Wide toe box mimicking the shape of your foot Cassandra Brooklyn/CNN Underscored For most hikers and trail runners with wide feet, Altra is the go-to brand. However, unlike some so-called wide-width shoes, Altra doesn’t limit the wider width to just the center of the foot; rather, one...
as the soles and cushioning can wear out quickly. The fit may also feel narrower compared to previous models, which is disappointing for those who prefer a wider, more foot-shaped design. Overall, the shoes receive mixed reviews, with recommendations to try them on to ensure the fit works ...
Just as importantly, every Altra shoe has a spacious foot-shaped toe box with a wider forefoot that encourages a runner’s toes to relax, spread out and move naturally, with the big toe remaining in a straight position for maximum stability and power. While the “barefoot” shoes that were...
The upper, however, is where I have the most concerns. In the past, Altra shoes have locked in my heel and midfoot, then splayed out to the super-roomy toebox. However, the Rivera is wider than I was expecting. The heel is still very snug, and I never had an issue of feeling li...
t help me. They said they are all the same size but didn't offer to send a new pair. Anyways this is aggravating as one is right and the other drags the ground. Otherwise the shoes fit and feel great. Might could but a tad bit wider for me but much better than traditional shoes....
The shoe remains comfy and spacious even when the foot starts to swell after long miles of running. The upper of the Altra Timp 4 has a solid width of 100.7 mm in the forefoot. This is roomier than the average 98.2 mm. If you're an Altra fan who prefers an even wider toe box, ...
"My wider forefoot was in heaven! It felt like the shoes were custom-made from a mould of my foot. I kid you not. The interior heel cup and tongue have ample cushioning, while the rest of my foot feels perfectly wrapped in a seamless, breathable, and durable slipper."—Joe Kennedy,...
One of the key features that put it on the map is its FootShape toe box, which is essentially a fancy way of saying that the front of the shoe is designed to let your toes splay out in a natural way to help with balance and stability on the trail. This wider shape is als...
. And the reason why this is good for me is because those two shoes have been on my feet in my last three marathons (not at the same time!). The One2is like a Virrata with a super wide toebox and a less structured upper, and less of a lug-like feeling under the forefoot....
more secure upper with what feels like a noticeably wider forefoot despite it being on the same last (I think this is due to a new no-sew toebox on the upper); lastly a super nice and streamlined tongue on the sh...