text: I loved Altra shoes - I'm a big believer in the wide toe box and zero-drop, and since I have a high arch and a neutral gate, I don't need support or stability.  I thought, then, these would be ideal.  However the only thing they have in common with the Altra shoes I have known and loved for two years is the wide toe box.  The heel is so wide, I'm guaranteed blisters (and I don't have narrow heels - this has never been a problem for me before these shoes).  The arch is so tight, I'm guaranteed stress fractures - even if I tried to completely remove the laces.  Sadly, they don't sell my old styles anymore, and these are so awful, I'm scared to try to buy any others.  I guess I'll give up on the brand and go physical shoe shopping again. Really, really, mind-bogglingly depressing.