Altra - King MT 2
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Last updated: Jan 5, 2026 Scoring
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"My longest day in them was 32 miles with 10k gain and not a hotspot to write about. And this was over East Coast muddy rooty rocky wet."
"Best shoe for mixed UK terrain in terms of grip is the La Sportiva Mutant in my opinion. ... Sticks to wet Lake District rock and is decently lugged."
"Yes they're great. I live in PNW and am always on slippery rocks and roots"
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"ample toe-box"
"The EGO Max foam they're using in the midsole is unbelievable. ... Incredibly comfortable with an extremely lively response."
"Wide toe box + BOA system is my holy grail"
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"The tread is ultra durable. ... I play 300 days a year and they lasted about 18 months."
"the upper has held up much better than both pairs of the Peregrines I've had."
"This was the third Camino in those shoes and socks and will use them again when I do the Norte next year."
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"These shoes started my zero drop adventure."
"The frequency of my ankle rolling went way down. ... I have been wearing altras as everyday wear for almost 3 years and have maybe rolled my ankles 3 times over that time frame."
"They have zero drop and a very generous, wide toe box that isn’t just simply wide but actually foot shaped."
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"But I got 900 miles out of one pair of Lone Peaks on the PCT, and 750 from another pair."
"did the first 50 miles in my lone peaks and the last 75 miles in the Mont Blanc speeds. No issues. ... They worked great though out there."
"Mountains. Stream crossings. Rock gardens. Took it all like a champ."
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
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"they are not sturdy. ... Actually, I think I’m on my 5th pair in 2 years and I am a weekend overnight backpacker. ... I’ve had the treads come loose less than 15 miles out of the box. ... Their durability is crap to the point it’s hard to believe a legit company accepts this as their product."
"I had a tendency to lose some outsole chunks in the Rifts, Xodus, and Endorphin Edge. ... The Rifts have 250 miles and it's falling apart with pieces of outsole lugs/treads missing and pieces of midsole chunks gone around the toe bumper and forefoot where the outsole is. ... I'm not sure it'll last to 300 miles before I need to soft retire it to easier trails. ... much less durable"
"I had a tendency to lose some outsole chunks in the Rifts, Xodus, and Endorphin Edge. ... The Rifts have 250 miles and it's falling apart with pieces of outsole lugs/treads missing and pieces of midsole chunks gone around the toe bumper and forefoot where the outsole is. ... I'm not sure it'll last to 300 miles before I need to soft retire it to easier trails. ... much less durable"
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"I’ve had two pair and just usually cut the gaiter off, I live in the SE USA were it stays wet and humid, so I don’t like having another piece of wet fabric stuck to me all day."
"they retain too much water ... I’ve still been running in them in a very rainy city"
"I could feel the sole of the shoe squish like a wet sponge underfoot."
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"blow out the sides of King MT 2s in 150 miles"
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"You’re not on the trails as much as you’re on boardwalk and cobblestones. That’s what killed my feet."
"Make sure your shoes are really cushy (mine were not). ... even on the Litoral/Coastal there are pretty of cobblestones and they just wreck your feet."
"Make sure your shoes are really cushy (mine were not). ... even on the Litoral/Coastal there are pretty of cobblestones and they just wreck your feet."
I've put over 2000 miles into a couple pairs of Altra runners. I have boots I use for more rugged adventures with lots of ankle rolling risks, but for 90% of trails, runners are too comfortable and light to not wear.
r/hiking • Can trail runners really be used for hiking ->Go to REI and let them Guide you. I ended up with Altra trail runners. They’re great
r/hiking • What are some GOOD quality hiking shoes ->Another vote for Topo. I still like and use the Altra King Mts for more aggressive or wet conditions. The Topos are more comfortable and much more durable, but retain a lot of water in my experience.
r/trailrunning • Wide toe box but NO zero drop recommendations ->Check out the Altra King Mountain. The one with the Velcro strap. It's slimmer padding than the lone peak I used to run in and it's way more durable. Also the grip in mud or wet conditions is far superior to Lone Peak. I hope they keep this model around for longer. They got rid of it for a short time. Might have to buy a backup pair while I still can.
r/barefootshoestalk • Zero drop but padded trail running shoe recs ->I use Altra trail runners when traveling because they are light and comfortable and can double as normal shoes in a pinch, but for normal hiking close to home I stick to boots. Trail runners wear out too easy and are too expensive for the amount of hiking I do.
r/hiking • trail runners vs boots ->I use my Altra King MT running shoes for riding on flat pedals. I usually ride clipless, so I don't really have a need for a dedicated flat pedal shoe. I find the thin sole zero drop construction fits the bill pretty well, and the Vibram sole sticks to the pedals.
r/MTB • Best shoe compromise for XC riding and trail running? ->I do xero shoes for everything but backpacking. I've done trips in them for shorter times and have done okay but I'm also a fan of altras. JMT is longer so I wouldn't do xeros the whole time personally.
r/JMT • Shoes for the JMT for a minimalist, zero-drop shoe wearer ->I usually lean towards lower stack and firmer cushioning shoes with at least 4.5+ mm lugs/tread. There used to be more commonly available soft ground options like the Altra King MT and Saucony Peregrine 13 ST but these may be harder to find. I've had good results with the regular Peregrine in the sense that they work better than high stack shoes like the Speedgoat, but they aren't optimized for soft ground.
r/trailrunning • Top 3 trail running shoes for muddy trails ->Durability aside, try on both shoes. If you’re not thru-hiking then durability doesn’t matter much. Yeah, it’ll be annoying if they give out sooner than you expected, but the comfort can be worth the money. For me, Altras are the most comfortable by far. I wanted to switch to Topos due to the rave reviews and the vibram sole, but I had to immediately return them due to their pronounced arch support. My feet hated them and my altra trail runners and road shoes are the most comfortable shoes for my feet I’ve ever worn. I was late to the game so I’m sure I missed out on the glory days, but until another company comes out with a wide toe box and no arch support trail runner it’s altra all the way for me.
r/backpacking • What is the consensus of Altra trail runners? ->Altra has the Superior and King Mtn, both of which have less cushioning and arch support than the Lone Peaks. The Superior 6 is my go-to right now. I train almost exclusively in Xero Prios. I also run in Mesa Trail IIs with a rock plate.
r/Ultramarathon • Looking for the perfect trail running shoe… Wide toe box, narrow heel, zero-low drop… ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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