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Heather W.
September 14, 2024
comfortable
These shoes are comfortable. The sole is not overly think, but provides more cushioning than minimalist shoes. The zero drop feels natural. The toe box is wide, but the instep is a bit snug. Wish is were a bit more loose. The eyelets close to the toe are actually sown to the tongue, so that area cannot open up at all. Not a great design. The laces were short, so I replaced them with elastic speed laces. These provide more give and stretch. While these shoes are not perfect, they are the best I’ve found so far. Bought a second pair when the price was low.
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Altra makes wonderful shoes
I love Altra products for their wide toe comfort, which makes them extra wearable and durable during my daily 2.5 mile runs. They offer good support on pavement and concrete. I have worn this particular style for years, but I sometimes have to wait for it to become available, as it's so popular. I turn to Amazon instead of ordering it directly from Altra for that reason, in addition to the lower cost. Colors may be limited, but I don't mind.
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Michelle Janes
April 10, 2025
So far, so good
Highly impressed! I've only worn these for a day now but I must say I'm extremely impressed. This brand was recommended on a fitness podcast I listen to by a podiatrist who mentioned wide feet. I do have wide feet and have struggled with finding a comfortable fit with shoes. I historically have worn New Balance but those tend to wear out/tear up quickly. This prompted me to change to Hoka which worked ok but their running shoes feel so bulky. This shoe is comfortable right out of the box. No breaking in needed and the toe box is wide enough to accommodate my wide feet. If these hold up to wear and tear and feel good during a run I think I've found my forever shoe.
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Low stack teddy bear shoe, some lacing issues
Wanted some groundfeel in a shoe but its still comfortable to me. I dont like the puffy upper though. It makes lacing more difficult. Also I feel the laces are a little short. I like double knotting my laces for extra security but its a little too short to do this easily. I demonstrated lacing issues in the video. Other altra styles have more heel cupping and a thinner upper while this one i think is meant to be just comfy and squishy like a teddy bear but on your feet. It gives the sense that flannel sweatpants give, as if you are lounging in them. Im not crazy about this kind of style but I wear it for running not a fashion statement so its fine ig. Because of the low stack height the stability is good. It wouldnt be that easy to roll your ankle. Ive been wearing zerodrop for a while so had no issues running in this shoe.
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Comfortable and roomy toe box
I’ve purchased three pairs of these shoes. They quickly have become my favorite because they provide great support and they look somewhat fashionable.My other sports shoes would wear out because of my big toe poking a hole in the top of the shoe. It doesn’t happen with these because of the larger toe box.I get compliments on them, too.
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Sarah Hernandez
August 19, 2024
Excellent shoe!
Wore these fresh out of the box moving my daughter into her dorm all day on Saturday. That morning before moving her, I ran a few miles in a very Hilly Neighborhood. I read the negative reviews and I did not have any issues with the things mentioned. There is a shorter tongue, but it did not bother me at all, I like it. As far as the shoe being true to size, I think it's true to size/ to slightly bigger....If you're new to Altra, yes, The very room toe box looks a little funny being so wide, BUT I love the fact that I can feel the ground, it's roomy, and I am closer to the ground than wearing a super shoe all the time! I've also done an unhill treadmill workout and they were great...no complaints! Love how light they are!
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comfortable shoe but feel I'm walking uphill on sand
This is a nice, lightweight comfortable show with a great wide toebox, look nice (mine navy blue and I switched out the white laces for navy blue) and good for errands and such. But for serious walks, I feel they provide no support to propel me forward. I have to work harder to walk in these - as stated like I am walking uphill on sand. I can't return and I will use for knocking about, but will look for something that helps my movement does not work against it. Wanted to avoid the price of Hokas - but maybe that is the answer.
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