r/AltraRunning

The Experience Flow 3 + Torin 8?

Anyone here with pretty significant supination/underpronation use Altras successfully?

I’m marathon training right now and realizing I probably need a shoe with a much wider toe box, which is what brought me to Altra. Curious if anyone with supination has had good experiences with them, or if there are certain models that work better than others. Would really appreciate any insight before making the switch.

Hi runners, I currently use a pair of Hoka Clifton 10s. My normal shoe size is 8.5 (UK) and half a size up (9) for my Hokas. I want to slowly transition towards zero drop and given my foot shape (wide toe box, flat arch), I think Altras are the best choice. They also seem to have some of the best zero drops for my foot shape. 97% of my runs are on the road (every day) and I don't race (I run cuz I love it).

I have determined that the Experience Flow 2 would be the ideal choice as it had a wide toe box, built for road running, and has a 4mm drop which is a midpoint between my current 8mm and the goal of zero mm. It also seems to be a bit better than the Flow 3 (according to reviews) on certain parameters. It's also cheaper than the Flow 3.

What I am struggling with are the Altra shoe sizes which is the most confusing thing I have ever seen! So, with all the information above, can anyone help me at all to determine what shoe size I should go for?

p.s. - I know I can try them out in a physical shop but the running shops near me didn't have Altras and the nearest one that does seem to have one is miles away!

Thanks for your inputs in advance.

heavy runner here! (110kg)

I have some Escalante 4 that I love because of the toebox mainly.

basically only use for hiking, for running I found it very aggressive because of the achilles tendon.

Experience Flow 3 drop 4/5mm is good for me or do I need another type of footwear with more cushioning?

The tongue on the Escalante 4 is pretty thin and gets easily folded over when I slip my foot in, so I usually grab a nearby item to smooth it out by sticking it under the tongue, parallel to the ground and above my foot, and pushing outward.

Well, last time I did that I happened to grab a ballpoint pen. After I stood up, I thought "huh, it still feels a little funny. Oh well."

Six miles, later, I slipped off my shoes and a pen cap fell out. I never noticed it the entire run.

The end.

I historically have used Asics Gel Kayanos for 20+ years. But last year I started feeling some bunion pain on my left foot (not really with the Asics, moreso other shoes/sneakers) so decided to try and address it sooner rather than later. Got a pair of Altra Provision 8's, and overall I do think it has helped. The Provision is OK, but debating another pair and whether I should try anything else.

Other Altra's I should consider? Any experience with Topo Athletic? The Phantom or Ultrafly look like somewhat comparable options.

I appreciate any insights/experiences you all can share.

I need a shoe for gravel and dirt running and walking. Any suggestions from either brand that can last for 800-1,000 Kilometers?

Love the altra shoes and boots for the toe box.

Having issues though as I feel like my socks are preventing my toes from relaxing.

Are there any company's that make socks that compliment the toe box on the altras?

I have neither but love my LP 9’s and now want to give one of these Olympus options a try. I have to admit, I would have a hard time choosing between the 6’s and the 275’s - mainly because I think I would prefer the more padded tongue of the 6’s but everything else in the 275’s has greater appeal. I’m curious to hear others thought that have worn both.

Okay, I finally get it. I love these shoes.

For context, I'm 62, and have been a barefoot person my whole life. I usually use my huaraches, but my joints are starting to complain about the lack of cushion, and I've, erm, had wooden objects to through my toe a couple times... shoes are kinda nice that way.

So I finally bit the bullet and went to REI and checked out Lone Peaks. The 11.5 was what the chart said, but then I put on the 12 and my feet would not let me take them off...I'm still wearing them 6 hours later, which is the longest I've had shoes on for a good 20 years.

Long time Altra wearer. My favorites are Lone Peaks but my AT thru left me with some foot issues that require more cushioning. I tried new Olympus 6+ today and loved everything about it - grip, cushion, wide toe box. However, my heel wouldn’t lock down no matter how I tied my laces and I ended up with huge blisters. The design seems a little off with the sort of collar around he heel. Has anyone else had this issue or is it just my feet?

Hi. 28cm length foot here, bought size 46 Lone Peak 9+'s online. They feel very comfortable, and I might just be looking for issues, but would anyone think a size down to 45 would be a good or a bad idea?

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** Uodate **. I kept them, popped some trainers armour big toe protectors in. Let's see how they fair!

Hey all,

I am having some issues finding some hiking/fell walking shoes for my wide feet. I have a wide toe box but also a wide midsole, the last trainers I have tried are the Altra Lone Peak 9+ and while the toe box feels great they are a little snug in the mid sole and lead foot to my toes.

I have attached an image of the shoes which despite being quite comfortable don't seem to be holding my feet inside too well causing my feet to spill over.

Would you have any recommendations for different shoes to try?