 Alright, so it's time for another shoe review. We're going to review this shoe today, Altra The One 2.5. So first of all, as I usually do when I do these shoe reviews, I'd like to just first quickly mention why I really like Altra shoes. There are two main reasons. They have a wide toe box, and that means they fit your foot. Because if you've ever had a look at a foot, it's actually widest around there. Whereas normal shoes, they're pretty sharp. They have a pointy front, which is just not anatomically correct. So this allows your toes to splay out and grab the ground and work the way they should, biomechanically speaking. The other reason I like Altra is because they're all zero drop, which means that there's no drop from heel to toe. It's completely flat, and that again allows you for optimal biomechanics. Instead of having this big, thick heel, you're now able to more easily land a bit on your forefoot, midfoot, and that allows for a better stride, healthier for your joints, and a more efficient running style also. So those are the two reasons I really love Altra shoes. Now let's talk about this shoe in particular. The One 2.5. So I've had this shoe for a while. By now, I must have run about 700 kilometers in this shoe, and it's definitely about time to get a new pair. First of all, the first thing you notice with this shoe is that it's so light. I mean, this is a light shoe. It's super light. I don't remember exactly how many grams right now, but it's light. The upper material here is really soft. It's very comfortable. When you're wearing them, you feel almost like you're not wearing shoes. It's super comfortable, which is a good thing. And in terms of cushioning, they have a medium amount. It's decent, but it's not super minimal, but it's certainly not maximal either. So it's a good road shoe. I use this shoe on the road pretty much exclusively. When I go on the trail, I might use other shoes like the Superior, which I've reviewed here, and the Lone Peak as well. But when I'm heading out on the road, I just want something light and something with a little bit of cushioning, and this is perfect. So that's certainly a pro that it's light and the cushioning is good. Let's talk about one of the cons of this shoe, and it's kind of a big one. The sole has these gaps, right? And that's probably to save weight, and that's a good idea. But rocks get stuck in there all the time. So every time I'm out running, I have to sometimes just stop and take some rocks out because it's just too annoying to have the rocks there. So that's a big problem. I don't know how they would solve that without making it heavier. So anyway, that's definitely a con, but it's not a big deal, obviously. The material is also not very... It doesn't last like super long. It's pretty worn down now, but again, I've run almost 700 kilometers in it, so that's to be expected. Thinking about it like that, it's actually quite durable. The upper, though, not so durable. You can see here, there's a hole here. And also, it's very... On the other side here, both shoes, they have this weakness around here. And actually, that's happened to my superior shoes as well. So it seems possibly that, at least in this shoe, possibly other models from Ultra, there's a weakness in the lining here on the side. So that's also a negative as well. But then again, bear in mind, though, that you should change your shoes every 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 100 kilometers. There are different opinions out there. And this shoe has pretty much done its job, and it's still working. Even though there's a hole there, it's still working. So in a sense, it's not a big problem. I'm super happy about them. The cons are not important. The pros are huge. They are lightweight, very comfortable, and good to run on the road. I don't have tons of experience with different shoes, so I can't really say whether this is normal or not. But the outer sole here, it's really soft. So it actually gives you a little bit of an uneven ground contact, so to speak. I don't know. I mean, for sure you want cushioning when you're heading out on the road. But then again, you also want to have control, and sometimes I'm thinking this sole is a little bit too soft. Maybe, I don't know. There's some reinforcements here on the places of the sole where most people touch the ground. I tend to wear down my shoes more here on the outside, but certainly there as well. So summing up, I guess, if you're interested in a super light pair of shoes, super comfortable, good for the road, even good for everyday use if you want. This is definitely a good option. They do kind of look like bowling shoes, though, a little bit. The design could probably be a little bit cooler, I don't know. But yeah, the white toe box, the zero drop, ultra really, you know, it's got it all pretty much. I'm going to put a link in the description. It's going to be an affiliate link. So if you're keen on buying them, you can click the link and buy the shoes through the link. We'll get a little bit of a commission for sending you there, but their price remains the same for you, so it's really a win-win situation. If you are buying ultra shoes, you should typically go up a little bit in size. They're a little bit small for their size, so I'm usually wearing like 46, 46.5, but with ultra I have to wear 47. Also worth mentioning, they are vegan. You know, it's synthetic leather in some places, so that's a good thing. I wouldn't buy non-vegan shoes. And so that's it. Check out my other shoe reviews by going to the playlist for shoe reviews. And I hope you're having a good day. Let me know in the comments what shoes you're running in. If you've tried these shoes maybe, what you think about them. I'd love to hear your opinions. Stay tuned for more videos coming up on gear, shoes, training, all kinds of things related to running. Thanks for watching. See you around.