Lems Malibu - Black Sand
(Size chart see "attachments" below. NOTE! Size and color inquiries: info@petrisbarefoot.com)
Zero drop - Wide toe space - Light - Flexible and thicker sole - VEGAN, UNISEX
The Malibu is designed for those who crave comfort, flexibility, and a roomier fit without compromising style or performance. Compared to the Laguna slip-on, the Malibu offers increased volume in the vamp area, making it the ideal choice for individuals who need added space for their feet while maintaining a sleek, casual look. Whether you're running errands, walking the dog, or heading out for a quick adventure, this shoe is built for those who live life on the go.
Crafted with a durable polyester upper, the Malibu is lightweight and easy to wear, offering comfort for all-day use. The zero-drop design promotes a natural stride and alignment, keeping you in a comfortable and supportive position throughout your day. Its super flexible IBR outsole provides excellent flexibility and cushioning, making it ideal for all types of terrain, from urban streets to more casual outdoor settings.
To further enhance comfort, the Malibu features a cork insole, which offers natural cushioning and support while adding a touch of eco-friendliness to the design. Whether you’re slipping them on for a quick trip or wearing them all day, these shoes keep your feet feeling fresh and supported. Stylish, comfortable, and versatile, the Malibu is the perfect shoe for those who need a little extra room and a lot of convenience.
PETRI'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Lems Malibu is a wide and light shoe to walk in, although not quite as wide as, for example, the Primal 3. A breathable and comfortable shoe, with sufficient cushioning on the barefoot scale even for beginners. The difference to the similar women's model Laguna is nominal and mainly in that Laguna's sizes are smaller.
On the scale of pure barefoot shoe - hybrid model - thick-soled barefoot shoe, I count the Malibu in the category of thick-soled barefoot shoes with its own insole. (NOTE! My own measurement shows that the total thickness of the sole is as much as 18 mm, compare Lems's own measurement 10 mm.)
Suitability for barefoot shoe beginners
The shoe is also well suited for getting used to barefoot shoes, even on asphalt, when you don't have many kilometers to start with. In the future, you can get thin-soled barefoot shoes or not get them at all, depending on your preferences. (Note! You can adjust the shoe by removing the insole if you want, so you can get a feel for what a slightly thinner-soled barefoot shoe feels like.)
Suitability for experienced barefooters
The shoe may even feel too unchallenging for someone who uses a lot of thin-soled barefoot shoes and it might feel little lazy to react underfoot? On the other hand, long shopping trips are nice and carefree when there is a little more cushioning underneath. You can also easily adjust the shoe by removing the insole if you want. Malibu is also a great looking shoe, so if you want to wear something other than fivefingers with jeans, this would be the Malibu.
MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Fit: Lems WIDE Natural-Shape™ Last
- Upper: Polyester canvas
- Lining: Polyester
- Outsole: Injection Blown Rubber (IBR)
- Insole: Minimal Cork Insole
- Stack Height: 10 mm (PETRI'S NOTE: 18 mm alltogether!)
- Drop: 0.0mm (Zero-Drop)
- Weight: 178,6 g (Men's 10)
- Vegan: yes
