Full Review After Use
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Know Before You Spend: Altra King MT 2.0
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Hello everyone, welcome to runnercart.com. We have gathered running shoes and running gear for everyone, along with reviews from our own actual use. And now it's time to review this majestic trail running shoe. Altra King MT2.0 This pair made me say "Ooh, my God" twice. When was it? Let's go watch.
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In the previous version, King MT 1.5, I really liked the excellent grip, but the downside was the weight. However, it was somewhat acceptable because it came with a Vibram Mega Grip sole and a fairly firm feel due to the stone guard and the thinness of the sole... Now, this new 2.0 version has undergone quite a lot of changes, and I'm quite impressed with this 2.0 version.
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Starting with the upper, it's still engineered mesh. Because it's already suitable for trail shoes, it dries quickly when wet.
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The shoelaces are designed to be dynamic to support a more secure lacing... Check the real thing compared to the old one
The strap across the instep is a Velcro strap, providing a more secure fit. It's perfect for racing shoes and also suitable for racing in Spartan races.
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The Toe bumper is large and long, covering all the toes, and importantly, it has drainage holes. Good, good, good.
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The heel counter is slightly thick fabric and has a rough texture to enhance the effectiveness of locking the heel firmly in place. And it does its job very well, but you should use low-cut socks, otherwise it might pull your socks down.
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The midsole is still the same bouncy Ego foam, but it has been made 2mm thicker.
The stone guard, located between the midsole and outsole, protects against sharp rocks as the name suggests. It has been made more flexible in this version. When running, it feels more comfortable (see the comparison of bending both shoes).
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The outsole is still Vibram Mega Grip, but with new technology called Litebass, which reduces the thickness of the base by 2mm, making it 25-30% lighter. And this is when I first wore this pair, I exclaimed in my heart, "Ooh, my God, hey, it's much lighter than before!"
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By reducing the size of the outsole base by 2mm and increasing the size of the midsole foam by 2mm, the stack height remains at 19mm. At first, I thought it would be more comfortable and feel more supportive, but when I actually ran, it didn't feel as supportive and comfortable as I expected. Because the 19mm thickness is still thin, I can still feel the impact a lot. But the improvement over the previous version is the noticeably lighter weight, which makes this King MT2 more agile and fun to run with.
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Gripand Altra King MT2.0 Although it still has the same 5mm deep-lug Vibram Mega Grip, it grips better than most, but I feel that it's not as sticky as the old one.(See the comparison of the old sole first)
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And friends, see these drainage holes? Hey, they're really cool. Normally, most trail shoes have drainage holes on the sides. Draining takes a little time, depending on where the holes are placed. But Altra King MT2.0 has holes in the sole. Before crossing the finish line at the Vang Vieng Trail, I had to go through a swamp, so I tested the drainage holes. After getting out of the water, I counted 1, 2, 3, hey, ooh, my God, no water pooled at all. After running for another 15 minutes, the shoes and socks were dry.
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Who is it suitable for?
With a thickness of only 19mm and a light weight, this pair of shoes is suitable for races no longer than 30k, not too far. The midfoot and heel lock are very good, suitable for those who want to go fast and want agility.
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Sizing
The King MT2 has a tighter midfoot, so I went up half a size. It's more comfortable than the old one. My foot is 25.5cm long. I wear this pair in 27.5cm. It's comfortable, the midfoot is snug, and there's about 1.5cm of space at the toes, just enough to press my thumb.
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Altra King MT 2.0 review by Admin Chai
The running team of the website Runnercart
December 27, 2019
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