Comments on: Altra Instinct Running Shoe Review: Zero Drop, Foot Shaped, and Cushioned

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to briderdt.

Fit is a little shorter, but because they are foot shaped it's not a big
deal.

By: G @ ALTRA

G @ ALTRA — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hydro,
So sorry to hear you got a lemon shoe! These things happen in mass production. Please email orders at altrafootwear.com or call 406-96ALTRA and you will be sent a new pair of shoes if the retailer hasn't swapped them out for you already. Please let us know what shop you bought from so we can further educate them on our no hassle defect return policy---they should have given you a new pair on the spot and had them returned to us. We want you to be taken care of! Thanks,
-G with ALTRA

By: Spyros1976

Spyros1976 — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete any news about a Lone Peak review?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to k_lew.

Mine are pre-production samples and are not my usual size, so I unfortunately can't comment.

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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Sam Hunter.

Have not had this issue myself.

By: Peter Faletto

Peter Faletto — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Johny_alb.

Johny, you likely have issues that need to be addressed if none of these shoes are working for you. Get help from a competent Physical Therapist, Podiatrist, Pedorthotist or other healthcare professional.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to chrisg.

It has plenty of room up front, so if that is good for hammer toes then it's worth a shot.

By: Ric

Ric — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Based on the bulk of positive comments, I'm wondering if I'm the only one having the following problem with my Instincts, which I recently bought direct from Altra (a very positive customer service experience by the way). The problem I'm having: after running just an easy 6 miles, I started getting a pain in the bottom outer edge of my foot, like a bruising feeling. I tried 8 miles a couple days later and the problem arose again, leaving my foot feeling bruised. I haven't worn them since, trying to get rid of the bruise first so i can determine for sure if the shoe is at fault. What seems to be causing it: when i feel with my hands inside the shoe, it feels like there's an elevated bump -- or maybe just a stiffer section that isn't "giving" as much when I press -- in the inside right where the bottom is sewn to the sidewall. Right shoe only. If you look at the shoe from the outside, it's directly under the LT in the ALTRA logo.

I'm bummed about it, as I was so looking forward to trying on such a praised shoe. But it ain't working for me, yet anyway. I'm still in my first 30 days with the shoe, so I'll test it again after the bruise goes away to verify if the shoe is at fault, and then return it if is a design or workmanship issue.

I know it's not a zero-drop adjustment period issue -- I frequently run in a gamut of shoes from zero (VFFs) to 3mm drop.

So, is it just me??

By: Semajdunn

Semajdunn — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I bought a pair of Altra instinct yesterday. I ran in them this morning. They feel great. They provide audio feedback on my form. I like that better than the pain feedback from minimal shoes. They have what I was looking for, a wide forefoot with a locked in heel and good forefoot protection.

By: Hannah Franklin

Hannah Franklin — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

This review compelled me to order a pair of the Intuitions. Just received them in the mail and popped them on for a quick 3 mile run... Extremely comfortable! I was nervous that the toe box would be too wide and result in blisters, but it was actually very pleasant, mainly because I felt like I could really use the front of my foot. In general, action through the foot felt much improved and a midfoot/forefoot stride very natural. I'm also digging the narrow heel. Thanks for bringing these to my attention!

By: Laura Jackson

Laura Jackson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I am a woman with big feet, and the Intuition doesn't seem to come in a size large enough for me. I have worn men's running shoes before for this reason; would I be able to do this with the Instinct? People tell me it doesn't matter, but then why are there separate shoes for men and women?

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete,
Just curious to see if you ever had a chance to follow up on your initial review of the Altra instincts.
Thanks.