Altra Superior 6 Introduction

The Alta Superior 6 is the latest replace to one among Altra’s extra in style path footwear.

This model of the Superior continues the custom of being a light-weight and minimally cushioned path shoe.

As is the case with any Altra shoe, the Superior 6 is constructed on a zero-drop platform.

The shoe additionally has Astra’s normal foot-shaped toe field, however as has been one thing of a pattern in lots of Altra’s currently, the toe field feels noticeably narrower than earlier fashions of the identical shoe.

Altra Superior 6 Impressions

The Altra Superior 6 is precisely as marketed: a light-weight and minimally cushioned path shoe. And as one would count on with a light-weight/low-cushioned shoe, this shoe is ideal for going quick off-road.

All that mentioned, I haven’t worn the Superior 6 for any quick path operating/racing so far, and I’m nonetheless greater than happy with this shoe.

As talked about beforehand, the Altra Superior 6 was comfy out of the field and continues to really feel good on my toes with each run. What shocked me probably the most with this shoe is how comfy the Superior 6 is on extra technical terrain. With earlier fashions of Superiors, I’ve all the time had points operating over rockier terrain/paved sections of path. I’ve had no such points within the Superior 6 on extra technical terrain.

In the case of traction on the path, the Superior 6 will get the job executed. I wouldn’t say the Superior 6 is one of the best shoe I’ve ever worn as regards to aggressive treads and good traction, however that’s a crucial trade-off to be able to have a shoe that’s as responsive and quick. I haven’t had any points with traction operating in moist grass or greasy clay, however I additionally didn’t push my luck in situations the place traction was more likely to be a problem.

The one concern I’ve had with the Altra Superior 6 is that it’s a bit slender within the toe field/forefoot of the shoe. To be clear, I wouldn’t name the Superior 6 slender typically, but it surely’s positively slender for an Altra shoe.

When you’ve been a fan of the roominess within the toe field of earlier editions of the Superior, it’s possible you’ll end up a bit upset within the Superior 6.

Altra Superior 6 Safety

The safety supplied by the Altra Superior 6 exceeded my expectations for a light-weight and minimally cushioned shoe. There are different path footwear that may present extra safety to your toes, however none that I do know of are as light-weight, comfy, and responsive because the Superior 6.

The only of the Superior 6 is a mix of EVA molded foam midsole and maxtrac outsole that mix to do a superb job of defending the toes from the inevitable path particles. Whilst you can nonetheless really feel the bottom beneath your toes, and the rocks or roots that you just’re operating throughout, your toes will nonetheless be good in fine condition after a day on the paths in these footwear.

The mesh higher of the Superior 6 is strengthened across the toe cap and heel to offer a bit of additional safety the place it’s usually wanted on the path.

On comparatively well-kept trails, you should not have any points within the Superior 6. However if you happen to’re doing a little critical bushwhacking, the extent of safety that the higher of this shoe offers will not be adequate.

Altra Superior 6 Sturdiness

I’ve had zero sturdiness points/considerations with the Altra Superior 6. My footwear are exhibiting virtually no put on after many miles on the paths, overlaying a wide range of surfaces from gravel to rocks to roots to sand to clay.

In the case of race day, or simply lengthy days on the path, I believe the Superior 6 can be a superb alternative for distances as much as about 50k. When you’re used to operating longer distances with a minimally cushioned shoe I’m positive you would put on this for an extended race, however I believe I’d go for a shoe with just a little extra cushion if I used to be going past the 50k mark.

Moreover, whereas I’ve discovered the Superior 6 to do a superb job of defending my toes on extra technical sections of the path, I’m undecided I’d just like the Superiors for a race for a really technical path.

Altra Superior 6 Responsiveness & pace

The Altra Superior 6 actually shines on sections of the path the place you’ll be able to open up your facet and simply run. These footwear are mild and responsive, and there’s no purpose you’ll be able to’t race laborious/quick in these footwear on a runnable path.

Uphill or down, irrespective of the floor, if the situations of the path are favorable for operating quick, the Superior 6 is the shoe you wish to be carrying.

Altra Superior 6 Consolation and match

The Altra Superior 6 is a cushty shoe to put on. The higher is a sturdy mesh that varieties effectively to the foot, with sufficient cushion within the heel cup to maintain your foot safe whereas out in your run.

The only unit of the Altra Superior 6 feels good on the toes, although there’s not very a lot between your toes and the bottom. When you’re used to a luxurious sole with plenty of foam, this shoe isn’t for you. However if you happen to like a minimally cushioned shoe, you’ll discover the Superior 6 to be lots comfy in your runs.

Total, the Superior 6 runs true to dimension.

The one consolation/match concern I’ve had with the Altra Superior 6 is the relative narrowness of the toe field. The footwear aren’t overly slender, however they aren’t as roomy because the earlier fashions of Superiors that I’ve worn.

Altra Superior 6 Conclusions

Total, I used to be pleasantly shocked and fairly pleased with the Altra Superior 6. I’ve been a fan of the Superiors for a very long time, however solely when operating of very non-technical trails.

I’ve all the time had points with the dearth of cushion within the soles of earlier fashions of the Superiors when operating on technical sections of trails, however these points have been resolved on this model of the shoe. Due to this, I’ll be persevering with to put on the Superior 6 often going ahead.

When you’re in search of a light-weight path shoe that gives a reasonably good quantity of safety to your toes on some technical trails, you’d be hard-pressed to discover a shoe that’s higher than the Altra Superior 6.