Customer Reviews Altra Solstice XT 2
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Customer Fit Survey:
66%"Felt true to size"
80%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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This is my favorite Altra shoe and my favorite shoe, period. I have the black and white ones. Definitely not a clown-looking shoe. Perfect fit with my little toe bunions and perfect padding. I love the shoelaces; they add to that no-clown-shoe look. They are not made of see-through material. I can wear black socks with the white ones. Mine do not come untied. I do interval training, weight lifting, Pilates, walking, and shopping in them. I have had them for about 2 months and see no wear and tear. I hope these stay just the way are. No improvements needed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Ive been using altra sneakers for years the wide toe box is the beat so your toes dont get squished while ealking running or on the elliptical. I love how its snug around the mid foot and ankle and loose on the toes. They get dirty and machine wash well on hot woth hydrogen peroxide and baking soda like brand new! Yes its true aftet a year they get worn hut if ur a true athlete you wilp vhange your sneakers every 6-12 months. Best shoe, give it a try i have so many friends and fam hooked
Gina G,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Perfect low profile gym shoe with minimal cushioning but adequate support. Great for weight training. As a personal trainer I spend hours on my feet every day. Please make these in more fun colors
Julie,
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I have had a heel spur for decades but only recently has it not responded to the cortisone injections. Watch a few YouTube videos and these were recommended. So happy I purchased and will definitely be ordering in other colors.
Alicia, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Very stable shoe for cross-fit workouts. Super comfortable! My only compliant is that the laces are very short and come untied while wearing them.
Emily,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I purchased to wear in the gym but so comfortable I want to wear them everywhere. I was unsure at first with the low to know heal height but I truly love them.
JJL,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This sneaker is extremely comfortable. I bought it to walk around in Paris and it didn't disappoint. Love that it has that barefoot feeling.. will recommend.
Mary J,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love these as a casual wear with dresses or whatever! Super comfortable and just a clean shoe!
Shelby,
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I purchased the Solstice for a fitness and pickleball shoe. The shoe makes a rather annoying screetch sound on the floor every once in a while in my FIT class. I have not been able to play pickleball yet due to Plantar Fasciitis. I'm a little nervous about the screetching that might occur, but so far I'm liking the shoe. The zero drop is making a huge difference in my foot health, and I feel like I am on the right path to recovery.
I'd also recommend:
For my foot, the Paradigm fits the best so far.
Rhonda, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My son is in the men's shoe dead zone. His feet are too big for kids shoes and too small for mens shoes. He loves them. Two weeks into school and they are holding up well. I sized up a half size as recommended and they fit perfectly. Thank you for offering them in black/white color.
Happy M,
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The shoes had a nice dropped heel, so your foot set well in the shoe but the toe box was very wide. I tried these on at a local shoe store before ordering and the toe box at the store wasn't nearly this wide. I wore them for a day, out grocery shopping and running errands and the toe box being so big was akward.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka
Deborah, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Bought the Women's Solstice XT2 in a size 8 - chose the white - very nice looking sneaker! They feel AMAZING right out of the box! I particularly like how they hug and support the heel bed all around. Couple that with the extra toe room, and a great foot bed cushion, and it's a great fitting sneaker. I don't think I'll use them in high-impact training, but I'll definitely use them for weight-lifting and Les Mills Body-Pump classes. They don't have the kind of thick construction you'll find in a high-impact running/training sneaker. The top of the foot is covered with a looser fitting mesh, but I wouldn't have them any other way. They are so incredibly comfortable. I have had them on walking around the house, and I don't want to take them off!
Deirdre,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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For house cleaning. Wear all day and feel great.
Betty,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Ashley Nowe with Strong Like A Mother recommended these shoes and I'm so glad I got them. Wide toe box and I can go from
Work out to walking around at the zoo comfortably with this shoe
Monica,
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Feels true to size, very comfortable. The non-fabric white parts are a little greener than I expected, but not in an obvious way. Definitely still a white shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I bought three pairs because these feel great. Like walking in a cloud with support. I have literally bought 20 pairs of shoes since my back surgery. These have changed my life. I couldn't walk before for more that 15 minutes, now with the Solstice 2 I can shop and wear them all day. I love the toe room. PLEASE Altra, don't ever change these perfect shoes. Famous podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan recommends these and that's how I discovered them. They are fantastic! Healed all my foot pain. ( bought in different site as my size is sold out)
Alh,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wear these for pickleball and find them to be a great court shoe.
Cindy,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great for everything other than running. I use it in my day to day errands, walks, bike rides, gym work, and on the elliptical. It's extremely comfortable and light- I love it's minimal design.
Careth,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love these shoes! Most probably buy them for running, I use them for walking and dancing on hard surfaces, indoors and outside and they are great! I wish you made an all black version.
LG,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Buy these today! Comfy but stable. Durable. Will improve your mobility and performance in traditional and functional strength training. Once you try you won't look back. White color very cute too!
Maya,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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For years I've enjoyed their running shoes, and I've been wanting a cross trainer from Altra. Ordered this one and it's great for HIIT and agility. Loving this shoe!
Brandy,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running US
I was actually looking for a good trainer, but I'm wearing these for everything - lifting, HIIT, running. These shoes are comfortable, just the right amount of support, and my feet and legs feel great.
Cassidy,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I purchased the solstice to replace an eight year old pair of Reebok CrossFit shoes. They are exactly what I hoped for. Comfortable, durable, great for lifting or cross training.
HD,
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I got the shoe in both a size 10 and a 10.5. The 10 is my usual size. For me, they run 1/2 size smaller. Otherwise, they are the perfect shoe, light weight, breathable, flexible and also stylish. This is my second pair of Altras, and I really like the zero drop. I got them in black and don't find the material too thin. At least not for indoors and during spring/summer. I probably would not wear them outside during colder months.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I really love these shoes; I now have 6 pairs and am in one of them every day. But, the last pair I ordered has cheap and short shoe laces- very disappointing and irritating. I can barely tie them.
Margaret,
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