Altra FWD Experience Review: How does Altra's first low-drop shoe stack up?

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
  • Welcome to The Run Testers and in this video we’re sizing up Altra’s first ever low-drop shoe, the Altra FWD Experience. It’s a pretty big move from Altra, to step away from their trademark zero drop. And the FWD Experience is designed to hook more runners into Altra's world. Maybe even entice them into zero drop shoes. So has it worked? Hit play on our Altra FWD Experience review to get the multi-tester verdict from Run Testers Kieran and Nick.
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:18 - Design details
    2:03 - Fit
    3:20 - The Run Test
    8:35 - Verdict
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Комментарии • 19

  • @peakproofuk
    @peakproofuk 7 месяцев назад +6

    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.

  • @WarneysWorld
    @WarneysWorld 7 месяцев назад +6

    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

    • @GTE_Channel
      @GTE_Channel 6 месяцев назад +1

      I absolutely love the escalante racers. They are surprisingly comfortable despite the low stack. I feelthey are really good to work on running posture

    • @sachakopa7964
      @sachakopa7964 3 месяца назад +1

      I use the escalate racer the same way. Once or twice a week in the rotation.

  • @roostermiller
    @roostermiller 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great review. I was wondering with its firmness is it more comparable with the saucony kinvara 14 than the clifton?

  • @bpg201
    @bpg201 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @TheRunTesters
      @TheRunTesters  7 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @mikemurphy9269
    @mikemurphy9269 7 месяцев назад +2

    Just bought a pair and I'm excited to get some miles on them. I get tired of squishy foams.

  • @simonkenion2033
    @simonkenion2033 4 месяца назад +1

    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.

  • @Marty_macfly2000
    @Marty_macfly2000 3 месяца назад +2

    why are very soft soles favoured, don't you lose energy through them?

  • @frankieh9233
    @frankieh9233 7 месяцев назад

    would you consider using the shoe for a relaxed 9-10 min/mile Half Marathon race or run ?

    • @TheRunTesters
      @TheRunTesters  7 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @prebenmartinussen7674
    @prebenmartinussen7674 7 месяцев назад +1

    Size compared to hoka? I use 9 in hoka and 9.5 i olmost anything Else….

    • @ramblingimbecile2295
      @ramblingimbecile2295 7 месяцев назад

      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

  • @birdlynn417
    @birdlynn417 Месяц назад

    Looks like the foot is hanging over the frame of the shoe.

  • @ramblingimbecile2295
    @ramblingimbecile2295 7 месяцев назад

    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

    • @GTE_Channel
      @GTE_Channel 6 месяцев назад +1

      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

  • @mitch.bernier.coaching.library
    @mitch.bernier.coaching.library Месяц назад +1

    Anyone else hate these rockers that all shoes are moving to?