Product Details
- Size: 10.5 D(M) US
- Color: Green/Gray
- Brand: Altra
- Model: Superior-M
- Fabric type: 90% Mesh/10% Leather
- Dimensions: .75 pounds
Features
- Weight: 7.9 oz
- Removable StoneGuard rock protection system
- Zero Drop platform
- CheckerTrail outsole
- Dual-layer midsole with A-Bound for maximum energy return
Altra Men's Superior Trail Running Shoe,Green/Gray,10.5 M US
Product Description
Whether you fastpack, trail race or hike for fun, the Altra SuperiorTM trail running shoe is designed to keep up the pace. This lightweight, low-profile men's athletic shoe features a quick-dry mesh upper and an asymmetrical lace closure that offers pressure-point relief. Designed specifically for women's biomechanical needs, the foot-shaped, Zero DropTM platform supports a natural stride and rugged stability. A multi-layer cushioning system includes a responsive, energy return component, EVA cushioning and the removable StoneGuardTM rock protection system. The Altra SuperiorTM trail running shoe is finished with a sticky rubber, lugged outsole for excellent uphill and downhill traction.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
So far so good
By Patratacus
I have been running in Vibram Five Finger shoes (Bikila LS) for almost a year now until it was getting quite cold and snowy/icy rain out. It's no longer comfortable to be running in the VFF. I switched back to running in my Brooks GT12 (the shoes that I started with until I discover bare foot running). I hadn't run in GT12 for almost a year and wearing them to run again really felt weird. I felt like I had to work a lot harder to keep my heel from touching the ground, but they kept me warm and dry so I kept running for a couple of months. On one weekend the weather was warmer so I went back to my VFF again. One day after, I was having a hard time walking because my calves were sore. This meant that my running style changed! The GT12 shoes have a lot more cushion so my calves were not doing the work and support while I was running anymore. I was concerned that I might be slipping back to the old bad running habits.Not wanting to get back to the old running style, I went to the local running shoe store to find something that could help keep my feet warm while allowing me to run the same way. They recommended these Altra Superior running shoes. I normally wear an equivalent of 8 to 8.5 US size (39 for Bikila LS) and I need wide front. So the store fitted me with a size 9 and these shoes are already wider by design. The sizing apparently needs to be 0.5 size bigger or it'll be too tight. I took these for a spin this morning for about 4 miles. They feel a little different than running in VFF, but the zero drop allows me to land my foot about the same way.So far my legs and calves feel good. No rubbing or weird pain. The calves got some work out and it felt similar to running in the VFF but not exactly since there were still more cushions in the Altra. I'll have to run in them more and see how well these shoes hold up especially in snow. For now I'm satisfied and happy to rate this 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Minimal, but not too minimal
By D. A. German
I have loved all the pairs of Altra's I have owned to date (Instinct then Samson). My feet love the roomy toe box, and the zero drop heel to toe design. These shoes are light, but not crazy light, the rock plate works well (you won't have to have feet made of iron to run over technical trails, strewn with roots and stones). Not sure how well they will hold up in thick mud inches deep, but I rarely encounter that so I am not too worried. The supporting laces on the outside of the shoe concern me a little should I run through debris ridden forest trails and catch the odd branch or twig here and there. Overall very impressed so far.
3 of 51 people found the following review helpful.
You lost me at hello
By Baskeville
This is a review for the original model Instinct. I am posting this review here because it was not allowed to post on the manufacturer's website.First off I have to say Ive been running walking scaling and climbing barefoot for the past 2 1/2 years so I am neither new to the movement nor the technique. My Vibram Spyridons have accompanied me up every rock face and terrain feature I could get my grubby little fingers into this end of the Appalachian Trail and my Vivo Aqueous have seen me through two winters without a single loss of toe. The one thing neither company could ever give me was anything other than a bearable (and I use the term loosely) ride over asphalt or concrete for any substantial period of time. I thought I had found the answer with these shoes. Right up until I put them on and first thought that occurred to me was 'Well that's uncomfortable'. The problem is the combination of a contoured arch and a flat sole that applies entirely unnecessary pressure on my arch which is fully capable of supporting itself. I almost sent them back right then and there but I figured that was unfair and I should give them a solid chance. I really tried to like them I really did. Right up until I collapsed my arch.Sincerely,Sore & Disappointed
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