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Altra Rivera

Every version of the Rivera we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Rivera
68Below average
vs. Median Line
-8

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 Rivera rates above 10% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Rivera, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

Altra Rivera versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
Altra Rivera 4 2024 9.0 oz 28/28mm stack · zero-drop 67 -8 — —
Altra Rivera 3 2023 9.0 oz 29/29mm stack · zero-drop 74 +5 — —
Altra Rivera 2 2022 8.0 oz 27/27mm stack · zero-drop 69 +3 3 —
Altra Rivera 2021 8.0 oz zero-drop 66 — — —

4 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. Altra

    Rivera 4

    67 Below average Below average Confidence 21

    v4 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 28mm stack · zero-drop

    Rivera 4
    Overall
    67
    Confidence
    21

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  2. Altra

    Rivera 3

    74 Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 41

    v3 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · zero-drop

    It stacks 29mm front and back at zero drop, and weighs 8.7 oz in the men's version.

    Rivera 3
    Durability 76
    Overall
    74
    Value
    79
    Comfort
    77
    Durability
    76
    Cushioning
    72
    Appearance
    68
    Confidence
    41

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    Pros

    It stacks 29mm front and back at zero drop, and weighs 8.7 oz in the men's version.

    Both reviewers so far rate every dimension 5 out of 5.

    The Rivera 2 before it scores 70 on three reviews and the original scores 73 on two, against this version's 84.

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    Rivera 2

    69 Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 69

    v2 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 27mm stack · zero-drop

    Two reviewers find it comfortable on long runs yet quick enough for shorter, faster efforts, one having done a 12 mile tempo in it at 240 lb.

    Rivera 2
    Durability 72
    Overall
    69
    Value
    75
    Comfort
    72
    Durability
    72
    Cushioning
    69
    Appearance
    61
    Confidence
    69

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    Pros

    Two reviewers find it comfortable on long runs yet quick enough for shorter, faster efforts, one having done a 12 mile tempo in it at 240 lb.

    Both of those reviewers call it an improvement on the original Rivera, less sloppy underfoot and lighter feeling.

    Cons

    One of the three reviewers rates it 1 out of 5 across the board, saying the laces on two pairs would not stay tied.

    Overall ratings average 3.3 out of 5, and appearance the same, the lowest marks of any dimension.

    The Rivera 3 after it scores 84 on two reviews against its 70.

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  4. Altra

    Rivera

    66 Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 50

    v1 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · zero-drop

    Durability and value each draw 4.5 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the highest marks of any dimension.

    Rivera
    Durability 73
    Overall
    66
    Durability
    73
    Value
    73
    Comfort
    71
    Cushioning
    65
    Appearance
    63
    Confidence
    50

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    Pros

    Durability and value each draw 4.5 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the highest marks of any dimension.

    Cons

    The Rivera 3 later in the line scores 84 on two reviews against its 73.

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