Altra

Superior 4

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$110

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Above average (83/100)

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Overall

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Value

Above average (90/100)

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Above average (90/100)

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Ranks above 85% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Durability

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (54/100)

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Below average (54/100)

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Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Trail
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.1 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
21/21mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2019 Q1
2023 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$110 Lower MSRP
$130
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (68%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (84%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (<1%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (31%)
Average (43%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (51%)
Below average (38%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (85%) Best value
Above average (68%)
Good (74%)
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Happy toes

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

5/5

Overall

The toe box is great. I no longer need to buy shoes a 1/2 size larger to make room for my toes. Will most likely be purchasing Altras again when these wear out.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Superior 4

emil_zatopek · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

I asked my LRS "what's the trail version of the Escalante?" and they handed me this. It's done what was promised so far. A light, fast feeling shoe with solid grip on the bottom. I typically run roads, and run trails on the weekends, and this shoe has served me well for trail runs, probably up to a half marathon. Longer than that I think I would go with Hokas, for more cushion. The only negative I have: in a race last weekend, there was a section of rock, that became very slippery after a short rain. Traversing this section, it felt like I was on ice skates. Looking around at the other racers, I seemed to be handling it the worst. Maybe I'm just way more uncoordinated than everyone else, or these shoes for whatever reason handled that area very poorly.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5