Collection: Altra

Altra began in a small running store in Utah, USA, where two passionate runners with a background in biomechanics started experimenting with ways to help customers move more naturally and reduce common running injuries.

From those early experiments came two defining features that still shape the brand today — a FootShape™ toe box, designed to allow the toes to spread naturally, and a ZeroDrop™ platform, keeping the heel and forefoot level to encourage a more natural posture and gait.

Over the years, Altra has grown significantly and now offers a wide range of footwear with varying levels of cushioning and structure.

At The Barefoot Shoe Box, we take a more selective approach.
We focus on the models that stay closest to the original philosophy — shoes that offer a roomy toe box, a balanced platform, and just enough cushioning to support long days on your feet without disconnecting you from the ground.

That’s why you’ll most often find us recommending the Lone Peak — Altra’s iconic trail shoe. It’s become a firm favourite among long-distance walkers, particularly on routes like the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail, where comfort, reliability, and natural foot function really matter.

We may occasionally stock other models where they fit our ethos, but everything you’ll find here has been chosen with one goal in mind — helping you walk further, more comfortably, and more naturally.