Simplicity is best
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2019
65 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Altra Solstice
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.9 oz · 17/17mm stack · zero-drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Altra Solstice’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
77 Moderate
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What runners say
“As responsive as a racing flat, and light as one too”
“Outsole durability—all blown rubber which does not last long”
“They just feel squishy not responsive at all”
“Despite the wider toebox, toenail cut another toe more than once”
“Fabric upper while light and airy does not give the shoe any structure”
“Isn't something I can wear for more than 8-9 miles”
“When running in them they feel too loose”
“Too much movement of your foot in the shoe”
“Not comfortable for easy running”
“Responsive and light”
“Fits like a glove”
“Its best use is generally as a workout shoe”
“Simple, minimal, and fun to run in”
“The cushioning is just right”
“Too light for more than that (marathons)”
“I have some concerns about the durability”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 4/8
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Light at 7.5 oz, and reviewers call it as responsive as a racing flat.
- Reviewers use it for faster workouts, track sessions and shorter races.
- Reviewers like the zero-drop feel and the roomy forefoot.
Cons
- Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.0 out of 5, and one reviewer blames the all blown-rubber outsole.
- One reviewer finds it uncomfortable for easy running past eight or nine miles.
- One reviewer finds the upper too loose and the cushioning squishy through turns.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 6.9 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 7.5 oz · Women's 6.4 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q1
- MSRP
- $90
- Stack
- 17/17mm
- Drop
- 0mm
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2019
55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 4/5
I love the Solstice
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019
40 mpw training for ultramarathons
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
I love the Solstice
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019
40 mpw training for ultramarathons
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Altra solstice as forgettable as if looks
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 30, 2019
40 mpw training for a marathon came from the adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
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