Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
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Altra King MT Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
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Made for runners whose idea of fun involves mud, rocks and burly mountains, the Altra King MT trail-running shoes offer excellent traction in wet and rocky conditions.
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Trail-Running Shoe Type
Off-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
0
Running Shoe Cushioning
Minimal Cushion
Rock Plate
Yes
- Supportive uppers have midfoot straps that lock your feet in place for control on ascents and descents
- Ego midsoles are fast and responsive, but still cushion nicely
- Flexible StoneGuard rock plates built into the sole add protection underfoot
- Vibram® Megagrip rubber outsoles cling tenaciously to wet and dry surfaces
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View all Altra Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Off-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Minimal Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 0 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Ripstop polyester/thermoplastic urethane overlays |
| Lining | Unavailable |
| Midsole | Ego compound |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber |
| Rock Plate | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Altra Footwear - Men's
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.4 |
Sizing Notes
Altra’s unique FootShape™ toe box and zero to low shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on. When fitting, be sure to allow a full thumb’s width in front of your toes. If your feet are used to cramped toe boxes, Altra shoes may feel a little big at first. Give your toes some time to get used to the newfound wiggle room.
Altra offers a range of FootShape fits:
Original Fit: The fit that started it all, Original is the roomiest of the 3 options from Altra.
Standard Fit: The most common fit from Altra is right in the middle of Original and Slim.
Slim Fit: The slimmest-fitting Altra option still allows room for your toes to spread out naturally.
IS THIS SHOE TRUE TO SIZE? The product Features above will provide a suggestion if Altra advises you to size up or down in this particular shoe. If no such note exists, please order your regular size.
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Prooooozy
Manchester NH
super comfy, super grippy
7 years ago
I got about 125-150 miles(6 months)of trail running and hard trekking in the white mountains before I tore through the outer toe box. These were great right out of the box as I broke them in on a 28 mile hike and my feet instantly loved them. I could tell early that I was gonna tear through the outer toe box(and should have reinforced them myself). I don’t really see it as a design flaw as I normally tear through my trail shoes in the same area, I was just hoping for the price that these would have lived up to their name!!!
Yes , I recommend this product
arjayer
Portland, Oregon
Good design features but lacks true width
7 years ago
Wanted to put this shoe on and be amazed but it just didn't happen. The Altra King MT is a nice trail runner but is nothing more than mainline width in the shoe and toe-box. I've purchased over a dozen Altra's in the past four years and the last year and a half with the new LonePeak and now King MT have been disappointments, they are simply not as wide as what Altra originally was putting out. The Timp's are now the only trail sneaker from Altra that will fit my foot and even they are snug and wear out EXTREMELY fast. The last great fitting Altra for me were the Superior 1.5's and the Lonepeak 2.5's, hope they get back to cutting them wider. On the plus side, these are great looking shoes with awesome traction and those with narrower feet just looking for good toe splay will likely do well with these. Hence, I would recommend these but only to people who do not have a wide foot.
Yes , I recommend this product
Michael
Seattle and NW trails
Trail runners dream shoe
8 years ago
If you are a fan of zero drop and not a lot of cushion, these should be your go to trail runners. They are the best I've ever ran in for trails in the Northwest that can be muddy and extremely uneven rocky surfaces. Love them and so do my feet and legs.
Yes , I recommend this product
Pathfinder
Arizona, United States
Comfortable, lightweight, and sturdy
7 years ago
I was a little hesitant to get these shoes because of the thin soles and fragile looking mesh uppers. However, after several long trail runs through rocky, spiny terrain, these shoes have now become my favorite trail runners. The sole is thin, but the cushioning is actually pretty good and my feet did not get sore after running over sharp limestone bedrock. The lateral stability is excellent, which I attribute more to the sole than to the somewhat funky Velcro strap that wraps around the mid-foot. The Vibram MegaGrip Compound soles provide amazing traction on rocky terrain and did not cling to mud after running through some swampy areas. My feet love the wide toe boxes and I have become a fan of the zero drop technology, since for me, it promotes more of a forefoot strike. As other reviewers have noted, the heel on this shoe seems unnecessarily wide. I’m not sure why Altra design it that way, but I found that I was able to adequately secure my feet by cinching up the upper laces. The mesh uppers are very breathable and yet they kept out dust and dirt. So far the mesh has held up, but only time will tell how long they last. Different models of Altra shoes seem to vary in sizing, although I found that my King MT shoes fit true to size.
Yes , I recommend this product
bigfootturbo
Bellevue, WA
Very weak upper toe box
7 years ago
This would have been a perfect trail running shoe if not for one huge issue - the uppers above your toes don’t stand a chance! Both of my shoes have the same hole right above my big toes. This is something you might expect after running a few hundred trail miles, but the rips started forming afte only a couple of 15-20 mile trail runs. After I ripped all the way through them (after a total of 4 runs), and I after I got sick of dirt and rocks coming through the holes, I attempted to fix it by using jacket/tent repair tape. That lasted through my first run... now I am back to my $140 shoes with two gapping holes in them. Worst part, I loved them so much after the first run that I immediately purchased another pair. Now I have a brand new pair on the shelf that I dread putting on.
No, I do not recommend this product
Harry
New Mexico, United States
Great trail shoe
7 years ago
Great shoe as this is my second pair of this version. First the good: Keeping a minimal drop, the tread is different from many other popular Altras in that it is less "stacked" i.e. closer to the ground for more stability. The forefoot has more volume for long trail days where the foot swells. The result: absolutely no blisters. I did need to put special loops on the shoe string to keep the heels cinched however. The fabric is highly breathable for summer comfort. That said dry completely if the shoe gets totally saturated (had to toss my first pair due to stench after submerging in glacial steam and not being able to dry). Only problem is the large fabric areas are susceptible to wear especially catching a foot on lava rock; I had to sew a gash together and eventually added my own toe cap with urethane (reportedly the next version has more toe protection). I love this version so much I bought a second pair, as a newer version is rumored to be out next year (probably it will be fine but not waiting for next year).
Yes , I recommend this product
JR690
Michigan
Good trail runner
7 years ago
Took this out on some local unimproved trails this weekend for 8 miles. Went through mud and muck while keeping my toes dry and was comfortable to boot. Only issue was that with the wider toe box, I should have worn thicker socks as I developed a hot spot on the outer three toes of my right foot. Velcro strap added good stability and was a good feature. Treads were good enough to help with grassy and dirt parts of the trail but not so deep that it felt awkward running on pavement crossings.
Yes , I recommend this product
Michael B
Vista, CA, United States
fine pair of trail footwear
7 years ago
I was unsure about the minimal insole cushioning but with the "StoneGuard" layer it hasn't been an issue. What I love is feeling like I'm wearing moccasins with super gripping tread. The zero drop plus minimal cushioning translates into feeling low to the ground and very stable footing. The toe room is the real difference maker and the foot lock strap helps keeps everything in place. I've been inspired to get out more often just so I can use this fine pair of footwear!
Yes , I recommend this product
bark61
Spokane
Message to Altra - Use More Durable Materials!!!!!
4 years ago
This was the longest lasting Altra of the 4 or 5 pairs I purchased over 3 years, but still wore out at the toe bend in a too short a time. Altra seems to value going cheap over going good. I bought my last pair last year, and am switching to Hoka One One to see if they can do better.
No, I do not recommend this product
CalSportsPhoto
Danville, Ca
Lightweight and lots of grip.
3 years ago
Very nice for varying terrains and conditions. I now wear them less to make them last!
Yes , I recommend this product
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