Might grab these. I always enjoy my Torin - I think I enjoy the toe off, happy big toes. Totally happy for Altra to add a few mm of drop - Altra’s always been about shape for me rather than zero drop.
I have a pair of Altra escalate racers, which I enjoy very much as a forefoot striker. Keep them in my rotation to keep my arches strong. Escalate racers don’t get a lot of press coverage but I think they’re fun
I bought these because they don’t have the normal Altra wide toe appearance while still giving plenty of room. I find the standard wide toe boxes look strange. FWD Experience won’t be a trainer for me but a solid daily wear shoe that lets me change up the heel toe drops I’m wearing. Plus the grey / blue colorway caught my eye!
I'm a longtime Altra fan. I picked up a pair of these but have not run in them yet, only used for casual use. I did notice the toebox is not as wide as some other Altras. I ended up removing the insoles and that helped open it up for me. Did not love the excessive padding on the side of heels....it felt like it was sticking into my foot a bit too aggressively at first. But it's gottten a bit less noticeable, especially w/o the insoles. Still need to see how they do on a run.
Is there bridge support in the sole? I find a rocker with a flat sole to be problematic, as I can't plant my toes to create a foot arch and don't have support from the shoe either.
I really like the idea of moving to a true foot shape style shoe but I'm running in 8mm+ drop Asics shoes and I'm concerned about dropping down to zero drop shoes. These are a great idea for someone like me shame they're not GTX as it's winter now
Don't over think this. Just buy a pair with zero drop. And feel what it does. Transition will only take a few weeks. If you walk a lot without shoes in or around the house I don't think you'll have any big issues. Think of the benefits of training your muscles in another way than you've always had
Hi Frankie, (Kieran here) I think you could do this but you'll definitely need to enjoy a firmer ride underfoot. If you feel like you'll need cushioned protection later into your miles, you might want something more forgiving. I personally would happily run a half in them. But i like firmer shoes that encourage faster foot turnover and they wouldn't be my first choice.
I ran a 3 X 1 Mile speed session in mine the other night and absolutely love um. Found them very fast and comfortable. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Might grab these. I always enjoy my Torin - I think I enjoy the toe off, happy big toes. Totally happy for Altra to add a few mm of drop - Altra’s always been about shape for me rather than zero drop.
I have a pair of Altra escalate racers, which I enjoy very much as a forefoot striker. Keep them in my rotation to keep my arches strong. Escalate racers don’t get a lot of press coverage but I think they’re fun
I absolutely love the escalante racers. They are surprisingly comfortable despite the low stack. I feelthey are really good to work on running posture
I use the escalate racer the same way. Once or twice a week in the rotation.
I bought these because they don’t have the normal Altra wide toe appearance while still giving plenty of room. I find the standard wide toe boxes look strange. FWD Experience won’t be a trainer for me but a solid daily wear shoe that lets me change up the heel toe drops I’m wearing.
Plus the grey / blue colorway caught my eye!
I'm a longtime Altra fan. I picked up a pair of these but have not run in them yet, only used for casual use. I did notice the toebox is not as wide as some other Altras. I ended up removing the insoles and that helped open it up for me. Did not love the excessive padding on the side of heels....it felt like it was sticking into my foot a bit too aggressively at first. But it's gottten a bit less noticeable, especially w/o the insoles. Still need to see how they do on a run.
Always wonder why brands fiddle with the heel design like this. Always a bit of risk that some people won't get on with it.
Just bought a pair and I'm excited to get some miles on them. I get tired of squishy foams.
Great review. I was wondering with its firmness is it more comparable with the saucony kinvara 14 than the clifton?
Is there bridge support in the sole? I find a rocker with a flat sole to be problematic, as I can't plant my toes to create a foot arch and don't have support from the shoe either.
I really like the idea of moving to a true foot shape style shoe but I'm running in 8mm+ drop Asics shoes and I'm concerned about dropping down to zero drop shoes. These are a great idea for someone like me shame they're not GTX as it's winter now
Don't over think this. Just buy a pair with zero drop. And feel what it does. Transition will only take a few weeks. If you walk a lot without shoes in or around the house I don't think you'll have any big issues.
Think of the benefits of training your muscles in another way than you've always had
why are very soft soles favoured, don't you lose energy through them?
Size compared to hoka? I use 9 in hoka and 9.5 i olmost anything Else….
I find that Hoka are completely the other way around. I'm a UK 10 and bought UK 10 Hoka Clintons and felt my foot was ready to burst out of the shoe
would you consider using the shoe for a relaxed 9-10 min/mile Half Marathon race or run ?
Hi Frankie, (Kieran here) I think you could do this but you'll definitely need to enjoy a firmer ride underfoot. If you feel like you'll need cushioned protection later into your miles, you might want something more forgiving. I personally would happily run a half in them. But i like firmer shoes that encourage faster foot turnover and they wouldn't be my first choice.
Looks like the foot is hanging over the frame of the shoe.