Altra Rivera
Every version of the Rivera we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Rivera rates above 11% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Rivera, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Rivera 4 | 2024 | 9.0 oz | 28/28mm stack · zero-drop | 67 | -7 | — | — |
| Altra Rivera 3 | 2023 | 9.0 oz | 29/29mm stack · zero-drop | 74 | +5 | — | — |
| Altra Rivera 2 | 2022 | 8.0 oz | 27/27mm stack · zero-drop | 69 | +2 | 3 | — |
| Altra Rivera | 2021 | 8.0 oz | zero-drop | 67 | — | — | — |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Altra
Rivera 467 67 Below average Below average Below average Confidence 15 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 28mm stack · zero-drop
Overall67Confidence15Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Altra
Rivera 374 74 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · zero-drop
It stacks 29mm front and back at zero drop, and weighs 8.7 oz in the men's version.
Durability 77Overall74Value79Comfort77Durability77Cushioning73Appearance68Confidence5Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
It stacks 29mm front and back at zero drop, and weighs 8.7 oz in the men's version.
Both reviewers so far rate every dimension 5 out of 5.
The Rivera 2 before it scores 70 on three reviews and the original scores 73 on two, against this version's 84.
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Altra
Rivera 269 69 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 27
v2 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 27mm stack · zero-drop
Two reviewers find it comfortable on long runs yet quick enough for shorter, faster efforts, one having done a 12 mile tempo in it at 240 lb.
Durability 72Overall69Value75Comfort72Durability72Cushioning69Appearance61Confidence27Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers find it comfortable on long runs yet quick enough for shorter, faster efforts, one having done a 12 mile tempo in it at 240 lb.
Both of those reviewers call it an improvement on the original Rivera, less sloppy underfoot and lighter feeling.
Cons
One of the three reviewers rates it 1 out of 5 across the board, saying the laces on two pairs would not stay tied.
Overall ratings average 3.3 out of 5, and appearance the same, the lowest marks of any dimension.
The Rivera 3 after it scores 84 on two reviews against its 70.
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Altra
Rivera67 67 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 31
v1 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · zero-drop
Durability and value each draw 4.5 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the highest marks of any dimension.
Durability 73Overall67Value74Durability73Comfort71Cushioning65Appearance63Confidence31Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Durability and value each draw 4.5 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the highest marks of any dimension.
Cons
The Rivera 3 later in the line scores 84 on two reviews against its 73.
