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Sierra has select Altra Men's and Women's Running Shoes on sale at prices listed below. Shipping is free on orders $89+ using promo code SHIP89, otherwise shipping is $9.99.
Thanks to community member socal1 for finding this deal.
Everything. I wear either Altra (or more minimalist shoes) for basically everything. Old running shoes become daily casuals or walking shoes. Old trail runners end up as yardwork shoes.
Once you go with zero drop, most other shoes feel like high heels.
A lot of people say they take some getting used to, but I didn't have issues. For running they definitely encourage a midfoot strike instead of landing on your heel, but IMO that's like talking about how a chair makes you sit up straight — not a critique, a feature
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comfy for what?
Walking, running, technical running, hiking, or just around the house?
Depending on the model all of those. The wide toe box is good for people who get pinch calluses. My podiatrist recommended no drop shoes for a ball of foot issue. Currently using the hiking/trail model. I think the Lone Peak.
comfy for what?
Walking, running, technical running, hiking, or just around the house?
Everything. I wear either Altra (or more minimalist shoes) for basically everything. Old running shoes become daily casuals or walking shoes. Old trail runners end up as yardwork shoes.
Once you go with zero drop, most other shoes feel like high heels.
A lot of people say they take some getting used to, but I didn't have issues. For running they definitely encourage a midfoot strike instead of landing on your heel, but IMO that's like talking about how a chair makes you sit up straight — not a critique, a feature
I love altras for trail running. I don't use them for my road races just because I like more cushioning.
Have you tried the Rivera, Provision, or Torin? IIRC, those are all pretty cushy, they just retain the zero drop philosophy.
My first pair of Altra road shoes were the Escalante and it's definitely on the thin side.
I hate to beat the Altra drum, but they're great quality, don't waste a ton of money on advertising or sponsorships, and I haven't gotten a truly bad pair across about 10 orders (wife and me). If you want athleisure clout, go get Hoka or On
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Altra is not a reputable or serious running shoe company. I first ran in their shoes way back in 2012 during the tailend of the minimalist and "Born to Run" fads. Altra was founded on concepts such as "zero drop" and "barefoot running" that were revealed to be based on nothing more than myths propagated by McDougal's book.
When the minimalist fad died in 2013 Altra went straight down the tubes. Sales of their shoes fell over 50%. The company has no market share. A scant fraction of 1% if even that. The company was left in the proverbial dust by the max stack trend, the rocker geometry trend, the superfoam trend, and the catbon plate trend.
Altra shoes are anarchistic relic of one of the foolish periods in running shoe history. If you want to enjoy running and remain injury free do not buy Altra.
I agree w you on the barefoot running being a scam proof being the lawsuit against those ridiculous vibram shoes. However, the altra trail shoes are useful bc of the fact that you're more stable on uneven terrain. You're less likely to twist an ankle. I've ran in well over 10 different brands and prefer the altras on trails
Altra is not a reputable or serious running shoe company. I first ran in their shoes way back in 2012 during the tailend of the minimalist and "Born to Run" fads. Altra was founded on concepts such as "zero drop" and "barefoot running" that were revealed to be based on nothing more than myths propagated by McDougal's book.
When the minimalist fad died in 2013 Altra went straight down the tubes. Sales of their shoes fell over 50%. The company has no market share. A scant fraction of 1% if even that. The company was left in the proverbial dust by the max stack trend, the rocker geometry trend, the superfoam trend, and the catbon plate trend.
Altra shoes are anarchistic relic of one of the foolish periods in running shoe history. If you want to enjoy running and remain injury free do not buy Altra.
No I haven't tried those mainly because I just don't like the look of them. I don't mind wearing ugly shoes on a trail but most of my running shoes double as my gym shoes. All except my race day pair.
I agree w you on the barefoot running being a scam proof being the lawsuit against those ridiculous vibram shoes. However, the altra trail shoes are useful bc of the fact that you're more stable on uneven terrain. You're less likely to twist an ankle. I've ran in well over 10 different brands and prefer the altras on trails
That's true. They are stable. I briefly ran in a couple of their higher end trail shoes but admittedly it was several years ago. Traction was good. Stability was good. But Altra uppers back leaned baggy and did not fit my feet well. Finding a good trail shoe has been quit a trial for me. Most brands focus more on their road shoe lineups. With trail shoes there's a tendency for brands to just take an existing road shoe and slap some lugs on it and call it a day.
I agree w you on the barefoot running being a scam proof being the lawsuit against those ridiculous vibram shoes. However, the altra trail shoes are useful bc of the fact that you're more stable on uneven terrain. You're less likely to twist an ankle. I've ran in well over 10 different brands and prefer the altras on trails
You clearly never read the lawsuit - it didn't prove anything other than the Nike's of the world can get away with stuff small companies can't. Personally, I loved my Vibrams and have never regained the stride I had back then.
As for Altra, you only have to go on a hiking trail to how popular they have become. Do they deserve it? I think it depends on your personal take of the wide toe box. I have narrow feet but do have a few Provisions and like them better than most my other brands.
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I have a pair of Superiors and Rivera 2. The Superior is a pretty good trail shoe. Wide toe toebox is nice but it's not the grippy-est shoe and I only use it for shorter runs due to the minimal cushioning. Also good for hiking.
Rivera is comfortable as well but I wouldn't recommend it due to it not being durable at all. Mine have really bad wear on the soles with < 175 miles. Also the upper has no rigidity and they feel like you'll break through it on tight turns. Remind me of the old Nike Frees. Now I've relegated them to be walking shoes only which they're good for.
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Once you go with zero drop, most other shoes feel like high heels.
A lot of people say they take some getting used to, but I didn't have issues. For running they definitely encourage a midfoot strike instead of landing on your heel, but IMO that's like talking about how a chair makes you sit up straight — not a critique, a feature
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Walking, running, technical running, hiking, or just around the house?
Walking, running, technical running, hiking, or just around the house?
Walking, running, technical running, hiking, or just around the house?
Once you go with zero drop, most other shoes feel like high heels.
A lot of people say they take some getting used to, but I didn't have issues. For running they definitely encourage a midfoot strike instead of landing on your heel, but IMO that's like talking about how a chair makes you sit up straight — not a critique, a feature
My first pair of Altra road shoes were the Escalante and it's definitely on the thin side.
I hate to beat the Altra drum, but they're great quality, don't waste a ton of money on advertising or sponsorships, and I haven't gotten a truly bad pair across about 10 orders (wife and me). If you want athleisure clout, go get Hoka or On
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When the minimalist fad died in 2013 Altra went straight down the tubes. Sales of their shoes fell over 50%. The company has no market share. A scant fraction of 1% if even that. The company was left in the proverbial dust by the max stack trend, the rocker geometry trend, the superfoam trend, and the catbon plate trend.
Altra shoes are anarchistic relic of one of the foolish periods in running shoe history. If you want to enjoy running and remain injury free do not buy Altra.
When the minimalist fad died in 2013 Altra went straight down the tubes. Sales of their shoes fell over 50%. The company has no market share. A scant fraction of 1% if even that. The company was left in the proverbial dust by the max stack trend, the rocker geometry trend, the superfoam trend, and the catbon plate trend.
Altra shoes are anarchistic relic of one of the foolish periods in running shoe history. If you want to enjoy running and remain injury free do not buy Altra.
As for Altra, you only have to go on a hiking trail to how popular they have become. Do they deserve it? I think it depends on your personal take of the wide toe box. I have narrow feet but do have a few Provisions and like them better than most my other brands.
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Rivera is comfortable as well but I wouldn't recommend it due to it not being durable at all. Mine have really bad wear on the soles with < 175 miles. Also the upper has no rigidity and they feel like you'll break through it on tight turns. Remind me of the old Nike Frees. Now I've relegated them to be walking shoes only which they're good for.