Altra Men's AL0A546V Solstice XT 2 Cross Training Shoe

Product Information

They're zero drop, of course, but don't look goofy like most other zero drop training shoes on the market. I do wonder about the quality and how long they will last but so far they have been super comfortable.

It’s the ultimate cross-trainer, built for all your workout needs and ready to get out on the road for a run. He coached a marathon training program and has competed in races from the 800-meter to the marathon distance, as well as Olympic and Ironman triathlons. The XT has a few features that provide just a little more support and responsiveness than the standard Solstice. Acceptance of the VF Employee Discount policy is required to receive the discount on your purchases.If you believe that your product has arrived faulty or developed a fault within the warranty period, simply fill out the form here. If you're looking to transition to minimal and eventually barefoot style shoes, these are the best option out there! The Altra Solstice XT 2 is not going to be the best cross-training shoe for maxing out your lifts or for CrossFit. It’s not bad for running; I just wouldn’t suggest wearing it for runs longer than about 1 mi repeats. Also, the Bare-XF has a tight toe box that scrunches up the toes and metatarsals, preventing natural foot motion and leaving the feet feeling like they’re wrapped up in a medical cast.

The shoe is also lightweight, with a weight of 10 oz, making it easy to wear for extended periods of time. The Innerflex tech helps this shoe in multi-directional contexts and in sessions where you’re relying on ground feedback when digging the feet into the ground for power and strength production.Shoes are made in many factories around the world and even models within the same brand can be quite different. This model’s length fits true-to-size and they have ample width in the toe box for neutral and wider feet. That said, I did put the Solstice XT through agility drills, sprinting, plyometrics, jumping, and other exercises that put a lot of lateral stress on the upper.