Altra Flow Experience Road Running shoes For Men, Black

With the 4mm drop and very stiff midsole, they cause your feet to slide a little jamming your toes into the ends of the shoes. Could just be me because I have narrow heels, high arches and wide toe spacing. I normally run in the Torins or the Escalante, which are usually very good. I thought the Altrafwd might be a game changer for me, but I was really disappointed!!! They look nice, but they are very clunky and stiff. Not for a person who needs shock absorption and flexibility. They feel like you have a board strapped to your feet with very little rebound. They're so thick they probably do provide some shock absorption, but I have tried them over a month now and ended up with sore knees, hips and lower back!!! Can't get over 2 miles with them. I know I can't return them now, but I've given them every chance I could. Not even comfortable to walk casually in without my knees, hips and back hurting. Never had an Altra shoe do this to me in 10 + years of wearing.

I returned this shoe. Coming from a Paradigm 6 this was much different. The midsole is stiffer, the rocket shape and 4mm drop felt kind of weird, and it felt narrow and sort of hurt my feet. I wasn't impressed after a week of running. My biggest complaint with Altra lately is the colorways. These colors they're coming out with are awful! I don't know what changed but I miss the old shoes.