A young upstart in the world of running shoes , Altra was founded by two high school running buddies, Golden Harper and Brian Beckstead, with the goal of making shoes built for the way people naturally run. These models, and all those that followed, showcased three core technologies that continue to separate Altra from other brands. Take a look at quick info on five of the top-performing shoes, then scroll down for buying advice and more in-depth reviews of these and other models. The first of those three core technologies is FootShape.

Altra running shoes


Highlights
Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes. Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces.
What makes Altra running shoes unique
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Altra Men's Shoes. The Altra Lone Peak is Altra's most versatile everyday trail running shoe. The Altra Lone Peak has enough plush cushioning for ultra distance running, versatile traction for loose and gnarly terrain, and a zero drop platform to help promote a stable position and natural foot strike. Altra Lone Peak 4. The Altra Olympus is Altra's most cushioned trail running shoe. With sticky traction and all-day cushioning, this is a great choice for ultramarathons or rugged trail runs. Altra Olympus 4 Red.