Altra FWD Via
Every version of the FWD Via 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 76, and the FWD Via rates above 44% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the FWD Via, 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 FWD VIA 2 In stock | 2025 | 9.6 oz | 37/33mm stack · 4mm drop | 76 | +2 | — | $156 |
| Altra FWD Via In stock | 2024 | 8.9 oz | 37/33mm stack · 4mm drop | 74 | — | 1 | $160 |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Altra
FWD VIA 276 76 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 23
v2 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 37mm stack · 4mm drop
$156 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:39 AM UTCOverall76Confidence23Buy it now
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Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is heavier than the FWD Via before it.
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Altra
FWD Via74 74 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 21
v1 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 37mm stack · 4mm drop
Durability 73Overall74Value76Comfort75Cushioning74Durability73Appearance66Confidence21
