Women's Altra Footwear Wahweap Trail Shoe Rose/Orange 10 M

I got a pair of these (the rose color) for light gravel biking and for casual wear around town. They're beautiful and look great with everything from leggings to jeans to shorts. I'm putting off buying clips for my bike until next year, and these have given me much better traction on the pedals than the pair of trail runners I was wearing before (old Brooks Cascadias). Plus, the heel of the sole is narrow enough not to knock into the crankset, which means my knee stays inline throughout the pedal stroke. I had to swap my 8 for an 8.5 because I prefer a little more room for biking, and my toes were just barely brushing the end in the 8. This is the first pair of Altras I've owned - the heel and foot are narrower than other pairs I've tried on but they maintain room in the toe box, a perfect combination for me!

I use this shoe as an everyday casual shoe. I have feet that are very wide across the toes, yet very narrow across the heels. I also have severe pronation. This shoe is extremely comfortable. It's more stylish than a running shoe. I like its simple, outdoorsy look. I have lived with foot pain all my life. Altra shoes have changed all that. And at last, a shoe that doesn't look like a running shoe (even though you could run in it).