Altra will "train your feet". Just ease into them if you can. They'll make barely any difference if you are a forefoot striker. If you strike with the heel, check out cascadia 19s in the 2E and then if you can afford it rotate with the Altra Lone Peaks or Olympus 275 (make sure if the "Original" shape).
Sadly the Timp is too narrow for me. The Topo Pursuit 2 is on the list and I will try it as soon as I get my hands on a pair. I tried several Altras (Timp 6, Olympus 6, Mont Blanc, Olympus 275), but none was a match.
I have the Olympus 275, if you're used to Zero drop (defo takes a long break in period), but I love them, however, it worth noting that they definitely feel 'dead' pretty quick, I've put about 250km on my Altra Lone Peak, tread in tack, but feel very dead.
I've also got the Hiero v9, they're super nice, with 5mm drop, very very soft, so nice for those longer distances
I just got my Altra Olympus 275’s in a few days ago. I have been wearing Olympus previous models so the fit is familiar. These are lighter than the 6’s with the Kevlar enforced upper they really shaved noticeable weight and supposedly increased durability. The built in partial gaiter is a neat idea. Hopefully it’s functional. Maybe something to look at. They are pricey
I would categorize the Olympus 5 and 6 as hiking forward but could be used as a high cushion trainer in a pinch. The Olympus 275 is lighter and the more run forward version of the shoe (and use that or the Mont Blanc Speed for trail runs, though the latter has a more narrow fit). LPs I use for shorter or more technical runs because of the better connectiveness to the ground.
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