Altra  Solstice XT 3 Shoes - Women's

I bought by first pair of Solstice about six years ago and I still wear them around the house. My latest purchase of the X3 has been a huge disappointment. I’ve worn these shoes a total of ten times and they are falling apart in multiple locations. I love the comfort and wide toe box but the quality needs overhauled in a big way.

I found these shoes so “in between” in style they didn’t really do either thing well. For me, too flat for running, but too soft for lifting. Just not a great cross training shoe. Returned.

I was looking for a more minimalist shoe for strength training and Plyometrics and decided to give these a try since I love my Altras for running. I’ve been using them multiple times a week for a few months now and they have exceeded my expectations. Super wide toe box that allows for grounding and toe spread on heavy barbell squats and deadlifts. The fabric is very breathable but so far seems durable. The shoe is also flexible and I have no trouble with agility and power movements. You can really feel the ground in these shoes, which is something I love for lifting, but also enough cushion that they are comfortable and supported.

I was looking for shoes to wear to the gym for HIIT classes, and I've loved all the other Altra shoes I've had for hiking or walking. I got these and found that the toe box is narrower than all the other Altras I've had. The size was also too long in my normal size, while still being too narrow. Otherwise they seemed great, well constructed, good stability, etc. Ended up returning because of the longer/narrow fit not being good for me.

Nice wide toe box, great fit and comfortable CrossFit shoe.

I *loved* the X2s...bought 3 pairs. Wore them everywhere, and finally wore them out and got a pair of these in white. While I appreciate that the side mesh breakdown seems to have been fixed in this version (seems to have, because I haven't really worn them long enough to tell for sure), overall I find them to fit a little less comfortably...the toe bend doesn't seem like it's quite in the right place, the sole seems a bit thicker (maybe it's my imagination?), and just not quite as wonderful as the previous version. And the colors are awful, please please please bring back the baby blue! All that being said, they're still better for gym workouts in terms of toe space and stability than any typical shoe. I just loved the X2s so much though!

Great looking shoe, perfect for indoor pickleball, neighborhood walking and working out at the gym. I really love these shoes. Fit true to size. Great Altra product. I’ve had 15 pairs of Lone Peaks over the years but these will be my off trail go to shoes!

This is my second pair of Altra shoes. My first pair are Lone Peak 9 and I love them. I bought this pair because I wanted a shoe to play pickle ball in, and I wanted Altra’s amazing wide toe box. I love this pair just as much as the Lone Peak.

I had to size down a half size in this from my usual Altra shoes. Bought for the gym due to low cushion.

Lucky to buy 3 pairs of soltice xt2, the new xt3 version is smaller, colour wave and material less appealing. Firmer on foot. I have a neuroma and could comfortably wear the xt2 playing pickle ball, hiking and gym, even a run these shoes carry me through. The xt3 does not shape up. Many customers share this sentiment. Altra please bring back the xt2 version, I’m waiting for the next release. Returned the xt3.