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Blending performance and leisure, the Altra Vail sneakers are great for casual walks around town. Featuring a mesh knit upper with a sock-like fit, the shoes rely on a ultra-cushioned EVA midsole with segmented lines to reduce the impact of hard surfaces and deliver flexible, responsive performance Read More
really comfortable. cushy, wide, breathable, and stretchy.
I got rid of a bunch of old shoes, and got two pairs of these.
The only downside is that these arent for active sports. I wont even do long distance running. The top knitted portion is... well, its like thick, thick sweater. Tough, but still flexible. That makes the shoes comfortable, but it doesnt provide structure.
I tried to play indoor soccer (for fun, nothing competitive) in these, and it didnt provide any structure to hold my ankle when i made quick stops or turns. I ended up rolling my ankle.
These are great walk around, casual shoes, but nothing more. dont do anything aggressive in these.
a bit larger then normal Altra size.
Flat medium-padded sole with good arch support.
Very wide toe-box.
Doesn't look a good fit for rainy weather as lower part of the upper part is suede and then mesh
Recommends this product?Yes
KurtW
Jun 20, 2019
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almost...but not quite
I have worn these shoes everyday for almost a month. I wanted to give them time before writing a review.
I have two other pair of Altra shoes, one for running and another for hiking. So I am not new to the style of the shoe.
Sizing: I am a size 12 in most shoes, and a size 12 in the Altra Vali seems correct. I think that an 11.5 would be too small and put my toes at the end of the shoe.
Width: The toe box is wide and I love it.
Comfort: Being zero-drop and the mesh material make the shoe very comfortable overall.
So why only 3 stars? Very simply the heel area of the shoe. I consistently get rubbing above my right heel. I have tried tightening them, loosening them, thinner socks, thicker socks, etc. It is just annoying enough that I would not repurchase the Vali, but instead look for a comparable shoe next time.
I've seen folks call out problems with the heel digging into their skin while wearing low rise socks and I can reproduce this "flaw" too but only when I fail to untie and re-tie the shoes (ie- slip them on and off between wears like socks).
If I tie the shoes so that they're not loose, this doesn't happen.
At $48 a pair, these are a much more comfortable and roomy alternative to Allbirds.
more support and structure than my Allbirds makes these a better all-around shoe! (and cheaper)
truly walking on a cloud, and the mesh upper lets the breeze caress your toes.
they run a little large but I bought my true size and don't mind the extra toe room--still quite snug and comfy.