How to choose an Altra Running & Trail shoe
Altra shoes - For which type of runner?
Offering unparalleled comfort, the Altra shoes are now favoured by many runners throughout the world (such as the Romanian trailer Robert Hajnal or the Savoyard Ugo Ferrari), whether they are simple amateurs or regular runners.
ALTRA shoes are light, flexible and follow the movement of the foot. With the Balanced Cushioning concept, ALTRA shoes will guide you towards natural running (proximity to the ground) and this will help you prevent injuries (different work on muscles and tendons).
Trail runners will appreciate the Velcro fastening on the back of all trail shoes to attach the gaiters.
Which altra model should I choose?
ALTRA shoes for trail running
Lone Peak
The ultimate trail shoe (grip / versatility)
Superior
The lightest for a feeling of speed (Dynamism / Lightness)
TIMP 2
Comfort first (Comfort)
Olympus
Very popular on long distance/ultra
King MT
The ultimate shoe for short distance and greasy terrain
ALTRA shoes for road running
Escalante / Escalante Racer
The dynamic shoe to give rhythm to your runs (Dynamism / Lightness)
Torin / Torin Plush
Perfect for medium and long distance races (Comfort)
Paradigm
The stable and protective shoe (Comfort / Stability) for medium to long distance
Vanish / Kayenta
For lightweight, minimalist runners looking for performance
THE PARTICULARITY OF ALTRA SHOES
BalancedCushioning™
All Altra shoes are designed with a specific sole block that positions the heel and forefoot at the same distance from the ground. This "naturalistic" design of ALTRA shoes helps to guide runners towards a more optimal and protective running technique to reduce joint injuries and increase running enjoyment.
FootShape™
Altra's unique ToeBox is designed to give your toes the space they need for maximum release and natural positioning. This will allow you to increase your stability through a greater range of motion of your forefoot, forget about rubbing injuries and gain comfort.
Fit4Her™
The Fit4her™ technology takes into account the anatomical differences between the male and female foot. You will find 9 points of differentiation in ALTRA women's shoes such as a narrower heel and midfoot, a higher instep or a longer arch to better respect the female foot.
A little history about the brand
It all started behind the scenes at a specialist running shop in the heart of the Wasatch, Utah, USA. Despite the myriad of shoes and technologies they offered to their customers, runners kept getting injured. The idea came to them to offer a shoe that would help runners to be injury-free without sacrificing the pleasure of running. ALTRA RUNNING™ was born, based on a science that advocates and promotes the natural movements of the body.
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