Ultraventure 3

I heard the Altras are REALLY different in every update, so it's possible another style or iteration will work for you. I went to my local Fleet Feet asking for "Altras with arch support" and I'm eight pairs deep on Topo Athletic. I LOVE the Ultraventure 3. Drop and cushioning vary by style. FWIW, I have a broad forefoot, high arch, and narrow heel, so I always skip one hole over the top of foot, do a lace locker, and curl my toes when I pull my laces snug to lock in my heels without crunching the tops of my feet.

>Somebody mentioned they might not be as wide in the toebox as Atras but I don’t find that to be true Altra Lone Peak 9 toebox width\[0\]. Topo MTN Racer 3\[1\], Traverse\[2\] and Ultraventure 3\[3\]. Make of the 3-5mm width difference what you will, but it seems there is a consistent difference. Your feet may simply be narrow enough that your toes aren't close to touching even the Topo toebox. The Topo toebox is above average width to begin with. \[0\] [https://runrepeat.com/altra-lone-peak-9#toebox-width](https://runrepeat.com/altra-lone-peak-9#toebox-width) \[1\] [https://runrepeat.com/topo-athletic-mtn-racer-3#toebox-width](https://runrepeat.com/topo-athletic-mtn-racer-3#toebox-width) \[2\] [https://runrepeat.com/topo-athletic-traverse#toebox-width](https://runrepeat.com/topo-athletic-traverse#toebox-width) \[3\] [https://runrepeat.com/topo-athletic-ultraventure-3#toebox-width](https://runrepeat.com/topo-athletic-ultraventure-3#toebox-width)

I've run in Ultraventure 3's, MTN Racer 4's, Phantom 3's and 4's and they've fit consistently across the board at my standard size 8 women's.

honestly the lone peak 8 is the obvious answer but the fit is a little different, the toe box runs slightly more tapered than the mont blanc if i remember right. if you're open honestly the lone peak 8 is the obvious answer but the fit is a little different, the toe box runs slightly more tapered than the mont blanc if i remember right. if you're open to branching out, the topo ultraventure 3 has vibram and zero drop and i've seen a lot of former altra people migrate to it pretty happily. i tried a pair for a few months when i was living somewhere with actual technical terrain (arizona chapter, brief but painful) and they held up well on wet rock. the altra olympus 5 is also worth a look if you want more cushion, but the tread compound isn't quite the same vibe as the mont blanc...anyway, condolences on the retirement, those shoes had a good run.

I am still a baby trail runner. I have worn through asics Trabuco max 4. I sized up to get the width, but I'm having the issue of when my foot slides forward the laces cut off circulation and my feet go numb. I have gotten my feet scanned, but my issue is most stores don't carry wide or Extra wide sizes and my feet are too small to try on men's shoes in store. The Trabuco Max's don't have extended sizes. I ordered new balance hierros and the toe protection is too firm and rubs my big toes. I've tried topo athetics and I loved the toe box, but the wide were still too narrow in the mid sole. I feel like I'm stuck the nightmare of Cinderella. At this point I think my size is 8 or 8.5 Extra wide. Please help 🙏

I love their return policy! I think brooks are going to be the next try. According to the interwebs there are some in-stock at my local fleet feet. I'm thinking I'll try on in store and order from brooks directly so I can test them. I'm able to pinpoint when I typically have issues but it's not until after mile 2.

I tried the ultraventure standard in store and I was hopeful. I was curious how well the tread on them lasted on roads, because they're supposed to be a hybrid. I might order the wide from topo directly. They were great with my recent trials. I also want to look into altra wides. I bought a pair of altras and ended up returning them. They were standard width, so I'll look at altra directly.