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Could you cut apart the Converse Chuck 70 Leather? You previously cut apart the regular Chuck 70 and had good things to say about them. Converse claims the Chuck 70 Leather is made with premium leather, but since they are owned by Nike, the claim is suspicious. I think it would be a good follow up to the Chuck 70 video and also a good leather sneaker comparison against the recently released and sold out MUGS. Thanks!
Looks comfy. Hey MOM! Im gonna cut the tongue out of these brand new boots. Can you use your sewing machine and sew in some waterproof neoprene spandex to the tongue. Asics figured it out. But Altra hasnt.
Can we please just get a quality hiking shoe with a wide toe box? Make a leather boot with more toe room I don't even care about the zero drop or arch support, take it or leave it just give me more room for my toes!!
@@k1_w3 I don't like the durability issues altras have been giving me lately. I've switched to topos instead. I'm also checking out keen for hiking boots, but I'd really love a PNW style rugged leather boot that gives me more toe room. I love my JK OTs but I really need a boot like that with toe room
I've had the same complaint but the best solution I've found is Jim Green. Most of their boots are wide by default and the African Ranger has a great wide toe box.
Meindl make a few - I have the Meran (Goretext lining, A/B grade) and the Bernina (leather lining, B grade) and they're the first boots I've tried that don't squash my toes sideways. Absolutely love them. Check out their Comfort Fit range, although beware that for some reason not all the footwear has the same toe room - the Balancing walking shoe was pretty uncomfortable on my toes, for example, and yet felt overly wide in the mid-foot.
For what it’s worth, Altra Lone Peak shoes was the only thing that helped heal my plantar fascitis after years of trying everything else. I buy all my shoes in zero drop & wide toe box now if possible. I wish there were more options in the market in this category.
Same. After trying fivefingers my feet got wider and now normal shoes are so painful I have no idea how could I have use them for 40 years. There are few good brands tho, for trail running and trekking altra and topo, for more casual lems, wildlings or belenka. And fivefongers for everything, of course. My feet love all of them :)
The lone peak has a full rubber outsole as well, a d is mich better than this. It's also one of the top long distance hiking shoes.... close to 1/3 of hikers on the 3 big trails in the US will have this one model on their feet. Plenty of downsides, but they fixed MY flat feet and weak ankles.
I don't understand why "making a technically good boot" - good materials and construction - also for whatever goddamn reason seems to mean "making a narrow ass pointy-tipped shoe that fcks up your foot". Why the fck can't shoemakers make good shoes, good materials, *without* making them in the narrow "standard" shape modelled on a fckin fish.
I think they are so entrenched in tradition. It's really beyond me. They only traditional sort boot company that makes a sort of ergonomic shoe is jim green, and those are still pretty narrow
It really is tradition. A lot of traditional boot making and dress shoe making is heavily based on traditional apprenticeships and they are very very very resistant to chnage. I'd love them to make foot shaped shoes instead if pointed elf shoes
There's a British brand called duck feet that seems to fit the bill if you want a properly made boot with plenty of width. Being British it's not the best of quality or made for the hardest of work but it seems to be pretty good quality. I say all this speculative language because I don't have a pair myself I know of them because they keep advising to me. For more extreme boots like the pnw style you actually want them to be tight and kind of uncomfortable because it keeps your foot from slipping around which can be dangerous in the environments those boots are designed for.
thats not going to happen. they started out with very high quality materials and construction, and as they have been bought and sold again and again, they have seemed to maintain the very high quality build but they are saving money on materials. Things in our society only go in one direction, and that is down. Things get worse not better. Name one thing that's getting better. Most things in our society don't even maintain their current level for long. And that's because of the way our economy is designed. Obviously technology and innovation is the great equalizer, the great deflator, but it's balance between that and the entropy of inflation that is built into the system. brands like costco that haven't gone to trash are very rare outliers. everything else gets slowly nickle and dimed down to a shadow of itself over time, the same fate awaits Altra. Anything from a bag of chips or your favorite ice cream, to retailers, or anything else with the obvious exceptions being consumer electronics.. Consumer electronics are always getting better and cheaper. Almost everything else is getting worse and more expensive, and when vultures like private equity are involved thats the recipe for the most drastic precipitous declines. Luckily for Altra their new new owner VFC is not private equity but a publicly traded company. That means the same pressures exist but nowhere on the level that you see in private equity. And if you look at VFC you will see that they are not doing so hot. They have lost over 85% of their market capitalization since the high back right before covid while many of their competitors are reaching all time highs and generating more revenue and profits than ever. Altra's parent company is the toilet and if it doesn't turn around soon they will be on the ropes. Do you think their quality will increase under that situation? They're already losing money, so now they're going to reduce their margins to make higher quality shoes? Not a chance in hell. Expect things to get worse.
I stopped wearing Altras years ago because of how fast I was going thru them. I wore nothing but Vibram 5 Fingers for running up to 50k's but once I started going past 50k, I started wanting some cushioning so I went with the Superior 2.0, and then moved on to the Lone Peak 2.0, then 3.0. I was getting roughly 150-200 trail miles before they started falling apart. That was a pair of shoes every 6-8 weeks. I'm currently on Inov8 G270 and they are holding up well. Zero drop, durable build, and a tow box just wide enough for toe splay without feeling like a clown shoe.
I bought the regular low Olympus 5s, and took them to hike the Tour Du Mont Blanc last summer. The lining in the heel wore through long before I finished the week's long hike, and I had to start using moleskin on my heel to prevent my heel from getting eaten up for the rest of the hike. I've never had to do this with any shoe before, certainly not after such little use. Needless to say, I returned the shoes to the store right after the trip, and got a full refund. My old Altra Lone Peak 4s that I bought maybe 5 years ago now, they STILL hold up great in the heel. Altra have started to cut too many corners in their production in the last few years, all while hiking the prices way up. I love Altra for what they represent with the zero drop and the wide footbox. But these days, there are other alternatives that are much more durable. I think I might be done with Altra forever.
Been heavily using this boot for more than a year and can confirm most of your points. It is very comfy and given the huge foam still feels relatively stable. But the pain around the ankles never went away, no matter how much I broke them in. Only way to avoid it is not lacing them up, which makes the whole point of wearing a mid-height boot absurd. The water resistance was really very short lived (worst on any Gore-Tex boot I owned) and re-impregnating them gives you maybe a day or two of dry feet - on other Gore-Tex boots that lasts up to a month for my kind of use walking a lot early morning with dew in the meadows and crossing creeks etc. I'd love to see a better version of this, since I can hardly wear shoes without wider toebox.
Altra lone peak 4.5 is hands down the most comfortable shoe I have ever put my feet in. I take my kids to Disneyland at least once a year and whenever we go generally, we would put up about 9 miles and then everybody’s pretty tired and ready to go back to the room once I got those shoes. It was nothing for me to put up 15 miles in a day before my feet fatigue. I’m not saying to the best you in the world, but I am saying they are the best shoe for my feet to date.
I had hiked for years in La Sportiva Wildcats and have loved them. A couple years back I decided to try out the Lone Peak without realizing they were zero drop heels. I quickly realized that my narrow feet (Brannock B) made the Lone Peak feel so incredibly unstable, that there was no way I could use them on a trail. The unstable feeling combined with trying to get used to zero drop made me retire them to around town wear when running errands. They feel like super comfy slippers, but for us with narrow feet, they just don't work for their intended purpose.
Altra hiking shoes (the lone peaks) are some of the best on the market. there's a reason they are by far the most popular for ultralight hikers and through hikers. if you want a traditional heavy and chonky boot, no they're not for you. but if you're seriously putting on miles and trying to move fast, they are amazing. THAT BEING SAID, the boots are absolute dogshit, some of the worst things ive ever put on my feet. which is weird because they seem like the same as the shoes just with a higher ankle. but no, something in the transition ruined them also fyi, your calf is not being "overextended" in a zero drop shoe, it is being properly extended. your calves are permanently being shortened in heeled shoes, no shit if you ask it to stretch to the correct lenght, your gonna have problems. but thats your problem, not the shoes problem.
As for the comment on toes sliding, for people with wide feet, it is far more comfortable to have a wide toe box for hiking. Especially on the rock climbing trails. I am using a 4E boots because of that and the standard US cut cause my feet to hurt. It would be nice to see some comparison to the international brands like Montbell. As for feet sliding backwards and forwards, it is mostly countered by the shoe lace tension, and boa system makes regulating it a lot easier.
In my experience with Altra’s (lone peak/torin) its only the toes that have room, the mid foot and heal are quite secure. As for the calf, I’ve read that the lower the heel the more strain goes on your ankle and calf, but the higher the heel the more strain goes on your knees and back. It’s just what I’ve read in reference to heel height in footwear. To me they are great, but like most shoes they’re not for everybody.
This is very true. I know first hand the difference between raised and level heels while hiking. I can hike for much longer in my zero drops. Even when I first started using them that was the case.
YES.. I have that sliding issue with my keens, even though those are still my favorite boots. Good socks help, but you can feel pretty unstable, and come out with friction burns regardless.
All the extra work your calves do makes the rest of your leg do less work. That’s why people get so worn out walking around in high heels. Their stride is like half the length of a flatter shoe. Your calves dont get tired but the rest of your leg gets twice as tired. I really dont think that argument was thought out very well. Also, someone with narrow feet is going to feel a ton of slop in these wide shoes but people with wide feet feel perfectly at home in them. Narrow feet would actually benefit from the women’s sizing. They are narrower than the mens sizing. And you get the option of having pink or purple shoes. You just cant lose!
@@jeffhicks8428 altras are extremely wide shoes so there’s a good chance you’d fit them pretty well. That’s one of their signature designs to have a wide toe box. Topo also makes a really wide toe box and they last longer than altras. I have really wide feet, between 3e and 5e, and these shoes all feel great to me.
1. If your feet are moving too much laterally, it's not a good fit for your feet. Get something narrower. 2. If Altras "don't work" going uphill, then drop shoes "don't work" going downhill because you're over-extending your stride, and thus, you're unstable.
Those shoes come straight from the "but wait there's more" school of design. More styling cues per square centimeter! One sole color? How about three! We got holes, diamond stitching, retention straps, support straps and just plain straps! And more! Not your style? We got 15 Styles all mashed into one! Other runners will envy you and let you pass through. We put our name on the front, back and side so everyone can see that you've got Style. Style! Style! Style! Get them while they last kids!
I need to take a look at something like this for doing 'handyman' work in people's nice homes. I'm usually in my Thorogoods all day, but when I need to be up and down stairs and ladders as well as tight spaces, etc. they are pretty heavy and a bit clunky on hardwood floors, etc.
Well they just dropped the 6's, so hopefully they'll be better constructed. I've been holding off on the 5's because the 6's were incoming so I'd love to see you do a new updated review on the 6's for sure!
This channel has cost me so much money. From Thursday boots to Thorogood Boots but you've probably saved me a ton of money as well. I still wanna see a pair of Cabelas Iron Ridge boots. They're shockingly comfortable for all day wear.
I’ve been wearing Altras since 2015 and have been with the regular Olympus for the past 3 years. I would consider these hiking shoes, not boots. But the shoes work pretty well. You’re right, the bottom could use some more rubber and there’s definitely some friction inside. Every time I bomb a hill, I feel like my feet are gonna catch on fire! And no offense, but mountains and steep trails exist on the East coast too. 😊
I'm still going to buy some of these. I love my Zamberlans for that super stiff "extension of my foot" feel that you talked about. But sometimes, I want something lighter and way more flexible that will let my toes do more of the work. There's definitely a place for these.
I think the Topo brand shoes are much better for the same concept there. Altra sold out and they honestly don't last past 50-100 miles... Topo is the brand to keep on the radar
Would love to see you do an episode on Ahnu Montara boots, they would fit in great with this series. I owned a pair and they were my favorite boots for years due to the comfort and durability. But I would really be interested to see them cut open and compared to others in the same genre.
Oh my gosh, you nailed my feelings about Altras. The Timps are just the best trail runners, and the crappiest quality, and I keep buying them because they're so comfy.
Can you do a video on the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66s please? I feel like it would make for a great video and you can maybe compare them to the sambas as they’re so similar
I hope the new Timp Hiker’s will remedy these problems. I use my Olympus 5’s for almost everything outdoors. My only complaint is the scant outsole and they are a bit clunky. They definitely take max cushion to the max. I’ll try the Timp 5’s when my Olympus wear out but they really have held up well and it’s been about 2 years of solid use.
I had a pair of Lone Peak 7's for the better part of 2 years. I enjoyed them for their light weight, breathability, and they gripped the terrain really well. On the flipside, I felt every rock or crack I stepped on. I typically wear a US13 but got them in US12.5, even with the slightly snugger fit they would still slip and twist around my foot on uneven terrain. I also couldn't get over the swept back heel that is seen on a lot of trail running shoes, it caused my foot to get hung up if I was driving in them.
Great review, i work in an outdoor shop as a sales specialist, i am learning a lot with you, could you make a review of the lowa renegade and the salomon 4 quest, both for many years were rated as the best hiking boots.
In 2017 I hiked 1000 miles on the pct with one pair of altra lone peaks, then 2 years later I bought a new pair and they were already wrecked after 100 miles on the Sierra high route. Their quality definitely dropped though they are my favorite hiking shoe
I've been a Altra fan for a few years now. Just bought my second pair, the lone peak 8's. These shoes are awesome my only gripe is that their colorways for some of these shoes are pretty goofy. I am not a huge fan of the ultra vibrant patterns that many athletic shoe companies are gravitating towards.
Hope they take some of your suggestions on the bunched liner and glueing the midsole. I realize you are destroying the boots anyway, but I hate it when you also cut through the laces. Save those or send them back it something!
I really enjoyed your series on military books but there is a special operations group call 75th ranger regiment and they wear more of a hiking style boot and I was wondering what boot you thought was best for the job
I desperately need this series. I'm a dog walker, specializing in off leash group hikes. I go through hiking boots like no bodies business. I really want to find a boot that is going to last at least a year without causing physical damage to my body. I'm currently trying to recover from a torn hip flexor. Few years ago I tore my achilles tendons, each a year apart. I'm currently using Merrell because they are affordable and so far hasn't cause any injuries. If you could possibly include some testing for all day use, I would be much appreciative. Also if you would recommend a brand that I should invest in. I wear a women's 7-1/2 to 8. I usually gets 8 but in the summer it's in the 90's and my feet get hot with the extra socks. The winter in NorCal is rainy & muddy so I use a water resistant boot, which always ends with wet feet before the season ends.
These are not overly durable. I am on my second pair. But damn, they are the most comfy daily hikers I have ever owned. If you are a thru hiker look elsewhere. But for your average day to day it is awesome.
I tried a pair of Altra shoes to see what all the fuss was about. Sure enough, super comfy. But, after wearing them around the store and taking a closer look at them, I told the rep I didn’t think they’d last more than two weeks of use. He looked at me with confusion. Maybe it’s just me, but comfort in a pair of durable boots that takes two weeks of regular use to break them in, and then last years is my preference. I also have rolled ankles in quality boots and never sustained injury. I can’t say the same thing for the cheaper, flimsier boots I’ve had.
Just adding more love to Altra with the rest of the commenters, the Lone Peak series (shoes not boots) got me through the toughest Moab scrambles feeling sure footed and never slipping. I'm not sure how the boot versions would be worse but personally I love the shoes and wouldn't hike in anything else.
Darwin on the trail (hiking dude on youtube), at first wore these a lot but switched to Topo Pursuit shoes due to the durability issues indeed. According to him those Topo Pursuit last a lot longer. Although video's saying that those Topo Pursuit are better than the altra shoes are suspiciously popular (like being paid popular)
I only run in Altras, but I can tell you the quality fell off when VF Brands (holding company that also owns The North Face) acquired the brand. The Lone Peak 1's and 2's are some of the best off road running shoes of all time. Well constructed and lasted for years. Now you are lucky to get 3-6 months out of a pair of Lone Peaks. I keep buying them tho...
2 YEARS AGO my feet rejected normal toe boxes!! But I need protection from winter and rugged work environments in MI !?!? ive been desperate to find something that would be worth the price !! Finally I figured out two ultimate mods A) remove the insoles B) DO NOT use the first two lace holes !! was a tuff couple years but now I have comfy boots that fit decently AND YOU CAN TOO!!
As some others mentioned, walking barefoot, true barefoot fully articulating shoes, or zero drop padded shoes in that order will build up your foot ankle and calf muscles and balance to where they should naturally be, then you can put on as bulky or heavy a piece of footwear as you want and get some different benefits from those as well. If you only wear high heeled shoes and boots you will cause problems over time, otherwise our feet would be made that way. Last, if your feet are "swimming" your footwear is too large and or wide and you need a different size, and since measured sizes don't match from one brand or line to another you might need another model or brand. People also tend to damage their feet when growing if they wear very narrow shoes, whether due to style or what they can afford, but shoes that fit a natural foot shape are kind of ugly but obviously more functional in nearly every circumstance. I still support your work, but this might be the farthest off you've been, you know better than to say a poor fit is due to a wide toebox, or to say there's no benefit to natural zero drop, and I like Altra but am saying this as someone who might never own this particular line of shoes.
I agree. I have only ever had two pairs of shoes that fit me perfectly in my life. They were from Fox Racing. They quit making shoes. I have tried literally every brand in the last 6 months and they all run Long and Narrow these days. It also doesn't help that shoe makers have gotten cheap and use a right shoe upper on left shoe soles. Nike, adidas, Levi's, DC and many others.
A few thoughts (I have worn Altra shoes for years now): 1. They are more of a high-top running shoe than a hiking "boot": I don't think there's any pretense of these being paratrooper boots. 2. Gore-Tex hiking boots are kinda silly for anything but day hikes (get something more breathable and wear gore-tex socks when you get wet) 3. After years of wearing Altras (and a few others), my forefoot has really spread-out: they fit comfortably without any swimming around
I tried to like altra boots. The first pair I had was comfy, but fell apart pretty fast. And my latest they've narrowed the toe box and just not digging them.
The vibram megagrip rubber lugs on the outsole tend to come unglued. The same happens to another well-known brand's 'hiking' boot with similar glued-on traction lugs so maybe it's not entirely Altra's fault, but you'd think either Vibram or the shoe manufacturers would test for real world durability first.
I have a few thoughts. First feet sliding around in a shoe/boot hiking is not only annoying but dangerous in steep elevations. I have worn zero drop boots/shoes hiking and this makes my footing feel less than secure. That is not fun with drops over 1k feet. Second Altra shoes are AMAZING for the first month or two and wear out quickly. I like the idea and asthetic of the lone peaks but don't buy them anymore. Or buy them on clearance. If you look at the ReSupply section of REI a lot of people feel this way and return them.
have you guys tried the Olympus 6 hiker? Are they any good? How's the sizing compared to the lone peaks? I can't make up my mind if I should buy a half size larger compared to the lone peaks
I wish I could have seen this video before I bought the Terrex Swift R3. It's the same wide toe-boxes that caused my foot to constantly move inside the shoe during the descent, absolutely pain in the ass. Wide toe boxes are no good.
Hi Weston, can you do these hiking shoes from Decathlon? QUECHUA Men's waterproof mountain hiking shoes - MH100 . I use them , great mileage , only problem i found was the wearing in the counter .
I have timp gtx boots they aren't leather, the fit wasn't great on the leather ones but they are still gore-tex. They have been great for me out here in Arizona hiking the rim and in the superstitions (where boots come to die). I use a different insole with high arch support but once I got the shoes adjusted (they have little structure so lace adjustment is key) I haven't had any blisters or sliding in the shoe. They will wear out your calves until you get used to them and you won't be passing them on to your kids but the grip has been excellent in my experience(they wrap around rocks like aireddow tires). The wide toe box and fit of the shoe doesn't cut off circulation so my feet stay warmer in the cold, it also seems to have better floatation in sand/snow. I have timp 2s for wet and warmer weather, similar performance but not water proof and low top so gators are helpful in sand or brush. Mine have held up fine so far but altra seems to vary in quality (like a last boot made on Friday deal) as others have had them fall apart on them. So I get mine at REI so I can vet them with no hassle on return if needed. I won't say they are the best but they work well for me anyway.
I guess I'm never going hiking again because those Olympus's were my last option. EVERY traditional hiking boot that has all the things that make something "GOOD" refuses to go wide enough to be comfortable, the thick leather doesnt breathe and I end up dumping a river of sweat out of the boot, and they give me blisters everywhere.
I ran my first marathon in an old pair of Altras they no longer make and that worked out fine. Since then, I could never wear their trail shoes since my feet trend on the narrow size and they're just too wide. I also don't get the whole obsession with drop, makes no difference to me.
I need to disagree with the foot slid thing. I use the Belleville mini Mil as an infantryman and I don't find that with a wide toe box at all. I find to have better grip on both up and down hills. I've gone through some nasty terrain with them and felt fine except 1 med size gravel that's with the mini vs the vivo tracker 2 is better in every way then both of these. That being said you are right that the Altra is a med to low hiking boot and I think it's a good transitional boot from traditional style boots to zero drop barefoot style. *Side note I only wear BF shoes and sandals except on my motorcycle. So I'm not the average person 😅
So it mainly sucks for hiking because of the wide toe box, zero drop and no arch support but a Jim Green barefoot African ranger is great for hiking. Way to be consistent
I wear barefoot/zero drop style shoes for hiking because i want to feel the trail, the grab points for my feet, etc. Can't do that in some chunky, heavy, traditional style hiker.
While I don’t like the trend of foam on the bottom I can get behind pretty much everything else. I have duck feet and spend most of my time in flip flops or barefooted. Altras were made for me.
It's interesting to hear the negativity towards zero drop, barefoot, wide toe box boots for hiking. I have been eyeing the Jim Green barefoot African Ranger for hiking, but it sounds like that will be a bad idea. Maybe the barefoot African Ranger isn't meant for hiking, or maybe there are differences where zero drop, barefoot, wide toe box is fine with the barefoot African Ranger but a fatal flaw for these Altras. Maybe once broken in, the leather conforms to your shape to reduce sliding, but the calf issue would still be there.
I think Zero-drop and wide-toebox doesn't work for rose anvil because his feet are not particularly wide. For people with wider feet, they would be fine for hiking, and I personally use barefoot shoes for hiking with great results. I had to send back my Barefoot rangers because they weren't wide enough for me (my pinky toes rubbed), so bear in mind what he says is targeted at people with normal sized feet.
I hear u on feet moving is bad but im my Keen boots rated for -20 i am laced into the back therfore no moving. I wear them daily delivering mail in Alaska
I have last year's Timps, and I mostly like them. They fit perfectly in a 9.5, I have few hot spots, and they are incredibly comfy. However, the durability that haunts all Altras is there, and they are not waterproof. Goretex is a scam, and in 2-3 inches of snow at 10+ miles, my foot was completely soaked. If they fix the durability issue and make them truly waterproof, they are not worth the price.
Not surprised at all by this vid. Altra’s quality and workmanship has always been hot garbage whenever I look at them in stores and having tried them on multiple times have deterred me from buying them to begin with. Gave in after seeing many glowing reviews about them and finally bought a pair of Lone Peaks. Never again after only wearing my first pair two times. The heel was all stretched out, foam felt dead and flat as a brand new pair of shoes. Cannot understand how they haven’t folded by now
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Could you cut apart the Converse Chuck 70 Leather? You previously cut apart the regular Chuck 70 and had good things to say about them. Converse claims the Chuck 70 Leather is made with premium leather, but since they are owned by Nike, the claim is suspicious.
I think it would be a good follow up to the Chuck 70 video and also a good leather sneaker comparison against the recently released and sold out MUGS. Thanks!
Your cost meter is broken, at least for this video it was.
Looks comfy. Hey MOM! Im gonna cut the tongue out of these brand new boots. Can you use your sewing machine and sew in some waterproof neoprene spandex to the tongue.
Asics figured it out. But Altra hasnt.
PLEASE CALL OUT BOOT BARN CHEAP JANKY BOOTS!!!
Can we please just get a quality hiking shoe with a wide toe box? Make a leather boot with more toe room I don't even care about the zero drop or arch support, take it or leave it just give me more room for my toes!!
@@k1_w3 I don't like the durability issues altras have been giving me lately. I've switched to topos instead. I'm also checking out keen for hiking boots, but I'd really love a PNW style rugged leather boot that gives me more toe room. I love my JK OTs but I really need a boot like that with toe room
Look up Lems Shoes Summit Boulders!!!
You might try the Courtney Selous..best I found yet for wide toe box in a stitch down..
I've had the same complaint but the best solution I've found is Jim Green. Most of their boots are wide by default and the African Ranger has a great wide toe box.
Meindl make a few - I have the Meran (Goretext lining, A/B grade) and the Bernina (leather lining, B grade) and they're the first boots I've tried that don't squash my toes sideways. Absolutely love them. Check out their Comfort Fit range, although beware that for some reason not all the footwear has the same toe room - the Balancing walking shoe was pretty uncomfortable on my toes, for example, and yet felt overly wide in the mid-foot.
For what it’s worth, Altra Lone Peak shoes was the only thing that helped heal my plantar fascitis after years of trying everything else. I buy all my shoes in zero drop & wide toe box now if possible. I wish there were more options in the market in this category.
Same. After trying fivefingers my feet got wider and now normal shoes are so painful I have no idea how could I have use them for 40 years. There are few good brands tho, for trail running and trekking altra and topo, for more casual lems, wildlings or belenka. And fivefongers for everything, of course. My feet love all of them :)
The lone peak has a full rubber outsole as well, a d is mich better than this. It's also one of the top long distance hiking shoes.... close to 1/3 of hikers on the 3 big trails in the US will have this one model on their feet. Plenty of downsides, but they fixed MY flat feet and weak ankles.
I don't understand why "making a technically good boot" - good materials and construction - also for whatever goddamn reason seems to mean "making a narrow ass pointy-tipped shoe that fcks up your foot".
Why the fck can't shoemakers make good shoes, good materials, *without* making them in the narrow "standard" shape modelled on a fckin fish.
I think they are so entrenched in tradition. It's really beyond me. They only traditional sort boot company that makes a sort of ergonomic shoe is jim green, and those are still pretty narrow
Jim green
It really is tradition. A lot of traditional boot making and dress shoe making is heavily based on traditional apprenticeships and they are very very very resistant to chnage. I'd love them to make foot shaped shoes instead if pointed elf shoes
There's a British brand called duck feet that seems to fit the bill if you want a properly made boot with plenty of width. Being British it's not the best of quality or made for the hardest of work but it seems to be pretty good quality. I say all this speculative language because I don't have a pair myself I know of them because they keep advising to me. For more extreme boots like the pnw style you actually want them to be tight and kind of uncomfortable because it keeps your foot from slipping around which can be dangerous in the environments those boots are designed for.
jim green mate
Yeah I love Altra, they just need to massively improve their durability
thats not going to happen. they started out with very high quality materials and construction, and as they have been bought and sold again and again, they have seemed to maintain the very high quality build but they are saving money on materials. Things in our society only go in one direction, and that is down. Things get worse not better. Name one thing that's getting better. Most things in our society don't even maintain their current level for long. And that's because of the way our economy is designed. Obviously technology and innovation is the great equalizer, the great deflator, but it's balance between that and the entropy of inflation that is built into the system. brands like costco that haven't gone to trash are very rare outliers. everything else gets slowly nickle and dimed down to a shadow of itself over time, the same fate awaits Altra. Anything from a bag of chips or your favorite ice cream, to retailers, or anything else with the obvious exceptions being consumer electronics.. Consumer electronics are always getting better and cheaper. Almost everything else is getting worse and more expensive, and when vultures like private equity are involved thats the recipe for the most drastic precipitous declines. Luckily for Altra their new new owner VFC is not private equity but a publicly traded company. That means the same pressures exist but nowhere on the level that you see in private equity. And if you look at VFC you will see that they are not doing so hot. They have lost over 85% of their market capitalization since the high back right before covid while many of their competitors are reaching all time highs and generating more revenue and profits than ever. Altra's parent company is the toilet and if it doesn't turn around soon they will be on the ropes. Do you think their quality will increase under that situation? They're already losing money, so now they're going to reduce their margins to make higher quality shoes? Not a chance in hell. Expect things to get worse.
Idk my lone peak 7s last months of walking 20 miles per day minimum.
Never would i have thought someone could be so good at explaining and investigating a pair of shoes! Gratitude brother! ❤ have a blessed 2025 😊
I stopped wearing Altras years ago because of how fast I was going thru them. I wore nothing but Vibram 5 Fingers for running up to 50k's but once I started going past 50k, I started wanting some cushioning so I went with the Superior 2.0, and then moved on to the Lone Peak 2.0, then 3.0. I was getting roughly 150-200 trail miles before they started falling apart. That was a pair of shoes every 6-8 weeks. I'm currently on Inov8 G270 and they are holding up well. Zero drop, durable build, and a tow box just wide enough for toe splay without feeling like a clown shoe.
I bought the regular low Olympus 5s, and took them to hike the Tour Du Mont Blanc last summer. The lining in the heel wore through long before I finished the week's long hike, and I had to start using moleskin on my heel to prevent my heel from getting eaten up for the rest of the hike. I've never had to do this with any shoe before, certainly not after such little use. Needless to say, I returned the shoes to the store right after the trip, and got a full refund.
My old Altra Lone Peak 4s that I bought maybe 5 years ago now, they STILL hold up great in the heel. Altra have started to cut too many corners in their production in the last few years, all while hiking the prices way up. I love Altra for what they represent with the zero drop and the wide footbox. But these days, there are other alternatives that are much more durable. I think I might be done with Altra forever.
Been heavily using this boot for more than a year and can confirm most of your points. It is very comfy and given the huge foam still feels relatively stable. But the pain around the ankles never went away, no matter how much I broke them in. Only way to avoid it is not lacing them up, which makes the whole point of wearing a mid-height boot absurd. The water resistance was really very short lived (worst on any Gore-Tex boot I owned) and re-impregnating them gives you maybe a day or two of dry feet - on other Gore-Tex boots that lasts up to a month for my kind of use walking a lot early morning with dew in the meadows and crossing creeks etc. I'd love to see a better version of this, since I can hardly wear shoes without wider toebox.
Altra lone peak 4.5 is hands down the most comfortable shoe I have ever put my feet in. I take my kids to Disneyland at least once a year and whenever we go generally, we would put up about 9 miles and then everybody’s pretty tired and ready to go back to the room once I got those shoes. It was nothing for me to put up 15 miles in a day before my feet fatigue. I’m not saying to the best you in the world, but I am saying they are the best shoe for my feet to date.
lone peak is the line i buy from them. very comfortable
I had hiked for years in La Sportiva Wildcats and have loved them. A couple years back I decided to try out the Lone Peak without realizing they were zero drop heels. I quickly realized that my narrow feet (Brannock B) made the Lone Peak feel so incredibly unstable, that there was no way I could use them on a trail. The unstable feeling combined with trying to get used to zero drop made me retire them to around town wear when running errands. They feel like super comfy slippers, but for us with narrow feet, they just don't work for their intended purpose.
Altra hiking shoes (the lone peaks) are some of the best on the market. there's a reason they are by far the most popular for ultralight hikers and through hikers. if you want a traditional heavy and chonky boot, no they're not for you. but if you're seriously putting on miles and trying to move fast, they are amazing.
THAT BEING SAID, the boots are absolute dogshit, some of the worst things ive ever put on my feet. which is weird because they seem like the same as the shoes just with a higher ankle. but no, something in the transition ruined them
also fyi, your calf is not being "overextended" in a zero drop shoe, it is being properly extended. your calves are permanently being shortened in heeled shoes, no shit if you ask it to stretch to the correct lenght, your gonna have problems. but thats your problem, not the shoes problem.
Well damn you know of any good zero drop wide toe box hiking boots to really crank out some miles?
MEN'S OLYMPUS 6 HIKE MID GTX are now out. I wonder if they fixed any of their short comings? I can't find a review on them anywhere.
As for the comment on toes sliding, for people with wide feet, it is far more comfortable to have a wide toe box for hiking. Especially on the rock climbing trails. I am using a 4E boots because of that and the standard US cut cause my feet to hurt. It would be nice to see some comparison to the international brands like Montbell. As for feet sliding backwards and forwards, it is mostly countered by the shoe lace tension, and boa system makes regulating it a lot easier.
In my experience with Altra’s (lone peak/torin) its only the toes that have room, the mid foot and heal are quite secure.
As for the calf, I’ve read that the lower the heel the more strain goes on your ankle and calf, but the higher the heel the more strain goes on your knees and back.
It’s just what I’ve read in reference to heel height in footwear.
To me they are great, but like most shoes they’re not for everybody.
@@k1_w3ditto
This is very true. I know first hand the difference between raised and level heels while hiking. I can hike for much longer in my zero drops. Even when I first started using them that was the case.
YES.. I have that sliding issue with my keens, even though those are still my favorite boots. Good socks help, but you can feel pretty unstable, and come out with friction burns regardless.
Altra is awesome right out of the box! Then, about 2 weeks later they disintegrate.
If you're looking for an Altra alternative you can take a look at Topo shoes, not quite zero drop but they do have a wide toe box.
All the extra work your calves do makes the rest of your leg do less work. That’s why people get so worn out walking around in high heels. Their stride is like half the length of a flatter shoe. Your calves dont get tired but the rest of your leg gets twice as tired. I really dont think that argument was thought out very well. Also, someone with narrow feet is going to feel a ton of slop in these wide shoes but people with wide feet feel perfectly at home in them. Narrow feet would actually benefit from the women’s sizing. They are narrower than the mens sizing. And you get the option of having pink or purple shoes. You just cant lose!
hell yeah I want some sweet ass purple shoes. Only issue is that I'd need a size 13 4E and good luck finding that.
@@jeffhicks8428 altras are extremely wide shoes so there’s a good chance you’d fit them pretty well. That’s one of their signature designs to have a wide toe box. Topo also makes a really wide toe box and they last longer than altras. I have really wide feet, between 3e and 5e, and these shoes all feel great to me.
1. If your feet are moving too much laterally, it's not a good fit for your feet. Get something narrower.
2. If Altras "don't work" going uphill, then drop shoes "don't work" going downhill because you're over-extending your stride, and thus, you're unstable.
Those shoes come straight from the "but wait there's more" school of design. More styling cues per square centimeter! One sole color? How about three! We got holes, diamond stitching, retention straps, support straps and just plain straps! And more! Not your style? We got 15 Styles all mashed into one! Other runners will envy you and let you pass through. We put our name on the front, back and side so everyone can see that you've got Style. Style! Style! Style!
Get them while they last kids!
Got the Lone Peak 7s for a Spartan Trifecta weekend - bloody brilliant shoes!
@roseanvil shouting out my home town, love it! Didn’t know you went to USU explaines why you a chill guy 👍🏻
I need to take a look at something like this for doing 'handyman' work in people's nice homes. I'm usually in my Thorogoods all day, but when I need to be up and down stairs and ladders as well as tight spaces, etc. they are pretty heavy and a bit clunky on hardwood floors, etc.
Well they just dropped the 6's, so hopefully they'll be better constructed. I've been holding off on the 5's because the 6's were incoming so I'd love to see you do a new updated review on the 6's for sure!
This channel has cost me so much money. From Thursday boots to Thorogood Boots but you've probably saved me a ton of money as well. I still wanna see a pair of Cabelas Iron Ridge boots. They're shockingly comfortable for all day wear.
What happened to the cut in half tally?
I'd love to see you cut open a good leather pair of Scarpa boots! Maybe the SL Active or Terra GTX models?
I’ve been wearing Altras since 2015 and have been with the regular Olympus for the past 3 years. I would consider these hiking shoes, not boots. But the shoes work pretty well. You’re right, the bottom could use some more rubber and there’s definitely some friction inside. Every time I bomb a hill, I feel like my feet are gonna catch on fire!
And no offense, but mountains and steep trails exist on the East coast too. 😊
I'm still going to buy some of these. I love my Zamberlans for that super stiff "extension of my foot" feel that you talked about. But sometimes, I want something lighter and way more flexible that will let my toes do more of the work. There's definitely a place for these.
My Altra low top trail runners are my absolute favorite.
I think the Topo brand shoes are much better for the same concept there. Altra sold out and they honestly don't last past 50-100 miles... Topo is the brand to keep on the radar
Would love to see you do an episode on Ahnu Montara boots, they would fit in great with this series. I owned a pair and they were my favorite boots for years due to the comfort and durability. But I would really be interested to see them cut open and compared to others in the same genre.
Altras are my favorite. 0 drop with a natural foot shape. Can’t beat them.
Oh my gosh, you nailed my feelings about Altras. The Timps are just the best trail runners, and the crappiest quality, and I keep buying them because they're so comfy.
Can you do a video on the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66s please? I feel like it would make for a great video and you can maybe compare them to the sambas as they’re so similar
Never had issues with my non-leather Altra uppers, the sole wears out way before they show any damage
I hope the new Timp Hiker’s will remedy these problems. I use my Olympus 5’s for almost everything outdoors. My only complaint is the scant outsole and they are a bit clunky. They definitely take max cushion to the max. I’ll try the Timp 5’s when my Olympus wear out but they really have held up well and it’s been about 2 years of solid use.
Solomon and topo athletic are huge in the hiking space. I've never heard of anyone wearing some of the brands you're covering.
I had a pair of Lone Peak 7's for the better part of 2 years. I enjoyed them for their light weight, breathability, and they gripped the terrain really well. On the flipside, I felt every rock or crack I stepped on. I typically wear a US13 but got them in US12.5, even with the slightly snugger fit they would still slip and twist around my foot on uneven terrain. I also couldn't get over the swept back heel that is seen on a lot of trail running shoes, it caused my foot to get hung up if I was driving in them.
Fantastic content man 🔥🔥
Altra Lone Peaks are frequently recommended for the AT, a 2,000 mi trail. I think they're probably fine for hiking.
@@k1_w3 are you going to say the same thing in every comment? how much Altra is paying, bot?
@@k1_w3that's exactly what a bot would say
Can you do Altra Olympus hiking boot 6?
Great review, i work in an outdoor shop as a sales specialist, i am learning a lot with you, could you make a review of the lowa renegade and the salomon 4 quest, both for many years were rated as the best hiking boots.
In 2017 I hiked 1000 miles on the pct with one pair of altra lone peaks, then 2 years later I bought a new pair and they were already wrecked after 100 miles on the Sierra high route. Their quality definitely dropped though they are my favorite hiking shoe
I've been a Altra fan for a few years now. Just bought my second pair, the lone peak 8's. These shoes are awesome my only gripe is that their colorways for some of these shoes are pretty goofy. I am not a huge fan of the ultra vibrant patterns that many athletic shoe companies are gravitating towards.
I’d like to see you review the Topo Trailventure 2 WP hiking shoe. They compete with Alta.
I think their leather choice is great, thin, light, scratch resistance, decent durability.
Hope they take some of your suggestions on the bunched liner and glueing the midsole.
I realize you are destroying the boots anyway, but I hate it when you also cut through the laces. Save those or send them back it something!
If you are looking at hiking boots could you do some La Sportiva's??
I really enjoyed your series on military books but there is a special operations group call 75th ranger regiment and they wear more of a hiking style boot and I was wondering what boot you thought was best for the job
Merrell Moab 3
Hanwag Banks GTX
I desperately need this series.
I'm a dog walker, specializing in off leash group hikes.
I go through hiking boots like no bodies business. I really want to find a boot that is going to last at least a year without causing physical damage to my body. I'm currently trying to recover from a torn hip flexor. Few years ago I tore my achilles tendons, each a year apart.
I'm currently using Merrell because they are affordable and so far hasn't cause any injuries.
If you could possibly include some testing for all day use, I would be much appreciative.
Also if you would recommend a brand that I should invest in.
I wear a women's 7-1/2 to 8. I usually gets 8 but in the summer it's in the 90's and my feet get hot with the extra socks. The winter in NorCal is rainy & muddy so I use a water resistant boot, which always ends with wet feet before the season ends.
Altra’s seem to be the shoe of choice for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, so they must be doing something right with the wide toe box.
Can you review the year of the dragon docs? I'm wondering if their quality is better than the typical ones since they're regarded as a special edition
These are not overly durable. I am on my second pair. But damn, they are the most comfy daily hikers I have ever owned. If you are a thru hiker look elsewhere. But for your average day to day it is awesome.
They're a god send if you've got a big fore foot and need hiking boots though.
I need a wide toe box in all my shoes. I prefer a stitch down build like the Danner bull runs because you get even more toe box room
But the sole is not good for hiking. It’s a work boot.
Hunting boot reviews please!
I tried a pair of Altra shoes to see what all the fuss was about. Sure enough, super comfy. But, after wearing them around the store and taking a closer look at them, I told the rep I didn’t think they’d last more than two weeks of use. He looked at me with confusion. Maybe it’s just me, but comfort in a pair of durable boots that takes two weeks of regular use to break them in, and then last years is my preference. I also have rolled ankles in quality boots and never sustained injury. I can’t say the same thing for the cheaper, flimsier boots I’ve had.
Just adding more love to Altra with the rest of the commenters, the Lone Peak series (shoes not boots) got me through the toughest Moab scrambles feeling sure footed and never slipping.
I'm not sure how the boot versions would be worse but personally I love the shoes and wouldn't hike in anything else.
Darwin on the trail (hiking dude on youtube), at first wore these a lot but switched to Topo Pursuit shoes due to the durability issues indeed. According to him those Topo Pursuit last a lot longer. Although video's saying that those Topo Pursuit are better than the altra shoes are suspiciously popular (like being paid popular)
I only run in Altras, but I can tell you the quality fell off when VF Brands (holding company that also owns The North Face) acquired the brand. The Lone Peak 1's and 2's are some of the best off road running shoes of all time. Well constructed and lasted for years. Now you are lucky to get 3-6 months out of a pair of Lone Peaks. I keep buying them tho...
Authentic and Performance are *Diffrent*
2 YEARS AGO my feet rejected normal toe boxes!! But I need protection from winter and rugged work environments in MI !?!? ive been desperate to find something that would be worth the price !! Finally I figured out two ultimate mods A) remove the insoles B) DO NOT use the first two lace holes !! was a tuff couple years but now I have comfy boots that fit decently AND YOU CAN TOO!!
Haglöfs Solid Pro GTX should be about 200usd. I like it under foot but am curious about its longevity. :)
As some others mentioned, walking barefoot, true barefoot fully articulating shoes, or zero drop padded shoes in that order will build up your foot ankle and calf muscles and balance to where they should naturally be, then you can put on as bulky or heavy a piece of footwear as you want and get some different benefits from those as well. If you only wear high heeled shoes and boots you will cause problems over time, otherwise our feet would be made that way. Last, if your feet are "swimming" your footwear is too large and or wide and you need a different size, and since measured sizes don't match from one brand or line to another you might need another model or brand. People also tend to damage their feet when growing if they wear very narrow shoes, whether due to style or what they can afford, but shoes that fit a natural foot shape are kind of ugly but obviously more functional in nearly every circumstance.
I still support your work, but this might be the farthest off you've been, you know better than to say a poor fit is due to a wide toebox, or to say there's no benefit to natural zero drop, and I like Altra but am saying this as someone who might never own this particular line of shoes.
I agree. I have only ever had two pairs of shoes that fit me perfectly in my life. They were from Fox Racing. They quit making shoes. I have tried literally every brand in the last 6 months and they all run Long and Narrow these days. It also doesn't help that shoe makers have gotten cheap and use a right shoe upper on left shoe soles. Nike, adidas, Levi's, DC and many others.
A few thoughts (I have worn Altra shoes for years now):
1. They are more of a high-top running shoe than a hiking "boot": I don't think there's any pretense of these being paratrooper boots.
2. Gore-Tex hiking boots are kinda silly for anything but day hikes (get something more breathable and wear gore-tex socks when you get wet)
3. After years of wearing Altras (and a few others), my forefoot has really spread-out: they fit comfortably without any swimming around
For me Altra is basically the only sporty option, I have 3 models, and what bothers me is the inconsistency in sizing between models.
💯 The sizing needs improvement.
Can you please review the Danner Mountain 600 Evo ?
I tried to like altra boots. The first pair I had was comfy, but fell apart pretty fast. And my latest they've narrowed the toe box and just not digging them.
The vibram megagrip rubber lugs on the outsole tend to come unglued. The same happens to another well-known brand's 'hiking' boot with similar glued-on traction lugs so maybe it's not entirely Altra's fault, but you'd think either Vibram or the shoe manufacturers would test for real world durability first.
I loved Altras since the original Lone Peak. But I have to say, I've never had a durable pair. There was always something that wore down prematurely.
I have a few thoughts. First feet sliding around in a shoe/boot hiking is not only annoying but dangerous in steep elevations. I have worn zero drop boots/shoes hiking and this makes my footing feel less than secure. That is not fun with drops over 1k feet.
Second Altra shoes are AMAZING for the first month or two and wear out quickly. I like the idea and asthetic of the lone peaks but don't buy them anymore. Or buy them on clearance. If you look at the ReSupply section of REI a lot of people feel this way and return them.
have you guys tried the Olympus 6 hiker? Are they any good? How's the sizing compared to the lone peaks? I can't make up my mind if I should buy a half size larger compared to the lone peaks
I wish I could have seen this video before I bought the Terrex Swift R3. It's the same wide toe-boxes that caused my foot to constantly move inside the shoe during the descent, absolutely pain in the ass. Wide toe boxes are no good.
Hi Weston, can you do these hiking shoes from Decathlon?
QUECHUA Men's waterproof mountain hiking shoes - MH100 .
I use them , great mileage , only problem i found was the wearing in the counter .
Is there a brand that makes a high top road shoe??
None come to mind. What sort of activity would they be used?
@ running with a recently broken tib and fib
I have timp gtx boots they aren't leather, the fit wasn't great on the leather ones but they are still gore-tex. They have been great for me out here in Arizona hiking the rim and in the superstitions (where boots come to die). I use a different insole with high arch support but once I got the shoes adjusted (they have little structure so lace adjustment is key) I haven't had any blisters or sliding in the shoe. They will wear out your calves until you get used to them and you won't be passing them on to your kids but the grip has been excellent in my experience(they wrap around rocks like aireddow tires). The wide toe box and fit of the shoe doesn't cut off circulation so my feet stay warmer in the cold, it also seems to have better floatation in sand/snow. I have timp 2s for wet and warmer weather, similar performance but not water proof and low top so gators are helpful in sand or brush. Mine have held up fine so far but altra seems to vary in quality (like a last boot made on Friday deal) as others have had them fall apart on them. So I get mine at REI so I can vet them with no hassle on return if needed. I won't say they are the best but they work well for me anyway.
I guess I'm never going hiking again because those Olympus's were my last option. EVERY traditional hiking boot that has all the things that make something "GOOD" refuses to go wide enough to be comfortable, the thick leather doesnt breathe and I end up dumping a river of sweat out of the boot, and they give me blisters everywhere.
wear roman sandals, like a man!
I ran my first marathon in an old pair of Altras they no longer make and that worked out fine. Since then, I could never wear their trail shoes since my feet trend on the narrow size and they're just too wide. I also don't get the whole obsession with drop, makes no difference to me.
I need to disagree with the foot slid thing. I use the Belleville mini Mil as an infantryman and I don't find that with a wide toe box at all. I find to have better grip on both up and down hills. I've gone through some nasty terrain with them and felt fine except 1 med size gravel that's with the mini vs the vivo tracker 2 is better in every way then both of these. That being said you are right that the Altra is a med to low hiking boot and I think it's a good transitional boot from traditional style boots to zero drop barefoot style. *Side note I only wear BF shoes and sandals except on my motorcycle. So I'm not the average person 😅
So it mainly sucks for hiking because of the wide toe box, zero drop and no arch support but a Jim Green barefoot African ranger is great for hiking. Way to be consistent
I wear barefoot/zero drop style shoes for hiking because i want to feel the trail, the grab points for my feet, etc. Can't do that in some chunky, heavy, traditional style hiker.
Would be nice to see these compared to Topo's Pursuit
Nice boots for hiking in Belgium
Review the Goruck MacV-1 boots.
Topo Athletic MTN Racer
What about the Lone Peak?
Does Under Armour still make those fat tire boots? you should review some of those or maybe you already have?
While I don’t like the trend of foam on the bottom I can get behind pretty much everything else. I have duck feet and spend most of my time in flip flops or barefooted. Altras were made for me.
It's interesting to hear the negativity towards zero drop, barefoot, wide toe box boots for hiking. I have been eyeing the Jim Green barefoot African Ranger for hiking, but it sounds like that will be a bad idea. Maybe the barefoot African Ranger isn't meant for hiking, or maybe there are differences where zero drop, barefoot, wide toe box is fine with the barefoot African Ranger but a fatal flaw for these Altras. Maybe once broken in, the leather conforms to your shape to reduce sliding, but the calf issue would still be there.
I think Zero-drop and wide-toebox doesn't work for rose anvil because his feet are not particularly wide. For people with wider feet, they would be fine for hiking, and I personally use barefoot shoes for hiking with great results. I had to send back my Barefoot rangers because they weren't wide enough for me (my pinky toes rubbed), so bear in mind what he says is targeted at people with normal sized feet.
Have you tried the Altra Lone Peak Hikers boots?
I hear u on feet moving is bad but im my Keen boots rated for -20 i am laced into the back therfore no moving. I wear them daily delivering mail in Alaska
My Olympus 5's I have to wear no cushion (running) socks to not get blisters.
Bro what is this, rose ad-vil? Double ads during a sponsor spot is wild
You should cut in half the Nike Jordan 1 gore Tex to see if there’s any significant difference between them and a normal Jordan 1
I have last year's Timps, and I mostly like them. They fit perfectly in a 9.5, I have few hot spots, and they are incredibly comfy. However, the durability that haunts all Altras is there, and they are not waterproof. Goretex is a scam, and in 2-3 inches of snow at 10+ miles, my foot was completely soaked. If they fix the durability issue and make them truly waterproof, they are not worth the price.
Can you cut a caliga?
Topo athletic makes a similar hiking boot, has rose anvil done anything with that brand?
Not surprised at all by this vid. Altra’s quality and workmanship has always been hot garbage whenever I look at them in stores and having tried them on multiple times have deterred me from buying them to begin with. Gave in after seeing many glowing reviews about them and finally bought a pair of Lone Peaks. Never again after only wearing my first pair two times. The heel was all stretched out, foam felt dead and flat as a brand new pair of shoes. Cannot understand how they haven’t folded by now