The brand that began their 0 drop careers by heating and trimming shoes in a toaster oven have come a long way in the past decade or so. Along with the adherence to a 0 drop ideology, Altra have also created a last which is designed to be more natural fit for a runner’s foot. Whilst keeping to their company’s ideals, Altra have kept innovating and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Let’s see where 2024 is headed!
Altra’s first carbon plated race shoe is back for another year. Retaining the traditional 0 drop. The long distance speed shoe offer Ego Pro foam and a Carbutex plate. You can read Alex’s review of the first version here.
Stack height 36mm
Full carbon plate
Sample weight 229g/7.1oz
Release price: $260
Release date: March 2024
3mm more foam across the board. The carbon plate goes from a half plate to a full plate. All of this adds about 23g to the shoe.
As the name might suggest, this is Altra’s entry into the carbon plated trail super shoe market. An all round upgrade on the current Mont Blanc model for pushing the pace when the terrain gets tough.
Vibram Light MegaBase grip.
Ego Pro nitro infused midsole foam.
0mm drop
30mm Stack height
Sample weight: 10oz/283.5g
Release date: March 2024
Release price: $260
The upgraded foam and carbon plate should make this a fast shoe. Vibram grip will always keep you attached to the trail.
Altra’s first foray into the low-drop world was last year’s FWD Experience (read the review here). This time we have it in three flavours. The first is the Flow. This is the neutral daily trainer with a 4mm drop.
Same midsole as the first version.
Stack height: 32mm in the heel and 28mm in the forefoot for a 4mm drop.
New upper.
Release date: May 2024
Release price: $140
The new upper seems to be the biggest change here.
As the name may suggest, this is the stability version of the Experience line.
As above.
Release date: May 2024
Release price: $145
A new offering for those who want some stability and a little extra drop in their Altra Experience.
Following on from the last two shoes, it doesn’t take a genius to guess that this is the trail version of the Experience line.
As the Flow and Form.
Release date: May 2024
Release price: $145
The outsole takes the Experience off road. Low drop, thick cushion and a firm fitting foot shape.
