These shoes are great, right out of the box! If you usually wear the Altra Lone Peak and are tired of spending $140 every 8 months on a new pair then these are definitely worth a shot. Been wearing them a week and the fit/feel is exactly the same. Can’t speak to the durability yet, but let’s be honest…. How durable are Altras? At $43, you can buy 3 pairs of these to equal one pair of Altras. I also love the solid colors (I got black). Loving them!