Altra - Superior 6
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
"Additionally they are zero drop shoes which is also better for foot and ankle health and promotes a stronger achilles tendon."
"I had never done zero drop before these either, but theyre great and I wont go back to shoes with any amount of drop"
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"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. ... It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"Mountain Racer 3 for shorter / technical or muddy runs."
"nothing beats underfoot feedback when it comes to feeling secure on scree and wild rock"
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"ample toe-box"
"The EGO Max foam they're using in the midsole is unbelievable. ... Incredibly comfortable with an extremely lively response."
"Wide toe box + BOA system is my holy grail"
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"But I got 900 miles out of one pair of Lone Peaks on the PCT, and 750 from another pair."
"did the first 50 miles in my lone peaks and the last 75 miles in the Mont Blanc speeds. No issues. ... They worked great though out there."
"Mountains. Stream crossings. Rock gardens. Took it all like a champ."
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"Every blue moon I roll an ankle but that’s because of tough terrain, not boots, and I’ve never injured my ankles in the process."
"I dont want to ride upon a 35mm wave of ankle-rolling fear. For that, I typically now only stick to the Altra Superiors"
"The frequency of my ankle rolling went way down. ... I have been wearing altras as everyday wear for almost 3 years and have maybe rolled my ankles 3 times over that time frame."
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"About a year and the right bud would last about 15 minutes on a full charge."
"I've had them for a few years and now the battery doesn't last for more than 40 mins, so looking for a different model."
"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
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"Also, the grip was really crap, particularly when it’s a purpose built trail shoe."
"outsole does not perform well on wet rock ... I agree 100%, and it's a pity because in all other aspects Saucony makes excellent trail shoes. I just hope they will follow the xodus ultra 4 trend and implement vibram on the peregrines 16"
"I’m not convinced the Zegama is suitable for terrains that are moderate and up in terms of technicality. ... And I’m not convinced they can hold up on slippery surfaces. ... If I’m going to go for a mountain run with small rocks and tree roots, where there might be some damp/water, I’m going to reach for another shoe."
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
"Not 100% on the 3rd, but if its who I think then we were both wearing Altra superiors a couple years ago at a 50k. ... So I ran for 5 year almost exclusively in Altra and other 0 drop/very minimal shoes. Currently in a walking boot for an exploded posterior tibial tendon with surgery scheduled for next month. ... He said I'm the 3rd ultra runner under 45 he's had to fix in the same way. I know one of the others and she's an Altra fan too. Like doesn't wear anything else. ... Seems like a lot of us who joined the cult have started seeing issues and the market is responding. ... From what I understand its the literal stress on the back of the ankle/Achilles area. ... my body mechanics and the milage I was getting in 0 drops was just putting too much stress on the tendon."
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"I've mostly used Altra Superiors in the past with pretty light cushioning ... Maybe best for day hikes or shorter trips and not 7-8 day backpacks."
"Superior is pretty firm"
"Superior is pretty firm"
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"The new superiors are way too tight around the mid foot area. ... they are really uncomfortable because of how tight they made them."
"The new superiors are way too tight around the mid foot area. ... they are really uncomfortable because of how tight they made them."
"newer models got narrower"
I've put over 2000 miles into a couple pairs of Altra runners. I have boots I use for more rugged adventures with lots of ankle rolling risks, but for 90% of trails, runners are too comfortable and light to not wear.
r/hiking • Can trail runners really be used for hiking ->Go to REI and let them Guide you. I ended up with Altra trail runners. They’re great
r/hiking • What are some GOOD quality hiking shoes ->I use Altra trail runners when traveling because they are light and comfortable and can double as normal shoes in a pinch, but for normal hiking close to home I stick to boots. Trail runners wear out too easy and are too expensive for the amount of hiking I do.
r/hiking • trail runners vs boots ->I do xero shoes for everything but backpacking. I've done trips in them for shorter times and have done okay but I'm also a fan of altras. JMT is longer so I wouldn't do xeros the whole time personally.
r/JMT • Shoes for the JMT for a minimalist, zero-drop shoe wearer ->Durability aside, try on both shoes. If you’re not thru-hiking then durability doesn’t matter much. Yeah, it’ll be annoying if they give out sooner than you expected, but the comfort can be worth the money. For me, Altras are the most comfortable by far. I wanted to switch to Topos due to the rave reviews and the vibram sole, but I had to immediately return them due to their pronounced arch support. My feet hated them and my altra trail runners and road shoes are the most comfortable shoes for my feet I’ve ever worn. I was late to the game so I’m sure I missed out on the glory days, but until another company comes out with a wide toe box and no arch support trail runner it’s altra all the way for me.
r/backpacking • What is the consensus of Altra trail runners? ->Altra has the Superior and King Mtn, both of which have less cushioning and arch support than the Lone Peaks. The Superior 6 is my go-to right now. I train almost exclusively in Xero Prios. I also run in Mesa Trail IIs with a rock plate.
r/Ultramarathon • Looking for the perfect trail running shoe… Wide toe box, narrow heel, zero-low drop… ->I personally wear non-waterproof Altra trail runners for hiking in the snow, with a pair of Kahtoola micro spikes for icy conditions. It’s been ages since I’ve been on to San Jacinto, so I can’t advise on that specifically.
r/socalhiking • First time snow hiking (?) ->Altra Superior and Lone Peak are even lower stack than the Timp.
r/trailrunning • Stability Trail shoes ->Agree with above, I bought my hiking Altras from a running shop. There website has a good list of stockists. Also good to remember that with Hokas, if you buy from the website or the Covent Garden store you can wear them for 30 days and return them for a full refund if you don’t like them
r/UKhiking • Retailer with best range of trail runners? ->Altras are amazing but be careful going straight to zero drop for all your runs. I had some serious Achilles issues by doing that. The shoes are fantastic though, just take into consideration they are zero drop.
r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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