Altra - Mont Blanc Carbon
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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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 shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable ... I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed ... some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully"
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed. Granted, it wasn’t very technical terrain, mostly dirt roads, but some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully."
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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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"Feel incredibly confident in them bombing downhills and even technical terrain."
"Vibram mega grip which is really sticky and gives you confidence."
"The slim and grippy sole makes them extremely safe in scree and rocky terrain."
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"I’ve ran a 100 miler in them and had no problems at all."
"I've run a 90km race in them and no problems"
"Did multiple 50ks and 100m in them…honestly favorite shoes ever."
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"About a year and the right bud would last about 15 minutes on a full charge."
"I've had them for a few years and now the battery doesn't last for more than 40 mins, so looking for a different model."
"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
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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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"except on sandy ground and worst of all on wet rocks and moss ... seriously my confidence level drops to 0 every time i encounter wet rocks wearing any Saucony models"
"2 pairs of the Superior 5, terrible traction when wet on limestone."
"outsole-sponsored athletes and professional reviewers claim the lug pattern and compound are great for dry stuff but not intended for wet or sloppy conditions. ... why use a more expensive compound with LESS durability if there is no meaningful gain in traction/grip on all conditions? ... so...$325 for a trail supershoe that only performs on bone dry conditions?"
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"the upper was uncomfortable and had a lot of give. ... On the downhills my feet were definitely shifting forward despite using a runners knot."
"the upper was uncomfortable and had a lot of give. ... On the downhills my feet were definitely shifting forward despite using a runners knot."
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"There was a lot of rain on Day 1, and my shoes were so wet that I they were still damp when I started on Day 2."
"There was a lot of rain on Day 1, and my shoes were so wet that I they were still damp when I started on Day 2."
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 ->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've run a 100 in LPs before but I switched to Timps for longer stuff and haven't looked back. They're awesome shoes and I think they're a happy balance between the ground feel of the LPs and not being too mushy. At the time I switched, I was also grateful for Vibram soles (before the 9+ came out). I've also raced in the Mont Blanc Carbons but I found the upper was uncomfortable and had a lot of give. On the downhills my feet were definitely shifting forward despite using a runners knot. I don't have this problem with Timps and I also really like the Timp BOAs. They are super comfy and it's so nice to not have to worry about shoes coming untied and being able to easily tighten or loosen them. My only fear in a 100 is that something breaks and I'm not able to tighten a shoe and it's a long ways to a drop back with another pair.
r/ultrarunning • Shoe advice for 100 miler (Altra/Topo guy) ->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 ->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 Mont Blanc Carbon
r/trailrunning • Anybody got any recommendations for trail running “super shoes?” ->I personally wear non-waterproof Altra trail runners for hiking in the snow, with a pair of Kahtoola micro spikes for icy conditions. It’s been ages since I’ve been on to San Jacinto, so I can’t advise on that specifically.
r/socalhiking • First time snow hiking (?) ->Altra Mont Blanc They've had mixed reviews but I'm absolutely loving them after replacing the stock round laces with a flat set from an old pair of Lone Peaks. I've got just over 250 miles on a training pair and the tread is looking great compared to the brand new pair that I plan on running Black Canyon in in a couple of weeks. Both pairs were $99.99 on Amazon so they have been a great value.
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->Altras are amazing but be careful going straight to zero drop for all your runs. I had some serious Achilles issues by doing that. The shoes are fantastic though, just take into consideration they are zero drop.
r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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