How to Choose Running Shoes

With lightweight cushion and a low drop, these Altra road-running shoes make the miles melt away. Altra EGO™ P35 midsole foam helps with smooth strides. The rocker shape provides an efficient toe-off.
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View the Altra Experience Product LineView all Altra Women's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum 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 | Engineered mesh |
Lining | Nylon |
Midsole | Altra EGO P35 foam |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 14.1 ounces |
Gender | Women's |
5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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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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I think maybe these are a solid shoe, just not the right choice for me. The toe box is perfect - nice and wide for those of us used to going barefoot all the time. However, there is really little arch support. A few minutes into breaking my shoes in it felt like my feet were going to fall off. They’re really soft and cushiony, not too tight, not too heavy. They would be the PERFECT shoe for me if they had just a little more arch support. I’m new to running so probably just trial and error on my part, but keep in mind if you have high arches that this may not be the shoe for you.
These have the potential to be so good if they weren’t so TIGHT!! Wide toe box, where? I’ve had 2 pairs of Altra Riveras for over 3 years which were labeled as slim foot shape at the time. These are supposed to be wider, but they definitely are not. Didn’t end up purchasing these and I think I might be done with Altra for good now.
I haven't moved so nimbly and lightly in years as when I tried out these new Altras. They look good, feel weightless, and help propel me forward. Everything I'd bee hoping for in a new walking shoe, but -- I didn't pay attention to the difference between the standard and original fit. I need more room for my pinky toe. Sadly had to return.
I bought this couple of months ago and truly love the fit.