r/AltraRunning

I run in Torins and Lone Peaks, plus hike in Lone Peaks. I have medium width and medium volume feet, but wide toe splay and I need the wide toe box to avoid blisters and numbness on my pinky toes.

What socks would you recommend? I've tried feetures and balega and found them both to compress my toes uncomfortably. Any good options that pair with the wide toe box? The most comfortable I've found is injinji, but I don't love the look nor the poor durability. Appreciate any tips!

Is it me or ..does it feel shorter and not as long as the torin 8 ? If yes, then I wholeheartedly welcome that change. It feels a bit more snug which is ideal for me. Strangely enough, when I sit them side-by side with my Escalante 5, they look about the same length when I wear them, the Torin 9's feel shorter.

Which brings to my general problem with Altra and size. 13/48 is too short for me. Yes, my feet are able to enter the shoe I really dislike when my toes ends up rubbing the end of my shoe which I don't like so I have to size up - which then again is too long for my feet

Does this mean that I'm cursed to wear shoes that are too big me ? Because it's better to have shoes that are a bit too long than too short. I'me made the latter mistake before and it did not end well for my toes.

I have been using torin 5s for a long time now maybe 2-3 years.

I am thinking of upgrading now please suggest me which one should I go for.

I’ve been wearing the Torin’s for a few years now. I went through I don’t know how many pairs of the Torin 7 with zero blisters, no toenail issues, etc. When the Torin 8 came out, I just kept buying the Torin 7 because I liked it so much. Then when the 9 dropped, I thought I’d give it a chance. I picked up the same size I’ve always worn, but the 9 feels at least a half size smaller, if not a full size, compared to the 7. Has anyone else had this experience?

Went through a handful of Lone Peaks over the years for everyday shoes and trail stuff. Really enjoying my Timps for the main everyday shoe. Is there a version of the Timps I should try so I don't run through my Timps so fast?

Enjoy the zero drop and spacious toe boxes.

My shoes were supposed to arrive on the 14th. I paid on August 2nd. Both in Stock and supposed to arrive in 5 to 7 business days. FedEx has them on Chino Ca as of August 11 and no more updates.

Horrible way to start the Review of the whole experience huh?

Already sent an email to CS from Altra and will update when the shoes finally arrive.

I’m looking for recommendations that have a similar shape to Altra’s footbeds.

Hello! I am having a hard time figuring out which shoe to get for hiking.

I usually do long distance trails like the Kungsleden in Sweden or Tour du Mont Blanc and I like stability and breathability. I also have wider feed and I heard that the 275 runs a bit more narrow.

Which one would you recommend and why? Also will there be wide versions of the shoes soon?

Thank you.

I recently started using Correct Toes (both the Original and Sport) because I have bunions, limited big toe ROM, and some plantar fascia issues. I’m also an ultrarunner, so ideally I’d like to use them during actual weight-bearing stuff and eventually during runs if my feet tolerate them.
The part I’m confused about is shoe sizing.
I had an Aetrex foot scan before getting the spacers. I’m around a men’s 10:
L foot: 26.98 cm
R foot: 26.83 cm
Ball width: 11.17 / 11.08 cm
I’ve done months of thru-hiking in regular-width Lone Peak 9+ without many issues. I can also wear an Altra Escalante size 10 fine without spacers.
But when I put Correct Toes on, especially with toe socks, my pinky toe gets pushed noticeably farther out. The shoe suddenly feels like it needs a wider toe box.
It also weirdly feels like my foot gets a little longer with the spacers? Or maybe straightening the big toe just makes me notice the front of the shoe more. I can’t really tell.
So for people who actually use these:
Do you buy shoes based on your normal barefoot measurements, or based on how your foot fits with Correct Toes on?
If a shoe fits well normally but is cramped with the spacers, would you usually go wider, go up half a size, or just find a different-shaped shoe?
Also, if you use Correct Toes for a long time and your toes start naturally spreading/straightening more, does your shoe fit permanently change at all? That’s what I’m most confused about. I don’t want to buy a bunch of shoes now based on measurements that won’t really be useful later.
And does anyone actually run long distances with them? I’m talking long runs / ultras / potentially 100 milers, not just wearing them around the house.
I’m guessing I’d have to slowly build up tolerance, especially since feet swell a lot during ultras.
Correct Toes support told me Sport is probably enough if my bunions aren’t painful, and Original makes more sense if they’re causing pain. Curious if anyone owns both and actually has a reason to use both.
I can also post pics of my feet barefoot vs with the spacers, standing on the insoles, etc. if that would make it easier to tell what’s going on.
Mostly wondering if anyone else has gone through this and what you ended up doing with shoe sizing.

So, two weeks ago I posted this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AltraRunning/s/2S0B4bvOKq

I got some good advice here. I went to a podatrist. She said I walked on the outside of my feet which angers the bunion. She liked the Altra shoes and wide toe box and then modified the insole on the spot, putting a sticky pad under the insole just right under the bunion towards the bottom of my foot. She said custom orthotics should fix issue, but ultimately they won't arrive before my 2 week trip to Italy in a week and a half. She also said to use anti-inflammatory cream and I did both, and the bunions are seemingly calming down.

But now, there's a new issue, behind my right ankle is now sore, wondering if I should take the padding she put out. I see Achilles discomfort is common with zero drop like these, but I've been wearing them on and off for 3-4 months now, and it seems like only after she put the pad in they got irritated.

I also went to a Fleet Feet and tried on a bunch of different shoes. Did not like Hokas, but found a Saucony that fit decent. The Topo shoe felt nice but maybe needed a wide which they didn't have. Ultimately, the best fitting shoe I found was a medium width Altra FWD Via 2, which I purchased. Hopefully these work but a little nervous as shoes tend to hurt my feet after the in store try period.

Hey everyone,

I just ordered my first pair of Altra's. I chose the Escalante 4.

Are there any barefoot/neutral shoe users here? The AI recommended Altra's and they look really good.

I used to ran marathon before I started walking barefoot and using vivobarefoot and wildling shoes.

I got a pair of vivo running shoes but for longer runs they are a little too "neutral".

So the Escalante looked like the perfect match for me.

Whats your experience?

I discovered zero-drop, wide-toe-box shoes about 3 years ago. I went into a store (after someone advised me to), tried them out extensively, and absolutely loved them. Back then, I fell for the Torin 6 (10.5), and those were the best shoes of my life. I didn't realize how much pain I had wearing normal shoes.

I used them as an everyday shoe (I walk on average 7k steps but can peak at 10k+ occasionally). I walk on all terrains with them.

I have back pain issues (discal hernia, surgery twice L4/L5, a 2.5cm longer left leg, scoliosis, now facet syndrome). I have orthopedic compensation soles which are molded to my feet (and to my shoes normally). I work with a very good orthopedist.

I know Altra shoes don't last long.

Recently, I could not find the Torin 6 anymore, so I switched to the Torin 8 back in February (at a bargain). I bought them in another store, tested them quickly (seemed fine back then - since I bought a few Torin 6 in a row almost with one's eyes closed, I wasn't concerned).

This has been a shit show. And I have been in pain since April. We have reworked my orthopedic soles extensively, tried new lacing, tried changing my posture (I naturally compensate with my right foot on the forefoot or on its side). I dread wearing them now. I just came back from a two-week vacation, and I threw them away and will use whatever past shoes I have...

https://preview.redd.it/fdzx3zclbwjh1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f102143a58bc4d1067a429869b5c2b52fe98fe78

https://preview.redd.it/xrxipzclbwjh1.jpg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04da167e0e121c0bd713f53e19dc584c80b3ebef

Those are my feet and soles (but they can be reworked)

If you think there is a better subreddit to ask for this, I would happily take your advice. I liked my Torin 6, as I am not an Altra fanboy...

My size is 10.5 (or EU 44.5), I weigh 110 kg, and I am 183cm.

Thank you!