The i-Run team says
The Altra Mont Blanc Speed men's shoe is presented as a reliable ally focused on speed, boosting your trail performance.
Altra Mont Blanc Speed: for what type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface?
It is intended for experienced and advanced trail runners who want to progress quickly with a lightweight pair. It is necessary to adapt to the zero drop to fully exploit its potential.
The Mont Blanc Speed allows you to excel during your upcoming races and intensive training sessions over long distances.
Versatile, it accompanies you safely on all types of trails, whether they are smooth or rugged.
Mont Blanc Speed by Altra, what usage?
+ Suitable for demanding terrains, it combines reactivity and agility to swiftly take you to the summits. Its intelligent construction helps you maintain control regardless of the pace and route taken.
- If you are looking for a similar model equipped with a carbon plate, we recommend the Mont Blanc Carbon.
Why choose the Mont Blanc Speed?
It enhances your speed thanks to its multiple technical advantages:
- A perfect alliance between 2 high-performance foams: lightness, dynamic bounce, cushioning, and durability.
- Fluid transitions and strides thanks to the zero drop that promotes the natural position of the foot.
- Excellent midfoot support.
- A wide space for the toes.
- A robust and flexible upper that holds your foot.
- A comfortable collar and tongue.
- A TPU insert that protects underfoot for increased ease on rocky terrains.
- Maximum traction on dry and wet surfaces thanks to the lugs.
- A lightweight and abrasion-resistant outsole.
Features of the Altra Mont Blanc Speed trail shoe
- Drop: 0 mm, a flagship feature of the brand that keeps the forefoot and heel at equal distance from the ground.
- Cushioning: The midsole is composed of two lightweight and durable foams, the first on the edge ensures optimal bounce while the second in the center effectively absorbs impacts.
- Upper (part that wraps the foot) : Its fine mono-mesh is breathable, lightweight, and resistant at the same time. The slightly padded collar and tongue provide a pleasant sense of well-being. The widened space at the toes limits the occurrence of blisters.
- Outsole: Its slip-resistant rubber promises impeccable grip on both dry and wet trails. Durable and a guarantee of stability, it lightly accompanies you on all technical terrains.
- Removable insole
- Weight observed by i-Run: 249 g in size 42
Technologies
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Zero Drop
Flat cushioning. The Zero Drop platform offers total cushioning and places the heel and forefoot at the same distance from the ground. This natural balance helps keep the feet, back, and body posture aligned to minimize shocks. Additionally, the Achilles tendon and lower calf muscles, weakened by wearing running shoes with elevated heels, are strengthened.
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StoneGuard
Integrated under the insole, the StoneGuard material protects the foot with flexibility on uneven terrain, deflecting rocks under the midsole for a smoother and more stable run.
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Vibram Megagrip
The Vibram MEGAGRIP sole provides excellent grip properties on all types of terrain, especially on slippery surfaces, and high durability.
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Altra EGO MAX
The new Altra EGO MAX foam ensures superior performance with an extra touch of bounce. New premium lightweight foam for optimal cushioning.
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Vibram Litebase
Vibram Litebase is an innovative technology designed to significantly reduce the weight of the sole by decreasing the thickness of the rubber, while maintaining the same performance.
Vibram Litebase allows for a reduction of approximately 40 to 50% in thickness, from 1.7 mm to 0.5 / 0.9 mm, depending on the type of sole, resulting in a weight reduction of the tread from 25 to 30%.
This reduction in thickness does not affect the performance of the sole nor the risk of laceration. The result is a very lightweight sole, with identical patterns to those of a traditional Vibram sole and thus the same characteristics of traction, durability, and wear resistance.
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FootShape Medium Fit / Standard Fit
Shape and design halfway between a classic fit and a tailored fit.
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Altra EGO PRO
Perfectly blends shock absorption and responsiveness so you no longer have to compromise.
