The Superior is a neutral trail running shoe family from Altra.
The Superior 4.0 is a zero drop model. It has a rock plate reinforced sole design, and went on sale in 2019. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Altra Superior 5.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the cheapest 30% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedJan 2019 | Nov 2017 | May 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jun 2019 | May 2022 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 224 g W: 187 g | 230 g | M: 247 g W: 207 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | M: 179 g W: 150 g | 289 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot21 mm | 7 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | 12 mm | 23 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 | 16 mm | 27 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail |
Brand | BrandAltra | Inov-8 | Altra | Merrell | La Sportiva | Saucony |
Support Type | Support TypeNeutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | NeutralStability |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike |
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | Techs | Vibram | BOA | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsNeutral pronationHigh archLightweightLow dropZero drop |
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 | Lightweight (+390)Low drop (+263)Zero drop (+92) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+309) |
Features | Rock plate (+113) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+221) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 4.0 | |
Released | Jan 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 224 g W: 187 g | |
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 21 mm | |
Forefoot | 21 mm |