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Rating Summmary:

372 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

72%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

8%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

5%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

74%"Felt true to size"

90%"Felt true to width"

80%"Moderate arch support"

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Fit was perfect both size and width. Nice looking shoe with zero-drop and a great wide toe box. Great with jeans. Sturdy yet very comfortable.
I'd also recommend:
Skechers
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Have always appreciated Altra toe box. These are comfortable, fit me true to size, and casual. Don’t have all the annoying Altra descriptors plastered all over the shoe, like my other Altras.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance, Keen
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I love these shoes, but they run 1/2 size small. I wear an 8 1/2 in almost every other shoe, but in Altra I need a 9.
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They look great and are comfortable. The toe is wide and very comfortable in regular sizes even with EEE feet. My only ding on them is that if you have a high instep there's not a ton of support, but they are fine for ordinary daily wear. Not really a runner so that wasn't why I bought them, so can't vouch for them for that use.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
I've worn Birkenenstocks most of my life because they have zero heel height (which is best for my low back) and a large toe box, so I was thrilled when I found Altra running shoes because they incorporate both of those design principles. Importantly for me, Altra has a plain black model "Ayd" which is perfect for the office, as well as a jog around the building mid-day. They work well with my custom orthoses (I just removed the stock footbed).
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
Extremely comfortable for a casual work environment. Everything else I try just can't compare in the toe box. I currently have two pair and frequently alternate between them through the week. I could easily go for one of each color!
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I like these zero heel shoes. Great toe box for perfect comfort. Well made shoe.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
These are the best "casual office work shoes" ever made. Great style and great comfort (wide toe box, zero drop, cushion). I literally wear them to my office 4 days per week every week. Thank goodness the trends for "business casual" have been becoming more loose over the years. Even executives are basically wearing sneakers (disguised as dress shoes) to work now. The toe-pinching wing tips are GONE!!! I don't think I could be happier with a shoe. I'm super picky about thoses, just so you know if you are reading this. I have the brown in size 10.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
BEST SHOE EVER!!!! Very comfortable for wide feet, stylish sneaker look, comfy since the heel isn't lifted. Soles do wear down, but it's to be expected for a shoe I wear every day, pair has lasted me 3 years, buying another cause the tops are getting scuffed.
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Great shoe! A little unusual looking with the wide toe box, but works great.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
This is my second pair of Altra's, my first being the Paradigm 4, the Paradigm has more cushion but I like the less cushion in the Cayd just fine and I plan to get the boots soon. I have a fused ankle, when I first got fused I had to wear rocker soles, it took a few years to able to rear "regular" shoes. In regular shoes, an uphill walk is challenging with an ankle that doesn't move, the Altra design makes uphill walking the easiest I have had in years and walking in general in these shoes is heaven, I get in 1-5 miles daily and always buy decent footwear, this brand is a game changer for me :)
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
I average about 17,000 steps per day. Straight out the box these shoes are incredible. No foot strain or stress at all at the end of the day. Got two more pair on the way because every time I've ever found a great shoe they get discontinued.
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Have work then meant every data since they arrived. They are super comfortable.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
have all colors - love the feel
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
If you have a foot that is best suited with a shoe with a wide toebox then these are the shoes for you. I initially bought a brown pair... within 10 days of walking 10K steps a day, I bought a blue and a black pair. Now I just saw they have a black on black style... I will need these by the fall. Seriously the most comfortable shoes ever.
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I think these shoes are great! I'm a huge fan of Altra in general and I really like these. It's great to have the comfort of Altra in a more fashionable shoe. I really hope that Altra keeps making more shoes like this. They run a little small, like most Altras, so order them 1/2 to a full size larger than a standard shoe.
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Love Altra shoes and these shoes are wonderfully comfortable the roomy toe box does it for me. I got the black ones and they can be dressy or casual. I am female and very happy with the look of these shoes. I wear an 11 and the men’s 9 fit perfect. I hope they keep coming out with shoes that aren’t tennis shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Altra are the only brand i wear.
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My husband had a pair so I thought I'd try them. I gave them a good wearing; they are comfortable and I love the wide toe box!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
I own two pairs of the Cayd. I went to order a new pair in brown but they are out of stock. Please tell me they are not discontinuing this shoe?!
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I have wide feet, and the toe box is perfect for my Hobbit-like width and toes. I am having one problem with the shoes, but hope to overcome with time and perhaps thick moleskin. The back upper lip of the shoe rubs the back of my ankle, creating a blister. I hope I'll overcome it on full break-in, or a couple layers of moleskin or padded moleskin attached to the back lip. Other than that, I love the shoes style, support, and comfort.
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They felt absolutely awesome. Unfortunately, the Mrs doesn't like the styling. The big toe pocket has a bit of a duck look to it. too bad, they were crazy comfortable.
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Big fan of Altra Footwear and this style doesn't disappoint. Tried the blue (nice color, won't interfere with denim, chinos etc) sole is soft gray, doesn't scream. After reading other reviews I tried 10.5 then 10. Am standard size 9, widest part of feet is 4.5. Toe box in these shoes is endless both in length and width. Whole shoe seemed wide, stable and flexible. Style is good for all day and given the comfort level of these, worth wearing all day, too. Is really great with Altras to wear shoes that don't feel like heels but had to toss the 2 sizes back: ran out of time to reorder for an event and I decided that the sole wasn't as cushy as I'd like. But! I am shopping again for more Altras here at Zappos- only place I go. Thanks
I'd also recommend:
Altra
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
I wish I had black boots that fit like the Cayd, when I was an infantry soldier. I would have been able to complete Ranger school and maybe SF school. This is an opportunity for Altra. If Altra is able to manufacturer army boots that fit like your shoes, I can see a huge military contract for Altra in the future. Think about all the future special operators you will help.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
My doctor recommended a zero drop shoe after a back and neck injury. I tried Lone Peaks and loved them on the trail. Now I wear blue Cayds daily and walk the concrete floor of a training facility with very reduced to no pain or discomfort. I plan to get brown and black ones too. I can't recommend them enough.
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Ever since I discovered the Escalante 1.5, my Fred Flintstone feet aren't happy in anything else. Unfortunately, being winter my feet were freezing. I am female and saw reviews from other females about these. My women's Escalante is 8.5, and I ordered a 7 (the smallest available size) in Cayd based on reviews that they run small. A men's 7 would normally be too big for me so I love when men's shoes are reported to run small. The 7 in these is perfect for me! I'm really happy I got them. My Flintstones are warm and happy without having to stray from Altra. With Cayd for winter and Escalante for summer, I think I'll go clean out my closet. Don't need anything more than these and my Keens.
I'd also recommend:
Keen (but be careful since many styles are getting quite narrow)
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