Customer Reviews Altra FWD Experience

I wear these on anything from 3-15 mile runs. I love the rocker and cushion on this shoe. It's present but minimal. These have replaced my Torin's and I'm on my second pair.

Perfect fit and very comfortable for both road and treadmill. Highly recommend trying them out!

Use it as a walking shoe - my legs and feet do not tire out

I have had these shoes for multiple runs including a half marathon! First shoe that had not left my toe box numb during a run!!! By far my favorite shoe I've ran in. Plan to use this shoe style as I continue to train for my first full marathon!

I've had these shoes for 7 months now and love them! I run regularly - both longer distances & shorter sprints. They're perfect for both. I feel faster in them and my feet feel great after every run!

If you need new walking shoes - look no further. These shoes allow me to walk longer without fatigue, and I swear make me faster! You won't regret this purchase!

I love them. I cannot go to a 0mm drop with my bio mechanic or over 5mm drop. They were perfect for the first 8k right out of the box. I love them more than my Mach6 and my Clifton (sorry Hoka I have a new favorite in my shoe rotation). I wear them even to walk when I work. But, I get that Altra play it safe with colors because of the money involved by producing shoes but guys (and gals) don't hesitate to get a bit funky with the colors. The white gets dirty very quickly. I guess the mesh texture (fantastic feeling and breathing) is responsible for it. I'll buy another pair to wear at work. The orange... doesn't do so well with day to day business and I can't resign myself to buy black.shoes :). Other than that all very good.

I have been running on them for 4 months and they're perfect for me! The zero drop is a bit too low for me bc it adds a lot of stress in my ankle. So the 4mm it just works great! The toe box is great as well. It's not a very soft shoe and you won't feel the ground with it.

Previously I had the Olympus shoes and loved them, but wanted to try a new style. I am totally in love with these. The fit is perfect and I really like the way that they cup my heels, and I don't feel like I am going to slip out of them. They are light weight and perfect for my walking/running (road and treadmill). I really love the orange/pink colorway- they are super happy.

I got these shoes for something different and because I have been having symptoms of either Mortons Neuroma or Metatarsalgia. I did some research and figured what the heck I should give these shoes a try. I run between 20 and 25 miles or slightly more weekly and alter my shoes depending on my training that day. On the first run, I was not impressed, but on the second run, I felt like it was easy, and I could have run and run, but I only had 5 miles on the plan that day. I wish you had a "super shoe" with the full-length carbon because I would get those. I currently run in the Nike Vaporfly and think I might need more room in the toe box. However, Nike will continue to be the race day shoe in the hopes you can provide a very lightweight shoe with a full carbon plate as they do.

This shoe is amazing! I've worn the paradigm for many many years and loved them. Bought these on a whim and my runs have been amazingly better! My new favorite altra

Made the switch from my trusty Asics Kayano and love how light and comfortable they are. Feeling fast

I started getting a Morton's neuroma and did a bunch of research to help it without getting shots. These are so comfy and do not squish my toes. PLEASE MAKE MORE STYLISH SHOES IN ALL WHITE!!!

Amazing shoe! I have had multiple toe surgeries and needed a roomy toe box and it is cushioned and love the forward movement it provides.

I have been a fan of altras for years, but recently I found my feet craving something different. Then I found this shoe. I am totally in love! Everything I love about roomy altras but now with a slight heel/toe drop making it ideal for long runs. Would 100% buy again.

I was not sure whether I would like this shoe or not, especially since it is brand new. I have had Torins in my shoe rotation every since Altra started. I decided to try it, and I cannot believe how incredible it is. Comfortable, responsive, lightweight. One of my favorite shoes that I have ever tried from any manufacturer.

As an endurance athlete alternating between Altra and Hoka shoes I'm totally in love with these! Sometimes we want a little more than zero drop a d this shoe does just that! Please make also a trail shoe like this!

I have had many foot issues mainly due to RA, but these shoes are so wonderful and I can wear them all day! I am a teacher and on my feet all day, so I love when I get the opportunity to wear them.

I was skeptical I've been using the Escalente for years for my runs (2-5 miles a day) but thought "why not." I'm so glad I did. I supinate and my left knee will swell if I have the wrong shoe, so once I find something comfortable that doesn't hurt, I stay. I wasn't sure if the rocker design was for me but it 100% was. My runs are easier and quicker (not that I'm fast, I run like a tank) and I haven't had any issues from my knee. On the flip side, my niece tried them and said she felt like she was falling lol she does not run or exercise but she is on her feet as a stylist.

I have back and ankle pain and was desperately trying to find shoes to wear on my upcoming trip to Paris where I will be walking all day. I went to a Fleet Feet store to get assessed, and they recommended these shoes. I felt better the moment I put them on. The cushion in the ankle alleviates my Achilles pain, and the low drop positions my foot better for walking and standing. The arches are in the right place too. I'm so happy! I did have to go a half size up because they were a little short, but once I got the right size, they were perfect. The style is great - not a traditional looking gym shoe. I got the cream ones and ordered the orange.

I have run through two pairs of these (in the gorgeous orange and pink colorway) and I just love them more every day. I have a movement disorder that creates big problems with my gait but these feel stable and steady underfoot and the rocker bottom helps me run more naturally than any other shoe I've worn since my diagnosis. I do go through them incredibly fast - the dystonia makes me drag my right heel and I just destroy the sole in that shoe - but I would do that in any shoe so it's not a mark against Altra. Thanks for making such a great shoe!

I have worn the Torin, Paradigm, and Timp 4 shoes and these are my favorites! I love how lightweight they are and that slight rocker motion that I've missed from traditional runners.

This is the 6th pair of Altra's that I've tried and they are great! They finally got the cushion and toe box right. Please fix the length issue, that'd help reduce my heel slip. And more neutral colors please!