[pct-l] Altra sizing

[Janet Grossman]

Definitely try on the specific model you're considering. My street shoe size is a women's 9, but my hiking trail-runners are normally a 10. In the Altra Lone Peak 2.0, I actually had to get an 11, but in the 1.5 a 10 would be perfect. I got multiple pairs of 10.5s on mark-down but they really are a lot bigger than I need. Truly "clown shoes."
Rock-Kicker

Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:17:01 -0700
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I second the thought that you have to try them on. Even within Altras, small tweaks in the height (not just width) of the toebox between versions has affected size for me. I have a women's size 10 in the Altra Provision1.5, but just got the Provision 2.0 in size 9.5. There were major updates to this road shoe: sole, midfoot fit (better) & toebox height (more/better). In the Altra Lone Peak 2.0, I take size 10. Vasque trail shoes (which I hiked the PCT in), I started in 9.5, had to go up to size 10 after 1200 miles. Street shoe size is 8.5-9! Try 'em on! A good local running store that caters to trail runners is a recommended, in addition to REI or a local hiking outfitter.
-TopsyTurvy