Altra Men's Experience Wild 3+ Trail Running Shoes

About This Item

It’s about to get wild. With a shoe that’s got Vibram® grip and a lightweight feel, get ready to achieve trail running euphoria. We took the beloved Experience Wild 3 and added a Vibram® Megagrip outsole with Traction Lug and an integrated toe bumper, designed for increased grip on all terrain. With the new Altra EGO™ P35 midsole foam, it’s a shoe made for a light & efficient ride. It’s got a redesigned heel collar and updated fit construction for a more comfortable, secure feel. With the Altra Fit, you get room for your toes and a secure midfoot for natural movement. A low 4mm drop with rocker shape geometry helps promote natural body alignment and an efficient toe-off. Easily attach a Trail Gaiter, made to help keep your feet clean from debris, with an integrated GaiterTrap™ detail. Responsive. Effortless. And seriously grippy. It’s no wonder the Experience Wild 3+ is ideal for a trip in the woods.


Design:

  • Redesigned heel collar and updated fit construction for a more comfortable, secure feel
  • Altra Fit provides room for your toes with a secure midfoot for natural movement
  • Integrated GaiterTrap™ detail allows easy attachment of Trail Gaiters to help keep debris out

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • New Altra EGO™ P35 midsole foam delivers a light and efficient ride

Durability & Traction:

  • Vibram® Megagrip outsole featuring Traction Lug and an integrated toe bumper for increased grip on all terrain

Additional Details:

  • Weight: 11.14 oz / 323.2 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 4mm
  • Stack Height: 32mm/28mm
  • Best For: Trail Running, Hiking
  • Brand : Altra
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 26ALTMRUNNXPRNCWLDROW

REVIEWS

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Great Cross Shoes

Great cross shoes. My first Altra pair, so far more satisfied then with On cloud or Hokas.

Best Hiking Shoe Ever!

After nearly 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago, as well as many more miles in the cities, towns and villages along the Way, it was time to retire my Altra trail runners, but only after I received their replacements from Fleet Feet this morning. The wide toe box, light weight, great traction and comfortable fit gave me the best hiking experience I’ve ever had in countless miles on many trails over the years. Thanks for taking such good care of my feet along the Way! 👍👍👣😍 I should add that I normally wear a Size 10, but I wear a Size 11 in this shoe.

From Mississippi River Trails To Schnauzer Patrol

The Altra Experience Wild 3+ has quickly become a favorite in my three-shoe Altra rotation, alongside the Torin 9 and FWD Via 2. Living in Saint Paul, Minnesota, I’m fortunate to have miles of wonderful dirt trails along the Mississippi River practically in my backyard, and these shoes are perfectly suited for exploring them. Whether I’m running along the river, enjoying a leisurely stroll with my two mini schnauzers, or picking up the pace at a nearby college running track, the Wild 3+ handles everything beautifully. The fit is particularly impressive. Despite Altra designating this model as its “Standard” fit, I actually find it noticeably roomier than either of my other Altras, especially in the toe box. There’s generous space for natural toe movement without sacrificing a secure, comfortable fit through the midfoot and heel. The lightweight cushioning feels responsive and supportive, and the subtle rocker geometry makes transitioning from walking to running remarkably effortless. But the real stars of this show are the Vibram Megagrip outsoles. They’re absolutely phenomenal. The aggressive traction lugs provide tremendous confidence on hard-packed dirt, loose gravel, wet pavement, and rain-soaked trails without making the shoes feel clumsy or overly rugged on smoother surfaces. Rainy weather is no reason to stay indoors, although my schnauzers occasionally disagree with that assessment. What I particularly appreciate is that Altra has managed to combine serious trail-running traction with the comfort and versatility of an everyday running shoe. These aren’t bulky hiking boots masquerading as athletic footwear; they’re genuinely enjoyable to run in, whether I’m taking an easy jog along the Mississippi or doing faster laps around the college track. Between the exceptional outsole, spacious fit, and comfortable ride, the Experience Wild 3+ has exceeded my expectations. Five enthusiastic stars from me, with two additional endorsements from the schnauzers, who are admittedly more interested in squirrels than shoe technology.

Sole Lacks Durability

I paid for the model with the Vibram sole, but it has no durability whatsoever. After just 70 km of use, the lugs are already almost worn away. The shoe is great overall, but it’s a shame to pay this price for a sole that doesn't last.

Wild 3+ Is The Real Deal!

The best pair of trail shoes I have ever owned. From long trail runs to races the Wild 3+ delivers in cushion comfort and offer great traction with the VIBRAM lugs. With a gator attachment and plenty of room for you toe box. This shoe is a hero for trail runners alike!

A Wonderful Daily Trainer.

I found myself grabbing this shoe for just about any run! Very comfortable fit and feel and the 4mm drop feels great. The midsole is great although once you push past about 10mi or so, it starts to feel pretty lifeless. Other than that, really sweet shoe and highly recommend for everyday use. Fits true to size!

Great Walking And Hiking Shoe

feet feel great after a walk or hike. I love the large toe box

Great Running Shoe!

Awesome running shoes! I’ve been running in Altra Timps for years but switched to the Altra Wild (due to the slight drop) to help with recovery from an Achilles injury. Super comfortable, better on the Achilles & holding up really well after 250 miles. The shoelaces seem cheap but they hold tight & also holding up just fine.

Good Shoes. Not As Plush

Good shoes. Not as plush as a higher drop running shoe, but a lot more trail-feel, a _bit_ of drop compared to the Lone Peak, and of course it has the great Altra wide toe-box (wish I had these before I developed neuroma). That's all a conscious tradeoff, and there was an adjustment period for me moving to this shoe. I'm happy I made it with and the trail-feel and the lower drop it feels like I'm more connected to the ground and run more safely on rocky terrain, but it may not be for everyone if high drop is important to you.

Solid Trail Shoe

My first experience with the shoe was a 100+ mile backpacking trip in the Smokies. We faced several days of cold, heavy rain and trails that turned into streams. Had some dry time too. I have experience with several Altra shoes and enjoy all of them, both road and trail. I put many miles on the Experience Flows and figured I would opt for the Experience Wild over the Lone Peaks. I have several pair of Lone Peaks that I never had a problem with. All around great trail shoe. The Wild is a good shoe. The Vibram outsole gave me plenty of confidence climbing wet, rocky paths and didn't let me down. The midsole is great. I like their updated EgoP35. I run in their Experience Flows with the same midsole. The only thing I would change is the tongue and upper. It is a comfortable shoe. It just needs to be a little leaner. The tongue is bulky and heel cup over built. Shave a little off that, even swap it for a Lone Peak upper and five stars. As for running trails with it, same story. Pretty good shoe, but needs to lose some upper bulk.

Great Shoes

Very comfortable, best foam altra makes. Would be nice if I had a half size larger, have put a few hundred miles in them with no issues. Laces never come untied, gatr system works great.

Men's Experience Wild 3+

The rubber on the upper, medial side of the toe box forces my big toe towards the center of my foot and seems to shorten the length by a couple of millimeters. I suffer from hallux rigidus and those things cause pain. Using a golf ball and a heat gun to stretch hat area gave me more room but they don't fit like my last pair of Altras (the specific model name escapes me at the moment).

Great Shoes

These shoes are great. I have wide feet and the toe box fits perfectly. I’ve had 5 ankle surgeries and the support from these shoes makes walking easier.

Underwhelming Running Shoe But Great Hiker

I bought these as a light pair of outdoor sneakers for state park work, hiking, and trail running. They’re comfy for anything low output and have a good wide fit that’s not sloppy. But for running, they’re literal bricks, below a 9:00 mile pace they have next to no energy return. Lacing is easy, Vibram sole is a plus, and they breathe good and dry quick. If you’re a fast trail runner, avoid these. If you’re slow on trail or hike, buy these.

Meh

I have two issues. First, these feel about 1/2 size shorter than my alone Peak 9+. My toes hit the end. Second, for some reason I got terrible plantar fasciitis after one run. I’ve not had issues with any other Altra (or Hoka) shoes.

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