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Max cushion, yet responsive: Often times one must sacrifice the latter for the former. Crazy light (8.4 oz. in a men's size 9): Many max cushion shoes on the market are also quite heavy. Zero Drop or 0 mm heel to toe offset: There have been several biomechanical studies that support a move towards more natural running form, and many athletes even include barefoot running as part of their training regimen. Think barefoot with cushion! FootShape toe box: If you look at someone who has never worn shoes for their entire life, you will likely notice that their toes splay out significantly more than someone who has worn traditional shoes. By allowing your toes to splay out naturally, your feet will become stronger, your balance will improve, and you may even enjoy better propulsion from your large toe. Many podiatrists are falling in love with Altra due to their ability to help patients recover from and prevent such foot ailments as bunions, neuromas, and hammer toes. Fit4Her: Altra is one of the few brands that actually makes gender specific shoes. Women's feet are quite different from men's on average: Narrower heel and midfoot, longer arch, higher instep, and different metatarsal spacing from men. Most shoe companies take the more affordable route and only adjust the entire width of the last from men's to women's shoes. For example, a women's "regular" B width shoe would be considered a men's "narrow." Respectively, a men's "regular" D width shoe is a women's "wide." As far as length, there is just 1.5 size difference, so a men's "size 8" would be a women's "size 9.5." Altra doesn't operate that way. Men's shoes are designed for men's feet while women's for women. Period.