Altra uses 3 different foot shapes, not all their models use the same shape. https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/about-us/footshape.html. I started off w/ the Altra Lone Peaks then didn't understand why i didn't like their Superiors as much. Turns out i only like their shoes w/ original footshape (LPs, Timp).
Whatever is most comfortable for you.
I have wide feet, a lifetime of wearing New Balance 4E is testament. I wear Altra Lone Peak, I have also worn the Superior but the newer models have a smaller footbox. I like them for day hikes and backpacking trips, quick drying is important to me as I walk through creek crossings. One of my heels is a little narrower so I compensate with a stick-on pad on that inside.
The 4 was incredible. When the 4.5 released, I stocked up on the 4 and wore them for ages. I got 600 miles and 2 course records out of one pair of them. And a couple other pairs survived past the 500 mile mark. The toe caps did start separating on all the pairs I had, but that was easily fixed with shoe goo.
The 4.5 was close, but there was something that just didn't feel right about them. And, for whatever reason, I just didn't seem to get along well with any of Altra's .5 releases. For instance, I absolutely loved the Lone Peak 3, but didn't really care for the 3.5. Same with the Superiors. Etc.
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