Altra Superior
Every version of the Superior 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 Superior rates above 11% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Superior 7 In stock | 2025 | 8.5 oz | 22/22mm stack · zero-drop | 65 | -7 | — | $130 |
| Altra Superior 6 | 2023 | 9.2 oz | 21/21mm stack · zero-drop | 72 | 0 | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 5 | 2021 | 8.2 oz | 22/22mm stack · zero-drop | 72 | +6 | 2 | — |
| Altra Superior 4.5 | 2020 | 7.9 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Altra Superior 4 | 2019 | — | — | 67 | -2 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 4.0 | 2018 | 8.0 oz | — | 69 | +1 | 2 | — |
| Altra Superior 3.5 | 2017 | 9.1 oz | — | 68 | +3 | 5 | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 3.0 | 2017 | 8.5 oz | — | 65 | -4 | 3 | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 2.5 | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | $110 MSRP |
| Altra Superior 2.0 | 2016 | 8.1 oz | 19/19mm stack · zero-drop | 69 | — | 3 | $110 MSRP |
10 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Altra
Superior 765 65 Below average Below average Below average Confidence 44
v7 (2025) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 22mm stack · zero-drop
At 7.2 oz it is well below the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for sale.
$130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:38 AM UTCOverall65Confidence44Pros
At 7.2 oz it is well below the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for sale.
It lists at $120, below the $170 median for trail shoes for sale.
It is much lighter than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Cons
At 22mm the heel stack sits well below the 37mm median for trail shoes for sale.
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Altra
Superior 672 72 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 12 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v6 (2023) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.2 oz · zero-drop
It weighs 9.1 oz on a 21mm stack, level front to back.
Durability 71MSRP $130
Overall72Comfort76Value74Durability71Appearance65Cushioning50Confidence12Buy 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 572 72 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 11 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2021) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 22mm stack · zero-drop
One reviewer sees no wear after months of running and calls it great value.
Durability 75Overall72Value81Comfort76Durability75Appearance67Cushioning50Confidence11Buy 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 467 67 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers praise the roomy toe box, with no need to size up.
Durability 70MSRP $110
Overall67Value82Comfort80Durability70Appearance69Cushioning50Confidence3Buy 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 4.069 69 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz
Both reviewers so far praise the traction on trail.
Durability 72Overall69Comfort83Value79Durability72Appearance70Cushioning54Confidence6Buy 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 3.568 68 Below average Below average Below average 5 reviews Confidence 8 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2017 · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.1 oz
Reviewers rate comfort 5.0 out of 5, and three praise the roomy toe box.
Durability 68MSRP $110
Overall68Comfort86Value78Appearance70Durability68Cushioning54Confidence8Buy 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 3.065 65 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz
Reviewers like the roomy toe box with a snug midfoot and heel.
Durability 68MSRP $110
Overall65Value79Comfort79Durability68Appearance68Cushioning50Confidence3Buy 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 2.069 69 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2016) · Trail shoe · Neutral (Minimal) · 8.1 oz · 19mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers with wide feet praise the roomy toe box and fit.
Durability 69MSRP $110
Overall69Comfort85Value83Appearance73Durability69Cushioning51Confidence5Buy 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 for sale.
One wide-footed reviewer still finds the toe box slightly snug.