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Altra Superior 3.0 - Mens

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The Altra Superior 3.0 is a lightweight, grippy trail running shoe with a wide torbox, zero-drop and the updated version features a more durable upper and better distributed outsole lugs...

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Our view - Altra Superior 3.0 - Mens:

The Altra Superior 3.0 has been built on everything that was great about its predecessor and made even better! As with all Altra shoes the major benefits are associated with the wide toebox designed to allow your feet to function naturally and maximise comfort, and the zero-drop design which encourages a more efficient running action.

Altra have listened to the feedback from wearers of the Superior 2.0 and made a few small but significantly effective changes to the new version. The first is the inclusion of elastic overlays on the upper to increase the durability. The second is a lateral flare to the outsole lugs which aids grip and stability on challenging terrain.

The Altra Superior 3.0 is a great lightweight trail running shoe with a sticky, lugged outsole that provides grip on rocky, technical trails. The zero-drop encourages runners to utilise a mid-foot running action which increases efficiency but also provides a nice level of cushioning underfoot.

Specifications - Altra Superior 3.0 - Mens:

Weight: 9.2 oz./261 g
Cushioning: Light
Ideal Uses: Trail Running, Off-Road Racing, Hiking, Backpacking
Stack Height: 21 mm
Designed to Improve: Natural Foot Positioning, Walking Form, Toe Splay, Comfort Platform: Fully-Cushioned Zero Drop™ platform and FootShape™ toe box
Last: PFS2-M / PFS-W
Midsole: EVA / A-Bound™ Blend with InnerFlex™
Outsole: DuraTread™ Outsole and TrailClaw™
Insole: 5 mm Contour Footbed
Upper: Quick-Dry Air Mesh
Other Features: GaiterTrap™ Technology; Fully Reinforced Upper for Optimum Strength

Perfect for long distance walking review by Martin Carpenter on 10/07/2017

Overall Rating

Between my pair of these, and my previous pair of the first version, I've put an awful lot of walking milage into these. In particular over ~2 week, 30+km/day long distance walks.

The huge toe box of course is of course the main attraction here, and is quite wonderful. The superiors are also maybe their best balanced shoes for walking, especially if doing trails in England using B&B's. The level of cushioning is near ideal, and the sole grips nicely enough while also surviving the inevitable sections of road/track walking. The uppers in these seem to be holding up nicely compared to the V1.

If camping and going purely off road then some of their stuff with more pronounced sole units might be better. I've no idea about running so won't comment.