I purchased these shoes because I like to have a larger toebox on my shoes. I am consistently a size 8 in almost every shoe I purchase, but I found when I wore these shoes for exercise, my toes smashed into the front of the shoe and caused pain on a regular basis. I had to Size up a half size and they are perfect!

I have had chronic plantar fasciitis going on 9 months. This shoe was recommended by Dr. Angela Walk. It lowers the heel and permits your toes to splay out as they would normally land on a floor when barefoot. It has not been "the" cure. It is one of many adjustments I am making (to include strengthening exercises and weight loss.) My wide duck feet have never been so happy. I have now ordered four pair - one for walking, one for support in-house and for the treadmill (clean sole,) one for my hospital volunteer days, and one for casual attire. I can't say enough good things about them"¦ with one exception! Someone in design needs to adjust the tongue length by about a quarter inch. It is too long and cuts into my ankle if I don't remember to pull my anklet sock up above the tongue to protect my ankle. Hoping someone will look into this. The tongue material is made in such a way I have been able to trim off about an eighth of an inch without damaging the shoe.

Love the color and fit - just not the tongue. A quick try on and they're great. Once you wear them for a couple hours the tongue cuts into the front of your ankle so after the first time wearing them I had to cut the tongue back otherwise I would've been miserable. I didn't return them because I threw the box away.

I have been wearing these shoes for running and LOVE THEM. the tan pair have over 300 miles on them and are holding up well. I marathon trained and ran my marathon in these and has ZERO blisters post marathon. The wear on the tread is due to my gait, but the little side peice is floppy but I'd put that to the amount of wear on them. They do take a while to break in for running, so I wear the blue ones at work and daily activities so that when I retire the tan, they are ready for running. I do not recommend running in them right out the box. The wide Toe box is lovely and they are so comfortable. My first pair of zero drop shoes and I like them a lot. The tongue does bite, so I would NOT recommend low cut or no show socks or the tongue will rub that spot raw. I wear features socks with the tabs and have no issues except for the first time or two wearing them. The laces also almost never come undone, they're not slick which is super nice! Least favorite part about these is just the long break in period but I plan to keep running in these!

This is the first pair of Altra running sneakers I have purchased . My feet have a high arch so I wear orthotics . My feet do swell during long runs. The shape of the toe box is so perfect for me. Finally - I have enough room for my toes ! At first the shape do look a bit clown like but they seriously are the most comfortable sneakers I have EVER had !! I waited for them to go on sale . Will buy these again . Wow !