FS Grant's running shoes size 12.5

[Dan]

I bought a pair of the Altra shoes on closeout that Grant posted about a while back. They said buy one size bigger than your normal shoe, but since they didn't have 13's I thought I'd try 12.5s.  Well, they were right, you need to go a full size bigger.  Anyway, since there was a bit of discussion on the list about these, before I send them back I thought I'd give the list a crack at these at the closeout-plus-coupon price.  Brand new, only tried on one of them and it was obvious they were too short, so I immediately took it off and put it back in the box. same silver color as on the BLUG.  $55 shipped.  thanks, Dan

[Big Paulie]

Are Altras suitable for cycling, or just running?

[Dan]

well, I had planned to use them for cycling.  Personally, I don't run, I was just interested because it is so hard for me to find shoes that fit, and these are wide for my wide feet and they have minimal arch support which also seemed good.

so yeah, as much as any non-cycling-specific shoe can be used for cycling, these could. They seem like they are very breathable so would be good warm-weather wear.

Dan S., Madison, WI

[Jim M.]

I haven't run in mine yet, but I've been walking and biking in them. They are light and comfortable, and remind me of an enclosed flip flop. The sole is stiff enough, though, for biking too. At size 14, mine look a bit like clown shoes, but the wide toe box is very accomodating to my feet. Of course, at size 14, most of my shoes bear some resemblance to clown shoes.

jim m
wc ca