Lems Chillum Grip
- Price
- $228
The Chillum Grip is the newest addition to the Chillum line, featuring enhanced attributes such as a full-grain leather upper for a sleeker appearance and a slip-resistant, non-marking rubber outsole that incorporates textured grips to prevent slipping.
Combining style and practicality, the Chillum Grip is sure to offer a more rugged aesthetic for those seeking something a bit tougher.
Features
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The Chillum Grip is not Vegan friendly and uses a full-grain leather for the upper
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If treated with some leather treatment, the Chillum Grip could serve as a slightly water-resistant shoe but is not marketed as one
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The Chillum Grip consists of a full-grain leather upper with a pure polyester lining and a slip-resistant rubber outsole
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The Chillum Grip has a cork insole with anti-bacterial properties preventing bad odors
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Zero drop if worn without the optional insole
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The Chillum Grip has a stack height if 13.0 mm
While this shoe itself is zero drop, as of June 2024 the optional insoles have a small drop (1.5mm for the Minimal Cork insole or 3.5mm for Adventure Poly insole). You can see their breakdown of which models have which insoles here.
- Lems suggests that the insoles compress over time, so you may not notice a drop after the shoes are broken in.
- If you prefer not to use an insole that has a drop, you can wear these without any insoles, or try a zero drop insole such as our Alpaca Insoles.
Sizing
Based on Lem's website, the Chillum Grip is expected to fit true to size, so it is recommended to choose your regular size. However, it is worth considering the possibility of stretching since the upper is primarily made of leather.
The Chillum Grip is a unisex shoe but uses gender-specific sizing; thus, a men's size 9 is equivalent to a women's size 10.5.
Fit Notes:
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Being a new model, there is no certainty on how the shoe will stretch out over time but it is expected to due to the leather upper
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As with most Lems shoes, the foot shape best suited for the Chillum Grip is a triangle shape
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The Chillum Grip is expected to fit a range of foot volumes with a removable insole that allows for the possibility of more room
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The laces allow for the size of the Chillum Grip to be adjustable
Ground Feel
With a stack height of 13.0 mm, the Chillum Grip is expected to provide less ground feel overall. However, the inclusion of a removable insole allows for a slight increase in ground feel for those seeking a more 'barefoot' experience.
Thanks to Lems' signature injection-blown rubber, the Chillum Grip is relatively lightweight and features a flexible sole for optimal movement.
Lems, in general, is an exceptional starting brand for anyone interested in barefoot and minimal shoes, and the Chillum Grip is no exception to this rule. This model is ideal for those looking for a sleeker, more business casual style while enjoying the benefits of barefoot shoes without compromising on comfort.
Care
In regards to care, feel free to have a look at our recommendations for various sorts of materials.
Here are also two products, Otter Wax leather kit and Nikwax leather spray, recommended by Lems to use when treating the leather parts of the shoes.
Best Uses
The Chillum Grip has all the features you love from the Chillums, but with a couple of bonuses that make it a more rugged counterpart. It is the perfect versatile city shoe, offering additional qualities that protect you from slippery accidents and provide enhanced water resistance.
Take these new kicks for a spin while exploring the city!
Sizing
Based on Lem's website, the Chillum Grip is expected to fit true to size, so it is recommended to choose your regular size. However, it is worth considering the possibility of stretching since the upper is primarily made of leather.
The Chillum Grip is a unisex shoe but uses gender-specific sizing; thus, a men's size 9 is equivalent to a women's size 10.5.
Shipping Information
We’ll process Canadian orders within 2 business days (Tuesday - Saturday). International
orders ship weekly.
Discounted shipping is automatically applied to orders over $100 within Canada.
Free Local Pickup can be selected to save on shipping costs.
More Shipping information here.
Shipping
Order Processing:
We’ll process your order as soon as we can, usually within 2 of our business days (Tuesday - Saturday). Our products are shipped directly from our Toronto location. Orders within Canada can be expected to ship within 2 business days, and International orders ship weekly.
When we print your shipping label and your package is ready to ship, you’ll get an email notification with the tracking number and relevant info.
If you made a mistake while ordering, such as ordering the wrong size or colour, please let us know at info@cooleastmarket.com at your earliest convenience.
Shipping Options:
Discounted Flat Rate according to Region via Canada Post
We are introducing Discounted Flat Rates for customers based on where you live in Canada.
Once your cart total reaches $100* or $200, a flat rate will be applied to your check-out based on your postal code.
The flat rates include: free, $5, $10, and $15 (based on your cart total and where you live)
*if your cart total is under $100, regular Expedited shipping will be applied
Why the new shipping rates?
This new tiered flat rate system was created based on a need for our small business to catch up with rising costs of shipping, whilst also giving our customers a better shipping rate than if they were to pay at full cost. To make this fairer for everyone, we created these flat rates based on the region of the shipping address, as shipping costs are determined by region.
Local Delivery via Trexity
If you are in the GTA, you can choose the Local Delivery option at check-out.
We use a delivery service called Trexity that is based in Toronto. The order will arrive within 1-2 business days and it will be delivered by a courier straight to your destination. You will also receive an email or text letting you know when it's been delivered.
Local Pick-Up
You can also arrange to pick up directly from our store in Toronto and eliminate the shipping charge. Just choose the Free Local Pickup as your shipping option. You will receive an email letting you know when your order is ready to be picked up. When you arrive, let us know your name and/or order number.
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International Shipping
International orders are shipped through a Canadian border shipping service called Chit Chats. It is calculated based on the total weight of your order and your destination. You will be able to see the price before paying during online check-out. Once the shipping label has been printed, you will receive an email with tracking number and relevant info.
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Shipping Troubleshooting:
If you experience an issue with shipping such as getting a message that your parcel has been delivered when it hasn’t, please contact us at info@cooleastmarket.com so we can look into it for you. We’ll ask you to check a few things and then look into it with the relevant shipping service.
Custom Shipping Services:
For large orders or to arrange other shipping options such as courier please contact us directly and well in advance at info@cooleastmarket.com
Pickup available at 1390 Danforth Ave.
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