Ultra Bloom
78%
7mm
Medium
Vegan
Barefoot water shoe with honeycomb upper, minimal tread, and wide foot-shaped toebox.
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Summary: Zero-drop cross-training running shoe with firm cushioning, wide, foot-shaped toebox, and moderately flexible sole.
The Solstice XT by Altra is an affordable heavy duty barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with good overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 22mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Good | |||
decent flex and moderate agility. | ||||
Width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | Low | |||
thin foam and moderate sensitivity. |
The Altra Solstice XT has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thick 22mm outsole, good flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 1 | |||
synthetic | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. |
The Altra Solstice XT provides good breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 500 miles, and is ideal for gym in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Good | |||
sometimes becomes hot/sweaty. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30–100º F | |||
cold, warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 1 | |||
gym |
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7mm
Medium
Vegan
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