Altra Superior
Every version of the Superior we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Superior scores above 74% of the lines we track.
Altra Superior vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Superior in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Superior, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Superior 7 In stock | 2025 | 7.2 oz (men's) | 22/22mm · 0mm drop | 80 | -5 | — | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 6 | 2023 | 8.7 oz | 21/21mm | 85 | +1 | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 5 | 2021 | 8.3 oz | 22/22mm | 84 | +8 | 2 | — |
| Altra Superior 4.5 | 2020 | 7.9 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Altra Superior 4 | 2019 | — | — | 76 | -9 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 4.0 | 2018 | 8.0 oz | — | 85 | -2 | 2 | — |
| Altra Superior 3.5 | 2017 | 9.1 oz | — | 87 | +3 | 5 | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 3.0 | 2017 | 8.5 oz | — | 84 | -6 | 3 | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 2.5 | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 2.0 | 2016 | 8.1 oz | 19/19mm | 90 | — | 3 | $110 MSRP |
10 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Altra
Superior 780 Good Good · Confidence 38/100
v7 (2025) · Trail · Neutral · 7.2 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 22mm stack
At 7.2 oz it is well below the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
$130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:37 AM UTCOverall80Confidence38Pros
At 7.2 oz it is well below the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
It lists at $120, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Cons
At 22mm the heel stack sits well below the 37mm median for trail shoes on sale.
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Altra
Superior 685 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 39/100
v6 (2023) · Trail · Neutral · 8.7 oz
It weighs 9.1 oz on a 21mm stack, level front to back.
Durability 78MSRP $130
Overall85Comfort85Value80Durability78Appearance68Cushioning50Confidence39Buy it now
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Pros
It weighs 9.1 oz on a 21mm stack, level front to back.
One of five reviewers so far praises the wide toe box, low stack and tread, and would buy it again.
Cons
Reviewers rate cushioning 2.6 out of 5, its lowest dimension by a wide margin.
One of five reviewers so far fears the thin stretch upper will tear and finds the toes snug.
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Altra
Superior 584 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 53/100
v5 (2021) · Trail · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 22mm stack
One reviewer sees no wear after months of running and calls it great value.
Durability 83Overall84Value88Durability83Comfort82Appearance69Cushioning54Confidence53Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer sees no wear after months of running and calls it great value.
Reviewers name the rock protection and the grip across varied surfaces.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.6 out of 5, firm on a 22mm heel.
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Altra
Superior 476 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 17/100
v4 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers praise the roomy toe box, with no need to size up.
Durability 74MSRP $110
Overall76Value89Comfort88Durability74Appearance72Cushioning53Confidence17Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the roomy toe box, with no need to size up.
Reviewers describe a light, fast-feeling ride with solid trail grip.
Cons
The two who rated cushioning give it 3.5 out of 5, the lowest mark on the shoe.
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Altra
Superior 4.085 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 23/100
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz
Both reviewers so far praise the traction on trail.
Durability 78Overall85Comfort92Value87Durability78Appearance73Cushioning61Confidence23Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far praise the traction on trail.
Both reviewers so far like the roomy toe box and the Altra fit.
It weighs 8.5 oz in the men's version and 7.5 oz in the women's.
Cons
One of two reviewers so far finds it sloppy on fast downhills and the laces absurdly long.
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Altra
Superior 3.587 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 60/100
2017 · Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz
Reviewers rate comfort 5.0 out of 5, and three praise the roomy toe box.
Durability 71MSRP $110
Overall87Comfort95Value84Appearance72Durability71Cushioning61Confidence60Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate comfort 5.0 out of 5, and three praise the roomy toe box.
Two reviewers report good traction and stability on technical trails.
It weighs 9.2 oz, and one reviewer uses it for trail workouts, intervals and racing.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.8 out of 5, and two report the upper or midsole breaking down near 300 miles.
One of five reviewers so far would not recommend it above 50 miles a week.
One of five reviewers so far finds the cushioning too thin for rugged trails, while another says it improves as trails get technical.
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Altra
Superior 3.084 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 44/100
v3 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz
Reviewers like the roomy toe box with a snug midfoot and heel.
Durability 70MSRP $110
Overall84Comfort87Value85Durability70Appearance70Cushioning52Confidence44Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers like the roomy toe box with a snug midfoot and heel.
One reviewer with Morton's neuroma reports months without pain since switching to it.
Cons
One of three reviewers rates the cushioning 2 out of 5, the lowest mark anyone has given it.
One reviewer says past versions blew out on both sides of the forefoot before 200 miles.
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MSRP $110
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Altra
Superior 2.090 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 55/100
v2 (2016) · Trail · Neutral (Minimal) · 8.1 oz · 19mm stack
Reviewers with wide feet praise the roomy toe box and fit.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall90Comfort94Value90Appearance78Durability73Cushioning54Confidence55Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers with wide feet praise the roomy toe box and fit.
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one reports no blisters or numbness on 50-mile runs.
At 8.7 oz, one reviewer finds it light enough to feel fast on shorter runs.
Cons
Its 19mm heel stack is about half the 36.5mm median for trail shoes on sale.
One wide-footed reviewer still finds the toe box slightly snug.