In 2019, Altra introduced a Vibram Litebase outsole with a thinner base layer connecting the lugs, making the King MT 2.0 an ounce lighter and even more popular. A year later in 2020, however, Altra discontinued the model. "When we cut the King MT, we were in the middle of an acquisition, a move to Denver, and COVID," Beckstead says.. Like all Altra shoes, the King MT 2.0 is Zero Drop and has a broad rounded toe box, Altra coined FootShape. These are shoes designed to give your feet the room to function and being Zero Drop encourages a more natural midfoot running posture. The King MT 2 has been updated to give better grip, drainage, durability and cushion/underfoot protection.
By demand, the Altra King MT 2 ($150) has returned to dusty dirt, technical trails, and rocky routes — mostly unchanged, unfettered, and unapologetic. Runners made themselves heard and Altra responded with the next generation of a fearless mountain shoe. The King MT 2 offers a unique and dynamic experience in the world of trail and mountain running — one that is being pushed to the edges.. Dom: I reviewed the previous King MT 1.5, and liked it. The updated King MT 2 is very similar in character, but is significantly lighter (by a full ounce per shoe). I remarked that the previous version felt "like a Trail Glove on steroids", and my first thought when running in the King MT 2.0 was exactly the same. Like its predecessor, It has a similar foot-conforming shape, is firm but.