ALTRA Womens Solstice XT 2 Cross Training Shoe

4.4 out of 5 stars 408 ratings

Price: $128.00 $148.84
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Color: White
Size Chart
US Shoe size
Brand SizeUKEuropeHeel to toe (in)
5.53.5368.7
64378.9
6.54.537.59.1
75389.2
7.55.538.59.4
86399.6
8.56.5409.8
9740.510
9.57.54110.2
1084210.4
10.58.542.510.6
1194310.8
11.59.54411
121044.511.2
13114611.6

Product details

  • Sole material
    Rubber
  • Outer material
    Breathable forefoot mesh
  • Closure type
    Lace-Up

About this item

  • Get Comfortable: Signature Altra Balanced Cushioning and FootShape toe boxes allow your toes to spread and encourages proper, low-impact form
  • Stay Focused: Engineered mesh uppers are light, breathable and ready for anything
  • Push Yourself: InnerFlex midsole technology ensures increased flexibility and performance
  • Engineered mesh uppers are light, breathable and ready for anything
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Product Description

Be ready to take on any workout in the Altra Footwear Solstice XT 2. It's the perfect all-day athleisure gym shoe. Traditional lace-up closure offers a secure fit. Classic round toe silhouette. FootShape toe box allows your toes to relax and spread naturally for more comfort and stability during uphill climbs and downhill descents. Balanced Cushioning places the heel and forefoot at equal distance from the ground to promote proper, low-impact form throughout the run. Fit4Her technology caters to the specific form of the female foot, which has a narrower heel and midfoot, a higher instep, a longer arch and unique metatarsal spacing. INNERFLEX features grid-like grooves in the midsole are designed to provide flexibility and movement. Textile and synthetic upper. Textile lining and insole. Synthetic outsole.

Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.18 x 6.89 x 4.41 inches; 1.43 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ AL0A547Y110106000M
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 12, 2021
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ALTRA
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093XWDFGR
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 408 ratings

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Customers find these cross-training shoes comfortable, with one mentioning they wear them all day without pain, and appreciate their wide toe box and true-to-size fit. They receive positive feedback for their quality, appearance, and support, with one customer noting their feet feel stronger during play. The durability receives mixed reviews, with some finding them well-built while others report them falling apart after minimal use. The lateral movement aspect also gets mixed feedback, and several customers note the laces are too short.

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58 customers mention "Comfort"53 positive5 negative

Customers find these shoes comfortable, noting that the foot shape fits well and they offer good cushioning. One customer mentions they can wear them all day without discomfort, even with bunions.

"...bunions and am flat footed and these shoes are so roomy and comfortable...." Read more

"...This shoe is lightweight and very comfortable. I purchased more in other colors. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...I wear at work where I walk about 6 miles a day and they have been comfortable." Read more

"...duty than the original Solstice, which I loved, but they are just as comfy and the fit is the same...." Read more

54 customers mention "Fit"46 positive8 negative

Customers find these shoes comfortable and true to size, with enough room for toes and a wide toe box, making them suitable for wide feet.

"...Zero drop and wide toe box is a must. I can feel my feet getting stronger every time I play...." Read more

"...I am also fighting bunions and am flat footed and these shoes are so roomy and comfortable...." Read more

"...works well to provide width throughout, including a substantial amount of room in the toe box...." Read more

"...Solstice, which I loved, but they are just as comfy and the fit is the same...." Read more

39 customers mention "Shoe quality"39 positive0 negative

Customers find these shoes to be great gym shoes, with one customer specifically mentioning they are perfect for weight training.

"...A whole size bigger is way too big. These are a great transitional shoe if you finally figured out barefoot shoes are the way to go...." Read more

"...They make a good daily 'wear running errands' shoe, but don't wear them if you will be sitting for a long time (including driving), because when..." Read more

"...so stable- the soles are not squishy- they are firm and perfect for weight-bearing exercise...." Read more

"...Love the Escalante also. I’ve worn Altra’s all over Europe walking and hiking in the Alps and never once have my feet ever hurt...." Read more

19 customers mention "Look"16 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of these shoes, with one mentioning their cute wide toe box design and another noting their natural shape.

"...Laces too short. Style is attractive and subtle (I got the black). I placed my custom made insoles in with no problem...." Read more

"These shoes are really cute and are comfortable for short walks but don't have enough cushion or drop for long walks and not enough arch support for..." Read more

"...And they’re too pretty to be dirty. I didn’t realize how badly my feet needed the extra wide toolbox in these shoes...." Read more

"...It’s comfortable with the wide toe bed and nice and flat...." Read more

10 customers mention "Support"10 positive0 negative

Customers find these shoes provide good support, with one customer noting their feet feel stronger with each use, and another mentioning the added reinforcement around the toe area.

"...Zero drop and wide toe box is a must. I can feel my feet getting stronger every time I play...." Read more

"...They have good balance of support and stretchy material for comfort...." Read more

"...They have just enough support in them to make walking really comfortable. I do wish the laces were a little bit longer...." Read more

"...It is obvious these are better for feet, stability, etc. Glad my doctor was wearing them or I wouldn't have known they existed. Great for gym...." Read more

35 customers mention "Durability"11 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the durability of these shoes, with some finding them well-built and stable, while others report that they fall apart after minimal use and the soles come apart.

"These are heavier duty than the original Solstice, which I loved, but they are just as comfy and the fit is the same...." Read more

"...Strong feet vs. overly supported feet is what is needed to resolve feet issues." Read more

"...between an obviously more narrow toe box and the leather material making it feel stiffer and like it's exerting more pressure on my feet vs the..." Read more

"...Because they aren’t as wide, the stability feel is different, they are a little rocky. Also the ankle was a tad sloppy for me...." Read more

12 customers mention "Lateral movement"7 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with lateral movement in these shoes, with some finding them supportive for side-to-side court movement, while others report issues with toe movement and arch support.

"Toe box allows for toe movement. Zero drop is great. Over priced for how minimal these shoes are. Laces too short...." Read more

"...don't have enough cushion or drop for long walks and not enough arch support for walking...." Read more

"...I purchased these cross trainers mainly to assist with control during any lateral movements (shuffles/skaters/side hops, etc.),..." Read more

"...leather material making it feel stiffer and like it's exerting more pressure on my feet vs the softer mesh materials...." Read more

7 customers mention "Lace length"0 positive7 negative

Customers find the laces of these shoes to be too short.

"...Zero drop is great. Over priced for how minimal these shoes are. Laces too short. Style is attractive and subtle (I got the black)...." Read more

"...I do wish the laces were a little bit longer. I have naturally wide feet, and I barely have enough lace left over to put them in a proper bow. Lol...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, it's also the shortest shoe vertically speaking. My foot was spilling out of the top, likely due to my high arches...." Read more

"...that would raise my rating to a 5: - The shoe laces are round, short and slick. They don't stay tied...." Read more

WIDE, BUT NOT WIDE ENOUGH :(
3 out of 5 stars
WIDE, BUT NOT WIDE ENOUGH :(
I'm on an eternal search for a pair of shoes that feel good and actually fit me. I've gotten fittings done in stores and been told that my left foot is Wide, but my right foot is Double Wide and that I have high arches that contribute to a "high volume" foot. I used to prefer Skechers for the Goga Mat insole, but over time Skechers seems to have gotten progressively more narrow and my feet possibly wider as well. I moved on to New Balance since they're a well known brand and I was told that their shoes typically run wider than other brands. This is true! BUT, not all of their "Wide" shoes are created equal. Certain models have wider toe boxes and E or EE width doesn't always mean a specific number value in mm or inches wide, so width is inconsistent with the labeling. In my most recent endeavor to find the perfect shoe, I've purchased the White New Balance 857 in 6.5 XX-Wide and the Altra Solstice XT in 6.5 in the only width available. You can see how the widths compare to other shoes I own in the photo I've included in my review. The widest shoe in the lineup is the New Balance 880 in Blue (#6) or the New Balance 1080 (#4). Despite being DOUBLE Wide, the 857 is one of the most narrow feeling shoes in my photo. I think this is a combination between an obviously more narrow toe box and the leather material making it feel stiffer and like it's exerting more pressure on my feet vs the softer mesh materials. The shoe furthest to the right (#7) is a size 6.5 Altra Solstice XT. As you can see, it's the smallest shoe in terms of length despite being the same size numerically speaking. It also has a wider toe box despite not actually coming in a "Wide" width. Unfortunately, it's also the shortest shoe vertically speaking. My foot was spilling out of the top, likely due to my high arches. This was not an issue with the other shoes in the photo BUT I do commonly have problems feeling like the shoe is tight regarding vertical space. And yes, it is a wider toe box but was still tight in width for my left foot which is a Wide and even tighter for my right foot which is Double Wide. I used to size up to get a slightly wider shoe, but it really sucks to do that with shoes used for gym workouts because I feel my feet sliding forward all the time. I still haven't found the perfect shoes, but from what I've tried so far I think my next move will either be to try a size up in the Altra Solstice XT (hoping that length, width, and height will improve with a size increase) or figure out which New Balance models are TRULY wider and not just labeled as such. PHOTO INFO 1. Skechers Go Walk, size 7 2. Propet, 4E size 6.5 3. New Balance, D size 7 4. New Balance 1080, D size 6.5 5. New Balance 857, 4E size 6.5 6. New Balance 880, D size 7.5 7. Altra Solstice XT, size 6.5 (I don't remember the model names for 2 and 3, and they unfortunately rubbed off the labels over time.)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
    I was tackling plantar fasciitis and these shoes were recommended. I wear them to play pickleball. My foot is getting better every day and these shoes are helping so much. Zero drop and wide toe box is a must. I can feel my feet getting stronger every time I play. I wear a 1/2 size bigger than my normal size so my toes won’t hit the front edge. A whole size bigger is way too big. These are a great transitional shoe if you finally figured out barefoot shoes are the way to go. Strong feet vs. overly supported feet is what is needed to resolve feet issues.
    15 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
    I love these shoes! I wear my black and white ones everyday in my classroom. I am also fighting bunions and am flat footed and these shoes are so roomy and comfortable. They are also surprisingly durable event though the sides have more of a cloth fabric on them. They are very light and don’t have much of an incline at all.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
    These shoes were recommended for me to play pickle ball. They have good balance of support and stretchy material for comfort. My foot is wide so the Altra brand works well to provide width throughout, including a substantial amount of room in the toe box. The bottoms are perfect for a gym floor as they don’t grab but don’t slip either. This shoe is lightweight and very comfortable. I purchased more in other colors. Highly recommend!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
    Toe box allows for toe movement. Zero drop is great. Over priced for how minimal these shoes are. Laces too short. Style is attractive and subtle (I got the black). I placed my custom made insoles in with no problem. I wear at work where I walk about 6 miles a day and they have been comfortable.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
    These are heavier duty than the original Solstice, which I loved, but they are just as comfy and the fit is the same. I'll probably buy another pair, because the big toe box is the greatest thing ever for my feet.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
    These shoes are really cute and are comfortable for short walks but don't have enough cushion or drop for long walks and not enough arch support for walking. They make a good daily 'wear running errands' shoe, but don't wear them if you will be sitting for a long time (including driving), because when your feet swell, they will start hurting at the top of the shoe where the laces are. I've never had shoes so tight in that spot on my foot. I wore these on an 8 hour road trip and had to take them off until I stopped because the pain was unbearable. For reference I'm 40 and in great shape and have never had foot pain in that location before, but these shoes pinch my foot when it swells. These might be good for low key gym lifting workouts, but I haven't tried that. I like wearing these to social events because they look great, but for $160 they should be more comfortable and versatile than they are.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
    I don’t usually spend this much money on shoes. I’ll just start the review by saying that. But, these shoes are worth every penny. I bought the white ones, but I definitely should’ve bought them black. I only say that because white shoes get dirty so easily! And they’re too pretty to be dirty. I didn’t realize how badly my feet needed the extra wide toolbox in these shoes. And when I started walking with them, my feet just felt instantly better. They have just enough support in them to make walking really comfortable. I do wish the laces were a little bit longer. I have naturally wide feet, and I barely have enough lace left over to put them in a proper bow. Lol. Right now I’ve used them for walking, and wait training. These shoes were brilliantly for both. Will be using them to run pretty soon as well, and I have nothing but high hopes for them. Hopefully they last, as long as the price point would suggest, although I would not mind purchasing these again, even if they didn’t. Worth the money, very comfortable shoe, highly recommend
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
    I don’t usually spend this much money on shoes. I’ll just start the review by saying that. But, these shoes are worth every penny. I bought the white ones, but I definitely should’ve bought them black. I only say that because white shoes get dirty so easily! And they’re too pretty to be dirty. I didn’t realize how badly my feet needed the extra wide toolbox in these shoes. And when I started walking with them, my feet just felt instantly better. They have just enough support in them to make walking really comfortable. I do wish the laces were a little bit longer. I have naturally wide feet, and I barely have enough lace left over to put them in a proper bow. Lol. Right now I’ve used them for walking, and wait training. These shoes were brilliantly for both. Will be using them to run pretty soon as well, and I have nothing but high hopes for them. Hopefully they last, as long as the price point would suggest, although I would not mind purchasing these again, even if they didn’t. Worth the money, very comfortable shoe, highly recommend
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    20 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
    These shoes are so stable- the soles are not squishy- they are firm and perfect for weight-bearing exercise. I feel as if my joints are protected from sideways movement due to the strong foundation the shoes provide. And they fit just like my other Altras. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • AC - Canada
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable fitness shoe
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2025
    I've had this pair for 3 months and I'm quite happy with them. I don't typically purchase shoes from Amazon, but it was challenging finding a local shop that had this in stock in my size. I do already own a pair of Altra's (Escalante 2), so I know what the shoe is all about and how the fit feels. I did scour the net to see if the sizing of Solstice XT2 was vastly different from the Escalante, and in the end, I stuck with the same sizing and am happy.

    I got this to replace a pair of NB fitness shoes. This shoe is my dedicated indoor training shoe. I switched because I felt I couldn't splay my toes in the NBs, and when I did weighted squats, it felt like my feet were sinking or pronating. The Solstice is good in that that there is zero drop and the toe box is nice and boxy. Please note that there is light sole cushioning, but I still feel stable. Also note that I consider myself a novice lifter, so for the amount of weight I'm currently working with (45kg), this shoe is excellent. I will still go shoe-less (socks only) for certain things if I really want to feel the ground.

    The shoelaces are a bit short, but I have not had any problems with them (once they are tied, they are tied). I would consider the fit as true-to-size (from my own experience). It's a light-weight, super breathable shoe.

    I know a big complaint is the fabric not being durable. I can see this being a legitimate concern, depending on how you are using the shoe. My Escalante has the same type of fabric (from what I can tell) and I've had that shoe for at least 3 years. I wear that as an everyday shoe and it's still in decent shape.

    I haven't tried any other minimalist brands, or lifting-specific shoes, so I have nothing to compare to, but I do enjoy slipping my feet into the Altras. I will say that lifting with these compared to the NB fitness shoe is like night-and-day. I felt the difference immediately.
  • Sara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Light and flexible
    Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2023
    I have been wearing barefoot shoes for a few years now and these did not disappoint in terms of the barefoot feeling.
    I do wonder about the quality and how long they will last but so far they have been super comfortable.
    My only other complaint is that the laces are very slippery and short so you have to double tie them and even then sometimes they come undone.
  • TAN TIONG CHENG
    5.0 out of 5 stars My wife like it!
    Reviewed in Singapore on October 18, 2022
    I been using Altra and my wife first time using it. She say is light and comfortable for her treadmill walking!
  • Jen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect training shoe!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2022
    I love these shoes! I have a bunion and it’s very difficult to find a shoe that doesn’t hurt my foot. These are the perfect shoes for any workout and I highly recommend them if you have wide feet or a bunion like me. I have been using them daily since I purchased them a couple of weeks ago and my feet are happy.
  • Bpal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the darn shoes
    Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2024
    Stop hesitating and buy these runners!
    They have a no break in period they are literally the most comfortable pair of runners I have ever owned. I have a bunion and they fit just right!
    I used to be in nursing I have tried many different brands but nothing compares to these!