Came late to the party after this review. First run in the Mont Blanc Carbon today. They felt like the most refined version of the Altra formula as soon as I tried them on, and then I got a PB on my regular route. Happy days and thanks for making this 👍
It's clear you're a big fan of these shoes, and your detailed review really highlights why. From the improved heel lockdown to the responsive feel, it sounds like they've hit the mark with this version. Your insights definitely make me want to grab a pair for myself! Keep up the great work with your runs, and happy early birthday! 🎉
Thanks and thank you for a great comment. I would definitely recommend these, maybe wait a few months as no doubt the price will drop ! Hope all is well with you …👍
It's great when you find a shoe that just works so well, for me it's the Speedgoat, but I really like the Timp 4 as well, these shoes just seem to feel right out of the box. I'm surprised Altra haven't started sending you out shoes James, your reviews are always honest, at £200 a pop, I wouldn't hurt!
Thanks Innes, the speedgoat is classic and the T4 is a great one … Yup, I wouldn’t mind a few freebie’s from Altra ! Think I have got about 1/4 million views just on those Altra reviews !
ngl i bought the mont blanc boa, and just the 0 drop is just the best thing ever, nice wide and really just has improved my footstability, so lets be real... im never buying nothing else than altras now ahahahaa, would love to see the mont blanc carbon in boa too eventually, i just think the boa system is lowkey superiorto laces
Great video - love the Mont Blanc front half. Didn’t like the loose heel. I also found the sole wore out very quickly. Need to save my pennies for some of these. Cheers 👋
Thanks. Well you should now like both ends!’ It’s a tad expensive but great shoe - that said, ideally a few extra millimetres of width would be nice for the longer runs
loved the boas but as an AZ runner i could definitely feels some rocks here and there. Just retired my Jackal boas and im picking up the carbons today. i am excited to compare them to the boas, especially with the carbon plate for protection more than snap
Hi James. Just bought, following your advices on the shoe but most important following the size you choose. Fingers crossed. Olympus 9,5 usa Timp 9,5 usa Lone Peak 9 usa Altra Mont Blanc Carbon 9 usa 🤞🤞🤞
Wise idea. I think the price will soon come down … it will always does with Altra new models. As said, love all the MBs and boa is cool - good luck with the ultra coming up , where is it?
Hi James, Love the channel - I’m a bit addicted. I’m just getting back in to my running after many years off - been focusing on other types of training. I’m trying to slow my pace down; my bodies trying to run like it did in my 20’s at a 5 minute mile pace; It’s like the the muscle memory and gait is trying to do something the body can’t keep up with…… I’m really struggling to run slower - it’s almost like my gait at the slow pace of 9 or 10 minute mile is all to fuck and I just end up spending more energy than if I was to run faster…… Any advise on running more slowly?
Hi. Thanks. Interesting question. I guess you could try running in a more minimal shoe - less cushion , low drop etc … and on trails. This might force a high cadence and less impact … I would also focus a little of heart rate - staying around 135 should slow things down … Lastly, maybe try and follow a 80/20 rules. 80 % super easy pace , in more minimal style shoes (even try more chilled music) and the 20% hard …
Hi. So actually I found that they do seem to hold up ok, I use the old mbs with worn treads as road shoes and they feel good. Clearly not as bouncy as day one . I found the lone peak flattens out quicker as did the timp.
Altras wear so quick , I run 1km from my house in my adidas then change into my Altras once at the trail and hide my Adidas in a hedge till I get back , sad but they last 6 months longer
30 seconds of trash music and drone footage. That's cute. PS. We want to hear you struggle to speak while running very slowly. Maybe work on your zone 2 instead of flying around childrens toys.
