Laces dont stay tied!!!!!!!
Anonymous runner · Dec 27, 2023
1/5
Overall
I bought 2 pairs of Rivera 2 shoes, neither of them have laces that stay tied NO MATTER HOW TIGHT I TIE THEM!
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Cushioning
- 1/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 1/5
- Value
- 1/5
Altra
Rivera 2
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Good (69/100)
- Weight
- 7.1 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- Stack Height
- 27mm heel - 27mm toe
Good (69/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 7.1 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- Stack Height
- 27mm heel - 27mm toe
Ratings & Reviews
Good (69/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 3 runner ratings.
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This score rates worse than 71% of shoes.
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Overall
Good (69/100)
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Good (69/100)
Rank
Ranks above 29% of shoes
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Comfort
Above average (81/100)
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Above average (81/100)
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Ranks above 60% of shoes
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Value
Above average (81/100)
Value ranking
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Above average (81/100)
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Durability
Good (79/100)
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Good (79/100)
Rank
Ranks above 55% of shoes
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Cushioning
Good (77/100)
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Good (77/100)
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Appearance
Below average (59/100)
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Below average (59/100)
Rank
Ranks above 8% of shoes
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50%
2/4
Prefer this shoe over another.
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Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Worse than 71% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.
Good (69/100)
Daily Trainers
Worse than 68% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.
32%
Altra
Worse than 84% of 126 Altra shoes ranked.
16%
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.1 oz W
Lightest
10 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
27/27mm
28/28mm
40/35mm
Drop
—
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5mm
Release
2022 Q1
2024 Q1
Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
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$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (29%)
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Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Average (60%)
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Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (50%)
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Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Average (55%)
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Good (80%)
Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (8%)
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Very good (81%)
Best appearance
Value
Average (60%)
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Good (74%)
Best value
Where to buy
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More from Altra
Reader Ratings
3 reader ratings
Showing 1–3 of 3 written reviews
A Versatile Trainer
Anonymous runner · Nov 27, 2023
4/5
Overall
Comfortable on longer runs yet unobtrusive enough for faster, shorter efforts, the Altra Rivera 2 is stable without being clunky. It’s traction is impressive on a variety of surfaces, although I wouldn’t recommend it for very technical trails. It performs admirably on uneven packed earth, however. If you’re looking for a zero-drop shoe in which you won’t feel every pebble but can still run fast, the Rivera 2 is for you. In addition, it’s an improvement on the original Rivera - - less sloppy underfoot, and feels lighter.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Always want to go fast
Anonymous runner · Jul 21, 2023
5/5
Overall
Have the Rivera 1 and purchased the Rivera 2. Rivera 1 has more midsole and stack height and I use them for long runs. Every time I put on the Rivera 2 I want to go fast so I have to be careful as I don't want to peak too early in my marathon training. So I am strategic when I wear the Rivera 2. Great ride and fits true for me (12.5, but wear 13). Also comfortable as I am a bigger runner (240lb/16-17 stone). Have done a 12 mile tempo in them. Loved them so much I bought a second pair and am always on the lookout for sales of the 2 instead of buying the 3.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5