Lems Kourt Sneaker

Price
$230
Colour:Black
Size:M5/W6.5
Only 1 left in stock!

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

Most customers take their regular size in this model, but many also go half a size up.

Lems uses unisex American sizing: a men’s 9 is the same shoe as a women’s 10.5, for example, and the label includes both sizes.

Fit Notes:

  • The soft leather uppers stretch a little as the soften and wear in
  • Lems shoes have a triangle footprint shape: the forefoot is wide and then they taper into a snug fitted heel
  • The Kourt’s volume suits average to high volume in height but they are sleek fitting in width in the midfoot and heel
  • Notes on width: suits average width feet, fairly generous toebox 
  • The fit is highly adjustable since the laces go so far down. You can also adjust the fit with whether you wear the insoles or not.
  • The toebox shape suits a variety of shapes as it’s pretty generous. People with square toe shape may want to go up half a size.
  • Width in the forefoot area is: centered.
Ground feel

The ground feel and sole flexibility are medium low.

These are a great transitional model, since the stack height is pretty generous. The airy lightweight soles do become softer and more flexible as they wear in, but with that much padding you won’t get very much ground feedback.

If you are new to barefoot, looking for a cushioned feel, or just wanting comfort for longer days on your feet, these are a great option.

Care

Wipe dirt off with a damp cloth. Apply leather conditioner as needed to keep the leather soft and supple. If the sole becomes discoloured over time, you can use a mild detergent solution and soft brush or rag on them. Try not to get that on the leather.

If they get wet, air dry. Do not store near sources of heat.

Best uses

The Kourt from Lems is one of our most popular leather sneakers! They’re so comfortable and they look great. If you’re looking for a spring through fall fashion sneaker that gives you a wide toebox with zero or minimal drop, and a lightweight cushiony sole- try the Kourt.

They’re great for casual everyday wear that elevates your day to day style and keeps your feet feeling amazing.

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.

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Pickup available at 1390 Danforth Ave.

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