Altra Trimp 1.5 Women's Trail Running Shoe

Believe it or not, the Trimp just got even better! This 1.5 version features softer cushioning, improved heel fit, and a more flexible midsole for a sleeker ride. The new Trimp will float around rocks and roots with ease, and with the addition of a 4-Point GaiterTrap you can confidently run through sand, dirt, and debris. The outsole retains the same sticky MaxTrac rubber as the previous version for unparalleled traction and grip.

Multi-Directional Mesh Upper

Constructed with a multi-directional mesh upper the Altra Trimp 1.5 Trail Running Shoe delivers a snug fit with maximum breathability. The multi-directional mesh offers a sleek ride as the mesh is engineered to move and flex with you no matter where your run may take you; rocks, roots, and debris will be no match as the Trimp 1.5 Trail will have you floating over them with ease. Cool air is encouraged to permeate the fabric to remove uncomfortable heat build creating a healthy environment feet can thrive in. Altra's FootShape toe box encourages the toes to relax and spread naturally, whilst allowing the big toe to remain in a straight position. The FootShape toe box enhances stability during uphill climbs and downhill descents when out on challenging trails whilst creating powerful toe-offs to maximise performance. The traditional lace closure secures the midfoot for a locked-in feel that reduces in shoe slippage, an additional 4-pointer GaiterTrap can be attached via a hoop and loop tab allowing you to tackle sand, dirt, and debris head on.

EVA Midsole

Engineered with an EVA midsole the Trimp 1.5 Trail delivers durable and responsive cushioning at a lightweight keeping you fast on your feet without compromising comfort. Constructed with inner flex, the grid-like groove pattern provides greater flex at a lightweight and with better protection. Ideal for the trail the multi-directional pattern creates an improved ride when navigating uneven and tricky surfaces. A fully cushioned zero drop platform places your forefoot and heel the same distance from the ground; the zero drop encourages a natural foot position and low impact landing protecting the joints and reducing fatigue.

MaxTrac Rubber Outsole

Completing the Altra Trimp 1.5 is a MaxTrac rubber outsole. Combining sticky grip and traction with incredible durability the MaxTrac rubber outsole will have you navigating the trickiest of terrain with ease as it grips and sticks like a boss. The DuraTread rubber outsole offers durable, long-lasting grip on both tame and technical terrain allowing you to navigate with confidence every time. Canted TrailClaw lugs strategically placed along underneath the metatarsal provide additional traction for confident and powerful toe-offs.

About Altra

Altra started in the back room of a speciality running store in the Wasatch Mountains, United States of America. The store noticed they were getting runners from all over the country visiting and complaining of knee pain, shin splints and recurring foot pain. One person in particular noticed this, Golden Harper the founder of Altra. Golden studied running injuries in college and combining his knowledge of injuries and a video analysis at his store made it easy to see and more understandable that traditional running shoes promoted poor form and excessive impact.

This switched on the lightbulb in Golden Harper's head and made him want to help runners achieve their best without pain as well as run and live healthy, happy and naturally. Early concepts were made in a toaster oven and were created to try a new way to reduce the injuries of Altra's customers. The toaster oven served a purpose of melting outsoles off of traditional running shoes and then Golden removed the excess heel elevation. This helped Altra to start creating zero drop running shoes.

The zero drop was just one of the steps taken to return runners feet to their natural position, Altra built a distinctive footshape toe box specifically to help alleviate foot problems. It also enhanced stability and comfort while providing a more powerful push-off.