Altra - Experience Wild 2
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"The best part is the grip, kept me stable on wet muddy surfaces."
"The slim and grippy sole makes them extremely safe in scree and rocky terrain."
"I have the Altra Experience Wild I run on varied surfaces, dirt, rock, gravel, asphalt."
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"The best part is the grip, kept me stable on wet muddy surfaces."
"The slim and grippy sole makes them extremely safe in scree and rocky terrain."
"good grips"
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"have had zero blister or fit issues. ... 250 miles later I’ve bought two more pairs to have at the ready in the sz recommended."
"I have brutal bunions on my feet and mangled ankles so I hadn't been able to get through 200K on any shoe over the past few years....Altras, Hokas, New Balance...I can in Solomans but they destroy my feet. I bought a pair of Altra Experience Wilds a couple months ago and almost got to 400K in those. ... Highly recommend trying. ... Needless to say Im onto my 2nd pair of these."
"for 90% of trails, runners are too comfortable and light to not wear."
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"I have incredibly wide feet and the only shoes I've found to fit are Altra."
"until another company comes out with a wide toe box and no arch support trail runner it’s altra all the way for me. ... I had to immediately return them due to their pronounced arch support. My feet hated them"
"Altra makes trail runners with a wide toe box."
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"it’s nice to have an Altra that doesn’t wreck my hamstrings."
"aren't zero drop...have a 4mm drop, so easier on my achillies as well"
"The low drop definitely reduced the impact on my calves."
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"Less than 75 miles. 30% hiking, 70% gravel/light trail. They are destroyed. ... VF has turned Altra into a fairly poor value in my opinion from a longevity standpoint."
"Less than 75 miles. 30% hiking, 70% gravel/light trail. They are destroyed. ... VF has turned Altra into a fairly poor value in my opinion from a longevity standpoint."
"they begin to fall apart after 200 miles. ... these shoes often don't last a year at the rate I use them. ... I put in a warranty claim regularly because these shoes often don't last a year at the rate I use them."
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"Big mistake, after only a couple of runs, both my second toenails blackened and eventually fell off. ... they are tight though. ... Yes, I feel them in the front of the shoe on downhill especially, but also in flat terrain."
"Big mistake, after only a couple of runs, both my second toenails blackened and eventually fell off. ... they are tight though. ... Yes, I feel them in the front of the shoe on downhill especially, but also in flat terrain."
"The experience wild absolutely crushes my forefoot. ... I am able to wear them for walking but I still have to lace them weird to keep the pressure off the inside of my big toe."
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"Go with Altras if you dont mind your achilles blowing up ... zero drop shoes work for some ppl for sure but they have blown up far more achilles than theyve helped ppl. The barefoot running crazy that stemmed from Born To Run got many of us. Myself included."
"Go with Altras if you dont mind your achilles blowing up ... zero drop shoes work for some ppl for sure but they have blown up far more achilles than theyve helped ppl. Myself included."
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"La Sportiva, for example, is better for scrambling than an Altra. ... Both will work but for Dolomites would suggest something stiffer, with firmer lugs."
"They are both pretty minimally cushioned shoes though, so if you’re running on harder surfaces you may need a higher stack"
"They are both pretty minimally cushioned shoes though, so if you’re running on harder surfaces you may need a higher stack"
Over pronater here as well; I run in Kayanos on road and Altra Wild 2 on trails.
r/trailrunning • Stability Trail shoes ->ALTRA Wild 2 (4mm drop) if you want something reasonably priced, or the Wildhorse from NIKE (9/10) are good road to trail options that can see you through a lot. And both are really comfortable shoes. Asphalt all the way to "rocky" is a tough spectrum to cover it all, but those are the two that come to mind. Maybe try the TOPO Ultraventure 4, too, if you really need a wide toebox and some all purpose grip
r/trailrunning • Can you recommend an all-terrain running shoe for wide feet and a heavy build? ->I tried the Topo Mtn Racer 3 too and struggling with plantar fasciitis, it didn't do the job for me, felt very painful. I got Altras (Wild Experience 2), which have a flat insoles, and see there, all the pain in my feet disappeard within a month, and they have plenty of space in the toebox.
r/trailrunning • Topo MTN Racer 3 - Arch Support Concerns ->I’ve got several pairs and they are my go to shoe now. IMO it’s the perfect combination of Altra and HOKA. I really appreciate how much more responsive V2 is .
r/trailrunning • The 25 most recommend trail runners on Reddit (in the past year as of Jul 2025) ->I wanted to love these. I’ve enjoyed Salomon shoes in the past so much. Right now I’ve kind of become obsessed with the Altra Experience Wild 2. I like how responsive they are and it’s nice to have an Altra that doesn’t wreck my hamstrings. That being said I’ll still keep these Salmons in my rotation.
r/trailrunning • Salomon Ultra Glide 3 ->Have you tried the Altra Experience shoes? I’m pretty obsessed with them right now.
r/trailrunning • Getting back to running after paralysis: check ✅ / Making my shoes last more than 3 months: not check ->This is the terrain run on basically every day and I alternate between three kinds of shoes through the week: HOKA Speedgoat Altra Experience Wild Salomon Speedcross
r/trailrunning • What shoes for rocky mixed gravel? ->The Altra Experience Wild has a 4mm drop. I love mine
r/trailrunning • Looking for trail runners for wider feet with a wide toe box ->Also have wide feet with low arches. I’ve never been able to get a good fit with Topo. The wide toe box is great, but I find the arch and midfoot too narrow. I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet. I’m currently using Altra Experience Wild and Lone Peak 8’s. They have both been fine for me and they fit my feet much better than the Topo’s. They are both pretty minimally cushioned shoes though, so if you’re running on harder surfaces you may need a higher stack
r/trailrunning • Trail shoe advice ->I've pretty much followed the same path as you and for over 100km: Tarkine Trail Devil 2 > Topo Mtn Racer 3 > Lone Peaks Although I think the LPs have the most forgiving shape and just this week, I got a pair of **Altra Experience Wild**, which are the standard Altra shape (LP are Original shape shape) but much bigger stack height and 4mm offset. They also take the Altra gaiter system, which I really like, so these may get to the top of the list- just need to get some runs in them. So, if you kinda like the LPs but want a bit more, these might be an option for you.
r/ultrarunning • Shoe advice for 100 miler (Altra/Topo guy) ->I stopped wearing the speedboats after the 4s bc I kept turning my ankle in the 5s so I can't comment on that but I do love the Hoka challenger (I ran R3 in those and they were just fine). Altra recently released a 4mm drop trail shoe too that I'm really liking: the experience wild. Good luck on your 50k!
r/trailrunning • Are the Speedgoat 6s really that terrible? ->Altra Experience Wilds Less than 75 miles. 30% hiking, 70% gravel/light trail. They are destroyed. VF has turned Altra into a fairly poor value in my opinion from a longevity standpoint.
r/trailrunning • Altra longevity? ->I’m hoping to get some suggestions from other runners with wider feet. I absolutely loved the original Saucony Xodus Ultras, but I’ve finally run through my stockpile and need to find a new go-to trail shoe. About me: I’m a heavier runner (200lbs) with wider feet, so I need a good toe box and enough room in the midfoot (too snug and I end up with pain after longer runs.) Here’s what I’ve tried recently: * Altra Experience Wild - Good fit, enjoying these so far. * Topo Ultraventure 4 - Also a solid fit, no complaints. * Topo MNT Racer 3 - Too narrow in the midfoot, caused discomfort after a 10-miler. * Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 - Unfortunately too narrow overall for me. * Peregrine 12's (wide) - Good for technical routes and quicker paces. I’m open to rotating a few models for different distances and terrain. I’m curious about the following shoes but am open to other suggestions. Not a big fan of zero drops. Have caused calf issues in the past. * Brooks Catamount / Caldera / Cascadia * North Face Altamesa 500 * Norda 001 * NNormal Tomir 2.0 Would love to hear from anyone with similar need, especially if you’ve found a solid Xodus Ultra alternative that works for wider feet. Bonus points for shoes that can handle longer miles or varied terrain.
r/trailrunning • Looking for wide fit trail runners. OG Saucony Xodus Ultra lovers, what have you switched to? ->My Altra Experience Wild trail runners have been amazing. Bought them after a gait analysis and fitting at a local shoe store. Was not sure about sizing up a full size as shoe store recommended but did as they suggested and have had zero blister or fit issues. Definitely get some expert advice and then take the advice given. Ask about returns too. My shoe store offered exchange if I needed but 250 miles later I’ve bought two more pairs to have at the ready in the sz recommended. Will take a fresh pair to Spain next month for Camino Frances. More “rough walking” than true hiking but I think they’ll fit the bill.
r/hikinggear • Trail running shoes for hikes? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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