Altra Superior 5

Review Score
81%
🏅 Highly Rated
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Overview

The Superior is a neutral running shoe family from Altra.

The Superior 5 is a zero drop model. It's the newest model from the family, uses breathable construction, orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and went on sale in 2021. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.

With an average review score of 81%, it's rated just above the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently just above the median price of running shoes today.

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Weight
Weight
249 g
M: 215 g
W: 181 g
M: 247 g
W: 207 g
M: 221 g
W: 176 g
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289 g
Forefoot
Forefoot
21 mm
19 mm
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23 mm
23 mm
Heel to toe drop
Heel to toe drop
4 mm
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4 mm
Heel
Heel
21 mm
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19 mm
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27 mm
Terrain
Terrain
Trail
TrailTrailRoadTrailMudSnow/iceTrailMudSnow/iceTrail
Brand
Brand
Altra
Xero ShoesAltraLa SportivaSalomonSaucony
Support Type
Support Type
Neutral
NeutralNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutralStability
Strike Type
Strike Type
Fore/Midfoot strike
Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strike
Shoe Type
Shoe Type
BreathableLow dropZero drop
BreathableLightweightLow dropZero dropLightweightLow dropZero dropLightweightLow dropLightweightMaximalistLow drop
Breathable
Breathable
Orthotic friendly
Orthotic friendly
Removable insole
Removable insole
Rock plate
Rock plate
Techs
Techs
Vibram
Gore-Tex
Waterproofings
Waterproofings
Waterproof
Environmental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Vegan Ⓥ
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Altra Superior 5 characteristics and specifications

Characteristics
SportsRunning (+1920)
TerrainTrail (+506)
BrandAltra (+57)
Support TypeNeutral (+1503)
Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1483)
Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1062)
Arch TypeHigh arch (+1430)
Shoe TypeBreathable (+331)Low drop (+275)Zero drop (+95)
FitWide toe box (+324)
FeaturesBreathable (+964)Orthotic friendly (+273)Removable insole (+253)Rock plate (+117)
MaterialsMesh (+859)
ColorwaysBlack, Black / Grey, Blue / Orange, Deep Teal, Dusty Olive, Navy Blue, Olive / Black, Orange / Black, Red / Black / Brown, Red / Grey
Specificationsvs Average
Model
5
Released
Jun 2021
Measurements
Weight
249 g
Heel to toe drop
Heel
21 mm
Forefoot
21 mm

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