Hi Seth! Yesterday Brazilian marathoner Daniel do Nascimento ran the Seoul Marathon in 2:04:51, establishing a new South American record and a new record of the Americas (outperforming Ryan Hall’s 02:04:58 in Boston), which also makes him the fastest man in the marathon born outside of Africa. Brazil has a long tradition in long distance running, but we hadn’t had such an impressive time since Ronaldo da Costa won the Berlin Marathon in 1998 with 02:06:05 and broke the World Record. Daniel was only a few months old when that happened! Today we Brazilians all across the globe will be running together with little Daniel, as we call him. Cheers from South America!
Altra has 3 different lasts for their shoes. The website says it all and different shoes on both road and trail have different fits. Seth, you always have fit issues with Timps, they are in that wider, Altra traditional fit. Rivera is the opposite.
I have a toe spread of nearly 5.5" so i really appriciate the options Altra gives. Too narrow of a toe box for me is a nightmare after just a mile or so, even Altras "narrow" last types are still foot shaped which is a nice feature all manufactures would offer.
Finally! An Altra in the 8s! It's funny that it is the rivera since it's the one most disliked by diehard altra fans who love to embrace the space. You would hear people say that Altra is going mainstream but the Rivera was a necessary step! I had 2 pairs of v1 and am very surprised of the score it was given. Might have to try v2 now!
The space is amazing intill you start "pushing" the pace and your foot no longer spans the wide forefoot. Many altra fans walk/hike which is definetly part of why this discrepancy exists!
@@zacharygarner9425 yea you might make a good point. I personally love it, even for speed. I think most people don't although there are a few world class athletes who do!
Runners who *need* Altra’s traditional last might call these too narrow, but Rivera 2 is still wider than other brands. Another shoe that I have that fit most similarly to Rivera 2 was the 1st gen Evoride. I felt that the midsole is pretty soft - similar to Torin but less of it. Because of the narrower fit and slightly lower stack height, I think the simplest pitch for Rivera 2 is a more “dialed-in” and responsive daily trainer compared to Torin. I still turn to Endo Speed for racing, but wear Altra’s during training to focus on form.
Nice review, but I do have one gripe. You are basically saying that comfort = stack height. In other words, a shoe derives its comfort from a deep and soft midsole. I really do disagree there. Some of my most comfortable shoes have been rather minimalist shoes with relatively little underfoot.
Hi Seth, please send a shoutout to Daniel Nascimento, from Brazil 🇧🇷!!! We broke the marathon record for a non African runner at the Seoul Marathon this Sunday, April 17, with a 02:04:51 time. Congrats Daniel. You are a big inspiration to all runners.
QD I'm an IT person, I would say one thing that's becoming gradually obsolete is a lot of on-site servers. Pretty much most of that stuff can be done either in the cloud or a virtual server array on site. The only things that would really need a true dedicated on-site server would be something that needs zero latency, or is an heavy utilization server, or regulatory requirements.
Altra is offering both widths (technicaly three) because serious runners need a narrower shoe for faster paces, and core fans mostly walk/hike. This solves an argument between people that are unknowingly using the shoes for very different purposes.
Seth, altra has 3 different fits for their shoes. The rivera and the carbon vanish is their "slim" fit, the torin and timp are "regular" fit, and the olympus and lone peak are the " traditiinal" fit.
"The upper. You nailed it. It's perfect. It's amazing.The best of 2022." I'll give it a 9 out 10. Huh! Then why not a 10/10! If 10 is the highest score and you never give anything a 10 then 9 should be the highest. But to me perfect means 10. You know like Bo Derek. Its subjective so don't worry about being too biased. No gusseted tongue. So! Instead it has a loop in the tongue where you tread the laces thru to keep the tongue in place. Gusseted tongues are not always gold. Yes maybe for trail shoes since they keep the debris out. But they make the shoe heavier. Warmer as far as breathability. And their harder to get on and off. Also some feel to tight and even adjusting the laces doesn't help. What I'm saying are gusseted tongues are not always a panacea.
Seth love your videos, they have been SUPER helpful! I'm a heavier athlete who loves running (when I'm in running shape). I just got rid of my Riveras. I ran about 150 miles in them. Developed a hole on the inside of the sole to upper area and the tread were falling off. As a mid striker the feel was great but you are 100% correct about ankle foot strength. These shoes will point out any nagging tendon or ankle issues quickly. I ultimately went back to a Hoka Clifton 8. Happy Easter to you all.
Gas powered lawn mowers are fast becoming obsolete. Within 2-3 years you won’t be able to buy a mower which isn’t electric. (This is totally running related since many of my running shoes end up lawn mowing shoes.)😁 Happy Easter!
Altra Rivera is a great shoe to do occasional doubles in, but it’s my favorite active recovery and walk around shoe. Having that flexibility and softness after a hard workout keeps my joints feeling good for another long pavement plod the next morning.
Agree, the toe boxes on some of the newer Altra shoes are significantly improved. Much more ‘runnable’ and less ‘sloppy’ feeling than past version (i.e. Superior, Rivera, etc.).
I feel that traditional racing flats are becoming obsolete. I personally prefer to run/race in lower stack height shoes as opposed to the “super shoes” that are out there now. My absolute all time favorite shoe is the Nike rival fly 1. I love LITERALLY everything from that shoe
I have been enjoying my endorphins pro2 for all races from 5k to half over the last 8 months but yesterday I ran my first race in the new Nike zoom x Streakflys. I wanted something that was more closely related to a traditional racing flat but with a touch and I mean a touch more cushion. The Streakfly hit the sweet spot. That shoe really impressed me yesterday. So nimble and light at 7.1 ounces in a size 12. The fit is as if the shoe is velcroed to my foot. Needless to say I will be using the Streakflys for 5k races and the carbon plated shoes for the longer miles.
QOD: Magazines! With all the great content, news and updates available on social media & video channels, just like yours Seth, physical magazines are pretty much dead. Thanks for the motivation, watching everyday from Pakistan. Gary.
I definitely recommend checking out the Altra Escalante Racer. I bought them at the same time as some Mach 4’s, and the Mach 4’s have been very lonely.
I've ordered a set of escalante racers. Searched for weeks to find a pair in my size, they are getting rare now. Will receive them tomorrow, cant wait to try them out.
@@kevinmac4real I Received mine, they fit great. As I only run minimalist shoes they feel very comfy. They are supposed to be my birthday present from my family, so cant really run in them until after my party. 😫
@@Abdullah-nv9uh I have no clue what a “toe corrector” is, but the toe box is very comfortable and wider than any shoe I had owned previously. I have purchased two more variations of Altra shoes since then and they all have wide toe boxes.
QD: Paper/notebook training logs. With smart GSP sport tracking watches that sync with analysis software and social network site the ink pens are drying up.
I like my gen 1 Riveras. They are nice. For those switching over from other brands like brooks don’t assume that just cause these are on the slim frame that they’ll feel tight. They’re slim for an Altra but wider than something like a Hoka. My gripe with the Riveras is a lack of support. They are slipper like but if I lace them up tight they are fine. I’m hoping the Rivera 2s have a little more heel support. I’ve worn the Torins too which I like and the escalante racers. The racers are nice but a bit too wide in the toes (though perfect in the heel and mid). I’ll looking to try the Rivera 2s soon.
Late to the party. Great review, as usual. Fun fact: The Rivera 2 actually has 2.8 heel drop, which is just 2.2 mm less heel drop than on your average pair of Hoka's. I'm not qualified nor experienced enough to doubt the claims about the (dis)advantages of a zero drop shoe versus a shoe with 10 mm of heel drop...but it seems hard to believe our body mechanics wouldn't be able to handle a 2 mm difference. Let's not underestimate the power of marketing, gear geekery, and internet hype :)
I would say that with the advancements in watch technology, heart rate bands are becoming a thing of the past. I get just as good data off my Coros Pace 2
I would love to agree with you but I finally relented & bought a HR strap 18 months ago because of the issues I've had over a long period with wrist HR monitoring, though I haven't tried the Coros watches. I am currently using a Suunto 9 and have also used Garmin for many years too & in my experience the HR strap, though not perfect, is immeasurably better that the wrist monitoring. I believe this is because the wrist contains so many bones, tendons & ligaments the laser that picks up your HR can be deflected or absorbed. It is also why results with wrist HR monitoring can vary so much as our individual wrist structure is unique to us.
@@robertburpee9473 I still use a HR chest strap. I have used whoop and my Garmin while training to test out the wrist based. Both did okay but once the wrist got moving (like during my manual labor job) the readings were fairly inconsistent. I also noticed a difference when trail running and things were a bit less rhythmic. I find chest straps are a good old reliable tool for me and my training.
QD: Obsolescence is a key *feature* of most new technology, meant to expire so that we have to upgrade ____ in a few years (think cell phones, computers, etc.). But for me keys seem like old tech that just lingers as do cable companies (WiFi should not be a monopoly). Maybe that's just my recent experience talkin'! ;)
I find people who don’t have wide feet don’t understand why the toe box is so wide . The escalate and the lone peak are two of the ONLY shows that don’t squish my feet in the toe box . So I hope they don’t trend in bringing the toe box in.
I dont believe they will. Only the rivera, carbon vanish and mont blanc are their slim fit shoes. Altra has 3 different widths they base their models off of since they are trying to accomodate more foot shapes. Slim being the smallest and traditional(lone peak, olympus) being the widest. The brand is just trying to gain more popularity than just the wide foot fam. Its a smart move imo.
Hey not to sound like a dum dum but I got these are your 100% the road feel and fit are incredible, but they chewed my heels a bit, actually higher than expected... How do you tie your shoes?
Rubber. In the past several years, it seems that true rubber has become very scarce/expensive on running shoes. Have we suddenly destroyed the rain forest? Why can't I find it on running shoes? Also while I'm at it, what happened to rugged trainors?
They're increasing the number of moulds they use. Rivera is the most narrow of all Altra models, but there are still several other models that remain wide.
Don't worry, Seth was just kind of making things up and got that bit wrong. There's no "New management realizing their toe boxes are too wide". Altra's not suddenly going to drop their biggest selling point that makes them unique. Seth just happened to pick one of the models Altra offers in "Slim", so they happened to fit his narrow feet better. Altra uses three different widths: Original, Standard, and Slim. They still offer the same as they always did, you just have to look at which last they used for which model.
Hey Seth, u make me interest about this shoe (and brand)! U said "make sure to have strong feet and ankle" but if we use this shoe, does it "train-re enforced" our feet and ankle? I mean, if we use this shoe do we train our feet/ankle to become stronger? Sorry about my English, best regards from Belgium! Peace!
I have the Rivera. They are NARROW. The midsole is very soft but not bouncy. I bottom out running down hill and my heels actually hit the road.. Painful. Never had it in any other shoe. You can think that it might be my weight but I am lightly built (68kg) man ! Donated them to charity.
Hey ! Can you tell me pls,the heel conter its soft/plush or it has some hard/rigid material inside like plastic or sutch?I have a small deformity at the end of achilean tendon and can`t use anything hard at the back.Thx alooot.:)
Tried the Nike Pegasus Trail 3? I am about 200lb so a little under your range, but found the Trail 3 was fairly wide and very comfortable. However I have to add that I have moved over to Altra because I needed to strengthen my feet and ankle so now run in the Lone Peaks
Hi what running shoes would you recomend for someone who is looking for road to trail running shoe (hybrid) shoe on low budget , who loves to run road/trails and can´t afford 2-3 different shoes? Thanks in advance.
I’ve run in the Hoka Challenger and Torrent, and the Altra Lone Peak and Timp. The challenger is a “trail to road, vice-versa”. The torrent is a bit more trail oriented but fairly inexpensive and a great overall shoe. The lone peak is more similar to the Torrent with a little less lug depth, meaning you won’t feel them as much on the road and also an excellent multi-use outdoor shoe in general. The Timp is probably my least recommended, but a great trail oriented shoe. The Nike Wildhorse is a comfortable shoe with shorter lugs and was fairly quick and responsive. And I’ve tried (but not trained in) the Inov8 Parkclaw which were springy and had a nice breathable upper. Hope this helps!
Probably Altra’s parent company VF Corp figured they gotta start making fast Marathon racers and appeal to more than runners with ginormous feet. The reviews came in mostly positive for their Vanish C
QOD: I think old school running is becoming more and more obsolete in terms of the days of running purely by feel, no watches, no headphones and no tech. Just you, the road/trail and fresh air. Another answer to this is paper money. We are slowly entering the age of plastic and I know for myself, I rarely ever have cash these days unless it’s absolutely necessary.
QD: Network TV coverage of running and track & field events. What TH-camrs are doing to bring ‘a la carte events live and replay is disrupting the traditional model. Now, if we can get the Olympics delivered in this way that would be true disruption!
Hi Seth! Yesterday Brazilian marathoner Daniel do Nascimento ran the Seoul Marathon in 2:04:51, establishing a new South American record and a new record of the Americas (outperforming Ryan Hall’s 02:04:58 in Boston), which also makes him the fastest man in the marathon born outside of Africa. Brazil has a long tradition in long distance running, but we hadn’t had such an impressive time since Ronaldo da Costa won the Berlin Marathon in 1998 with 02:06:05 and broke the World Record. Daniel was only a few months old when that happened! Today we Brazilians all across the globe will be running together with little Daniel, as we call him. Cheers from South America!
Cool! What shoes did he use?
@@davidmusil4145 adios pro 2!
Many thanks for sharing this news....
Wow!
Age 23...Unbelievable!
Altra has 3 different lasts for their shoes. The website says it all and different shoes on both road and trail have different fits. Seth, you always have fit issues with Timps, they are in that wider, Altra traditional fit. Rivera is the opposite.
Yeah I can’t fit in a Rivera.
Why would you expect Seth to do any fact finding for a review? He just wings it for everything and he's super inconsistent.
@@MrBrian-fq4lr fact!
I have a toe spread of nearly 5.5" so i really appriciate the options Altra gives. Too narrow of a toe box for me is a nightmare after just a mile or so, even Altras "narrow" last types are still foot shaped which is a nice feature all manufactures would offer.
Finally! An Altra in the 8s! It's funny that it is the rivera since it's the one most disliked by diehard altra fans who love to embrace the space. You would hear people say that Altra is going mainstream but the Rivera was a necessary step! I had 2 pairs of v1 and am very surprised of the score it was given. Might have to try v2 now!
He gave Torin 4.5 plush (my favourite) a bit over 8 aswell:)
The space is amazing intill you start "pushing" the pace and your foot no longer spans the wide forefoot. Many altra fans walk/hike which is definetly part of why this discrepancy exists!
@@zacharygarner9425 yea you might make a good point. I personally love it, even for speed. I think most people don't although there are a few world class athletes who do!
@@zacharygarner9425 but also might be why they are more popular in the ultra marathon space. Ultras are typically a little slower right?
Just ran my very first half marathon and chose the Rivera 2 for it. They were wonderful!
I may buy them for my half marathon in February
Runners who *need* Altra’s traditional last might call these too narrow, but Rivera 2 is still wider than other brands. Another shoe that I have that fit most similarly to Rivera 2 was the 1st gen Evoride. I felt that the midsole is pretty soft - similar to Torin but less of it. Because of the narrower fit and slightly lower stack height, I think the simplest pitch for Rivera 2 is a more “dialed-in” and responsive daily trainer compared to Torin. I still turn to Endo Speed for racing, but wear Altra’s during training to focus on form.
Nice review, but I do have one gripe. You are basically saying that comfort = stack height. In other words, a shoe derives its comfort from a deep and soft midsole. I really do disagree there. Some of my most comfortable shoes have been rather minimalist shoes with relatively little underfoot.
He’s a clown that doesn’t have a clue what he’s taking about
Hi Seth, please send a shoutout to Daniel Nascimento, from Brazil 🇧🇷!!! We broke the marathon record for a non African runner at the Seoul Marathon this Sunday, April 17, with a 02:04:51 time. Congrats Daniel. You are a big inspiration to all runners.
QD I'm an IT person, I would say one thing that's becoming gradually obsolete is a lot of on-site servers. Pretty much most of that stuff can be done either in the cloud or a virtual server array on site. The only things that would really need a true dedicated on-site server would be something that needs zero latency, or is an heavy utilization server, or regulatory requirements.
Altra is offering both widths (technicaly three) because serious runners need a narrower shoe for faster paces, and core fans mostly walk/hike. This solves an argument between people that are unknowingly using the shoes for very different purposes.
Seth, altra has 3 different fits for their shoes. The rivera and the carbon vanish is their "slim" fit, the torin and timp are "regular" fit, and the olympus and lone peak are the " traditiinal" fit.
Obviously slim is their tighter fit and traditional being the widest. I dont believe they will ever change the fit to their other shoes
I have the Rivera. It is a Narrow shoe.
@@i.p2088 yup! Its supposed to be🙃
It’s relatively narrower in the Altra line, but the forefoot is still wider than other brands
@@KoIhara No.
happy easter everyone! rivera 2 looks comfy
"The upper. You nailed it. It's perfect. It's amazing.The best of 2022." I'll give it a 9 out 10. Huh! Then why not a 10/10! If 10 is the highest score and you never give anything a 10 then 9 should be the highest. But to me perfect means 10. You know like Bo Derek. Its subjective so don't worry about being too biased. No gusseted tongue. So! Instead it has a loop in the tongue where you tread the laces thru to keep the tongue in place. Gusseted tongues are not always gold. Yes maybe for trail shoes since they keep the debris out. But they make the shoe heavier. Warmer as far as breathability. And their harder to get on and off. Also some feel to tight and even adjusting the laces doesn't help. What I'm saying are gusseted tongues are not always a panacea.
I don't care for the yammering but your Bo Derek line just earned you a "like" :-D
Thanks for letting us know & congratulations to Daniel
Seth love your videos, they have been SUPER helpful! I'm a heavier athlete who loves running (when I'm in running shape). I just got rid of my Riveras. I ran about 150 miles in them. Developed a hole on the inside of the sole to upper area and the tread were falling off. As a mid striker the feel was great but you are 100% correct about ankle foot strength. These shoes will point out any nagging tendon or ankle issues quickly. I ultimately went back to a Hoka Clifton 8. Happy Easter to you all.
Exactly. Rivera was my big disappointment in 2021.
Gas powered lawn mowers are fast becoming obsolete. Within 2-3 years you won’t be able to buy a mower which isn’t electric. (This is totally running related since many of my running shoes end up lawn mowing shoes.)😁 Happy Easter!
Altra Rivera is a great shoe to do occasional doubles in, but it’s my favorite active recovery and walk around shoe. Having that flexibility and softness after a hard workout keeps my joints feeling good for another long pavement plod the next morning.
Agree, the toe boxes on some of the newer Altra shoes are significantly improved. Much more ‘runnable’ and less ‘sloppy’ feeling than past version (i.e. Superior, Rivera, etc.).
I feel that traditional racing flats are becoming obsolete. I personally prefer to run/race in lower stack height shoes as opposed to the “super shoes” that are out there now. My absolute all time favorite shoe is the Nike rival fly 1. I love LITERALLY everything from that shoe
I feel like the pendulum will swing back. Not that low stack will be thr thing, but it will be part of a running rotation
I have been enjoying my endorphins pro2 for all races from 5k to half over the last 8 months but yesterday I ran my first race in the new Nike zoom x Streakflys. I wanted something that was more closely related to a traditional racing flat but with a touch and I mean a touch more cushion. The Streakfly hit the sweet spot. That shoe really impressed me yesterday. So nimble and light at 7.1 ounces in a size 12. The fit is as if the shoe is velcroed to my foot. Needless to say I will be using the Streakflys for 5k races and the carbon plated shoes for the longer miles.
QOD: Magazines! With all the great content, news and updates available on social media & video channels, just like yours Seth, physical magazines are pretty much dead. Thanks for the motivation, watching everyday from Pakistan. Gary.
You should make a shoe score leaderboard, sort of like the car show top gear has a lap time board for the fastest laps of cars at their track
I really enjoy your reviews. You got me into the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit and I’ve never looked back! Thanks!
Happy Easter!
I definitely recommend checking out the Altra Escalante Racer. I bought them at the same time as some Mach 4’s, and the Mach 4’s have been very lonely.
I've ordered a set of escalante racers. Searched for weeks to find a pair in my size, they are getting rare now. Will receive them tomorrow, cant wait to try them out.
@@GTE_Channel once I got my first pair I bought a second pair the next day. Easily my favorite shoe.
@@kevinmac4real I Received mine, they fit great. As I only run minimalist shoes they feel very comfy. They are supposed to be my birthday present from my family, so cant really run in them until after my party. 😫
Is the toe box wide? I'm planning to wear it with toe corrector, also it is orthotic insoles?
@@Abdullah-nv9uh I have no clue what a “toe corrector” is, but the toe box is very comfortable and wider than any shoe I had owned previously. I have purchased two more variations of Altra shoes since then and they all have wide toe boxes.
QD: Paper/notebook training logs. With smart GSP sport tracking watches that sync with analysis software and social network site the ink pens are drying up.
Love this shoe!
I like my gen 1 Riveras. They are nice. For those switching over from other brands like brooks don’t assume that just cause these are on the slim frame that they’ll feel tight. They’re slim for an Altra but wider than something like a Hoka. My gripe with the Riveras is a lack of support. They are slipper like but if I lace them up tight they are fine. I’m hoping the Rivera 2s have a little more heel support. I’ve worn the Torins too which I like and the escalante racers. The racers are nice but a bit too wide in the toes (though perfect in the heel and mid). I’ll looking to try the Rivera 2s soon.
Late to the party. Great review, as usual. Fun fact: The Rivera 2 actually has 2.8 heel drop, which is just 2.2 mm less heel drop than on your average pair of Hoka's.
I'm not qualified nor experienced enough to doubt the claims about the (dis)advantages of a zero drop shoe versus a shoe with 10 mm of heel drop...but it seems hard to believe our body mechanics wouldn't be able to handle a 2 mm difference. Let's not underestimate the power of marketing, gear geekery, and internet hype :)
Great point! It's like people think they'll be running in stilettos or zero drop minimalist shoes and nothing in between.
Happy Easter everyone
I would say that with the advancements in watch technology, heart rate bands are becoming a thing of the past. I get just as good data off my Coros Pace 2
Hopefully road-oriented GPS watches at $300 and above will also be obsolete due to to Coros
I would love to agree with you but I finally relented & bought a HR strap 18 months ago because of the issues I've had over a long period with wrist HR monitoring, though I haven't tried the Coros watches. I am currently using a Suunto 9 and have also used Garmin for many years too & in my experience the HR strap, though not perfect, is immeasurably better that the wrist monitoring. I believe this is because the wrist contains so many bones, tendons & ligaments the laser that picks up your HR can be deflected or absorbed. It is also why results with wrist HR monitoring can vary so much as our individual wrist structure is unique to us.
@@robertburpee9473 I still use a HR chest strap. I have used whoop and my Garmin while training to test out the wrist based. Both did okay but once the wrist got moving (like during my manual labor job) the readings were fairly inconsistent. I also noticed a difference when trail running and things were a bit less rhythmic. I find chest straps are a good old reliable tool for me and my training.
Took them for 8 miles out of the box 👍👍
The original power bar can't get them anymore. Run on
Good morning, DGR!
I've got the Escalante 2.5 and i'm going to try to get the Rivera 2 in my rotation, wish me luck
Happy Easter! 🐰
QD: Obsolescence is a key *feature* of most new technology, meant to expire so that we have to upgrade ____ in a few years (think cell phones, computers, etc.). But for me keys seem like old tech that just lingers as do cable companies (WiFi should not be a monopoly). Maybe that's just my recent experience talkin'! ;)
I find people who don’t have wide feet don’t understand why the toe box is so wide . The escalate and the lone peak are two of the ONLY shows that don’t squish my feet in the toe box . So I hope they don’t trend in bringing the toe box in.
I have the Rivera. It is NARROW!
I dont believe they will. Only the rivera, carbon vanish and mont blanc are their slim fit shoes. Altra has 3 different widths they base their models off of since they are trying to accomodate more foot shapes. Slim being the smallest and traditional(lone peak, olympus) being the widest. The brand is just trying to gain more popularity than just the wide foot fam. Its a smart move imo.
Hey not to sound like a dum dum but I got these are your 100% the road feel and fit are incredible, but they chewed my heels a bit, actually higher than expected... How do you tie your shoes?
Interesting and makes sense for a road shoe. (width) peculiar color
Rubber. In the past several years, it seems that true rubber has become very scarce/expensive on running shoes. Have we suddenly destroyed the rain forest? Why can't I find it on running shoes? Also while I'm at it, what happened to rugged trainors?
Happy Easter to you Seth, TL, family and DGR!
Seth, did you review the Torin 5? Huge fan of the 4.5 plush after your recommendation!
Hey hey hey from Barbados
If Altra shoes will become narrower and more like other shoes than I have no reason to buy Altra
They're increasing the number of moulds they use. Rivera is the most narrow of all Altra models, but there are still several other models that remain wide.
Don't worry, Seth was just kind of making things up and got that bit wrong. There's no "New management realizing their toe boxes are too wide". Altra's not suddenly going to drop their biggest selling point that makes them unique. Seth just happened to pick one of the models Altra offers in "Slim", so they happened to fit his narrow feet better. Altra uses three different widths: Original, Standard, and Slim. They still offer the same as they always did, you just have to look at which last they used for which model.
Hey Seth, u make me interest about this shoe (and brand)! U said "make sure to have strong feet and ankle" but if we use this shoe, does it "train-re enforced" our feet and ankle? I mean, if we use this shoe do we train our feet/ankle to become stronger?
Sorry about my English, best regards from Belgium! Peace!
To me that shoe looks like it's half a size too big, it's a got a lot of space in the front, you sure it's true to size?
Seth, will you be reviewing the saucony Ride 15’s?
I have the Rivera. They are NARROW. The midsole is very soft but not bouncy. I bottom out running down hill and my heels actually hit the road.. Painful. Never had it in any other shoe. You can think that it might be my weight but I am lightly built (68kg) man ! Donated them to charity.
Kind of looks like one of the brooks ghost 14 color variants
What's this like compared to the Escalante racer, do you know?
Please forgive me if you have answered this elsewhere, but... what criteria do you typically use to retire a shoe?
Hey ! Can you tell me pls,the heel conter its soft/plush or it has some hard/rigid material inside like plastic or sutch?I have a small deformity at the end of achilean tendon and can`t use anything hard at the back.Thx alooot.:)
Can you review the Outroads?
where are the streakflys
QD: “Rocker” midsoles.
Do they have removable insoles?
What’s the best shoes for heavy runners in the 220-250lb range that do about 5 miles a day
Have you tried the Hoka Clifton? My recommendation. Or Gaviota if you want some extra stability
Tried the Nike Pegasus Trail 3?
I am about 200lb so a little under your range, but found the Trail 3 was fairly wide and very comfortable.
However I have to add that I have moved over to Altra because I needed to strengthen my feet and ankle so now run in the Lone Peaks
QD: Calf compression socks.
QD: gel in midsoles, ahem Asics.
They gotta keep gel in the Kayano in perpetuity it seems
Hi what running shoes would you recomend for someone who is looking for road to trail running shoe (hybrid) shoe on low budget , who loves to run road/trails and can´t afford 2-3 different shoes? Thanks in advance.
I’ve run in the Hoka Challenger and Torrent, and the Altra Lone Peak and Timp. The challenger is a “trail to road, vice-versa”. The torrent is a bit more trail oriented but fairly inexpensive and a great overall shoe. The lone peak is more similar to the Torrent with a little less lug depth, meaning you won’t feel them as much on the road and also an excellent multi-use outdoor shoe in general. The Timp is probably my least recommended, but a great trail oriented shoe.
The Nike Wildhorse is a comfortable shoe with shorter lugs and was fairly quick and responsive. And I’ve tried (but not trained in) the Inov8 Parkclaw which were springy and had a nice breathable upper.
Hope this helps!
QD: barefoot shoes, good god whoever decided it was a good idea to run marathons on a piece of rubber was absolutely insane...
QOD: 10k races. Also, barefoot running.
easy peasy (sadly); Cinder Tracks (R.I.P)
First?!! Hello happy Sunday ya’lol :D
Has anyone ever run sub 2:20 in altra in the marathon? I’m just not buying the zero drop as a way to be a competitive shoe in todays marathon world
Frank Lara
@@crummockiphail9720 That dude is awesome. According to Seth 5'5" is too short to run the marathon. Frank is 5'3" and ran a 2:11 earlier this year.
Probably Altra’s parent company VF Corp figured they gotta start making fast Marathon racers and appeal to more than runners with ginormous feet. The reviews came in mostly positive for their Vanish C
@@defaultusername4410 when did Seth say that? Bekele is 5’5”
It’s about sponsorships at the pro level. Shoes are gonna be near negligible difference at sub elite and below.
QOD: I think old school running is becoming more and more obsolete in terms of the days of running purely by feel, no watches, no headphones and no tech. Just you, the road/trail and fresh air.
Another answer to this is paper money. We are slowly entering the age of plastic and I know for myself, I rarely ever have cash these days unless it’s absolutely necessary.
QD: Network TV coverage of running and track & field events. What TH-camrs are doing to bring ‘a la carte events live and replay is disrupting the traditional model. Now, if we can get the Olympics delivered in this way that would be true disruption!
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This shoes midsole is like a modern brick. Don't buy it, it literally feels like a dead midsole.
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