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The Wild looks...wild! That's what the Timp should have been, and I'm eager to test the 4 mm drop because with the zero drop I always end up with a negative drop, so maybe a small drop will get me the zero drop actually.
I have no idea how these have slipped under my radar. I absolutely ❤ Altra and am excited they are trying different things to broaden their line up. Looking forward to giving the Wild’s a go. Thanks for your initial thoughts.
I'm hoping to have my full review of the Experience Wild available in a couple weeks, right after I publish my full review of the Solomon Genesis trail shoe. Thanks for giving the video a watch!
I love my Experience Flow. The Wild, in that same size is too small. Bummer! Altar has changed their sizing criteria, which I think is in response to TOPO’s .
Hey there, Chad!I have a question regarding Altra's that I'm hoping you can help me with: I purchased ALTRA Women's AL0A82CS Lone Peak 7 Trail Running Shoe because I'm so in love with my first pair of Altra's which I am in love with. I feel like I'm squishing into marshmallow with every step, Happy Feet they make me want to run and dance. However, this new pair is nothing like them. They are just normal. Do you understand what I'm referring to? Which style's have this 'walking on cloud 9' feel? I need to return the new ones, they are great shoes, but nothing like my dirty old pair.
I haven't tried the Lone Peaks yet, but the Olympus series is definitely the softest/cushioned of the bunch. I found the Olympus 6 to be very comfortable but a little heavy for running. Hope that helps and thanks for watching the video!
One issue I have with Altra is that the Ego MAx cushioning is very firm. How is the foam in the Experience lineup? I use Altra most of the time but for a 100k ultra I chose the Trabuco Max 3. The MBC & Timp 5 destroyed my legs after 40k of running.
The compressed EVA foam in the experience line is "soft" but not as soft as similar EVA foam found in Hoka shoes (e.g. Altra Experience Flow vs Hoka Clifton 9). Hope this helps!
@@SeeChadRun that helps a lot. I had the Clifton 9 and I really enjoyed that foam for those easy kilometres. I enjoy Via Olympus 2 too but not the rest of Altras lines up.
Love your Altra shoe reviews! How does the Experience Flow compare to the Torin 7? I had sizing problems with the Torin 7. It was a bit too narrow for me in the mid foot & toe box. Also, is the cushioning comparable to the Torin 7? I loved the cushioning on that shoe, was just too narrow for me.
The fit and upper volume are very similar between the Experience Flow (and FWD Experience) and Torin 7. Cushioning is also similar although in the Torin 7, I would say the midsole is a little softer (EGO Max) but in the Experience Flow you get a little bit more (non EGO Max) of it so it makes up any difference.
@@SeeChadRun Just ran in the Altra FWD Experience today! Loved the Orange color way! Wow these are amazing! I thought they would be too narrow for my foot but these were the perfect fit! Great breathability & nice amount of cushion. Not too soft or too firm, really nice sweet spot! Super light weight too. These are my favorite Altra shoes so far! Your review helped me a lot! Thank you, Altra should sponsor you! Also, I assume the Altra FWD Experience & Experience Flow are basically the same? If not, which one is lighter or more comfortable in your opinion?
@Sonnylorenzo4273 Great to hear! And yes, the Flow and FWD are the same except for the tongue on the flow (it's more like the Torin 7) but that's it. Same basic upper and the same midsole and outsole. Same underfoot feel too.
I talk briefly about it in my FWD Experience Review video, but they're effectively the same shoe. The Flow has a slightly different design on the upper, including a slight change in the tongue but the padding feels the same. Underfoot it feels exactly the same as well and the midsole and outsole are exactly the same. The fit is also exactly the same and the padding around the ankle is identical. Between the two, I would buy the one that you like the colorway most or that is on sale. If you're curious about its performance, check out this video: czcams.com/video/tihkmmZgqN4/video.html:
Are you talking about how your foot sits down insidr the shoe? If so, these shoes feel similar to other brands from this perspective. They also seem to allow the foot to sit deeper in the shoe compared to the Altra Torin 6. Hope this helps!
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3pair of Altra’s! Is it Christmas or what!Let’s go running!
Haha! Right!?! After this video was recorded, I eventually also received the Altra Olympus 6, and I have a review of that on the channel.
Very excited about the Wild - looks like a great all-rounder!
I wish this run bro bought a scale to measure weight.. Weight is very important parameter to know. thanks.
The weight was mentioned in the video...
@@SeeChadRun Sorry then.. I only heard "light".. Usually others using small USPS digital scale (cost like $10-15 on ebay) ;)
The Wild looks...wild! That's what the Timp should have been, and I'm eager to test the 4 mm drop because with the zero drop I always end up with a negative drop, so maybe a small drop will get me the zero drop actually.
Do you think it'll be a good road to trail?
The Experience Wild would be a decent road to trail shoe.
I have no idea how these have slipped under my radar. I absolutely ❤ Altra and am excited they are trying different things to broaden their line up. Looking forward to giving the Wild’s a go. Thanks for your initial thoughts.
I'm hoping to have my full review of the Experience Wild available in a couple weeks, right after I publish my full review of the Solomon Genesis trail shoe. Thanks for giving the video a watch!
I love my Experience Flow.
The Wild, in that same size is too small. Bummer!
Altar has changed their sizing criteria, which I think is in response to TOPO’s .
Topo has been coming out with some pretty good hits lately!
Soo Altra is basically making a ghost/adrenaline type shoe with the flow/form
I found FWRD extremely short in length and narrow in toe box, definetely not a standard fit.....i wonder if these are more better fit?
These are the same fit as the FWD Experience...
Hey there, Chad!I have a question regarding Altra's that I'm hoping you can help me with: I purchased
ALTRA Women's AL0A82CS Lone Peak 7 Trail Running Shoe because I'm so in love with my first pair of Altra's which I am in love with. I feel like I'm squishing into marshmallow with every step, Happy Feet they make me want to run and dance. However, this new pair is nothing like them. They are just normal. Do you understand what I'm referring to? Which style's have this 'walking on cloud 9' feel? I need to return the new ones, they are great shoes, but nothing like my dirty old pair.
I haven't tried the Lone Peaks yet, but the Olympus series is definitely the softest/cushioned of the bunch. I found the Olympus 6 to be very comfortable but a little heavy for running. Hope that helps and thanks for watching the video!
I wonder if the midsole is different at all. And is the sizing the same?
Same midsole and sizing... Hmm.
One issue I have with Altra is that the Ego MAx cushioning is very firm. How is the foam in the Experience lineup? I use Altra most of the time but for a 100k ultra I chose the Trabuco Max 3. The MBC & Timp 5 destroyed my legs after 40k of running.
The compressed EVA foam in the experience line is "soft" but not as soft as similar EVA foam found in Hoka shoes (e.g. Altra Experience Flow vs Hoka Clifton 9). Hope this helps!
@@SeeChadRun that helps a lot. I had the Clifton 9 and I really enjoyed that foam for those easy kilometres. I enjoy Via Olympus 2 too but not the rest of Altras lines up.
Love your Altra shoe reviews! How does the Experience Flow compare to the Torin 7? I had sizing problems with the Torin 7. It was a bit too narrow for me in the mid foot & toe box. Also, is the cushioning comparable to the Torin 7? I loved the cushioning on that shoe, was just too narrow for me.
The fit and upper volume are very similar between the Experience Flow (and FWD Experience) and Torin 7. Cushioning is also similar although in the Torin 7, I would say the midsole is a little softer (EGO Max) but in the Experience Flow you get a little bit more (non EGO Max) of it so it makes up any difference.
@@SeeChadRun Just ran in the Altra FWD Experience today! Loved the Orange color way! Wow these are amazing! I thought they would be too narrow for my foot but these were the perfect fit! Great breathability & nice amount of cushion. Not too soft or too firm, really nice sweet spot! Super light weight too. These are my favorite Altra shoes so far! Your review helped me a lot! Thank you, Altra should sponsor you!
Also, I assume the Altra FWD Experience & Experience Flow are basically the same? If not, which one is lighter or more comfortable in your opinion?
@Sonnylorenzo4273 Great to hear! And yes, the Flow and FWD are the same except for the tongue on the flow (it's more like the Torin 7) but that's it. Same basic upper and the same midsole and outsole. Same underfoot feel too.
Experience vs Flow differences?
I talk briefly about it in my FWD Experience Review video, but they're effectively the same shoe. The Flow has a slightly different design on the upper, including a slight change in the tongue but the padding feels the same. Underfoot it feels exactly the same as well and the midsole and outsole are exactly the same. The fit is also exactly the same and the padding around the ankle is identical. Between the two, I would buy the one that you like the colorway most or that is on sale. If you're curious about its performance, check out this video: czcams.com/video/tihkmmZgqN4/video.html:
What was the stack height on the wild?
In the men's shoes, it's the same across the lineup. 32mm heel, 28mm toe.
Are these shoes deeper all atra shoes are very shallow?
Are you talking about how your foot sits down insidr the shoe? If so, these shoes feel similar to other brands from this perspective. They also seem to allow the foot to sit deeper in the shoe compared to the Altra Torin 6. Hope this helps!
@@SeeChadRun that is what I meant 😊👍