The Superior is a neutral trail running shoe family from Altra.
The Superior 3.5 is a zero drop model. It has a rock plate reinforced sole design, and went on sale in 2017. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Altra Superior 5.
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priceBand | Price band | |||||
similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedDec 2017 | Nov 2017 | May 2019 | Feb 2020 | May 2022 | Jun 2019 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 272 g W: 232 g | 230 g | M: 247 g W: 207 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | 289 g | M: 179 g W: 150 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot21 mm | 7 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | 23 mm | 12 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 6 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | |
Heel | Heel21 mm | 13 mm | 19 mm | 24 mm | 27 mm | 16 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail |
Brand | BrandAltra | Inov-8 | Altra | Merrell | Saucony | La Sportiva |
Support Type | Support TypeNeutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | NeutralStability | Neutral |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLow dropZero drop | Lightweight | LightweightLow dropZero drop | Lightweight | Low drop | LightweightLow drop |
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | Techs | Vibram | BOA | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Trail (+493) |
Brand | Altra (+55) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+896) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Low drop (+263)Zero drop (+92) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+309) |
Features | Rock plate (+113) |
Events | 10k (+673)Half marathon (+673)Marathon (+673) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+221) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 3.5 | |
Released | Dec 2017 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 272 g W: 232 g | |
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 21 mm | |
Forefoot | 21 mm |