Altra – Foot Shaped Shoes

The name Altra is based on the Latin word “altera”, which means “to fix or mend something that is broken.” Altra shoes came into being because a pair of running and shoe geeks believed that the traditional running shoe design, with its narrow toe box and elevated heel, was unnatural, uncomfortable and can lead to injuries. They started adapting running shoes by removing the heel rise and widening the lacing at the front. Despite creating a huge demand for their adapted shoe they couldn’t persuade the existing running shoe brands to ditch the traditional shoe aesthetics and make them a low rise, wide toe box shoe – so they made their own and Altra came into being.

Altra running and walking shoes are a foot-healthy alternative to conventional athletic shoes. Unlike traditional shoes, Altra shoes accommodate natural toe splay, and they offer a truly stable base of support. Altra running and walking shoes include several important design features that can help prevent or alleviate many common foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails as well as lower leg issues.

SHAPED LIKE FEET

Most conventional walking and running shoes have a tapered toe, or a toe box that gets narrower from the ball of the foot to the ends of the toes. The toe box of Altra shoes is widest at the ends of the toes, where you need the width the most. We really love this feature of Altra shoes because it offers our customers great comfort and foot health. This is an important consideration for active people who are running or walking a lot. Every footfall you take (especially on downhill slopes) puts a tremendous amount of force through your feet and toes, so keeping your toes from being repeatedly driven into the wedge-shaped toe box of a conventional athletic shoe goes a long way in preventing problems like bunions, and it also helps stabilize your ankles and knees and restore natural toe splay.

In short Altra shoes largely stay out of the way of your feet, allowing your foot to function the way nature intended. Mother Nature knows best – allowing the foot to move more naturally helps to reduce injuries and improve performance.

ZERO DROP

Most Altra shoes also have a zero-drop platform. This means that the heel and forefoot are at the same level. This is in contrast to most running shoes, which have a heel that is slightly elevated. A zero-drop platform allows the foot to land in a more natural position and can help to reduce impact forces.

MENS AND WOMENS SPECIFIC FIT

Altra shoes are built from men and women-specific foot molds that consider the differences between men’s and women’s feet, including women’s relatively narrower heels. These anatomically-appropriate, foot-shaped shoes are also extremely lightweight.

WHICH ALTRA SHOE IS FOR YOU

If you are looking for a comfortable, supportive, and natural-feeling shoe, Altra shoes are a great option. Altra offer a wide range of mens and womens waterproof and non waterproof shoes suitable for running, walking or everyday comfort. To find a pair that fits your needs visit Craigdon online or instore to browse our current Altra range and find out more.