If you are asking about the durability of the upper I have not experienced any performance altering holes yet, though I suspect that when the upper does give out it will be on the inside of my left forefoot. When running on trails littered with sharp rocks, we could feel the rocks but did not experience any pain. The lace eyelets are placed wide enough apart that you can really cinch it down if you have an especially narrow foot; or, you can loosen it up if your foot is wide. There’s a strap on top of the upper, we didn’t tighten this strap whilst running to keep the flexibility.

Even if the Altra has no drop it isn’t a minimalist shoe; the sole is quite thick, has very good grip on wet terrain, the entire front of the shoe has stone guard protection and some reinforcements. If you’re a forefoot-striker looking for a shoe that provides a natural barefoot-like running experience, but with sound rock protection and excellent grip, then the King MT 2. Dom: The relatively thin midsole is appropriate for the character of the shoe, namely low-to-the ground, with a barefoot-like feel. While quality of life (QOL) assessment is becoming more common, interpreting the results remains problematic.

Their movement had been made possible by easing tensions with the Cherokee, thanks to diplomacy by Benjamin Cleveland's brother-in-law, Indian agent Joseph Martin. Canice is a 2 x finisher of the Wasatch 100, the Bear 100, Moab 100 and Western States 100 as well as many other Ultras.

After a test of 4 long outings, he had not taken a single claw, and the apparent seam had not moved. This includes hiking, dog walking, mud puddle jumping with my 7yo, and rock climbing near the beach. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience.As with all of Altra’s shoes and their “FootShape” toe boxes, the King MT 2 provides a wider-forefoot alternative for mountain runners and those looking to tackle more off-trail terrain. The aggressive lugs enhance the look of the shoe and confirm its intent/design to be used on rough, loose, mountainous terrain.