Altra One V3

Name: Altra One V3
Brand: Altra
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.3 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saysh One replaced it

How it ranks

The Altra One V3’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.

Decent

Overall

Decent 76

Comfort

Good 89

Value

Decent 75

Durability

Below average 67

Cushioning

Below average 67

Appearance

Below average 62

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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

69 Moderate

Moderate 69

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“The latest version has a bit more structure, a tongue attached to one side, and better durability on the outsoles.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra One 2.5

“There is plenty of cushioning yet they are quite light and responsive.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw came from the Altra Torin 3.0

“It hugs the midfoot better than other Altra models in my experience.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw came from the Altra Torin 3.0

“This shoe feels very firm. It takes a little time to break it in before it feels good.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra One 2.5

“I have developed foot pains after a couple of runs in the OneV3.”

2/5 Full review 24 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Torin 3.0

“The toe box in this shoe is not as roomy as other Altra models.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra One 2.5

“After roughly 100 miles it felt good.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra One 2.5

“These shoes have no response whatsoever.”

2/5 Full review 24 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Torin 3.0

“A much more dialed-in and race-ready shoe.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra One 2.5

Prefer this shoe over another

29% 2/7

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

At 7.9 oz it stays light for long runs and faster work.
Reviewers find it comfortable with room for the toes on long runs.

Cons

Several reviewers call the ride firm and say it needs miles to break in, and one reports foot pain after a few runs.
The Altra One, One 2.0 and One 2.5 before it score 90, 92 and 93 against its 77.

One V3 rates 76. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Altra One

Each dot is one version of the One, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

77 2013 80 2014 76 2017 84 2015

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

One 2.5

2015 · 14 reviews

84 Good

91 Confidence
One V3 This shoe

2017 · 7 reviews

76 Decent

69 Confidence
One 2.0

2014 · 13 reviews

80 Good

85 Confidence
One

2013 · 4 reviews

77 Decent

66 Confidence

Runner Ratings

7 ratings

5/5 5

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 1

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.3 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 7.9 oz · Women's 6.7 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $100

Runner reviews

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5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

35 mpw training for a half marathon

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

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 10, 2019

20 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Poorly designed

2/5

Overall

These shoes have no response whatsoever! I have developed foot pains after a couple of runs in the OneV3.

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

24 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Torin 3.0

Comfort: 2/5
Cushioning: 2/5
Durability: 1/5
Appearance: 2/5
Value: 2/5

Make you want to run long

5/5

Overall

This is a super comfortable show designed to give feet enough wiggle room for those long runs.

Marappu · Apr 28, 2019

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Inov-8 Roclite 282

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

Great shoe for quasi minimalists

5/5

Overall

The One V3 is a really fun, comfortable zero drop shoe. It hugs the midfoot better than other Altra models in my experience. I have done plenty of 15+ mile runs as well as work at mile pace in these shoes as there is plenty of cushioning yet they are quite light and responsive.

Anonymous runner · Sep 30, 2018

70 mpw came from the Altra Torin 3.0