r/AltraRunning

Is it 2026 or 1986?

Yesterday I bought a pair of Altra Lone Peak 9+ shoes for everyday walking on concrete and for use on the street. Should I be worried that they’ll wear out too quickly? From what I’ve read, they’re designed more for hiking, so I might send them back if they really do wear out quickly. I haven’t dared to go out on the street in them yet :D

I used my Olympus 5 for two multiday hikes. Mixed rough, rocky, mountain terrain with road walking. Loaded with a heavy backpack.

I have the impression, the last few days of hiking, i got foot fatigue and sore ball of foot much faster and more severe.

When i do daywalks now, i get sore feet after only a few hours.

The insoles is flat and dead, that i can replace. But can the midsole be dead too? Or would just new insoles revive them?

Just saw it for pre-order at REI are the GODS are shining on us??? It's not part of the preorder but...I still think we get...a wide??

I love my wide Torin 8 in the light gray colorway, and I was very excited about the Torin 9 especially because of the vibrant outsole. Come to find out, there are only two wide options right now, and they both pretty boring. What is the usual role out for wide colorways? Can I expect turtle dove in wide anytime soon?

I ran my last couple of marathons in Vanish Carbon, but I'm a slow runner (>5 min/km), and after some thinking, I came to the conclusion I'd benefit from switching to a shoe without a carbon plate but with more cushion and foam. When I start the run, my legs are already fatigued after 180 km on the bike, and I do not produce enough energy to notice its dynamic return. ;)

Do you think there is a shoe in Altra catalogue more suited to a long effort on tired legs? I'd be very keen to read your thoughts and experience. TIA

I need a pair of everyday shoes. I usually just wear my work boots but think I'd benefit from a real pair of shoes. Are the lone peak 9+ a good option? In between torin 9 and LP9+.

Daily walks, occasional workouts, gardening, playing with the kids in the yard, bicycling, forest preserves, local gravel paths and state parks, camping etc. Want something durable and comfortable that'll last but not a dedicated running shoe.

Foot is 11" long, 27.95 cm. Size 10 or 10.5?
Usually wear a 10EE work boot

Thanks

Hey, I'm trying to understand the difference between Men's and Women's fit but I'm still confused.

I understand that Women's fit is narrower in the midfoot and heel, and accommodates a higher arch. But how do the toe boxes compare — do Women's sizes give more room for the smaller toes?

For context, I'm male with narrow, short feet, a high arch, and a *wide* toe box, with unusually long small toes. Men's wide is too wide at the midfoot, while standard Men's is too narrow in the toe box. I'm wondering whether I should try Women's sizes.

Multiple big launches today. I’m probably most excited for the 275 HiLo.

What’s everyone looking forward to/buying if anything?

Looking for advice regarding what Altra trail shoe might be my best match. Arizona runner, generally 30-40 mpw, at least one is a 10+ mile trail run. Everything is sharp, rocky and sandy.
I also hike/fastpack- Mt Humphreys and Grand Canyon a few times per year in addition to typical morning hikes locally.

I have very narrow feet, but average arch and don’t get blisters typically.
I’ve been a Hoka buyer for years, but have not liked their recent trail shoes and looking for a new brand. Speedgoats have not been a good fit since like the 4.

I bought a pair of Salomon Speedcross 5s and love the fit, and the feel, but holy crap are they hot in the summer. Like swamp foot after a 90 minute run. Not sustainable. I also wouldn’t complain about a little more rock protection.

I’ve been doing my road runs in Experience Flow 2s, and am deep into my 2nd pair- I like them.

So all that in mind- should I look at Experience Wild 2 or 3? Or LonePeak? Or maybe Timps? Olympus?

What are the biggest differences? The Altra website is a lot of hype and minimal comparison.

I want some rock protection in the sole if possible , good ventilation is a MUST and I think I prefer a little drop over zero.