Customer Reviews Altra One Jr (Big Kids)

My son had been having plantar fascia pain anytime he'd run more than a mile; after 1 week, his foot pain is pretty much gone, and he's loving the enhanced smoothness of his footfalls and greater speed. Every time he wears them, he hugs and thanks me, which sure is nice. Thank you so much, Altra! My son thanks you, too!! Best shows ever, as far as we're concerned (I have the grownup version)! He loves the fact that these aren't a watered down version of the adult shoe, too.

My child, who is ADHD w/sensory issues, has wide-ish feet and high arches, LOVES these shoes. He says they are the most comfortable sneaker he's ever had. They are light and flexible, which make him run extra fast! Daily wear has shredded 1 pair every 3 months since Sept. We're trying the "lone peak" model this time around to see if they last a little longer. Though other brands last 6 mos. or more (Asics, Nike, New Balance) we'll keep buying Altra because they fit his foot so much better. I would recommend this particular model to users who are not terribly rough on their gear.

My son loves them. He has a habit of walking on his toes and the zero drop helps his gait. The only reason I gave them a four is because the soles wear out fast, if they were a little more durable I would give them a 5.

Thank you Altra for making a youth shoe! My daughter is 9 and unfortunately already has foot issues. The Altras fit her great and she says they are so comfortable. My only concern is that the sole is not super durable and she is wearing it through it quite quickly.

I have bought 3 pairs of these for my son and daughter. I am always searching high and low for my 3 requirements for shoes: flat, flexible and a wide toe box. This fits the bill for all three and they are my son's favorite pair. However, they do not hold up well to daily wear. The soles almost immediately begin to wear out and the fabric is very thin and begins to fray within a month or two. Because they are so comfortable, we still managed to stretch their wear for almost a year, but they didn't look good at all. I reluctantly bought a second pair when he grew out of the first. I'm writing this review, not to deter anyone from purchasing them, but in the hope that the company will improve the durability of the shoe and expand their offerings for youth sizes.

The zero drop, the toe room, the light weight, the flexible sole--all that is great. These things feel like what kids really need in shoes. But they started wearing out immediately. They have no durability. The soles looked like they were years old after a few weeks. The fabric is fraying. One part of the sole is peeling off. Please make an Altra shoe for kids that lasts more than a month. Kids, of all people, need shoes that can stand up to abuse, not shoes that give out quickly under normal use.