Altra Olympus 5 Mid Hike Womens Shoes (6)

This brand was recommended by my podiatrist for the wide, deep toe box. That part of the boot was great, as was the cushion sole. But, the deal breakers were the tongue, overall height, and the laces. The boot cuff is a soft padded material but there is a seam on it that rubbed right across my ankle bone. The boot was very difficult to get on…it has to be unlaced about halfway before there’s room to slide your foot inside. The tongue is sewn onto the sides of the boot about halfway up. That wouldn’t be a big problem except the seam where it is sewn to the boot rubs the foot. The laces were so short they could barely be tied. I’m hesitant to try another pair from this brand because they missed the mark on how a hiking boot should fit and feel.