I've been using minimalist sneakers for years but never got around to trying a pair of Altras. I had health benefits from the job I had to do and am currently training for a marathon so I decided to pull the trigger. her. (I opened this blister to keep it from leaking so I can continue my workout.) I won't be running in them again. (Maybe I'll give it away) At least $106 wasn't out of my pocket. I go back to my $40 pair of WHITIN. I don't know if I'll ever try Altra again after this experience.