Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Take to the trails in the women's Altra Experience Wild 2 Trail-Running Shoes. Not only are they light and breathable, they also help protect your feet with more TPU overlays than before.




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View the Altra Experience Product LineView all Altra Women's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 4 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 30 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 26 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Polyester rolled mesh |
| Lining | Nylon |
| Midsole | Lightweight, compression-molded EVA foam |
| Outsole | MaxTrac |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 2.6 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
| 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11..5 | 12 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
| EU | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 |
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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Although these were the most comfortable pair of trail runners I’ve ever owned, the durability is terrible. They barely lasted 200 miles of backpacking, while I expect trail runners to hold up for 300-500. The tops ripped just below the base of my big toe, and no amount of duct tape could fix it. If they lasted longer they would probably have been 5 stars! Love the cushion and wide toe box, and worked well for my wide/flat feet. Would only recommend if you only hike on occasion and on easy trails, but I personally won’t be buying these again.
My second pair of Wilds! I am loving the combination of stability and cushioning. Great for trails, mud, rocks, etc.
This trail runner is comfortable out of the box. Cushioned enough but with some feeling of the trail, so a good balance. But it lacks breathability. My feet get pretty hot and I have tried a trail sock and road sock both by balega and still that is the one real flaw.
I had high hopes for a this shoe. I have been wearing Altra’s Lone Peak 6, which accomodates my wide feet with bunions, but don’t love the zero drop. These are super straight and stiff at the inside of the forefoot so I couldn’t even wear them for more than 2 seconds. Returning them today :(
I have a pair of altra lone peaks which are great because they accommodate my ample bunions. These are completely flat at the bunion area, so excruciatingly painful before even walking on them. Very wide space on outside of the shoe which is weird. Have to return them. Sad…
Best everyday and trail hiking shoes I’ve had. Comfortable with wide toe box and great grip and good arch support. When I wear these out they are a do over!