Facts

  • Discontinued
    Update: Altra Superior 4.0
  • Terrain

    Road

    Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.

    Trail

    Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.

    Good to know

    As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet

    Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.

    Good to know

    - Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
    - More about arch support in this video.
    - Find your arch type by following steps from this video.

  • Use

    Daily running

    Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.

    Competition

    Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.

    Good to know

    If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.

  • Price
    €140
  • Weight
    Men: 247g
    Women: 213g
  • Heel to toe drop
    Men: 0mm
    Women: 0mm

    The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.

    There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.

  • Heel height
    Men: 21mm
    Women: 21mm
  • Forefoot height
    Men: 21mm
    Women: 21mm
  • Width
    Men: Normal
    Women: Normal
  • Release date
    Unknown
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Rankings

A top rated Trail running shoe
A top rated Altra running shoe

Expert Reviews

Experts are runners, who post reviews at youtube, directly at RunRepeat or at their own websites. Each expert is categorized from level 1 to level 5 based on expertise. See stats on expert reviews and how we calculate scores here.

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86 / 100 based on 24 expert reviews

  • 75 / 100 | The Ginger Runner | | Level 5 expert

    The midsole is a light, soft and flexible low-stack EVA midsole material layered with a single - though grooved - outsole with solid lugs. The upper is light and flexible with decent durability. However, the access of materials and additional "add-ons" like a tail rudder make for a disappointing upper experience and fit. 

  • 90 / 100 | Rob Andro | Level 4 expert

    I love the outsole versus the last version.

  • 90 / 100 | Runner's World | Level 5 expert

    his malleability, combined with the wide forefoot and low heel, keeps your footing stable despite the soft feel underfoot.

  • 90 / 100 | Canadian Running Magazine | Level 5 expert

    The Superior is one of the brand's more aggressive models, designed for slippery, rocky or wet conditions.

  • 85 / 100 | Running Competitor | | Level 5 expert

    A versatile trail shoe that can tackle both smooth dirt paths and rugged rocky routes.

  • 90 / 100 | Northern Runner | Level 4 expert

    It does give a good bit of extra protection on more stony trails especially as the mid-sole gets more compressed when you have run a few hundred miles in them.

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  • The Altra Superior 2.0 does not have many updates but the major enhancement was in its outsole unit. It uses new technology to improve the grip of the shoe on varied terrains. This update made the shoe reliable even on the toughest trails.

The size of the Superior 2.0 runs a half size small than the standard running shoe length. Same as its predecessor, it gives satisfying fit to runners with standard foot measurements. The heel and the forefoot areas comfortably accommodate wide-footed runners.


The new and updated outsole features the brand’s TrailsClaw Sticky Rubber that have multi-directional patterns and canted underfoot lugs and claws for maximum gripping on different terrains.

Another useful technology is the trail rudder found in the shoe’s heel. It is designed to give additional control to runners especially on steep plunges.

The FootPod Technology follows the natural construction of the human foot, thus the foot can move naturally and freely while running. This technology provides added flexibility and promotes responsive ride.


The midsole unit uses the Dual Layer EVA with A-Bound Top Layer technology that provides a lightweight, durable cushioning and flexible underfoot protection. This midsole configuration is very similar to the other versions, such as the Altra Superior 4.


The seamless upper construction of the Altra Superior 2.0 gives maximum comfort and reduces the possibilities of irritation. This works well with the Quick-Drying Air Mesh that offers maximum breathability without adding weight to the shoes. The shoe’s upper keeps the foot well-ventilated.

The upper also features the Asymmetrical Lacing Design system. It follows the natural shape of the foot for an enhanced comfortable feel and secure fit.

The brand’s GaiterTrap Technology secures the running gaiter firmly to prevent the small stones from building up in the shoe.

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