tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post3543128173741020010..comments2024-02-28T04:04:22.274-05:00Comments on Another Runner: Altra Instinct 1.5 Review: Or, Who's Got Altra Mania?Tobias Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-71157346727410622222012-12-18T19:30:23.939-05:002012-12-18T19:30:23.939-05:00Allow me to jump on the "I loved my Kinvaras ...Allow me to jump on the "I loved my Kinvaras but they killed my feet" bandwagon. There was no way to keep them from blistering my toe/bunion area on anything longer than 4 miles. Altra Instinct was where I ended up and 450 miles into my first pair, I haven't looked back.<br /><br />I wonder how much the Instinct's longevity is tempered by the "big heavy guy" factor. At 6'3" and 205-210 pounds, I hit 'em pretty hard, and lately I've been plagued by foot pain on longer runs (13-14 miles). I can't tell if my form is just suffering (from tiredness or whatever) or if the shoe is succumbing to the unusual pressure. Add to that the fact that the wall of my left shoe just developed a hole in the ball area (separating from the sole), and I have to start asking questions.<br /><br />Great shoe, though. I hope to get the Superior in a week so I can cross-test with those.Shadowphonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057272303269328647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-65889610451802107322012-12-08T23:40:54.661-05:002012-12-08T23:40:54.661-05:00Hi Ashwyn, nope I have the MT10s in standard size,...Hi Ashwyn, nope I have the MT10s in standard size, and they fit just fine with space enough, which leds me to believe a 2E might be huge for me. But I am curious about it and will try the 2Es whenever I get the chance.cesalec@32spokesmtb.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131854396165313173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-34162150706542678102012-12-05T09:31:53.138-05:002012-12-05T09:31:53.138-05:00Do you have the MT10 in the wide, 2E, size? That m...Do you have the MT10 in the wide, 2E, size? That might be silly for me to ask. But, it just occurred to me that they are available in two different widths.<br /><br />Anyway, to answer your question, I haven't had the chance to run in the Mix Master or the NB MT1010 yet. I know that I should in order to be a properly educated running blogger. But, I haven't had the budget to acquire those shoes for testing yet. I'll definitely make a point of it, though, and let you know how I think their fit styles compare.Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-9041240045484857442012-12-04T18:41:19.690-05:002012-12-04T18:41:19.690-05:00I know right? how come the Kinvaras have more room...I know right? how come the Kinvaras have more room than the Trailrocs...but they feel indeed much roomier in the toebox than the trailrocs =/ (perhaps I should try the Kinvara TR?)<br /><br />I compared both my MT10s and the Trailrocs today, the MT10 sole is about 5 to 8mm wider than that of the Trailrocs, the lenght seems to be roughly the same, but the form of the trailrocs (which is more tubular, more of a "burrito" form than tapered) makes my bigger and smaller toes actually not only touch the upper, but they actually kind of protrude a bit (sockless).<br /><br />Build quality in the Inov8s is excellent, I´d say even better than the New Balance. Is just this "tubular/burrito" form that bumps me. Everyone mentions the same as you do, that these are quite roomy... but mine arent, perhaps in half a size bigger. (Problem is here in Mexico is impossible to buy such shoes, so I have to rely to online shopping) I might give these Trailrocs to my brother who wears the MT10s in 10.5 size. And order them half a size bigger, or go directly to the Merrell MixMaster 2, MT1010 or the Superior since these 3 appear to have more of a foot rommy shape.<br /><br />Have you by chance ran in the MixMasters 2 and the new MT1010s? If so, could you compare the toe boxes widths and lenghts among the 3 (trailroc, MM, MT1010)? That would be awesome!cesalec@32spokesmtb.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131854396165313173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-15789513144926074652012-12-04T11:57:42.859-05:002012-12-04T11:57:42.859-05:00Wow, even your Kinvaras feel roomier than your Tra...Wow, even your Kinvaras feel roomier than your Trailrocs? That's really surprising. My Trailrocs feel significantly wider than any Saucony shoe I've tried. And, they fit my feet better and allow more space in the toe box than my MT10s. <br /><br />In my experience, the Bare-X Lite 150 fits almost identically to the Trailroc. They're built on the same last. So, the toe box is pretty much the same all around. The midfoot of the 150 has a bit more external material. So, that makes it feel a little more snug, for some people, I think. But, I wouldn't say it's narrow.<br /><br />Altras are definitely the widest shoes I've worn. I haven't had the opportunity to try the Superiors yet. But, there's a good <a href="http://derscott.blogspot.com/2012/11/trail-love-altra-superior-shoe-review.html" rel="nofollow">review of them here</a> that addresses their size relative to the Altra Instincts. And, for me, the Instincts fit best in a size 12, just like my NB MT10s. Although, I might say that the Instincts are a tad shorter in the toe than the NB MT10. <br /><br />Best of luck with your quest for a new shoe!Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-11375879564604341422012-12-04T02:00:27.999-05:002012-12-04T02:00:27.999-05:00I just posted a heads up for sizing of the Inov8 T...I just posted a heads up for sizing of the Inov8 Trailrocs in your other review. I found that they run smaller than the NB MT10s even when runningwarehouse mentions them to be same size and slitghly bigger.<br /><br />I am getting the Inov8 BareX lite 150 as a Bday gift, went for a half size smaller than my MT10s (which have become my point of reference) but since the Trailrocs I got today are smaller than the same sized MT10s I feel a bit aprehensive about the 150s.<br /><br />Even the Kinvaras have more room than the Trailrocs I received... <br /><br />Now I am starting to seriously wonder if the Altras are a better option to my feet since it is apparent that Altras might be the roomier option out there or stick to MT10s and perhaps the new MT1010s. Problem is, around here it is impossible to try any of these shoes. =/ <br /><br />If you are reviewing the Altra Superiors by any chance, it would be cool if you can comment on how they compare fit wise and the toe box.<br /><br />cesalec@32spokesmtb.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131854396165313173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-37740287210504296152012-11-28T12:17:56.663-05:002012-11-28T12:17:56.663-05:00Thanks for sharing your observations on the Superi...Thanks for sharing your observations on the Superiors, Bobby! Those look like great shoes. And, for what it's worth, I've been slipping on leaves in my most aggressively grippy trail shoes these days. So, I'd say that dry leaf cover is just one of those things that hinders stable footing no matter what.Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-4559251441473025912012-11-28T12:02:26.792-05:002012-11-28T12:02:26.792-05:00I agree about the Kinvaras. Just looking at those ...I agree about the Kinvaras. Just looking at those makes my toes hurt.<br />At this time, there doesn't seem to be a directly comparable Inov-8 shoe to the Altra Instinct. The Inov-8 Road-X 233 has similarly ample cushioning. But, it's heel-toe differential is 6mm. The Bare-X Lite 150 has the zero differential, but it definitely doesn't have the same amount of cushioning as this Altra option. So, there'd be a compromise if you really wanted to go with that Inov-8 fit over the Instinct. Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-87316373651684093912012-11-27T20:04:57.161-05:002012-11-27T20:04:57.161-05:00Serious replacemente option for my Kinvaras, I lo...Serious replacemente option for my Kinvaras, I love the Kinvara design except that it is too pointy and narrow, and my toes feel cramped in comparison with my MT10s.<br /><br />So it appears this could be the shoe for longer runs (marathons perhaps?). Any Inov8 that would compare to this one?<br /><br />cesalec@32spokesmtb.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131854396165313173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-64245763548952115612012-11-26T10:50:03.560-05:002012-11-26T10:50:03.560-05:00I recently got my 1st pair of Altras: the new Sup...I recently got my 1st pair of Altras: the new Superior. I sure do love the toe box! my toes are much happier. I'm using the insoles now because I'm fighting a bit of PF. so i'm happy for the cushioning that they provide at the moment. I do look forward to removing the insole when the PF heals. <br /><br />The Superiors are supposedly a trail shoe but the sole has only limited grip. I was slipping this weekend on the fall leaves. they are probably better on other surfaces. but the sole is not that aggressive so it should be a good shoes for mixed routes.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm quite impressed with Altra so far. Bobby Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01003603652795556111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-9662307762399813562012-11-21T08:33:01.306-05:002012-11-21T08:33:01.306-05:00Thanks Scott! That is such an excellent point you ...Thanks Scott! That is such an excellent point you make about the cushioning being useful when recovering from certain injuries. Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-59031832783796476162012-11-20T13:36:14.832-05:002012-11-20T13:36:14.832-05:00Great review! Man, do I love that colorway. If onl...Great review! Man, do I love that colorway. If only my Darth Vader colorway Instinct 1.0's would wear out, but that's going to take another 500 miles or so (Altra's really hold up well). I've been especially glad of the extra cushion since my metatarsal injury during the summer. The cushion allowed me to keep running while that injury slowly healed.<br /><br />Oh, and here's a gratuitous "awesome!" just for this review. derscotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562035275775508430noreply@blogger.com