Lems Kourt Sneaker
- Price
- $214
Note: we will not be able to restock these until 2025 as Lems is sold out of most sizes and colours.
The Kourt from Lems is inspired by the classic tennis sneaker style to be dressed up or down. Designed using the same outsole as the Chillum, the Kourt is made with a full grain leather upper. The perforated tongue and perforations in the back, coupled with the moisture-wicking polyester lining, make way for airflow.
Lems’s proprietary ultra-thin cork insole provides a natural cooling sensation and can be worn with or without socks, or without the insole entirely.
Specs
- Waterproofing: None
- Last: Lems WIDE Natural-Shape™ Last
- Upper: Full grain leather and suede
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Outsole: 9.0mm LemsRubber™ (air-injection rubber)
- Insole: Ultra-thin 0.8mm cork top layer with 3.0mm PU under layer
- Stack Height: 10.0mm (not including 3.8mm insole)
- Drop: zero drop to 1.5mm drop
- Weight: 8oz (Men's 10)
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
The Kourt usually fits true to size.
The Kourt is a Lems unisex model, so the men's 9 is the same pair of shoes as the women's 10.5. They use the American sizing system.
Lems have a triangular footprint shape, wide at the forefoot and tapering to be nice and secure towards the heel.
The forefoot width is fairly evenly distributed on the inside and outside edge of the foot.
The forefoot shape suits all but the widest of toe shapes, and you can always accommodate those by going half a size up.
The Kourt should suit a wide variety of feet like the Chillum, from low to high volume, narrow and wide.
Their leather uppers will stretch and mold to the shape of your feet.
Both Lems and Cool East Market recommend about 0.5-1.5cm of room in front of your toes for an ideal fit that allows for full range of motion.
Ground feel
The Kourt is totally suitable for your transition to minimal shoes!
Due to the thick (for minimal) stack height (everything between you and the ground) of almost 14mm including the removable inserts, and the bouncy lightweight outsole material, these will be very forgiving on unnaturally hard surfaces like concrete. This makes for all-day comfort.
Customers who are looking for the maximum amount of connection and feedback from the ground may want to pass on these and we're happy to suggest alternatives. That said, sometimes when you know you'll be spending a long day on concrete, asphalt, and other hard surfaces it can be nice to have a comfier pair of shoes that’s still minimal.
Care
You can read our care tips for leather in our Learn area. As for the soles, you can wipe them down with a damp cloth to clean.
Make sure to store your leather footwear such as the Kourt away from heat sources like radiators, as this can dry out the leather making it brittle over time.
Best uses
The Kourt is an obvious choice for travel or weekend getaways. They offer elevated casual style with a tongue in cheek nod to formal wear. Youthful and easy to pair with anything from slacks to athleisure.
The Kourt’s cushiony outsoles, everyday style, and all-day comfort make them great for those who are new to minimal, as well as being a top pick for almost any occasion, so they’re a perfect place to start!
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.
Pickup available at 1390 Danforth Ave.
Usually ready in 24 hours