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View more pricesGender | Men , Women |
Men weight | 272 gr |
Women weight | 238 gr |
Cushion | High |
Runner weight | Light , Medium |
Running gait | Neutral |
Surface | Trail |
Use | training , Racing |
Pace | Medium , High |
Foot | Low |
Strike | Forefoot |
Distance | Half-marathon , Marathon , ultra-trail |
Colour | Blue , White , Orange , Black , Red , Green |
Year | 2022 |
Its name already gives us clues of what we are going to find with these new Altra Mont Blanc, the trail running shoe from the manufacturer Utah designed for long distances in mountain terrain. It is more to face the challenge of ultra-marathons. A high performance model to offer maximum guarantees on all types of terrain.
Being a trail running shoe for ultra-marathon, these Altra Mont Blanc have a number of premium features, such as cushioning, lightness, protection and resistance. Although it should also be noted that these Mont Blanc do not renounce to offer a great response to gain in speed, as well as an extra point of versatility to adapt to a multitude of mountain terrain.
It is clear that one of the most striking aspects is the construction of its midsole. A strategic point of the shoe that has a large amount of Altra Running's exclusive EgoMax foam, and whose mission is to offer a perfect combination of cushioning capacity with a great response. Its level of protection and rebound are exceptionally well-matched for light, comfortable and dynamic transitions.
In addition, the upper of these Altra Mont Blanc is made with a monolayer upper of very thin, but really resistant fabric, thanks to those reinforcements in strategic points of the instep area. In this way, the upper of this model is able to offer the lightness and support needed to move in different terrains in an agile and fast way.
On the other hand, an interesting nuance of these Altra Mont Blanc is the inclusion of the exclusive Gaiter Trap system in the tongue with the idea of allowing anchors to place the gaiters, especially on surfaces with a lot of dirt and mud.
The first detail of the Altra Running Mont Blanc is that we are talking about a low-profile model. In fact, it is a shoe that has a 0 drop as standard, a trademark of the company. A feature that makes the model is aimed at a rather experienced trail runner, with good running technique and medium and light constitution. There is no doubt that the Altra Mont Blanc is a high-performance trail shoe.
In short, a model made by and for true mountain lovers who enjoy a closer and more natural contact with the surface and who treasure good experience in trail running. A model of exemplary characteristics that will fit perfectly with weight profiles of the most varied, being able to fit runners up to 85 kilos.
Another of the hallmarks of these Altra Mont Blanc is in the toe box that has a larger space, and it is a point that favors the stability of the model. The innovative Vibram Lite outsole is strategically placed to offer trail runners more reliable grip and traction, without adding more weight to the shoe.
Regarding its technical details, as we told you, these Altra Mont Blanc have a 0 mm drop with a midsole height of 32 mm in the heel and forefoot. While the weights show that this is a really light model, 238 grams in the women's version and 272 grams in trail running shoes for men.
In short, these Altra Mont Blanc are very light ultra-marathon shoes, perfect for running fast, but also with enough confidence and security for any terrain, and regardless of the distance to be covered.