Altra Mont Blanc: BOA vs Lace

The new Altra Mont Blanc is a revolutionary trail-running shoe designed to offer both peak performance and peak comfort over long-distance trail runs. Featuring a high level of the brand's soft yet bouncy EGO Max foam, the new Mont Blanc keeps runners' legs feeling fresh long into ultramarathon races without slowing them down. Especially unique thanks to its zero-drop offset and foot-shaped toe box, the Mont Blanc is one of the only trail racing shoes designed with Altra's Balanced Cushioning in mind. The shoe also features a lightweight upper design with an accommodating mono mesh fabric, and this is where runners can choose between two different lacing systems to best fit their feet and specific run.

The BOA Fit System is a micro-adjustable lacing design that offers a precision fit which can be changed on the fly in a matter of seconds. BOA works closely with collaborating brands to ensure the best lacing configuration for premium performance, lockdown, and comfort. The new Altra Mont Blanc BOA features BOA's PerformFit Wrap which helps to improve directional efficiency and reduce landing impact. The two dials featured in the Mont Blanc BOA allow for customisable forefoot and heel fits that help to eliminate excess foot movement in the shoe for ultimate confidence on tough terrain.

Both the regular lace and BOA Fit System versions of the Altra Mont Blanc have their place in different runners' shoe rotations. While the regular Mont Blanc is a high-performance trail racing shoe at a slightly lower cost, the Altra Mont Blanc BOA is our recommended option for runners looking to optimise their shoe fit for top performance. Runners tackling very technical terrain who prioritise a secure lockdown of the heel, or who need on-the-fly micro-adjustments to accommodate picky feet on long runs will benefit from the BOA Fit System.