Customer Reviews Altra HIIT XT 2

As a woman with extra wide feet, finding shoes for the gym is a nightmare. Doubly so because I do powerlifting and CrossFit, which require a dense shoe base instead of big squishy ones. I've been a long time Altra believer for hiking shoes and was so excited when these came out! And now that they're available in cute colors, I'm totally sold. Even my very wide toes fit effortlessly into them, while my narrow heel feels snug and supported. I don't think about my feet at all while working out in these, which to me is the ultimate sign of a good shoe. My squat form has definitely improved as well with the "power base" - forget that elevated heel nonsense. They are a little too "hard" for running or hiking long distances in, but they're not made for that. My only complaint, both for these and my hiking shoes, is that I wish I could purchase an insert with more arch support. My arch starts to ache after 2+ hours in these shoes, and normal inserts don't work with the Altra "foot shaped" shoe.

I do CrossFit and I have a LOT of shoes that I workout in (Reebok Nano 6s and 8s, Nike Metcons, No Bulls, etc....I have a slight problem :). I tried the first version of these shoes and they were WAY too narrow and weird so I was hesitant to try these. Lo and behold, they are my FAVORITE shoes to CrossFit in now. Super comfortable. Stable for lifting yet cushioned enough when there's running in the WOD. I have them in black and I'm getting ready to order a second color. The rest of my CrossFit shoes are slowly collecting dust!

Love the wide toe bay!! Perfect for HIIT workouts. I wouldn't recommend it for strictly running, but in a gym setting it's PERFECT! Very comfortable and provides stability!

I love this shoe and use it for all my gym work (biking, elliptical, lifting, plyometrics). Very comfy and good support for my lifting routine.

I bought this shoe for an indoor gym shoe. Weight lifting, hit classes, the occasional treadmill run. I love the lateral stability for workout classes, and the general fit of the shoe is very comfortable. However, it is very loud on the treadmill. Not uncomfortable to run in, but LOUD. So loud that other gym users gave me stinky side eye and I apologized profusely - after finishing my run. I am a long time Altra user, for all kinds of runs, and am an ultra distance runner. And, don't get me wrong, I love the shoe. But perhaps the description should not deem it good for shorter runs.

I purchased these from a friend who ordered the wrong size. Thankfully I got a great deal on them. They felt super tight the 1st 2wears, then by the 3rd the fit but started tearing on plastic coating.

I've ordered quite a few different styles but this one was a bit snug in the fit, with no stretch happening. And after just a few wears, the "plastic" material ripped on the sides at the seams of the soles.

I love the comfort and fit. The support has been wonderful for my high arches and plantar fasciitis. The only problem is that they don't last very long. The last pair that I bought and started wearing 2 weeks ago already has a slit or tear on the top of the shoe.

These are excellent for strictly weightlifting, helps me feel solid and stable. When I do CrossFit these weren't as comfortable as I'd hoped they would be. Shin splints from double-unders, not comfortable for running warm ups or for burpees, not enough spring for box jumps. Great for squats!

I bought these shoes for my crossfit classes and activities. Our workouts mix in lifting, running, jumping, rowing etc... about 5-6 times a week. While I love these shoes for my lifting - provides a sturdy base and support, comfortable - after about 4 months the fabric and material is ripping and shoe is coming apart. I've replaced my first shoe after 6 months and my second pair after 4 months. This shoe has not withheld as I know my other Altra running/trail shoes have.

Love the shape of the shoe. It does not look funny at all. It is very very cute. I was excited to see this new pair. But it was just like several buyers who have mentioned, the sole is not as flexible as I would like it to be. I did not understand what they were talking about until I put one on. I do not do any daily run these days. However, I was a runner. So when I walk, I tend to do a runner-style walking. It is important that the shoes follow my feet. This pair does not. So sad. I would recommend to my friends who do a lot of workout without moving around too much, I guess.

Such a great shoe for what it's made for. I use these for lifting and High Fitness. I've had 2 neuroma surgeries and love the toe box on this shoe. The only complaint I have is the plastic part around the toe is already breaking and tearing after only 2 months.

I found these comfortable for heavy lifting at the gym, but that was the only activity I found these comfortable for. They are sturdy and dense, which is good for grounding but terrible for walking even the short half mile to the gym. Running in these are impossible, as the inflexibility in the sole leads to loud, clunky, pounding, no-spring strides. I would passionately disagree with these being advertised for running, having purchased (and loved) my two pairs of escalantes. While they lace snugly around the midfoot, the overall bulkiness leads to awkward moving and my foot sliding in the shoe when I try burpees, lunges, lateral movements, etc. Their singular use made these a huge miss for me. I wish I had returned them, but alas they sit unused on my shelf. I was looking for a shoe that could be used all around the gym, so I'm looking forward to trying the new Solstice XTs.

Was so excited to try this shoe - really like the fit - but it caused a lot of foot pain if I tried to run on the treadmill or use in a tabata class where running involved. The sole is too hard. Not a great all round gym shoe.