Altra

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Altra

74 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 25, 2025

  Looking for extra wide HOKA shoes

  I suggest looking at altra fwd via and topo atmos. Hoka is just not a wide toe box.

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• #2Dec 25, 2025

  Looking for extra wide HOKA shoes

  Topos and Altra have some of the widest toe boxes out there. In my experience they last as long as any other running shoe, typically 300ish miles.

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• #3Dec 25, 2025

  Looking for extra wide HOKA shoes

  I'll never buy Hoka again after the sole quickly came off two pairs. My Altra shoes have been great, though, and have a wide toe box. Not sure if it's what you need but I love them. 

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• #4Dec 5, 2025

  Best Running Shoes According to Reddit Users

  I just bought a pair of Altra running shoes while on a trip recently and they're legit the comfiest shoes I've ever owned. I bought a second pair of the same shoes online before I even got home.

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• #5Dec 5, 2025

  Best Running Shoes According to Reddit Users

  I love Altra because of the wide sizing, lightweight, flat

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• #6Dec 5, 2025

  Best Running Shoes According to Reddit Users

  I was wearing size 13 shoes in Junior High because the person at the shoe store would just keep sizing up until I said it was comfortable. Even then, my pinky toe was visible from the outside putting outward pressure on the upper fabric. In my late 20s through happenstance I stepped on one of those digital foot scanners and a proper running shoe store and it reported my feet are a size 9.5. Turns out I have an abnormally wide toe box. I switched to Altra shoes (Original fit) on the shoe store fitters recommendation and was able to wear a size 11. My shoes used to be so large and cumbersome that while running I would kick my ankles until they bled. They would also press my toes together causing blisters and bleeding between my toes. Haven't had either of those happen since the switch. Unless you run sub 7min/mile for multiple miles, performance should probably take a back seat to injury prevention and comfort. I've found I have fewer incidents of rolled ankle on shoes with stack heights <30. Running Shoes and /r/buyitforlife don't really mix. The cost of having to go to the doctor for effed up knees due to trying to stretch a pair of shoes to 1k miles is just silly. Sometimes we need to produce waste to reduce it in other places.

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• #7Dec 5, 2025

  Best Running Shoes According to Reddit Users

  Agree. With my stride I’ve had success with NB Minimus and Altra

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• #8Dec 5, 2025

  Best Running Shoes According to Reddit Users

  Altra shoes. Zero drop and have spat room for your toes

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• #9Dec 1, 2025

  Best hiking boots/shoes for wide feet?

  Altra’s are incredible for wide feet (if you’re into the zero drop) but they’re not really BIFL. If you hike or trail run a lot, you can easily go through more than one pair a year.

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• #10Dec 1, 2025

  Best hiking boots/shoes for wide feet?

  Those Altras are solid, the zero drop takes some getting used to though Merrell and Keen make decent wide options too if you want something more traditional

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• #11Dec 1, 2025

  Best hiking boots/shoes for wide feet?

  You need to go to r/hiking for this. Altra Lone Peak 8's are what I use.

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• #12Nov 6, 2025

  Looking for comfortable, waterproof shoes with good traction for rainy UK commutes

  Altra Lone Peak Waterproof

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• #13Nov 4, 2025

  What are the best shoes for standing all day?

  how flat or narrow are your feet??? going for shoes with serious arch support, a cushioned midsole, and a stable base is absolutely smart the brands you mentioned like Hoka and Altra have merit, but you’ll want to make sure you pick a model with the arch strength your feet need (not just the running version) and a sole that absorbs the constant standing shock (which helps your back). going to link [a list](https://d19h9m82wn0kp9.cloudfront.net/?q=793B679666) of decent options here

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• #14Oct 8, 2025

  Good quality boots that will last me a decade?

  Quality of all these mentioned has gone extremely low bar in the last 5-10 years. As a landscaper I’ve tried them all in 18 plus years. My danners( 1st pair) back in the day lasted 4 years with care. I’ve gone the way of hiking boots also. Altra are now my go to hope my 2 c helps I will also add that, socks and sock liners play an important role in: wool socks the best you can afford. Pro tip your feet do swell, try your boots on in the middle of day, allow your toes enough room, if you choose to buy wool socks remember that will add to the toe box!! Good luck

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• #15Oct 7, 2025

  Merrell Nova GTX durability problems — looking for better waterproof alternatives

  With Altra, if you want waterproof longevity, stick with their GTX models. The Lone Peak waterproof model (not gtx) last a few months, and then cracks at the same spot ur shoes have.

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• #16Oct 7, 2025

  Merrell Nova GTX durability problems — looking for better waterproof alternatives

  Altra is also what I'd recommend or maybe Solomon

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• #17Oct 7, 2025

  Merrell Nova GTX durability problems — looking for better waterproof alternatives

  This is an issue with synthetic waterproof trail runners. I bought a pair of Altra Olympus GTX online, not realizing they were leather, but they’ve held up really well. They’re bulky, but seem to pretty durable.

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• #18Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  This isn’t answering your question, but hear me out. The fact that your socks are wearing out in that central area indicates to me that your toes are being squished into the shoes that you’re wearing and you’re putting an inordinate amount of pressure on that one spot when you walk. This problem is common, but unhealthy nonetheless. If I were you, I’d look into brands with anatomically shaped toe boxes. Altra and Topo are a good place to start, but I really like Barebarics and Wyde.

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• #19Sep 7, 2025

  Need comfortable shoes to help with foot pain.

  The pain in your heels indicates that you possibly have plantar fasciitis. Good shoes for PF include those with wide toe boxes and zero heel drop. Cushioned insoles might be a good choice for you as well. Altra makes wide toe box, zero drop shoes and they offer 4 levels of cushioning depending on the model (low, medium, high, max). I'd recommend at least the high cushioning since you're on your feet so much. Good luck.

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• #20Sep 7, 2025

  Need comfortable shoes to help with foot pain.

  Dude you're overweight. That's the inherent issue to fix here  Any extra foot support is just going to weaken your foot muscles in the long run. Barefoot shoes, with some support for the concrete like floor, like Altra shoes, are the healthiest thing here. Maybe get into kettlebell training & have at home so you can do it everyday. It'll get your muscles working together instead of isolations like typical gym routines. Fix the head of the snake here dude.

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• #21Sep 4, 2025

  Best walking shoes for men: which ones do you recommend?

  Hoka work best for me. Used to be Asics and then Brooks replaced them and now Hoka is perfect. No idea if my feet change or if it's the shoes. My wife just switched from Brooks to Altra.

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• #22Sep 4, 2025

  Best walking shoes for men: which ones do you recommend?

  I was just coming in to suggest a pair of the Altra Lone Peaks- I bought a pair for hikes and country walks in the UK, and I really love them. Zero break-in period, comfortable to wear, and they were the rare pair of shoes where I've experienced zero shin splints or plantar fasciitis-type issues. They really are a good pair of shoes.

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• #23Sep 4, 2025

  Best walking shoes for men: which ones do you recommend?

  Big fan of Altras Lone Peak sneaker height shoes. They’re grippy sole trail runners and I find them to be very comfortable and I get a full year out of a pair with daily wear pretty easily. Keep in mind there aren’t really non leather daily wear shoes that are BIFL - and even the BIFL stuff is going to be very pricey, need occasional and not cheap maintenance. Case in point. I have a lovely pair of Johnston Murphy brown “collection” Italian dress shoes. They’re expensive new, even on clearance well north of 125 a pair. A resole, which you’ll be able to do 2-3x in a shoes life without too much trouble was 85 dollars. Mind you these are leather soled dress shoes you really can’t wear in salty winters or get wet frequently.

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• #24Sep 3, 2025

  Best walking shoes for men: which ones do you recommend?

  Running shoes, or trail runners, that actually fit YOUR feet are the correct and best answer.  No they do not last forever. Yes you will be replacing them regularly.  That’s because they are a precisely engineered mix of foams and glues. That’s why they work so much better than the infinitely repairable leather shoes.  Looks at what every nurse wears (Hoka, Brooks, Altra, & On). Each brand has a different cut and philosophy of the foot as well as different fabric blends and lacing.  For me Altra’s wide toe box and zero drop design (even on their foamed up shoes like the Olympus) are the best choice. Others prefer Brooks and Hoka. Tbh I thing On is a little trendy and they often have so much heal they hurt. But your mileage will vary.  With all of them plan to replace them every 300-500miles. Most nurses are getting 6 months to a pair of shoes. A small price to pay for improved foot and back health in my book. 

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• #25Sep 3, 2025

  Best walking shoes for men: which ones do you recommend?

  Wide toe box shoes make a big difference for many people; pointy toed shoes compress the foot in unnatural ways that cause blisters and other problems. Altra is the brand I use, they are also zero drop meaning the bottom is flat, which encourages your calf muscles to strengthen over time so they can absorb impacts to protect the ligaments of the foot from experiencing the same wear and tear instead. There are also other similar brands around. They're worth trying. In general, any good running shoe that is fitted well to you is a good walking shoe.

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• #26Sep 3, 2025

  Best walking shoes for men: which ones do you recommend?

  I wear the thickest road walking shoe that Altra makes that is also zero drop. If you are not concerned about zero drop then go for Hoka brand.

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• #27Aug 11, 2025

  Looking for Shoes for Flat Feet!

  Check out altras, lems, vivobarefoot.

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• #28Aug 9, 2025

  Looking for shoes for EVERYDAY wear.

  Nicer running shoes are probably the vibes, you’ll see Hokas/Altra recommended here (I like topo as well). Most running shoes like that aren’t really a BIFL product though, and sometimes you’ll see brands in this space market how many miles they expect the shoe to last from running. I suspect these recs are often are astroturfing with the they’ve risen to prominence here recently — the real tip to get these kind of shoes to last is to buy 2 pairs and alternate them, letting the shoe rest for a day will let them last longer than if you bought a pair, wore it to the ground and then bought a new pair.  You may find success with Birkenstock style shoes lasting a while as well, but they’ll also need resoled eventually

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• #29Jul 11, 2025

  What's everyone's go-to sneaker?

  Quality running shoes. I have over 500 miles ran in my altra FWD vias and they are now my dedicated gym shoe that I could still wear as an everyday shoe. My new balance 1080’s are at around 200 miles of running and still have plenty of life left. If you used either one of these for strictly walking you’d get so many miles on them. Go to a running store (fleet feet if you have one), tell them your plans for the shoe, get fitted, and try on some shoes. When you find something comfortable that you like, buy it. You’ll be very impressed with the life you get out of a good running shoe for every day use.

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• #30Jul 10, 2025

  What's everyone's go-to sneaker?

  I like Altra for running. I do replace the shoes I run in every year. The old shoe becomes my walking around shoe. And the old walking around shoe gets discarded or donated depending on condition.

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• #31Jul 10, 2025

  What's everyone's go-to sneaker?

  I love my Altras. I've been various styles of their running shoes 13 years now.

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• #32Jul 10, 2025

  What's everyone's go-to sneaker?

  Altra lone peak. 100%

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• #33Jul 10, 2025

  What's everyone's go-to sneaker?

  I have wide feet; I love the Altra Lone Peaks

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• #34Jul 10, 2025

  What's everyone's go-to sneaker?

  Altras till death do us part

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• #35Jul 10, 2025

  What's everyone's go-to sneaker?

  Altra lone peak. Super comfortable, light and grippy. Made for trail running but amazing for every day use and travel (or anywhere you do a ton of walking)

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• #36Jul 7, 2025

  Walking Shoes Recommendation?

  That will depend on how they're used, they have a softer grippier sole for trails, and concrete wears them away faster. I still prefer my 2 styles of Altra trail runners for daily wear even on concrete over my walking shoe Altra Olympus, but it's a thing to be aware of if looking at longevity.

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• #37Jun 13, 2025

  The Best Running Shoes Right now? Recommendation?

  Each person has their own preferences so it’s hard. I personally love zero drop shoes (no heel to toe height difference). Altra has been good for me.

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• #38Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  These aren't all cushiony but good for wide feet and proper toe spread! Topos or Altra (Altra is better looking but their foam wears out fast and they're zero drop so you may prefer Topro which has some puffy soled models), Superfeet inserts (go some place and be fitted), Lems primals, Redback boots with superfeet (way better than Blunnies now) or Birkenstocks (not cushiony but they do have some softsole models). You might find with a better fitting shoe you don't need as much cushion. Hope you find something good!

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• #39Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  +1 for Altra. It's all I wear and will wear anymore. Very comfortable, the toe box is designed for human feet, not for society's image of human feet. They are also 0 drop, which is nice cause you aren't standing on your tippie toes.

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• #40Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  Altra Torin. The lone peaks are trail runners and the tread will wear out very quickly if you’re not using them on a trail. Torin is a high cushion, wide toe box shoe. I’ve owned half a dozen pairs now and can’t recommend highly enough. The 6 and 7 are both great and usually cheap online if you can find your size. Please do get new shoes at least once a year though. Ideally 6-9 months. Shoes are not buy it for life.

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• #41Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  Altra for sure. Very similar is the Topo brand.

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• #42Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  This is actually something I’m an ‘expert’ on just from so much personal experience. As long distance runner and former infantryman who has tried damn near every shoe, boot, insole, and sock you could imagine, (I’ve literally spent thousands on this) and also dealt with just about every common foot issue you can imagine, I’ve come to learn that everyone has different shoe/sock/boot preferences which they swear by, because everyone’s feet are sooo different.This is because there are so many different parts of foot which that make them unique - supination/pronation, toe length and really the geometry of every bone in your foot varies from person to person, foot width, fat padding depth, etc etc. I could give a whole spiel on all of the factors from everything I’ve learned, but the key takeaway from this bit is that there is TONS of variation. I’m saying all of this to give support to this recommendation: TLDR: Go to a running shoe store such as Fleet Feet and try on as many shoes the worker helping you there will bring out for you. You don’t need to be a runner to get good shoes from those places, they will have tons of options well suited for walking as well. Most of those running shoe stores will do some type of measurement/analysis on your feet and your gait to help you find a good match. Tbh those analysis are probably 50% snake oil gimmicks, but it does work. I would also recommend getting custom insoles from them as well. Don’t feel pressured into buying it then and there, you can go to other stores and try on shoes there as well if nothing there is suiting you. The most important thing is finding a shoe that works well for you. The other really important thing to prevent foot pain is the physical therapy side of things. You can do simple, easy exercises sitting/standing still that will help you tremendously. Look up “Squat University” on YouTube and search for his foot related vids, he’s a physical therapist who gives amazing insight, PT exercises and how to do them, and is easy to understand as a layman. He talks a lot about regaining toe splay which is super important for foot function, and unfortunately the vast majority of people have lost due to the fact that almost all shoes have way too narrow of a toe box. The analogy is that we have been doing something akin to Chinese foot binding for our entire lives by using these modern shoe designs and have thus wrecked our foot physiology. Just to touch on my experience with some of the brands I’ve seen mentioned in the comments or that I have experience with worth mentioning: Hoka: definitely the softest feeling sole I’ve run in. However, and you may not experience this only walking, but it wore down quickly and also felt like it lost its ‘bounce’ relatively quickly; within 300 miles or so. It felt a bit like running on sand after that point. Wasn’t a huge fan tbh, but again, they might suit you perfectly, it’s impossible for me to say either way. Brooks: good feeling shoes that gives a lot of stability and support to your entire foot. Some would argue that this can be worse for you in the long run since your feet start to conform to and thus rely on the support/structure provided by the shoe, instead of allowing your feet to build the muscles and shape to function properly. Merrells: the ones I’ve used have been relatively comfy for me, but very narrow, especially in the toe box. Wouldn’t recommend them if you are looking for something wider. Altra: Not sure if anyone has called out altra yet, but these are marketed as having a very wide toe box, which they do. I have a pair of their hiking shoes and boots, and the boots are my favorite I’ve ever owned for when I want something light weight. As far as boots go (just in case you were looking for boots as well) Danner: the ones I’ve used have a nice wide toe box, a flat and thin sole, and very little support. However, I find them super comfy, almost like wearing moccasins, where it feels like there’s nothing on your feet because they have so much freedom of movement, if that makes sense. I actually ended up doing most of SFAS in these (which I would NOT recommend due to them not having a lot of sole padding/thickness) due to my other boots tearing, but I survived. Garmont: the ‘NFS’ model were the go-to uniform compliant boots for almost everyone for a while especially for things like rucking. I’ve noticed a lot of the combat arms type folks using a different new boot now though, but can’t remember what they are at the moment. Lowa: my favorite heavier duty boot for doing things that benefit from having a thick sole and a lot of support. They are very comfortable for me. However, they are relatively narrow and have a narrow toe box though, I have a narrow foot and I wear the wide versions. Hopefully this text wall benefits you, or anyone else that happens to stumble across this in the future, at least a little bit. Good luck in your search!

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• #43Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  This is actually something I’m an ‘expert’ on just from so much personal experience. As long distance runner and former infantryman who has tried damn near every shoe, boot, insole, and sock you could imagine, (I’ve literally spent thousands on this) and also dealt with just about every common foot issue you can imagine, I’ve come to learn that **everyone has different shoe/sock/boot preferences which they swear by, because everyone’s feet are sooo different**.This is because there are so many different parts of foot which that make them unique - supination/pronation, toe length and really the geometry of every bone in your foot varies from person to person, foot width, fat padding depth, etc etc. I could give a whole spiel on all of the factors from everything I’ve learned, but the key takeaway from this bit is that there is TONS of variation. I’m saying all of this to give support to this recommendation: TLDR: Go to a running shoe store such as Fleet Feet and try on as many shoes the worker helping you there will bring out for you. **You don’t need to be a runner to get good shoes from those places, they will have tons of options well suited for walking as well**. Most of those running shoe stores will do some type of measurement/analysis on your feet and your gait to help you find a good match. Tbh those analysis are probably 50% snake oil gimmicks, but it does work. I would also recommend getting custom insoles from them as well. Don’t feel pressured into buying it then and there, you can go to other stores and try on shoes there as well if nothing there is suiting you. The most important thing is finding a shoe that works well for you. The other really important thing to prevent foot pain is the physical therapy side of things. You can do simple, easy exercises sitting/standing still that will help you *tremendously.* Look up “Squat University” on YouTube and search for his foot related vids, he’s a physical therapist who gives amazing insight, PT exercises and how to do them, and is easy to understand as a layman. He talks a lot about regaining toe splay which is super important for foot function, and unfortunately the vast majority of people have lost due to the fact that almost all shoes have way too narrow of a toe box. The analogy is that we have been doing something akin to Chinese foot binding for our entire lives by using these modern shoe designs and have thus wrecked our foot physiology. Just to touch on my experience with some of the brands I’ve seen mentioned in the comments or that I have experience with worth mentioning: Hoka: definitely the softest feeling sole I’ve run in. However, and you may not experience this only walking, but it wore down quickly and also felt like it lost its ‘bounce’ relatively quickly; within 300 miles or so. It felt a bit like running on sand after that point. Wasn’t a huge fan tbh, but again, they might suit you perfectly, it’s impossible for me to say either way. Brooks: good feeling shoes that gives a lot of stability and support to your entire foot. Some would argue that this can be worse for you in the long run since your feet start to conform to and thus rely on the support/structure provided by the shoe, instead of allowing your feet to build the muscles and shape to function properly. Merrells: the ones I’ve used have been relatively comfy for me, but *very* narrow, especially in the toe box. Wouldn’t recommend them if you are looking for something wider. Altra: Not sure if anyone has called out altra yet, but these are marketed as having a very wide toe box, which they do. I have a pair of their hiking shoes and boots, and the boots are my favorite I’ve ever owned for when I want something light weight. As far as boots go (just in case you were looking for boots as well) Danner: the ones I’ve used have a nice wide toe box, a flat and thin sole, and very little support. However, I find them super comfy, almost like wearing moccasins, where it feels like there’s nothing on your feet because they have so much freedom of movement, if that makes sense. I actually ended up doing most of SFAS in these (which I would NOT recommend due to them not having a lot of sole padding/thickness) due to my other boots tearing, but I survived. Garmont: the ‘NFS’ model were the go-to uniform compliant boots for almost everyone for a while especially for things like rucking. I’ve noticed a lot of the combat arms type folks using a different new boot now though, but can’t remember what they are at the moment. Lowa: my favorite heavier duty boot for doing things that benefit from having a thick sole and a lot of support. They are very comfortable for me. However, they are relatively narrow and have a narrow toe box though, I have a narrow foot and I wear the wide versions. Hopefully this text wall benefits you, or anyone else that happens to stumble across this in the future, at least a little bit. Good luck in your search!

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• #44Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  Same here, they’ve been the only brand I’ve worn for the last 8 years. Lone Peak and the Timp are my go-to’s, but they also have some full cushion models like Hoka’s.

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• #45Jun 6, 2025

  Best wide shoes for heavy folks (8+ hours standing)

  Check out the ALTRA brand. Very wide toe box and recommended by many long distance hikers. A bit pricey, but since I've been wearing them every day most of my foot issues have resolved. I wear the Lone Peak model.

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• #46Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL shoes combo that I have had for years. Curious what works for you.

  I think with shoes it’s entirely up to ur weight and abuse level. I use nearly exclusively Altras trail runners and Xero sandals. I get new pairs, but it’s not due to failure, but instead losing shine. So I have 3 pairs of Altra yard shoes, and 2 pairs of sandals because I can’t remember where I took the last pair off. Neither are hefty built footwear, but because I’m a medically healthy weight and I don’t work a factory job, all is well.

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• #47Jun 1, 2025

  Best TREADMILL running shoes recommendations? what do you use for your indoor running?

  What this person said. If you’re going to be a runner you’re gonna have to suck it up and purchase new running shoes every 350 ish miles depending on how you land and how the shoe is designed. Don’t cheap out on this. Running will be more fun and your body will Thankyou. I am not made of money, but I write this off as a health expenditure like going to the doctor. If you haven’t thought about it, find your local running shop. I am sure they will be as nice as my place. Running people are excited about people running no matter where they are in the process. I was treated like royalty. They looked at the shoes I wear the most, told me how I likely run. Offered to watch me run, set a stack of boxes in front of me and said try them on. They were patient and kind and enthusiastic. All of this cost me $125 bucks. Amazon and rei could never compete with the experience. I paid 25 dollars more than online and tried on 7 different pairs of shoes and received expert advice. I head amazing things about the altras. I would recommend them. I run with saucony rides and love them so I haven’t tried anything else. I will warn they are a bit loud on a treadmill so if you’re running at the gym, prepare to get looks from some people. Can’t we all just wear headphones people? ;)

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• #48May 9, 2025

  Looking for Shoe recommendations!

  I love my Altras. Passed the Disneyland rope drop to close test. My feet are pretty flat and a bit problematic. These are comfortable and I can stretch my toes alllll the way out when wearing them. Love a roomy toe box. For dressy shoes I go for Stegmanns.

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• #49May 6, 2025

  best shoes for wide feet and high arches?

  Came to say altras as well, ideal.

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• #50May 6, 2025

  best shoes for wide feet and high arches?

  Altra. They are actually shaped like feet instead of pointy little canoes. Various levels of cushioning. Lifesaver for me and my wide high arch feet.

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• #51May 5, 2025

  Wide sneakers suggestions

  I just bought Altra brand running shoes and they have been life changing. They have been the best out of all the popular brands. I would highly advise you in trying a pair.

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• #52May 5, 2025

  Wide sneakers suggestions

  I second Altra and Topo. They have a true wide toe box, not just a wider footbed with squished toes. I also would recommend many minimalist style brands, but it sounds like you are looking for more cushion. Lems is a brand that might be a compromise — worth checking out, anyway.

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• #53May 5, 2025

  Wide sneakers suggestions

  Co-sign on the Altra recommendation

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• #54May 5, 2025

  Wide sneakers suggestions

  Altra makes wide toe box shoes that fit me (basically square feet) well. They also have he Hoka style cushioning available.

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• #55May 5, 2025

  Wide sneakers suggestions

  I used to swear by Hokas for wide feet. I switched to Altra and never looked back. They last a long time for me and I wear them basically every day. I’ve had issued finding shoes my whole life because I have unreasonably wife feet and the wide toe box from altra has saved my feet

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• #56May 5, 2025

  Wide sneakers suggestions

  You might try Topo Athletic wide versions. Altra is great, but the sneakers def aren't long lasting, which is why I switched to Topo and the foam has held up better.

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• #57May 5, 2025

  What brand of shoes that lasts?

  $150 is about that point for me, but that’s because the Altra’s that actually fit my feet cost about that much, and it’s worth paying a bit more for shoes that don’t aggravate my joints.

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• #58Apr 10, 2025

  Items that made your life so much easier/saved time?

  AARN backpack for hiking, kifaru for hunting, mission workshop or chrome industries for edc, IQair air purifiers, altra shoes, tuft and needle mattress.

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• #59Apr 9, 2025

  Best hiking boots for men - Suggestions needed.

  If you're looking for true BIFL, think resolable high-quality leather construction, such as White's or Nick's. That's what wildland firefighters wear, for example, because they can take a tremendous amount of punishment. For less expensive versions of the same philosophy, take a look at Jim Green. If you're looking for durable and good for hiking, but not resolable, take a look at Salewa hiking shoes. The last pair I had were well-constructed and used a hard rubber sole that lasts a lot longer than the soft rubber used in a lot of trail running shoes. If you're looking for the best hiking experience and aren't actually worried about BIFL, check out Altra Lone Peaks. No trail runners are BIFL since they use foams and rubbers that degrade pretty quickly, but there's a reason they're popular with through hikers. They're the most comfortable and nimble.

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• #60Apr 2, 2025

  Best shoes for walking/standing all day?

  darn tough socks and altar flat sneakers were game changers for me

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• #61Mar 12, 2025

  Shoes for standing and walking at work

  Altra paradigm

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• #62Mar 9, 2025

  How do I repair this part of the shoe? I know I could buy a new pair but why when the rest of the shoe is in great condition?

  [These patches](https://a.co/d/gOQKAxv) work a lot better, just make sure to hit them with a hair dryer to really activate the adhesive. I’ve used tenacious tape in a pinch, but this is the more permanent solution. Altra’s are notorious for getting shredded up, but they’re also one of the few options that work for me without triggering my foot issues, so I just put up with it and repair as needed.

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• #63Mar 9, 2025

  How do I repair this part of the shoe? I know I could buy a new pair but why when the rest of the shoe is in great condition?

  I'd suggest looking into different shoe brands. All brands of running shoes end up like this for me except for altras.

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• #64Mar 5, 2025

  New shoes for every day walking and gym?

  I'm down to cycling between Altras, Birks and Lems depending on what I'm doing that day. My feet feel much better bc of it.

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• #65Mar 5, 2025

  New shoes for every day walking and gym?

  I highly recommend Altra because of their wide toe box and zero drop it’s the most comfortable shoe ever. But it is mesh and rips but I’ve had mine almost a year and love them

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• #66Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  I've heard good things about Altra's. I've been wearing Hoka Transport GTX's and Brooks Ghost 16s. I'll have to try them out next time I need shoes. Thank you!

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• #67Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  I wear Altra. The Olympus 6 GTX mids to be more specific. I don’t have wide feet, but your feet DO swell when you walk and it gets worse in high temperatures. So the wider toe boxes on altra are a huge advantage to me. Plus they’re zero drop shoes. Mail carriers and BIFL shoes aren’t really a thing. We can burn through a pair in a couple months tbh. But I can get a pair of the Olympus to last about six months and keep my feet, knees and hips from disintegrating.

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• #68Feb 6, 2025

  Help finding total foot comfort shoes or boots.

  I once wore worn-out Shape-ups to the grocery store and the whole sole peeled off in the produce aisle—awkward doesn’t even cover it! For shoes that might actually hold up (and coddle hardware in your foot), you could check out Hoka or Altra. They’re known for extra cushioning and roomy fits.

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• #69Feb 2, 2025

  Best simple, not overly-engineered shoe for walking 12k steps/day?

  I love the wide toe box shoes. My current favs are Alta line peak

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• #70Feb 2, 2025

  Best simple, not overly-engineered shoe for walking 12k steps/day?

  I just got my first pair of Altras. Lone peak 9’s. I like them so far

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• #71Feb 2, 2025

  Best simple, not overly-engineered shoe for walking 12k steps/day?

  I love my Altra Timp 4s, but they’ve been discontinued so I’m running through the couple pairs I stocked up on. My only complaint is they do seem to wear pretty fast, I can get around 300 miles out of them before it’s time to start breaking in a new pair.

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• #72Feb 1, 2025

  Best simple, not overly-engineered shoe for walking 12k steps/day?

  My first thought was Hoka, but those are pretty over-engineered? And really, so much depends on your foot shape, arch height, and gait that you really want to go to a running or hiking store and get fitted for something in person, IMHO. That being said, I have a pair of Altra Lone Peaks that I really like- they have a big, wide toe box so my toes can spread as I walk, and they've been great on shorter (5-12k) hikes and walks. I've seen some reviewers say that the newer models aren't as good, but mine have been a nice, no break-in required alternative to regular hiking boots. They don't have a *ton* of cushion, though, so if you need more foot support, you may do better with something else.

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• #73Feb 1, 2025

  Best simple, not overly-engineered shoe for walking 12k steps/day?

  Altra lone peaks

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• #74Jan 6, 2025

  Shoes for people with bunions? (bonus points for tip-toe walkers)

  Thank you! Yeah I am currently lookong for Altra shoes or Topo actuallly!

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