Absolutely love these shoes. I’m part of a team to assist with swift water awareness and these grip the ground at the training site extremely well. They dry quickly, and feel amazing with no socks in the water. Would recommend if your Achilles/heel/toes aren’t calloused to go ahead and just wear mole skin or hydro colloidal bandages to prevent friction. I didn’t try them in the water with socks but I felt like that would defeat some of the purpose of them being able to eject the most water. Would definitely buy another pair. I also usually have slightly wide feet, but I ordered the regular width and again, they fit great. Just for the low tops the shoe strings are pretty long, so I had to wrap them into the lower crossed strings so they wouldn’t get caught on anything.
Perfect footwear, I wear them everyday.
You have excellent taste in footwear and dogs. Honored to have earned our place in your stack. Stay ready.
I purchased these shoes to be used as my primary dive boot. I've now dove them in South Florida a total of 22 times across two trips in various conditions and they are amazing both in and out of the water. Its been nice walking on rocks and climbing over things, getting gear from the car to the boat, without banging toes. Once on the boat, I was impressed with how grippy the soles are as dive boat decks tend to get slippery with flip flops and bare feet. These shoes are a much safer option in my opinion. They fit great in my fin pockets but I did need to test fit before buying fins and ended up sizing up my fins to accommodate which is pretty common. I wear them with a thin neoprene sock and they are very comfortable. I highly recommend these for serious divers!
That’s an outstanding field report—exactly what the Maritime was built for. We appreciate you putting them through real-world dives and sharing the kind of detail other operators rely on.
Your photos and review perfectly capture what these boots do best—perform in and out of the water. We’d love to feature your images and words on our social channels. If you’re open to it, please reach out to marketing@originalfootwear.com
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Respect for representing the Maritime community the way you do.
The maritime and urban series are my favorite boots and shoes, period. I’ll be honest- the break in period for the maritime lows is longer than I expected, but once they’ve molded to your foot you’ll never want to wear anything else. I look forward to walking the tread of these over the next several years, just like the all the others
Once the Maritime Lows mold to you, they’re locked in for the long haul. Respect for putting miles on both the Maritime and Urban series—glad to have you running with ALTAMA®.
The shoes are outstanding and I'll be buying extra pairs in the event Altama stops making them. I use them for everything from hiking, mountain biking and fin workouts (ScubaPro Jet Fins) to daily wear. They drain and dry well when you're coming out from wet conditions, while the soles offer the traction you expect across slippery rocks or trails if you're an old fan of jungle boots. While not a "running" shoe, they support quick and stable movement. My only callout would be to replace the insole if you want something more supportive. Like a sneakily capable and more comfortable pair of chucks, they work well with different attire from jeans and khakis to cargo/board shorts. Buy 'em, roll hard in them and love them.
Respect. That’s the kind of field-tested feedback we live for. You’re clearly putting these shoes through their paces—land, sea, and everything in between—and we’re glad they’re holding the line.
From fin work to fast movement, slippery rocks to daily wear—we designed them to perform when it counts, and your review proves they’re doing just that. Solid callout on the insoles too—some missions call for personalized comfort, and we always back dialing gear to your needs.
Thanks for rolling hard in ALTAMA®. We'll keep building gear you can count on—so you can keep pushing boundaries.
Stay mission-ready.
– Team ALTAMA®
Great shoe.
I've actually had these for abour 4 months.
I walk on average 30k steps a day, i box and lift weights with these. The soles, are pretty good, enough grip to not slip but slick enough to pivot fast, but they wear fast so be mindful- especially on concrete. The insole is very comfortable despite being a solid peice of rubber, i don't know if it compresses super well, but it's actually super comfortable.
Some of the stitching and glue is failing, but it's okay, they probably still have a year left in them. They are true to size. I have freakishly wide feet, and these fit like a glove while allowing me to double up on socks. Pretty good overall, wish they made an 8 inch version
That’s one hell of a field test—30K steps a day plus boxing and lifting is putting the ALTAMA® Maritime Low to work. We appreciate the detailed intel on traction, comfort, fit, and wear, especially with that much time on concrete.
And we’ve got some good news on your last point: we do make an 8' Maritime if you’re looking for more coverage on the next pair. Thanks for running these hard and sharing the real-world feedback. 🫡
Confortable en plus d'être pratique
Absolutely love these shoe super comfortable
Thank you for the excellent field review. Keep putting them through their paces. 🫡
I really love the style of the shoe, and they are mostly comfortable, but the toe box is very cramped. The soles are great, they lace up great, they just make my toes hurt from being squished together. I know they are not a “barefoot” style shoe, so I knew what I was getting in to. Hopefully this review is good enough for others seeking this style of shoe to look at other options kinder to natural foot position. I will still wear them on days at work when I don’t need to be so active, but a wider toe box model would be outstanding.
Thanks for the straight feedback. The ALTAMA® Maritime does run intentionally snug through the forefoot—its mission-built fit is designed to keep the foot secure and minimize movement during amphibious operations.
We noticed you went with the Regular width, and based on what you’re experiencing in the toe box, we think the Wide may be a much better fit for you next time. It’ll give your forefoot more room without giving up the secure feel, traction, and performance you’re already enjoying.
We appreciate you putting the Maritime to work and sharing the fit intel for the next guy. 🫡
Rugged, well built w/good materials, good stitching, solid but not too rigid. Good true fit. Made for wear w/out socks but I have neuropathy and bad balance so I needed something with good grip. I just went 1/2 size up, put in a thin gel orthotics insert and wear with socks. It's my go to system. Very impressed. Will buy mids next!
When I bought my first pair they were for work. Over the years I got them for work and home
Great customer service and great shoes at a great price!
Honored to have hit the mark for you 🫡
Love these. For years I have struggled to find a shoe that actually is big enough to wear, and withstand the abuse of being on a river on a daily basis from April until October.
There's no better proving ground for the ALTAMA® Maritime Low than months of daily life on the river, and we're honored they've earned your trust.
We designed the Maritime to handle constant water exposure with rapid drainage, quick-drying performance, and the durability to keep going season after season. Hearing they've finally given you the fit and toughness you've been searching for is exactly why we build them.
We appreciate your support and wish you many more miles on the water. Stay after it. 🫡
Quality is great and the shoe fits true to size.
Overall, I really like the shoes. The only downside is the seam surrounding the heel. The advertising indicates these are meant to be worn without socks, but the seams prove otherwise.
Also, the tread seems to chip away easily. I've only had mine a couple months and the tread is already missing small pieces...
Thank you for the feedback and for giving the ALTAMA® Maritime a run. We're glad to hear you're enjoying them overall, but we're concerned about the seam discomfort and the tread wear you've experienced.
The Maritime was engineered for amphibious operations and is designed to be comfortable without socks, so the issues you described are outside the experience we expect our customers to have. We'd like the opportunity to learn more and take a closer look.
One of our customer service representatives will be reaching out to you shortly to gather more information and determine the best way to make this right. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention and thank you for supporting ALTAMA®.
this is one of the best pair of shoe ever I'm getting a new pair
Proud to have earned a permanent place in your stack.
Brought it for my husband he love it
Love hearing those field reports! Sounds like you are an excellent gift giver.
One of the most comfortable shoes I have worn.
That’s high praise, especially for a boot that was originally engineered for amphibious operations and hard use.
The ALTAMA® Maritime has earned a reputation for punching well above its weight—equally at home in the water, on the trail, in the gym, or as an everyday go-to. When a pair becomes one of the most comfortable pieces of footwear in the rotation, we know we're doing something right.
Appreciate you putting them to work and making them part of your daily loadout.
Amazing fast shipping, as describe ,great product
I like these so much that when I lost one shoe of my multicam blackpair, I immediately bought another set because they are my favorite everyday shoes
Appreciate the outstanding feedback — and that’s serious dedication to the ALTAMA® Maritime.
When a pair becomes your favorite everyday tactical shoe, replacing the whole set after losing one tells us they’re doing exactly what they were built to do: deliver lightweight comfort, dependable grip, and all-day performance on land or around water.
Thanks for running with the ALTAMA® Maritime Low and making them part of your daily kit. Stay ready.
Great
Thanks for the review and for trusting Original Footwear.
I have 2 pairs of these now, 1 of the high tops and now the low tops. Love these shoes. Great for lifting at the gym, kayaking, or just every day wear. Also the customer service here was fantastic when I ordered the wrong color they helped me swap before they shipped.
Thank you for the great feedback and continued support. We’re glad to hear both your Maritime heights have delivered dependable performance—from gym training and lifting to kayaking and everyday wear. The Maritime is built for versatility, traction, and all-day comfort across land and water, so it’s great to know they’re serving you well.
We also appreciate the kind words about our customer service team. Taking care of our customers is part of the mission, and we’re always here to help. Thank you for choosing ALTAMA®.
It was a gift and he says they are working out great
Looks like you are an excellent gift giver. Well done! You can't go wrong with a great pair of boots.