Lems Kourt Grip

Price
$228
Size:M6.5/W8
Only 1 left in stock!

WILL NOT BE STOCKED FOR FALL/WINTER 2024

Please email for availability if interested in a sold out size.

 

Meet the latest evolution of comfort and style in a lace-up shoe: the Kourt Grip.

This shoe takes you anywhere and everywhere with confidence, thanks to its new grippy, anti-slip outsole.

Crafted from full-grain leather, this shoe combines sophistication with rugged durability.

 

Features

  • Full-grain leather uppers with breathable and durable polyester lining

  • Full rubber grip outsole: slip-resistant and non-marking

  • Contains leather, therefor not vegan

  • Uppers design features perforated areas for breathable comfort

  • Made on Lems’s signature Wide Natural-Shape™ last

  • Outsole design features zig-zag grooves and grippy textures suitable for service industry and urban day to day life.

  • Zero drop if worn without the optional insole

  • With the addition of the slip-resistant layer to the outsole, these have a stack height of 13mm + 4mm insole

  • Comfy for long days on your feet and transitioning to minimal shoes

  • Lightweight: Lems air-injected outsoles are deceptively light to wear

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

Lems recommends your usual size for the Kourt Grip, and they fit exactly the same as the regular (non-grip) Kourt.

The Kourt Grip 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.

 

Fit Notes:

  • 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, with their adjustable volume via the laces, and soft leather that molds to your feet.

  • Their leather uppers will soften and stretch within the first few wears, it’s a very easy break-in.

  • Both Lems and Cool East Market recommend about 0.5-1cm of room in front of your toes for an ideal fit that allows for full range of motion.



Ground Feel

The Kourt Grip is totally suitable for your transition to minimal shoes!

Due to the thicker stack height and the bouncy lightweight outsole material, these will be very forgiving on hard surfaces like concrete. This makes for all-day comfort.

We always recommend starting with a shoe that is forgiving so that you can get used to zero drop, a wide toe box, and the amount of movement that's possible in minimal shoes.

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

Lems recommends NikWax and OtterWax brands of leather care for their shoes, but you can use your favourite products if they’re good on black leather.

You can use a damp cloth to wipe the Kourt Grip clean day to day, and treat them with a leather conditioner if the leather starts to look sad. This will preserve the material so it lasts longer and looks beautiful all the while.

Avoid storing leather in direct sun or next to heat sources, and allow them to dry completely if they get wet.


Best Uses

We think we’ve finally found the perfect minimal shoe for the service industry! Due to the all-black design, comfy wear experience, and slip-resistant sole, these will look amazing and perform all day.

For others, the Kourt Grip is slick and smart for date night, business casual, and a general go-to for stylish all-day comfort.

Sizing

Lems recommends your usual size for the Kourt Grip, and they fit exactly the same as the regular (non-grip) Kourt.

The Kourt Grip 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.

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.  

 -----------------------------

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.

 -----------------------------

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.

Usually ready in 24 hours

View store information

You may also like