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Altra Kayenta

Name: Altra Kayenta
Brand: Altra

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Altra Kayenta rates in the 92nd percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on comfort.

Based on 4 runner reviews.

Excellent

94/100

Overall

Excellent 94

Comfort

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Exceptional 97

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 90

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Good 76

Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 40% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Good 73

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 35% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Good 70

What runners say

“The shoe locks down snug and the midsole pops”

5/5 Full review

“Zero drop & large toe box but not the mushy vague cushioning and spongelike knit upper”

5/5 Full review

“True to size, but slightly narrower than other Altra shoes”

5/5 Full review

“2oz lighter than the Escalante, which you notice immediately”

5/5 Full review

“Softer and more cushioned, so maybe not as durable and not as good for fast intervals or racing”

5/5 Full review

“The bottom is primarily foam, they have worn faster than a more heavy duty rubber bottomed trainer”

5/5 Full review

“The weight is astonishingly light”

5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

75% 3/4

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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

5/5

4/5

3/5

2/5

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Runner reviews

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A Lighter Bouncier Escalante

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

5/5

Overall

I have always been a proponent of altra running shoes but found their fit insecure and cushioning overly supple. The Kayenta addressed both of these grievances. The shoe locks down snug and the midsole pops. The weight is astonishingly light. The kayenta is not only more responsive but 2oz lighter than the escalante ,which you notice immediately. I went ahead and bought two more pairs and will likely get the next reiteration. josh south florida

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 2/5
Value: 4/5

Favorite Road Shoe!

Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019

5/5

Overall

Very Great Shoe

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Ideal lightweight tempo trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

5/5

Overall

Ideal shoe for someone who wants zero drop & large toe box but not the mushy vague cushioning and spongelike knit upper of the Altra Escalante. Lightweight trainer, probably excellent in half & full marathons. I use as a daily trainer but have raced on the track in these shoes and they performed much better on the track than a typical trainer (not as good as spikes for racing of course). The bottom is primarily foam, they have worn faster than a more heavy duty rubber bottomed trainer.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Light weight everyday trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

5/5

Overall

It is comfy and well cushioned, true to size, but slightly narrower than other Altra shoes. Great for regular training runs and longer workouts. Probably not your best choice for

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5