Altra

Superior 5

Superior 5
Trail · Neutral
Above average (83/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.5 oz
Release
2021 Q2
Stack Height
22mm heel - 22mm toe

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (83/100)

Better than about 70% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Overall

Above average (83/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Excellent (90/100)

Value ranking

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Excellent (90/100)

Rank

Ranks above 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Above average (90/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (90/100)

Rank

Ranks above 84% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (82/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 65% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (73/100)

Rank

Ranks above 41% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (61/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Below average (61/100)

Rank

Ranks above 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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50%

1/2

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 70% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (83/100)

Trail Shoes

Better than 75% of 391 trail shoes ranked.

75%

Altra

Better than 69% of 126 Altra shoes ranked.

69%

Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M Lightest
9.1 oz M
8.6 oz M
Stack
22/22mm
21/21mm
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2021 Q2
2023 Q2
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
$155
Best price
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Good (70%)
Good (76%)
Excellent (96%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (84%)
Very good (85%)
Excellent (91%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (11%)
Bottom tier (<1%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (65%)
Average (43%)
Very good (90%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (41%)
Below average (38%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (86%) Best value
Above average (68%)
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

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Light and responsive

Anonymous runner · Jun 17, 2023

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.

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Lightweight but plenty of traction and protection

Rich · Jun 14, 2023

5/5

Overall

Lightweight trail shoe…plenty of protection from rocks, and great grip on the trails

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5