Altra FWD Experience Review: Altra Rises above Zero with a 4mm Drop Up Tempo Trainer

[@Bestdayever22]

I NEED an Altra shoe with drop so I can work all day… they are SOOOOO comfortable on my feet but I can’t do the zero-drop🥺 i’ve been buying other shoes and now I may end up buying these all the time if they work out! I know I’m not alone😅

[@RoadTrailRun]

A good choice although on the firmer side which for standing all day I think is better than softer. Also look at Topo Athletic, many with 5mm drop and at least as good a fit toe box room

[@manuel_877]

The new shoe's Altra with drop 4mm......It's a surprise. Like to RoadTrailRun. A nice day for everyone.

[@robertmorano2372]

looks like a hoka rincon and no ego foam! music to my ears! Looks like I'm going to give this one a whirl. The elephant in the room will be the duraibilty.

[@MikeSearsThermalEcology]

How does it compare to the Topo Specter?

[@Carlosediaz543]

Ah altra Clifton woww wowow! This is Wild. 4mm sounds really nice I don’t know a lot of shoes at 4mm anymore, Saucony use to. I would love to see an escalate at 4mm would pay some serious money for that. Seems like this is more on pair with the zoom fly series or concept rather then a Clifton I guess the wider toe box and firmer midsole

[@RoadTrailRun]

More like a Mach in feel and use but also similar if firmer more uptempo in feel than a Clifton.

[@TDMiller]

Just chilling 🍿 😏

[@SHG16]

A regular Altra shoe, with 20-30 mm heel cushion might actually be a minus drop shoe. Heel sinks more than forefoot, and creates calf and achilles overstretch, that affects plantar fascia damage, and intrinsic muscles\tendons alignment and movement. My transition was: Saucony freedoms (1-2-3) -> numb toes -> Xero HFS -> damage from using minimal cushion on hard surfaces, and changing my walking pattern -> escalante 2.5 -> unbearable PF soreness -> Lone Peak 6 -> better (more rigid sole) -> Paradigm 6 (Best so far, but still with room for improvement) So a 2-4mm drop Altra could be a good thing.

[@jt.8144]

1:58. Yes. Finally a HOKA version of an ALTRA . Loyalists rejoice!

[@QronoZ713]

Seems like kind of similar to the Noosa Tri 14/15?

[@RoadTrailRun]

Haven’t run Noosa in a while but yes.

[@winwin2369]

0:07 most of us won't be here in the year 2923

[@damienchaduiron3106]

It s true to size?

[@melindareiner9908]

What's the stability level for a neutral shoe?

[@RoadTrailRun]

Very good as on the firmer side and broad platform

[@RoadTrailRun]

But lack of gusset and narrow tongue might be an issue higher up for some

[@melindareiner9908]

After finishing their review, sounds like you guys felt like if it was really wide and I have an hour ft. So it may not be an option?

[@NicolasCaron]

Text on the video says "available october 2923 😂"

[@RoadTrailRun]

oops Not sure I can correct at this point. Thanks for pointing out

[@brewlovinrunner]

Which is better, this or Topo Phantom 3?

[@RoadTrailRun]

Actually I would suggest if you want more max cushion less uptempo feel upcoming Topo Atmos. Review here: www.roadtrailrun.com/2023/09/topo-athletic-atmos-multi-tester-review.html

[@brewlovinrunner]

Yes I saw that one. It’s tempting though I think I’ll try this one out. I’m a fan of the latest Torin and Provision from Altra. Also the escalante racer. The vanish tempo is a little too bouncy but I use it to strengthen my ankles.

[@Mysterios0]

That foam is so basic for them. It doesn’t make sense to me for a shoe that has been a long time coming. I do get that the price would be higher if they used a more advanced midsole, though. I’m sure this shoe will evolve.

[@mtnrnnr50]

Sounds like a terrible idea. Brian Beckstead, co-founder of the Altra Running brand coined the term. "When Altra coined the term 'zero drop' it was never about minimalism, it was about getting your foot into natural and stable positions…SOOO much for that

[@iosifkovalenko8364]

Altra has been a disappointed lately. They stopped selling shoes for kids and now they have a complete crisis identity

[@damienchaduiron3106]

It s true to size?

[@RoadTrailRun]

Yes it is. I did note it required some stretching and packing from 1st runs. For sure if you have a narrower lower volume foot do not size up

[@damienchaduiron3106]

It s true to size?

[@RoadTrailRun]

Yes for me it was with narrower to medium feet. Initially I thought it was short but it stretched out after a few runs. Very narrow low volume feet may struggle a bit with the width and tongue rotation. . See also our full written review here: www.roadtrailrun.com/2023/09/altra-fwd-experience-altra-rises-above.html

[@damienchaduiron3106]

@@RoadTrailRun thanks for your answer