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I'm running in the Altra Torin. I started off in Nikes, but developed really bad shin splints. I changed to New Balance, and those got rid of my shin splints, but then I developed the foot problem. The Altras have a really wide toe box, which is really good for me because I have snowshoes for feet (11 1/2E). They're also zero drop, which means the heel is the same height as the ball of the foot. The carbon fiber insert is one I got at a local orthotic store. It goes from the midfoot to the big toe, and just keeps that toe from flexing. It took a few tries to get it in the right place, but now I forget they're in there. I wondered if these shoes really made a difference until I accidentally grabbed my NB shoes one morning. The difference was stark.