Altra King MT 1.5 Women's Trail Running Shoe

The Altra King MT is made for runners who embrace mud, rocks and burly mountain climbs and has made its mark as the quintessential king of the mud. The King MT 1.5 features a new upper with reinforced mesh and enhanced drainage features at the toes and medial midfoot, The FootLock strap has been moved medially and lower down the arch for increased comfort, and the neoprene inside the heel is softer and more secure. The awesome, grippy Vibram outsole, 6mm lugs, and the dual nature Altra Ego midsole are too good to change, so we kept them the same.

Reinforced Mesh Upper

Constructed with a reinforced mesh upper the Altra King MT 1.5 Trail Running Shoe delivers a snug fit with maximum breathability and increased durability. The reinforced mesh locks the foot in for a secure fit whilst the tear-resistant upper provides durable protection against the trail. Cool air is encouraged to permeate the fabric to remove uncomfortable heat build up creating a healthy environment feet can thrive in. Enhanced drainage at the toes and medial midfoot allows water and mud to escape the shoe to keep you light on your feet whilst the quick-drying fabric works to keep you dry and comfortable even when the elements become testing. The new Altra King MT 1.5 foot strap has been moved medially and lower down the arch; no longer on the navicular bone, the footstrap delivers a comfortable, adjustable strap that locks the foot in place during steep descents and uneven terrain. The toe protection protects against bumps and grazes out on the trail whilst added neoprene inside the heel offers a secure yet soft fit. 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, whilst a hook and loop tab allows strapless gaiter attachments that prevent dirt and debris build-up underneath the shoe.

Altra Ego Midsole

Engineered with an Altra Ego Midsole the King MT 1.5 delivers a dual-natured compound that is both responsive yet offers a soft, cushioned feel. The midsole delivers an increased energy return whilst offering cushioned comfort. 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. Completing the midsole is a removable stoneguard. The updated stoneguard are inspired by real human feet for a lighter weight without compromising protection. The skeletal structure follows the anatomy of the foot for protection in key areas and eliminating any unnecessary weight.

Vibram Outsole

The high-performance sticky rubber outsole offers unparalleled grip on both wet and dry surfaces. The high-performance rubber offers durable traction and grip, rugged longevity, and optimal ground adaptability so you are ready for anything the trail throws your way. 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.