beige due to supply chain availability.
**Sunset laces may be either single or double threaded
We proudly donate 1% of all sales to True Messages, a non-profit focused on honoring the running heritage of the Tarahumara culture and supporting the youth of the community.
FAQ
What type of rubber is used on the Primal?
The Walkabase sole of the Primal Lifestyle sandals is an expanded rubber compound with a weight 30% less than solid rubbers. Walkbase GumEVA compound is engineered to be long-wearing, and provides improved grip–even in wet conditions.
What aspect of the Primal distinguishes its performance from the other sandal models?
The Primal features no bedding allowing it to shed water and keep its lightweight properties in wet conditions.
Who is the ideal candidate for a pair of Primal sandals?
Somebody with strong feet who is looking for the minimal amount of protection. They are most likely a frequent barefooter and just looking for some something to expand their barefoot range.
*This sole thickness reads 8mm but it feels more like 6mm due to its rather low density composition.
