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Superior 4.0

Superior 4.0
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.5 oz
Release
2018 Q4

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (89/100)

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Overall

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (95/100)

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Exceptional (95/100)

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Ranks above 92% of shoes

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Value

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Ranks above 56% of shoes

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Durability

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Ranks above 51% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (60/100)

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Below average (60/100)

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Ranks above 10% of shoes

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Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Best value
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Trail
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
9.1 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
—
21/21mm
40/35mm
Drop
—
—
5mm
Release
2018 Q4
2023 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
—
$130 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
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—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (92%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (10%)
Bottom tier (<1%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (51%)
Average (43%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (56%)
Below average (38%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (78%) Best value
Above average (68%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

2 reader ratings

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Altra Superior 4.0

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2019

5/5

Overall

This is my first trail shoe. I really like the larger toe box. It has great stability and traction. I'm still working out the right lace tightness for downhills. I feel they can get a bit sloppy on a fast downhill. Plus the laces are absurdly long.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great trail shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019

5/5

Overall

The Superior has excellent traction and I love the Altra fit. An earlier pair had so-so durability on the upper, we'll see on this one.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5