King MT 2
A zero-drop, low-cushion technical trail shoe built for short, rugged trail races and OCR with aggressive Vibram Megagrip traction.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Technical trail
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- Short trail race, Door-to-trail, Uphill / vertical
- Cushion
- low
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 292g
- Drop
- 0mm
- Stack
- 19/19mm
- Plate
- rock
- Midsole
- Altra EGO
- Outsole
- Vibram Litebase with Megagrip
- Upper
- Mesh
- Widths
- standard
The King MT 2 excels as a technical trail racer for short, gnarly terrain but its minimal 19mm stack and firm ride make it a poor choice for long-distance comfort or half-marathon-plus efforts.
Zero-drop, low-stack platform delivers excellent ground feel and a responsive, connected ride, backed by a StoneGuard rock plate for underfoot protection on sharp terrain.
Standard FootShape fit offers a roomy toe box with a secure midfoot, though some buyers report the shoe running small versus Altra's own size chart.
Technical trail races and OCR courses up to roughly 10K, steep scrambles, and use as a climbing approach shoe.
Avoid if you need cushioning for long trail runs, ultra distances, or extended time on rocky terrain where the minimal stack can cause foot fatigue.