ALTRA MONT BLANC Full Review | Zero Drop Trail Running Shoes | Run4Adventure

[@traci635]

I bought my first pair of Altra Mont Blanc and I really like this shoe. I use this shoe for speed walking my dogs on all types of terrain and grades and so far it's stayed snug on my foot. The only heel slippage I noticed was climbing steep grades. Overall I really like this shoe for what I'm using it for.

[@movemorenowjames]

Ah the Marmite of the latest trail shoes. 100 miles in and still loving mine.

[@Run4Adventure]

I know you're a fan of the Mont Blanc but by the looks of it there's not many that are 🤔 It's a shame because I love the midsole, just the right balance of everything. Maybe version 2 well work out better for me. Thanks for watching and I hope you are fit and well 🙏😊

[@movemorenowjames]

@@Run4Adventure I am indeed one of the few who like the shoe! Maybe I just have a freakish heel bone that fits… How’s the Mountain biking going? I just set myself up with a gravel bike and gear … pretty cool

[@Run4Adventure]

@@movemorenowjames It must be that James 😂 I'm loving the mountain biking, its turned into my highlight of the week! Hope you enjoy the gravel bike 👍

[@surreytrailgoat6266]

This is the best review of this shoe by far. I never do this but on purpose i watched a lot of the other guys who usually review shoes and yours is the best and by far the most reliable one. Thank you!

[@Run4Adventure]

That's great, I'm glad you think so. The whole purpose of starting the channel was to try and give viewers helpful and informative content, so your comment makes me very happy! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@run_like_buck]

Solid honest review! I'm a big fan of the superior as a racing shoe from altra, its light and nimble and still zero drop and footshaped. That beingh said i dont tend to run over 50k so wouldnt know how the less cushion would cope over longer distances. Looking forward to trying a Mont Blanc and Timp later in the year!

[@paddywiggle]

Timp is great check it out. A bit wider than the MB

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Andy, I'm glad you thought so. I've not run in the Superior before but that's great that it works well for you. It's a real shame about the Mont Blanc because some aspects of the shoe are very good. The new Timp looks like a really nice shoe so I'll hopefully get a chance to try it out. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@pureEron1994]

Thanks for the honest review. I am really looking forward to the TIMP 4 review. Cheers from Portugal!

[@Run4Adventure]

The new Timp 4 looks like a really nice shoe. I'm going to see if I can get hold of a pair to test and review. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@Thefifaplayeryant]

Great review ! And again, I just love your straight to the point conclusions: in this case I completely agree, the chances that this is the perfect shoe for this amount of money are slim, that's not even debatable...the heel is mentioned by lots of users, and there's no way all the positives outweighs this negative, in the end it's a trail shoe, who wants to handle this in unknown technical terrain ? And for sure not in UTMB Terrain !

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you think so. I totally agree the positives don't out way the negatives. Fit and lock down are so important when running on technical trails, especially if it for 104 miles and 10,000 meters of elevation! It's a shame because I had high hopes for the Mont Blanc 😔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@valeralarin6619]

I've done 600 miles in them yet , love them 👍💪 gonna bay new pair for future... coz half price offer now ... but I feel I could run in my old m/b ... they are just still fine... maybe another few hundreds miles 🤔... I'm very curious myself how long they will last 😁 the most durable shoes for me so far! And I'm very surprised ! Was very doubting when just bought them ! Well done altra !

[@GidoRoelofsen]

Love the new intro!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Gido, really glad you liked it. Liga spent hours putting it together and I think she's done an amazing job. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@dr.doomm.d.ph.d.4486]

Dedicated 65 technical rocky mountain miles here in Sedona to the MB’s before I retired them. Miserable experience. The downhill foot slip is aggravating. Even sized down a half size and replaced the laces to attempt to fix the well noted heel lockdown/lacing issues. Nothing worked. And all the stubbed toes on rocks… ugh. Brutal. It’s just a poorly designed shoe - unless perhaps you were born with Altra’s ideal foot shape. Haha. Replaced them with the Hoka Torrent 2 (my second pair) and had zero issues over the same terrain. Took a chance with my first pair of Altra rubber, hoping they would live up to the hype. Big fail. Spot on review mate - loving the content!

[@Run4Adventure]

It was a very disappointing shoe for me, especially after all the Hype! I also tried most things to try and improve the fit and lock down but it made very little difference 🤔 There are some Altra fan boys defending the shoe but at the end of the day it just poor design! Hopefully they'll get things right in the Mont Blanc 2. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@Huxley555]

Look at 55 lock laces on Amazon, it's like they're made for this shoe. Zero heel issues, and when warmed up it felt like they moulded to my feet. One thing I needed it more cushion, but that just means they're for more experienced runners. Funny enough my toes did really hurt, but given the distance I doubt it's any fit issues. I did however put a heel pad under the middle of the tongue, but that's down to me being bony in that region.

[@Run4Adventure]

My personal opinion is when a running shoe costs £165 you shouldn't have to buy things or put things on it to make it run better! I think Altra have a few design issues to sort out in the next version. Hopefully they will because I like the way the midsole feels underfoot 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@guzgrant]

My default daily trail for around 12 miles is the Lone Peak. I tried the Timp but was a hot-spot on top where the lowest inside lace eye sits. I found beyond about 15 miles the Lone Peak start to feel a bit too flat and achey, so I tried the Olympus which was like going from road shoes to trail shoes all over again. They feel very clompy and heavy my foot slips forwards on down hills and feels like weight training up hill... I just tried the Mont Blanc and it has similar issues to the Olympus.

[@Run4Adventure]

Sorry to hear you had similar issues with your Mont Blancs 😕 I think there's a few design issues going on in the upper that really need to be addressed next time round. It's a shame because I liked how the midsole felt 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@RaphaRunsHK]

The Mont Blanc size big, definitely would start by sizing down at least half size from usual Altra sizing (I was a US10 in the Torin 5, but had to 9.5 in the MB). The heel and mid foot suddenly felt more locked in… Do agree on the shallow heel cup, doesn’t have to be so low… But the light construction and breath ability for the very humid weather I’m running outweighed that. And the grip is surprisingly decent on wet rocks…

[@Run4Adventure]

The uk9.5 fitted me in lenght just fine Raphael. If I went down half a size it woukd be to small and I don't think that would work for me on my longer runs. Vibram megagrip is brilliant rubber on wet rock, I'm a big fan and I really enjoyed the midsole as well. Fit is so personal in a running shoe, especially if you are running a long way and the Mont Blanc doesn't really work for my footshape unfortunately 😔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@tonypotter9578]

Hi Loyd, nice review…when will the Reebok Float Ride Energy 4 review drop?👟

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Tony, glad you enjoyed the video. The Floatride first impressions will be on the channel tomorrow, Sunday 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@robertmorano2372]

I want a foot-shaped zero drop, "peregrine". lower cushion, super grippy, quick and sure footed. please🙏.

[@Run4Adventure]

Sounds like an interesting shoe Robert? I'll have a chat with Saucony 😂 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@robertmorano2372]

@@Run4Adventure I figured if anyone can make it happen, it's you! I'm loving what altras have done for my running and the overall health of my body, I just see them (unsuccessfully) trying to go head on with Salomon and Hoka while discontinuing the king mt. While the Mont Blanc is not for me, I do like seeing companies "pushing" themselves. Maybe version 2 will be better received.

[@Ecoroof1986]

Great review 👍

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@naimharb5305]

Thanks for the honest review. Hope the BOA edition will tackle the heel issues... Seen the Kilian Jornet's NNormal company? There first shoe will be out this fall. That's a shoe I will buy without any questions asked (:

[@Run4Adventure]

It's going to be really interesting to see the kit and shoes that they bring out!? I'm sure the new brand will be very popular amongst the trail running community 👍 Thanks for watching Naim 🙏

[@yalokim5264]

I will actually hold back with both MB and SG5 until the Salomon shoes arrive. The Ultra Glide is a preview of what good the future may bring. I'm in waiting mode 😎

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm excited about all the new Salomon trail shoe offerings as well. I can't wait to take the Pulsar Trail Pro out for a spin Yal! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@junglisttt]

great video R4A! Even though i had the same experience as you, and sized down twice to try and dial in the fit with no luck, i raced a 75k in them and got a great result. heels where slipping all the way though, but i got used to ut. obviously that is not how it is meant to be, and if i was not an Altra fan i would never put up with all that. A very weird, fast feeling, grippy but very heel slippy shoe all in one. The midsole is called EGO though, you keep saying Ergo😉 just had to point that out. I wanna try the BOA version but that will be even more expensive. Vibram on Lone Peak and Timp PLEASE Altra🙏 Ditch the Maxtrac.

[@Run4Adventure]

I think you've summed up the Mont Blanc perfectly! It does feel fast and the outsole is surprising grippy but that heel! 😔 Well done for running 75k in it, I'm not sure I could put up with that slippage for that long. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@manuel_877]

Good evenning Run4adventure and all the runners. Fabolous as ever, Loyd. Here is my like. I have dynafit alpine for Trail. A nice week for everyone. 🌞🏃‍♂️⛰

[@Run4Adventure]

Cheers Manuel 👍 I've never run in a Dynafit shoe before so maybe I should try some out. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏😊

[@roustabout4fun]

I manage to buy a new pair on ebay for 100 us and will put Wide flat laces in them and I went down 1/2 size...will try em later in the week...hope they r ok because I really hope to like the BOA version.

[@Run4Adventure]

I think you'll find quite a few people selling them off cheap because they didn't work for their foot shape. I hope they worked out well for you and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

[@rolandschegg4880]

Love the new intro, so cool 👌😎🤩 ... pitty the new Altra doesn't convince 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Run4Adventure]

Really glad you enjoyed the new intro Roland. Liga put a lot of hours into it and I think she's done an amazing job 👌 Definitely not convinced by the new Altra, such a shame 😔 Thanks for watching and supporting mate, as always its appreciated 🙏

[@morganflockhart5825]

Great review as always was looking forward to the BOA version but the same problems you’d have to dial the BOA so tight you’d feel them biting in the heel seems to be the weakness from most reviews it’s difficult for a first version shoe to get it all right but it sounds like V1.5 or 2 s negatives could easily be resolved!

[@Run4Adventure]

I don't think the BOA system will make much difference to heel lock Morgan unfortunately 😔 It is really tricky for brands to get new models right first time but this does seem like a pretty obvious design issue? Surely when they were test running the shoes the guys running in them could feel heel slip? Anyway, fingers crossed for version 2 and thanks for watching the video 🙏😊

[@morganflockhart5825]

@@Run4Adventure Yeah I agree tested by Altra athletes but no feedback on a design issue that’s been mentioned in a majority of reviews!! Speedland it is then 😳$$$$

[@gregprevite8548]

Awesome review. How does this shoe stack up against the timp 4?

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Greg I'm glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately I haven't run the Timp 4's yet. As far as I'm aware the Timp 4 is much more of a daily trainer, where as the Mont Blanc is designed for racing long distances 👍 Hopefully we'll get a pair of Timps to test and review soon. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@th1862]

Great revie!Thank U!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thank you, gkad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@benamer9857]

Be interested to see what you think of the asics trabuco 10, no reviews on here, I got a pair out of curiosity and the grip is great and really comfy out the box but the heel isn’t giving me the most confidence.

[@Run4Adventure]

I ran and tested the Gel Trabuco 9 and the 10 is pretty much the same shoe Ben. I was also impressed with the outsole, very good on most terrain but I also had doubts about heel lock down? 🤔 There is a review on the channel if you wanted to take a look. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ingalsch0101]

Totally agree, i have wide feet and these are still unstable... Rolled an ankle on first run. Never happened in timp lone peak or superior. These work good on bad asphalt only 🤣

[@Run4Adventure]

I didn't really have stability issues, it was more fit and lock down issues for me unfortunately 😔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@kristianbonis483]

Have you tried out the boa version? If so how's the heel situation on those?

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm not willing to risk the money on the BOA version Kristian! The standard version was so disappointing for me and it was still an expensive shoe 😕 I can't see how the BOA would make any difference to the heel issue because the heel design is exactly the same on both models. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

[@kristianbonis483]

@@Run4Adventure I live on Kauai and I run a lot of technical wet muddy mountain trails got any suggestions?

[@Run4Adventure]

If you're running on muddy trails then definitely not the Mont Blanc! It's got a very shallow lug depth that would be terrible in the mud. Maybe have a look at the Saucony Peregrine 12 and the Xodus Ultra. The new Hoka Mafate Speed 4 has a good outsole and it nicely cushioned 👍 Hope this helps 😊

[@kristianbonis483]

@@Run4Adventure much appreciated. Trail running is a new found love of mine and your videos have definitely helped 🤙

[@alanrobinson2229]

Iam a beginner runner,have just bought a pair of these for £67,can i go wrong at that price?

[@jarekbatkowski9039]

I have purchased Altra Olympus 4 and Altra Timp 4 over past year and a half and I can honestly say one if not the most comfortable shoes ever build for trail running with the lowest outsole durability on both models. Upper material on my Altra Olympus 4 broke up after around 400-500km so had to take them to my trusted local shoemaker for repairing. I would give them 4 points in scale 1-10. The outsole is a very poor quality.

[@NicolasCaron]

Just a small correction, the foam is "EGO MAX" not eRgo max... no R there.

[@Run4Adventure]

Awesome thanks 👍

[@LastZion]

Hiya mate, thanks for the vid. just wondering if you're able to give me some advice. so far I only have 1 pair road shoe which is Altra escalante racer, I got wide and flat foot. Escalante racer has been great and I like zero drop shoes as I have quite a few vivobarefoot as my daily shoes. As I live in the city, I generally only run on tarmac. however, a bit of a of wetness is enough to give a slippage feeling while running. I was advised to look for a trail shoes, hence why I'm here :). But since I don't really run thru forest and only do lots of running during summer months, in my mind trail shoes will be a bit of a waste. Would you be able to give me any recommendations on which road shoes have good grip on wet terrain? or should I start looking into the trail avenue? (I don't mind shoes with a bit of a drop if you highly recommend it). Cheers

[@letsgosteveo7282]

Damn! Was really hoping the Mont Blanc would score better!

[@Run4Adventure]

I was pretty disappointed as well! I had high hopes for the shoe and it just didn't deliver. Its a shame because the midsole is really good! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@seligseligabc123]

Much better intro;-)..

[@Run4Adventure]

Really glad you liked the new intro John. Liga put a lot of hours into it and I think she's done a fantastic job! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@ludovicpiejos4379]

Great review, it feels like unfortunately for average runners it is not worth spending the money on this shoe at least for this year even for a race? I am looking for my first trail racer for my first 50k and I guess I will eliminate this version.

[@Run4Adventure]

There's definitely better options out there Ludovic, especially for that kind of price. The Mont Blanc has some good things going on but the heel lock down is disappointing. My advice would be to wait for the Mont Blanc 2!thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@DartmoorPaul]

Interesting and disappointing to see those scores, but fairly given I think, Loyd. I’m not a fan of these super cushioned shoes and maybe just me but I’ll stick to the Lone Peak 5 midsole. Now I’m confused though how Altra differentiate the Olympus, Mont Blanc and Timp4 they all look the same to me 😂

[@Run4Adventure]

It was pretty dissapointing Paul 😕 I think the biggest difference between the Mont Blanc and the Olympus is the weight. The Mont Blanc is more stripped back when it comes to structure in the upper because its aimed at racing. The Timp kind of sits between your Lone Peaks and the Olympus when it comes to midsole cushioning 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@karlsimms7243]

Great video and super informative. I’m actually looking at purchasing my first pair of Altra’s due to the fact of the wide toe box. If anyone knows of a pair that will tackle 60% 40% road let me know.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Karl, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sure Altra are just about to bring a shoe out that's designed exactly for that job. I can't remember the name of it know but it should be available soon. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏

[@DaveIrish66]

I changed out those horrible laces. They belong on a boot! Made a huge difference. Runners knot and laces and its a really good trail shoe. Not great on technical stuff for me tho

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm really not a fan of a runners knot, it doesn't work for me Dave. I did try it in the Mont Blanc but the tounge is to short and the laces just dug into the top of my foot, it was pretty uncomfortable! Maybe with flatter laces it would work better? The fact that everyone is trying to come up with solutions to improve fit and lock down says a lot about the shoe! 🤔 Let's hope version 2 clears up these issues, thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@medardpaler8733]

the heal is quiet tight, its cause some bruises

[@Run4Adventure]

The heel was pretty bad for me, I couldn’t get any kind of lock down in the shoe? Very disappointing 😞

[@alansmith1716]

Saved myself £165 🥳 cheers 👍

[@Run4Adventure]

No problem Alan 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@TripDadLife]

AUW-TRUH! What's funny is at 6:18 he says Altra correctly then immediately follow it with ow-truh lol.

[@Run4Adventure]

I actually said 'The new ultra racing shoe from Altra' because its a shoe designed to race 'ultra' marathons from the brand 'Altra' 😊 So I don't really know what you're talking about, thanks for watching though 👍

[@TripDadLife]

@@Run4Adventure just got a different way of saying it I guess lol. You say Ultra how I would say Altra and you say Altra like Oww-Truhh. Just the accent is all. I think it's pronounced All-Truh.

[@seanviggers2228]

Pity about the heel because it looks a good shoe, I'm intrigued by altra but won't be paying 160 plus quid for a shoe that has so many flaws. 🤔

[@Run4Adventure]

It's very dissapointing at that price Sean! It's a shame because I really like the midsole but it's totally let down by the heel design 😔 Good to see you at the weekend mate 😊

[@seanviggers2228]

@@Run4Adventure likewise it was a brilliant day, so many happy people 😊

[@Francky74]

Dis moi, connaît tu la différence entre un 42 homme et un 42 femme...?? Jusqu'à présent, je n'avais jamais eu d'Altra En effet, j'ai depuis quelques temps les Mt Blanc et j'ai comme l'impression d'avoir des palmes....😮 J'ai sais, c'est des ultra... J'ai toujours été habitué au fit'... Comme Dyna.., Salo...Sense, Pulsar, Speedcross,.... Autrement en comparaison moins radicale les North.. Flight Vectiv Merçi par avance si tu as une réponse je suis preneur Je suppose qu'elles doivent être comme routes marques plus ft'👌??? Sportivement, Frank

[@Run4Adventure]

A womens 42 will be a bit narrower and a bit shorter in lenght compared to the mens 42 👍 Altras have a very unique fit Frank especially when you compare them to a Salomon shoe. I think they definitely work best if you has a wider foot shape 😊 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏

[@hinrichfuchs]

Ersten paar Kilometer, sicher.... es war schlammig und kein ziemlich geniales Laufwetter - aber eben doch die perfekten Testbedingungen für einen Trail-running-Schuh und, ich bin wegen der Blasen an den Fersen kaum noch nach Hause gekommen!!!! Also, AUFPASSEN MIT DEM SCHUH!!!!

[@Run4Adventure]

The Mont Blanc has quite a few design issues Hinrich. I found it impossible to lock the shoe down and had lots of slippage in the heel and movement in the upper! 😔 There just wasn't enough structure in the heel, I'm not sure how the shoe made it to market and this wasn't picked up in testing? Sorry to hear the Mont Blanc caused you issues, thanks for watching 🙏

[@JMAudioEditions]

tried em and i returned em

[@Run4Adventure]

This really was a let down for me 😕 Lots if design issue with the upper and I can't believe they weren't picked up in testing? Sorry to hear you didn't get on with them but I think you did the right thing. Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@BanjoStu]

Give me the Speedgoat 5 over this any day. I know a lot of people love zero drop shoes, just not for me.

[@Run4Adventure]

I definitely prefer a bit of heel off set Stu, especially for distance 👍 Thanks for watching mate 🙏

[@michaelalbrecht3395]

I think altra should of used that outsole on the timp 4 the Mont Blanc is a overall horrible shoe

[@Run4Adventure]

The outsole was one of the good features Michael. The Vibram megagrip Litebase is brilliant 👍 I've always found the Timp outsole a bit slippy. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@Pipppetto]

So, according to your review: pricey, heel slippage, not so stable midfoot lockdown and questionable durability. Why should someone buy this shoes, unless his/her feet are shaped as diving fins and are thick as a brick ? I agree with you that look and colourway are top notch, but with my "normal" feet (actually very slim), they would be a total waste of money for me. I bet Speedgoat 5 would be a much better choice; now I go straight to your review ...

[@Run4Adventure]

The Mont Blanc has been dissapointing when it comes to fit and lock down Massimo. I personally would recommend the SG5's over the Mont Blanc and its £30 cheaper! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@Pipppetto]

@@Run4Adventure I'd never considered to get Altra shoes, and never will, because I probably could fit comfortably with both feet in one single shoe. Anyway, that's my problem and I'm interested to new shoes/technologies nonetheless. Thank you Loyd for the reply; your hard work is greatly appreciated. Very few reviewers are so exaustive and straight to the point !

[@Run4Adventure]

@@Pipppetto Thanks for your kind words, they really are appreciated Massimo 🙏