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Fri 17 Dec, 2021 9:29 am
I just got my first pair of Altra shoes and so far I'm reasonably happy.
However they fit a tad tight using my usual Holeproof Explorer casual socks and wondering what sock combination others use in these and if a certain combination or single sock works better than others people have tried.
Aware naturally that it is a very personal decision but I need new socks anyway and I want to keep my current Injinji liners for the ski season
However they fit a tad tight using my usual Holeproof Explorer casual socks and wondering what sock combination others use in these and if a certain combination or single sock works better than others people have tried.
Aware naturally that it is a very personal decision but I need new socks anyway and I want to keep my current Injinji liners for the ski season
Re: Altra fit and a sock question
Fri 17 Dec, 2021 1:09 pm
I love Altra's for trail running/bushwalking but since the company got sold to TNF I notice my shoes do not last near as long - but, hopefully, YMMV.
I only use a thin pair of el cheapo socks and have no problems, again YMMV. Altra's typically have a nice large toebox to allow your foot to spread but they can fit small in length compared to some other shoes.
Do you mind if I ask where you got them? I have always bought mine from Wildfire Sports online.
I only use a thin pair of el cheapo socks and have no problems, again YMMV. Altra's typically have a nice large toebox to allow your foot to spread but they can fit small in length compared to some other shoes.
Do you mind if I ask where you got them? I have always bought mine from Wildfire Sports online.
Re: Altra fit and a sock question
Fri 17 Dec, 2021 1:33 pm
Somebody was selling a pair on FaceBay, as they were cheap enough I took a chance on the fit. With Explorers just a tad tight in length even though they are nominally larger than my normal size 46 [ labled 46.5 UK 11] I paid $100- with no footbed, no problem as I have multiples here.
So far I like them but only walked a short distance. I'm thinking I may have to splurge on some Thorlo running socks
So far I like them but only walked a short distance. I'm thinking I may have to splurge on some Thorlo running socks
Re: Altra fit and a sock question
Sat 18 Dec, 2021 6:26 am
I wear injinji poly liners and woolen socks (from Aldi) for bush walking in Altras.
But for normal walking around the park etc, I just wear a pair of woolen socks.
I went larger with my most recent pair of Altras because in the last pair (which were technically more than big enough), my second toe felt a bit close to the front of the shoe.
I wear inner soles with good arch support and that pushes the foot forward a bit too.
But for normal walking around the park etc, I just wear a pair of woolen socks.
I went larger with my most recent pair of Altras because in the last pair (which were technically more than big enough), my second toe felt a bit close to the front of the shoe.
I wear inner soles with good arch support and that pushes the foot forward a bit too.
Re: Altra fit and a sock question
Tue 21 Dec, 2021 7:58 am
So the thin cotton socks are too thin and explorers are too thick, so some midweight woollen socks will do fine.
It's taking me a little while to get used to the negative drop but I can feel my tendons stretching as I walk and that is a good thing I think.
I really like the wide toe box and generous forefoot width compared to normal runners
It's taking me a little while to get used to the negative drop but I can feel my tendons stretching as I walk and that is a good thing I think.
I really like the wide toe box and generous forefoot width compared to normal runners
Re: Altra fit and a sock question
Tue 21 Dec, 2021 2:36 pm
They are actually zero drop not negative, but we know what you mean 
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