Primal Origins (Women)

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What Size to Order

The Stem fit is shaped to the human foot and will not fit like traditional shoes. Stem Footwear is designed to fit relaxed and free. The extra wide toebox allows all five toes to move freely and splay apart. There should be a generous amount of room for the ball of your foot to spread naturally. They can be worn with or without socks. Follow the fit instructions, and read all the below before wearing:

How Sizes Run

Mens sizes run different than Womens. Mens run True to Size. Womens run 1/2-Full size small. Men that are on the border between two sizes should order UP. Women always need to order UP. Continue reading.
Go by our labeled US size not the EU size.
Women need to order up. For example, Women that typically wear a US 8 will need the 9-9.5 (EU 40), women that wear 8.5 will also need the 9-9.5 (EU 40).
If you are having trouble deciding between two sizes, we recommend you buy both and exchange the one that doesn't fit. It saves you about 8 days of delay
Fits best for medium to wide feet (not for narrow feet).

How to Fit

Tap your heel to the back.
Your toes should fit close to the end of the shoe (less a than finger width), because it follows the natural shape of the foot.
The extra width at the toebox is designed to be there.
Don't worry they should not feel "snug" in the toebox like your other shoes.
Don't lace tight to try to achieve a "snug" fit. This is natural fit.

Other Tips

Machine washable gentle. Do not machine dry. Air dries in front of a fan in less than 2 hours.
Stem Footwear can be worn with or without socks. We've found that when performing athletic activities Stem Footwear fits best without socks.
If wearing socks, we recommend wearing Injinji™ five-toed socks. (Thinner lightweight styles are our personal favorite)
To improve healthy toe alignment we recommend wearing Stem Footwear™ with Correct Toes™ intermittently (see instructions for use.)
Take off your shoes and go barefoot frequently. Barefooting is the best training to learn how to walk more natural. Remember transition slowly.

Disclaimer

When going barefoot you must exercise a certain level of awareness, as is the same when stepping in Stem footwear. This degree of attentiveness and responsiveness contributes to the experience. For most wearers, your stride will automatically adjust to a lighter, more natural stride. Stem footwear is not recommended for strenuous athletic activity unless you have taken the necessary transitional steps to a barefoot style shoe. Stem footwear can result in injury, however when used properly, can result in stronger, healthier, more injury-resistant feet and body. Take it slow.

$89.99

Color: Frost Grey

SKU: 1011W

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Mens run true to size. Womens run 1/2 to full size small. Men that are on the border should order 1/2 size UP. Women should always order a size UP. Go by our US size

Width: best for medium to wide feet.
(will not fit properly on narrow feet)

Order by your US size not EU size (does not fit true to Vibram Fivefingers sizing).

Women	6-6.5	7-7.5	8-8.5	9-9.5	10-10.5	11
Women	37	38	39	40	41	42

Men	8-8.5	9-9.5	10-10.5	11-11.5	12-12.5	13
Men	41	42	43	44	45	46

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Returns are accepted within 30 days for a full refund. Shoe must be in original condition. Simply follow the steps below. Full return policy.

Step 1) Re-box with packing slip (write reason for return).
Step 2) Ship to our address.
Step 3) We will credit you.

Exhchanges for another size or color are accepted within 30 days. Shoe must be in original condition. Simply follow the steps below. Full exchange policy.

Step 1) Re-box with packing slip (write new size or color).
Step 2) Ship to our address.
Step 3) We will send your new size/color FREE shipping.

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Reviewed by: Susan

from Ohio on 2/2/2012

Absolutely wonderful ... but order your regular size

I've been looking for ages for shoes shaped like feet that I can actually walk in. I am SO happy with my Stems! Just one caveat. Your site says women should order 1/2 to 1 size up. In the past year I've bought three pairs of shoes - one Lake, one Mizuno, one Nike - all size 43 Wide. I bought my Survival Origins in size 42 and they are actually slightly *large* on me. I plan to order a pair of Primal Origins in size 41 - two sizes SMALLER than my normal size. Anyway, my feet thank you!

Reviewed by: Karla

from Michigan on 1/3/2012

Best Running shoes ever

Thank you! I bought my husband and myself a pair of the Stems and I just say enough great things about the shoes. I am a beginning barefoot runner and decided to start with these shoes since its winter up here. We have been running in them and walking for the past few weeks and they feel really great. No fatigue either. I love them so much that I think Ill be getting my husband and I another pair as a spare. I can tell that these will be well loved and warn by the end of this year.

Reviewed by: Sonia

from Fairfax, VA on 11/23/2011

Thank you!

I tried several different kinds of minimalist/barefoot shoes before I found Stem Footwear through the www.ToeSalad.com. As I was removing my Primal Origins from the box I knew these were what I'd been looking for. I've never had a pair of shoes that felt this good! Thank you for these comfortable and good looking shoes that allow my feet move freely but still stay protected from the elements! I've since ordered a pair of the Survival Origins and I'm just as happy with them.

Reviewed by: Sherry

from Virginia on 11/12/2011

Most Comfy Shoes Ever

The most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Stem shoes fit without feeling snug or having pressure points and the sole enables you to feel the ground very well. I've tried Merrell gloves and a few Vivobarefoot shoes, but none were as comfortable overall. The others have soles that achieve the barefoot feel, but the shoe part was stiff or confining. I wear these every chance I get.

Reviewed by: Helen

from Australia on 11/2/2011

My favourite shoes

Recently received my primal origins shoes and I love them. I stopped wearing closed in shoes a couple of months ago and I love that I can wiggle my toes in these shoes - I do it all the time. It's also great that I can wear them without socks. Just wish they were available in black so I could get away with wearing them to work. Also love wearing them with my Injinii socks. Don't think I will ever be able to go back to the regular kind.

Reviewed by: Kate

from Pennsylvania on 10/28/2011

Loving these shoes

From the moment I put these shoes on, I did not want to take them off. As soon as I got them back to my car i put them back on. I have suffered for more than a decade with foot injuries. These shoes feel great! I definitely am getting used to the construction but I can say so far these are amazing!