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frontpage Posted by Navy-Wife | Staff • Jun 7, 2024
Jun 7, 2024 5:53 PM
Altra Men's & Women's Shoes: Men's/Women's Torin 6 $60, Men's Provision 7 or Rivera 3
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1) Some models have moved from "Original Fit" to "Standard Fit". Those who have become accustomed to Original Fit due to the excellent wide toe box and support only where it's needed, will be completely and utterly disappointed with how tight fitting Standard Fit feels. I am unable to wear certain models now, which is unfortunate b/c they had models which provided key support ("stability models") while maintaining that Original Fit profile. Now they don't make any true stability shoe with Original Fit.
2) The build quality is becoming abysmal. For full details, you can read the reviews. Everything from the adhesives used to adhere the tread to the foam, to the longevity of the tread itself, to the interior lining fabric. Due to an injury, I am not longer able to run. So I am only walking every day, 3 miles. Maybe not every day, but every day that weather permits. And I can't get any of their models to last longer than 6mo before they start exhibiting problems. Currently, I have a pair of Paradigms and the interior lining around the heel is tearing and digging into the back of my ankle. Prior to that, the black rubber tread started delaminating after 5 months on another pair. In both cases, I submitted warranty claims with Altra. I received immediate responses. However the start to finish process from when I initiated to warranty claim to when I received replacement pair, was over a month. Truly unacceptable, as if it wasn't bad enough that multiple pairs of their shoes fall apart in months from someone who is just walking. I read some reviews where some runners are having to replace these things every 3mo. It's complete bullshit
In summary, the shoes are still incredibly supportive especially for those with injuries or bad joints. But they are making unnecessary changes for no apparent reason, and the quality is completely nose driving
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1) Some models have moved from "Original Fit" to "Standard Fit". Those who have become accustomed to Original Fit due to the excellent wide toe box and support only where it's needed, will be completely and utterly disappointed with how tight fitting Standard Fit feels. I am unable to wear certain models now, which is unfortunate b/c they had models which provided key support ("stability models") while maintaining that Original Fit profile. Now they don't make any true stability shoe with Original Fit.
2) The build quality is becoming abysmal. For full details, you can read the reviews. Everything from the adhesives used to adhere the tread to the foam, to the longevity of the tread itself, to the interior lining fabric. Due to an injury, I am not longer able to run. So I am only walking every day, 3 miles. Maybe not every day, but every day that weather permits. And I can't get any of their models to last longer than 6mo before they start exhibiting problems. Currently, I have a pair of Paradigms and the interior lining around the heel is tearing and digging into the back of my ankle. Prior to that, the black rubber tread started delaminating after 5 months on another pair. In both cases, I submitted warranty claims with Altra. I received immediate responses. However the start to finish process from when I initiated to warranty claim to when I received replacement pair, was over a month. Truly unacceptable, as if it wasn't bad enough that multiple pairs of their shoes fall apart in months from someone who is just walking. I read some reviews where some runners are having to replace these things every 3mo. It's complete bullshit
In summary, the shoes are still incredibly supportive especially for those with injuries or bad joints. But they are making unnecessary changes for no apparent reason, and the quality is completely nose driving
Anecdotally, I sometimes do track workouts in the Tempo or Carbon, and am more likely to see improvements in my stats (eg "threshold pace" upgrade reported by my watch) when wearing them.
The Carbon 2 just came out so I think the Carbon 1 will be on clearance. Reviews on the original were mixed, with the 2 being better reviewed so far.
On Altra reliability - yeah, I have heard all the reports. YMMV (literally). I had one shoe where one section of the grip just unglued and vanished one day, when they were reasonably new. Otherwise, I put a lot of mileage on the various models with no build issues. Comparable to reported lifespans of other running shoe brands. And that's the results from a lot of pairs - but because I'm doing a lot of distance, not because they're failing on me.
Overall my feet are quite happy with Altra, And I think I've bought every pair at 40%+ off.
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They go, in order of least padded/lightest to most cushioned/heaviest...
Superior -> Lone Peak -> Timpanogos -> Olympus
1) Some models have moved from "Original Fit" to "Standard Fit". Those who have become accustomed to Original Fit due to the excellent wide toe box and support only where it's needed, will be completely and utterly disappointed with how tight fitting Standard Fit feels. I am unable to wear certain models now, which is unfortunate b/c they had models which provided key support ("stability models") while maintaining that Original Fit profile. Now they don't make any true stability shoe with Original Fit.
2) The build quality is becoming abysmal. For full details, you can read the reviews. Everything from the adhesives used to adhere the tread to the foam, to the longevity of the tread itself, to the interior lining fabric. Due to an injury, I am not longer able to run. So I am only walking every day, 3 miles. Maybe not every day, but every day that weather permits. And I can't get any of their models to last longer than 6mo before they start exhibiting problems. Currently, I have a pair of Paradigms and the interior lining around the heel is tearing and digging into the back of my ankle. Prior to that, the black rubber tread started delaminating after 5 months on another pair. In both cases, I submitted warranty claims with Altra. I received immediate responses. However the start to finish process from when I initiated to warranty claim to when I received replacement pair, was over a month. Truly unacceptable, as if it wasn't bad enough that multiple pairs of their shoes fall apart in months from someone who is just walking. I read some reviews where some runners are having to replace these things every 3mo. It's complete bullshit
In summary, the shoes are still incredibly supportive especially for those with injuries or bad joints. But they are making unnecessary changes for no apparent reason, and the quality is completely nose driving
1) Some models have moved from "Original Fit" to "Standard Fit". Those who have become accustomed to Original Fit due to the excellent wide toe box and support only where it's needed, will be completely and utterly disappointed with how tight fitting Standard Fit feels. I am unable to wear certain models now, which is unfortunate b/c they had models which provided key support ("stability models") while maintaining that Original Fit profile. Now they don't make any true stability shoe with Original Fit.
2) The build quality is becoming abysmal. For full details, you can read the reviews. Everything from the adhesives used to adhere the tread to the foam, to the longevity of the tread itself, to the interior lining fabric. Due to an injury, I am not longer able to run. So I am only walking every day, 3 miles. Maybe not every day, but every day that weather permits. And I can't get any of their models to last longer than 6mo before they start exhibiting problems. Currently, I have a pair of Paradigms and the interior lining around the heel is tearing and digging into the back of my ankle. Prior to that, the black rubber tread started delaminating after 5 months on another pair. In both cases, I submitted warranty claims with Altra. I received immediate responses. However the start to finish process from when I initiated to warranty claim to when I received replacement pair, was over a month. Truly unacceptable, as if it wasn't bad enough that multiple pairs of their shoes fall apart in months from someone who is just walking. I read some reviews where some runners are having to replace these things every 3mo. It's complete bullshit
In summary, the shoes are still incredibly supportive especially for those with injuries or bad joints. But they are making unnecessary changes for no apparent reason, and the quality is completely nose driving
Altra has always had quality issues with their shoes.
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