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

4.3
100%
Recommended

24 Reviews

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.

Well Made And Sticky On

well made and sticky on the trail. low angle is not for everyone.

I Don’t Use These Shoes

I don’t use these shoes for traditional use. I stand and walk all day. These shoes are exactly what I needed. Not just a thick soiled shoe but has stability, arch support, and the toe box I have come to enjoy.

Outsole Wears Down Way Too Fast

I specifically bought the upgraded version with the Vibram rubber, but the tread longevity is terrible. Put barely 40 miles on these and the outsole pattern is already smoothed down significantly. I really like everything else about the fit and comfort of the shoe, but at this price point, the sole material shouldn't be degrading this quickly.

Short-lived But Better!

Much better than earlier Altras I've owned but these really will maybe get you 150-200 of GOOD miles of trail use. Toe box and toe rubber is awesome and the heel puts you forward but flat, which I really like. Shoe turns over great and I really do like it. That being said, the midsole is a major weak point and wears out quick. Vibram sole is super thin and flimsy and if you plant your midsole on a sharp/pointy rock you will certainly feel it. . . This is what mine look like after about 250 miles, only owned them since May 15th (just fyi for serious trail runners). Only about 15 road miles on them, the rest, all single track type dirt trails. These were professionally fit to my foot with insoles, the side webbing blew out just from wear and was not caught or torn. . . I bought another pair to compare them, we'll see how the next 3 months of training treat them!

I Love These Shoes

I wear these casually as sneakers and love them. They are my go to for traveling and exploring cities or going on short hikes. They are super comfortable and the sole is supportive and cushioned but not overly so. Wish they came in more subdued colorways.

Nice

These sneakers are very close to perfect. I’ve completed several challenging trails in them, and the only improvement I’d like to see is a slightly more protective midsole so that sharp rocks are a bit less noticeable underfoot. That said, it’s not a major issue. Everything else performs perfectly. The Vibram outsole provides excellent grip and has never let me down on any terrain. Ventilation is more than adequate, the sizing is spot on, and the fit is exactly as it should be. At the moment, these are my favorite trail running shoes.

Great Shoe For Hiking

I've put about 60 miles on the Altra Experience 3+, using them primarily for hiking, and they've been excellent so far. They're lightweight and very comfortable, even on longer hikes. The outsole provides great grip on rocky terrain, giving me confidence on uneven surfaces. Overall, they've been a great combination of comfort, traction, and low weight, and I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a lightweight hiking shoe.

Comfortable But Expect A Short Life

Probably one of the more comfortable shoes and the small heel lift is much more enjoyable to wear, the wide foot box which is great for my wide feet, and the heel cup feels pretty secure. However I don’t like the fact the vibram they use is the softer variety. Like, very soft. While they are great at gripping on wet surfaces compared to the usual hard vibram, I cannot see them lasting long on pavement or hard abrasive surfaces including stones and volcanic rock. Not to mention, the vibram sole on this shoe is very thin. I’d want it to trade off some of the thickness of the foam midsole for a more thicker vibram outsole. The lacing also isn’t friendly for straight bar lacing. You can sort of lace it in a bar lace arrangement but the lace points is not set up for it and so you kind of get a diagonal lacing with weird spacing that doesn’t look good, which works okay but kind of a shame because bar lacing puts less strain on the top of my feet and feels more consistent than the usual cross lacing. I don’t like the TPU or whatever material being welded along the toes and trimmings, which visually looks and feels cheap, and I’m conflicted on the foam padding they use for the tongue and the entire ankle area because it feels too warm at times. The fabric used on the tongue and throughout the inside of the ankle/cup has me questioning the durability.

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