Janene E.
First let me clarify that I am not a…
First let me clarify that I am not a runner, but a good shoe should be valuable to not just people that are involved in sports, but it should be comfortable to those who just want a quality, comfortable shoe for every day wear and situations. I have purchased two pairs of Hoka One One tennis shoes and was happy with them, so I decided to buy yet another pair when I saw the Altra Timp in gray and green. I had a Hoka on my left foot and put the Altra on my right foot and walked around. Immediately I could tell a VAST difference between the two. The zero drop shoe felt so natural and comfortable right away. Since it was the same price as the Hoka, I decided to take a chance on it purchased the pair of Altras. Right away, I was pleased at how they felt like I had been wearing them for weeks. No breaking in, no tender spots on my 53 year old damaged feet, and the best part is, as a professional photographer with a camera that weighs nearly 8 pounds w/lens, for the first time, I had NO back pain while shooting a baseball game!!! This is amazing! I thought it was a fluke. Then I went and took a three mile walk on our property with our dog, and the shoes were incredible. Thanks to the zero drop design, your toes don't cram to the front of the shoe when you walk downhill. And the design is so perfect for my foot, I barely felt like I had walked at all when I got back. Considering I have a weak heart, it's nice to find a product for my feet that not only satisfy my comfort level, but actually aid in my activities to a degree that I can feel the difference after ONE outing. While these shoes are advertised as an awesome running shoe, I wish to add that they are absolutely awesome for just walking, standing around, or whatever you have in mind. The traction is great, even crawling around on the riverbank. I'm SOLD on this shoe, and just bought the other color! Thanks Altra! Now I just need something I can wear in the winter months. If you make it, I will buy it!