King MT 2
A zero-drop, low-stack technical trail shoe built for grip-focused scrambling and technical trail racing.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Technical trail
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- Short trail race, Medium trail race, Uphill / vertical, Daily trail training
- Cushion
- low
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 245.2g
- Drop
- 0mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- Altra EGO
- Outsole
- Vibram Litebase with Megagrip
- Upper
- Mesh
- Widths
- standard
The King MT 2 is a purpose-built technical trail tool that excels on rocky, scrambly terrain thanks to Vibram Megagrip and a zero-drop, ground-hugging platform, but its minimal cushioning makes it a poor choice for long, high-mileage efforts.
Low-to-the-ground, zero-drop ride with a firm, responsive feel that prioritizes ground connection and stability over cushioned comfort.
Standard Altra FootShape fit with a roomy toe box for natural toe splay and a secure midfoot strap system, though some reviewers report the toebox feels narrower than expected.
Technical, rocky trail running and short technical trail races where grip and ground feel matter more than cushioning.
You need a shoe for long-distance ultras or cushioned daily training, or you have wide feet needing extra toebox room.