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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Altra Instinct/Intuition 3 Review}}
The Altra Instinct 2 was a favorite shoe because of its comfortable and design, but the update to the Instinct 3 has resulted in an inferior shoe that I can't recommend as strongly. It's too heavy for the cushioning it provides, and even though it's one of the few shoes designed to fit the human foot, I think you're better off [[Shoe Modifications| cutting open the toe box]] of a [[Hoka Clifton]] or an [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. If you want to avoid cutting your shoes, then look to the [[Altra One]], or find a pair of the Instinct 2 (and see below for comparisons with each of these shoes.) That said, the Instinct 3 has no flaws or reasons why you wouldn't want to run in it; it's just that there are better options available. I've rated the Instinct 3 as "worth considering", and the Instinct 2 as I've rated it as "Highly Recommended." (The Women's version of the Instinct is called the Intuition.) {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}} (For the latest version, see [[Altra Instinct| Altra Instinct Review]].)
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|}
=Characteristics=
* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The main issue with the Instinct 3 is that there are better shoes available, and it suffers by comparison. It's not a bad shoe, as it lacks any serious problems, but it's not as good as its predecessor, or the [[Hoka Clifton]], [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] , [[Altra One]], and others. The main reason for buying the Instinct would be for longer ultras where the open toe box could cause problems with debris from walking, but try to find the Instinct 2. (I've not had a debris problem when running with an open toe box.)
* {{H:cushioning}}. The Instinct is too firmly cushioned for its weight, with similar levels of cushioning to shoes that are much lighter. The cushioning it provides is smooth, even, and has reasonable spring, so don't think this is a rock.
* {{H:drop}}. Like all Altra shoes, the Instinct is zero drop, which is great.
* {{H:structure}}. The Instinct uses just one density of foam, and doesn't attempt to manipulate or interfere with your natural biomechanics.
* {{H:flexibility}}. The Instinct has more flexibility than I expected, and it's similar to the [[Hoka Clifton]], but far more than the other Hoka shoes.
* {{H:outsole}}. There's a good layer of harder rubber outsole over nearly the entire sole of the shoe. There's a gap in the outsole near the smaller toes, which is an odd choice, but doesn't cause a problem. The sole of the Instinct does not conform to stony trails in quite the same way that many of the Hoka shoes do. This means the Instinct is best kept for road running.
* {{H:shape}}. The Altra Instinct is one of the few shoes truly designed to fit the human foot. Even some other Altra shoes have a toe box that lacks sufficient height, but the Instinct is remarkable in its fit. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}}
* {{H:upper}}. The upper is unpadded in the forefoot, but has some of the nicest soft padding in the rear of the shoe that I've come across. The Instinct is so comfortable that it reminds me somewhat of a skateboarding shoe. The upper is more comfortable than the [[Asics GT 2000]], especially around the ankle opening which is deeply padded.
* {{H:tongue}}. The Instinct has a traditional tongue that is has a tab to attach it to the laces. Like much of the upper, the tongue is softly padded.
* {{H:lacing}}. The traditional flat laces stayed tied.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The Instinct has a far more ridged heel counter than I'd like, but the thick padding isolates it from your foot.
{{FastBlr|altra/instinct-3-1321|1321|Altra Instinct 3}}
{{ShoeGraphs}}
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==Altra Instinct 2 and 3==
The Instinct 2 was softly cushioned, which made it a remarkably comfortable shoe, even though it wasn't up to the standard of shoes like the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. The main change for the Instinct 3 is the use of much firmer foam in the midsole. The Instinct 3 is a quite a bit lighter than the Instinct 2 (1.6oz), but that's not enough to compensate for the reduction in cushioning. The other noteworthy change is in sizing; a size 10 Instinct 2 is the same size as a size 10.5 Instinct 3.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-top.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 top]]
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-inside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 inside]]
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|altra/instinct-2-1078|1078|Altra Instinct 2}}
==Altra Instinct and Asics Gel Hyper Speed==
The [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] provides more cushioning in the heel than the Instinct and similar cushioning in the forefoot, even though the Hyper Speed only weighs about two-thirds as much as the Instinct. This makes the Hyper Speed the clear winner, over the Instinct 3. (The Hyper Speed is far from uncomfortable, but when my feet are tired and beaten up, the softness of the Instinct 2 was welcome, but that's not the case with the Instinct 3.)
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-top.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 top]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 bottom]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-inside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 inside]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|asics/gel-hyperspeed-6-192|192|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6}}
==Altra Instinct and Hoka Clifton==
The [[Hoka Clifton]] is the best [[Maximalist]] shoe by far, combining massive cushioning with light weight. The Instinct is the same weight as the Clifton, but it offers far less cushioning. What the Instinct does offer is a shoe designed for the human foot, plus a little more padding in the upper. I would choose the Clifton every time over the Instinct, except those occasions where I didn't want to cut the toe box open. This would be in ultras where I'm walking a lot and having problems with debris getting in the openings. (That said, check out the Altra One below first.)
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 top]]
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 bottom]]
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 inside]]
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/clifton-2-1062|1062|Hoka Clifton 2}}
==Altra Instinct and Altra One==
The [[Altra One]] offers slightly more cushioning while weighing quite a bit less than the Instinct. Both are remarkably comfortable and are shaped for the human foot. However the One will not offer the same level of protection from stones on rocky trails, and it can get stones trapped underneath. Also, while both are shaped for the human foot, the One has a toe box that doesn't quite have the height you need, so it may still cause toe blisters if you don't cut the toe box open.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 top]]
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 inside]]
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|altra/one-2.5-1368|1368|Altra One 2.5}}
==Altra Instinct and Saucony Kinvara==
The [[Saucony Kinvara]] 6, is lighter than the Instinct, has better cushioning, and is nearly zero-drop.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 top]]
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 outside]]
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 inside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|saucony/kinvara-6-952|952|Saucony Kinvara 6}}
==Altra Instinct and Asics GT 2000==
I like to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 is heavier than the Instinct, and has slightly more cushioning, but the two shoes could not be farther apart in their use of [[The Science of Running Shoes]]. The Instinct doesn't try to interfere with your stride, or encourage a heel strike like the GT 2000. Comparing how the two shoes feel, the Instinct is like running barefoot on a well cushioned track, while the GT 2000 is like running in a wooden clog. The Instinct is a clear demonstration of what's wrong with traditional running shoes and how they should be created.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-top.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 top]]
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 bottom]]
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-inside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 inside]]
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 outside]]
|}
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
{{:Shoes-include}}
The Altra Instinct 2 was a favorite shoe because of its comfortable and design, but the update to the Instinct 3 has resulted in an inferior shoe that I can't recommend as strongly. It's too heavy for the cushioning it provides, and even though it's one of the few shoes designed to fit the human foot, I think you're better off [[Shoe Modifications| cutting open the toe box]] of a [[Hoka Clifton]] or an [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. If you want to avoid cutting your shoes, then look to the [[Altra One]], or find a pair of the Instinct 2 (and see below for comparisons with each of these shoes.) That said, the Instinct 3 has no flaws or reasons why you wouldn't want to run in it; it's just that there are better options available. I've rated the Instinct 3 as "worth considering", and the Instinct 2 as I've rated it as "Highly Recommended." (The Women's version of the Instinct is called the Intuition.) {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}} (For the latest version, see [[Altra Instinct| Altra Instinct Review]].)
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|250px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|}
=Characteristics=
* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The main issue with the Instinct 3 is that there are better shoes available, and it suffers by comparison. It's not a bad shoe, as it lacks any serious problems, but it's not as good as its predecessor, or the [[Hoka Clifton]], [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] , [[Altra One]], and others. The main reason for buying the Instinct would be for longer ultras where the open toe box could cause problems with debris from walking, but try to find the Instinct 2. (I've not had a debris problem when running with an open toe box.)
* {{H:cushioning}}. The Instinct is too firmly cushioned for its weight, with similar levels of cushioning to shoes that are much lighter. The cushioning it provides is smooth, even, and has reasonable spring, so don't think this is a rock.
* {{H:drop}}. Like all Altra shoes, the Instinct is zero drop, which is great.
* {{H:structure}}. The Instinct uses just one density of foam, and doesn't attempt to manipulate or interfere with your natural biomechanics.
* {{H:flexibility}}. The Instinct has more flexibility than I expected, and it's similar to the [[Hoka Clifton]], but far more than the other Hoka shoes.
* {{H:outsole}}. There's a good layer of harder rubber outsole over nearly the entire sole of the shoe. There's a gap in the outsole near the smaller toes, which is an odd choice, but doesn't cause a problem. The sole of the Instinct does not conform to stony trails in quite the same way that many of the Hoka shoes do. This means the Instinct is best kept for road running.
* {{H:shape}}. The Altra Instinct is one of the few shoes truly designed to fit the human foot. Even some other Altra shoes have a toe box that lacks sufficient height, but the Instinct is remarkable in its fit. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}}
* {{H:upper}}. The upper is unpadded in the forefoot, but has some of the nicest soft padding in the rear of the shoe that I've come across. The Instinct is so comfortable that it reminds me somewhat of a skateboarding shoe. The upper is more comfortable than the [[Asics GT 2000]], especially around the ankle opening which is deeply padded.
* {{H:tongue}}. The Instinct has a traditional tongue that is has a tab to attach it to the laces. Like much of the upper, the tongue is softly padded.
* {{H:lacing}}. The traditional flat laces stayed tied.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The Instinct has a far more ridged heel counter than I'd like, but the thick padding isolates it from your foot.
{{FastBlr|altra/instinct-3-1321|1321|Altra Instinct 3}}
{{ShoeGraphs}}
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==Altra Instinct 2 and 3==
The Instinct 2 was softly cushioned, which made it a remarkably comfortable shoe, even though it wasn't up to the standard of shoes like the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. The main change for the Instinct 3 is the use of much firmer foam in the midsole. The Instinct 3 is a quite a bit lighter than the Instinct 2 (1.6oz), but that's not enough to compensate for the reduction in cushioning. The other noteworthy change is in sizing; a size 10 Instinct 2 is the same size as a size 10.5 Instinct 3.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-top.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 top]]
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-inside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 inside]]
|[[File:Altra-Instinct-2-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 2 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|altra/instinct-2-1078|1078|Altra Instinct 2}}
==Altra Instinct and Asics Gel Hyper Speed==
The [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] provides more cushioning in the heel than the Instinct and similar cushioning in the forefoot, even though the Hyper Speed only weighs about two-thirds as much as the Instinct. This makes the Hyper Speed the clear winner, over the Instinct 3. (The Hyper Speed is far from uncomfortable, but when my feet are tired and beaten up, the softness of the Instinct 2 was welcome, but that's not the case with the Instinct 3.)
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-top.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 top]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 bottom]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-inside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 inside]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|asics/gel-hyperspeed-6-192|192|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6}}
==Altra Instinct and Hoka Clifton==
The [[Hoka Clifton]] is the best [[Maximalist]] shoe by far, combining massive cushioning with light weight. The Instinct is the same weight as the Clifton, but it offers far less cushioning. What the Instinct does offer is a shoe designed for the human foot, plus a little more padding in the upper. I would choose the Clifton every time over the Instinct, except those occasions where I didn't want to cut the toe box open. This would be in ultras where I'm walking a lot and having problems with debris getting in the openings. (That said, check out the Altra One below first.)
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 top]]
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 bottom]]
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 inside]]
|[[File:Hoka Clifton 2-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Hoka Clifton 2 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/clifton-2-1062|1062|Hoka Clifton 2}}
==Altra Instinct and Altra One==
The [[Altra One]] offers slightly more cushioning while weighing quite a bit less than the Instinct. Both are remarkably comfortable and are shaped for the human foot. However the One will not offer the same level of protection from stones on rocky trails, and it can get stones trapped underneath. Also, while both are shaped for the human foot, the One has a toe box that doesn't quite have the height you need, so it may still cause toe blisters if you don't cut the toe box open.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 top]]
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 inside]]
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 outside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|altra/one-2.5-1368|1368|Altra One 2.5}}
==Altra Instinct and Saucony Kinvara==
The [[Saucony Kinvara]] 6, is lighter than the Instinct, has better cushioning, and is nearly zero-drop.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 top]]
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 outside]]
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony Kinvara 6-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 6 inside]]
|}
{{FastBlr|saucony/kinvara-6-952|952|Saucony Kinvara 6}}
==Altra Instinct and Asics GT 2000==
I like to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 is heavier than the Instinct, and has slightly more cushioning, but the two shoes could not be farther apart in their use of [[The Science of Running Shoes]]. The Instinct doesn't try to interfere with your stride, or encourage a heel strike like the GT 2000. Comparing how the two shoes feel, the Instinct is like running barefoot on a well cushioned track, while the GT 2000 is like running in a wooden clog. The Instinct is a clear demonstration of what's wrong with traditional running shoes and how they should be created.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 top]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 inside]]
|[[File:Altra Instinct 3-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra Instinct 3 outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-top.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 top]]
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 bottom]]
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-inside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 inside]]
|[[File:Asics-GT2000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics GT2000 outside]]
|}
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
{{:Shoes-include}}