Altra Superior 6 Trail Running Shoes - AW23

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Altra Superior 6 Trail Running Shoes - AW23

Altra Superior 6 Trail Running Shoes - AW23

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In the past, the outsole on the Superior 5 started to break down at around 400km for me. That’s just not good enough. And it’s never had the best grip in the world. Altra also makes all of their shoes with plenty of room in the toe box. If you’ve never ventured into “foot-shaped” running shoes, you’re in for a freeing treat! The changes come in the upper, focusing on improved durability without sacrificing comfort or breathability. As with last year, this is a Slim Footshape design, so it’s definitely a more traditional fit, but still offers room for some toe splay.

MICHAEL: One great aspect that first stood out with the Superior 6 is the overall build quality of the shoe, especially when compared to some Altra shoes I’ve reviewed in the past. I’ve put 95 and 70 miles, respectively, on the Lone Peak 7 and Timp 4 and have not been impressed with their longevity. Seriously, the Timp 4 is essentially ready to retire; I’ve got blowouts in the upper, the forefoot of the outsole has a significant loss of traction, and the midsole already feels dead. Such is not the case with the Superior 6. The midsole (though substantially firm out of the box) still feels new after 30 miles, and the upper feels strong yet breathable, with no signs of delamination.NOTABLE FEATURES: The first version of the Altra Outroad was one of our favorite trail shoes of last year, namely because it worked so well as a road-to-trail option. For those that enjoyed that shoe, it’s basically the same thing (i.e. same Ego midsole and MaxTrac outsole design). The protection offered by the Altra Superior 6 exceeded my expectations for a lightweight and minimally cushioned shoe. There are other trail shoes that will provide more protection to your feet, but none that I know of are as lightweight, comfortable, and responsive as the Superior 6.

Brooks Catamount 2: Light and flexible for a Brooks shoe but, not as flexible as the Superior. So, you don’t get as much foot function. The feel for the ground is similar. https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/brooks-catamount-2-review/ Warning! If you’re not used to flexible shoes, i.e., coming from Hoka or any conventional shoe company, slowly work yourself into the Superiors. You will use your lower leg strength much more.

And that’s a good thing! You want to build resilience by lightly stressing different muscles in your legs. NOTABLE FEATURES: We head to the trails with the Lone Peak 7, which our reviewers are currently getting miles in. Straight up, this may be the best looking Altra shoe to date. The design is impeccable. Which is good, because it’s the go-to trail running shoe for most Altra fans.



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