Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 22/22mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Superior 6 replaced it
How it ranks
The Altra Superior 5 ranks above most trail shoes in our data. Value and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 5 runner reviews and 7 other rated shoes in the Superior product line. Another 7 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
53/100
“They show no wear after months of running”
“Plenty of protection from rocks”
“Provide a good balance of cushioning and firmness”
“Great grip on the trails”
“Have great traction on various surfaces”
“Light enough to use on the roads when necessary”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Superior, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2017 · 5 reviews
87 Good
60 Confidence
2025 · 0 reviews
80 Good
38 Confidence
2023 · 5 reviews
85 Good
39 Confidence
Superior 5 This shoe
2021 · 5 reviews
84 Good
53 Confidence
2019 · 2 reviews
76 Decent
17 Confidence
2018 · 2 reviews
85 Good
23 Confidence
2017 · 3 reviews
84 Good
44 Confidence
2016 · 3 reviews
90 Good
55 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
This shoe provides great value. They show no wear after months of running, have great traction on various surfaces, are light enough to use on the roads when necessary, and provide a good balance of cushioning and firmness.
Anonymous runner · Jun 17, 2023
15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Merrell Trail Glove 5
5/5
Overall
Lightweight trail shoe…plenty of protection from rocks, and great grip on the trails
Rich · Jun 14, 2023
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Outroad
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