Steve! Always bringing us the first look at Altra shoes. I'm excited for this one!
@DoseofDirt3 жыл бұрын
Awesome info about this shoe. The Superior was my first trail shoe as well. I ordered some after watching your video last week and took them out for their first run this weekend. I LOVED them! Probably the most comfortable trail shoe I've worn, because of that burrito style upper and all the other things you mentioned. Thanks for the great video!
@monco35123 жыл бұрын
My favorites, think I've had every version since 2 and they have yet to disappoint.
@olehaugan95553 жыл бұрын
The superior is my favorite Altra shoe yet. They are very agile and fun to use
@jeandrevanzyl25883 жыл бұрын
Finally, they got rid of the "cut-out" in the outsole which exposed the midsole. Always felt like it "fell flat" prematurely around the ball of my foot
@dcaudwell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, as always, for getting the word out first! I loved the Superior 4 for dry/summer use but found the 4.5 too narrow. How would you compare the fit in the mid- and fore-foot compared to the 4.5s?
@gingerlandry93993 жыл бұрын
Me tooo!
@ernoekebom60953 жыл бұрын
Same! The toebox looks wider than in the 4.5s, but based on the stoneguard comparison at the end, I'm afraid these will still be narrower than the 4.0s that I loved.
@MattSupernova712 жыл бұрын
Great video review! Needed stack height etc info! Jumping into Altra for the 1st time! 👍
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@MattSupernova712 жыл бұрын
@Run Moore 👋 Matt here! 😁 I was Always in my zero-drop inov-8 235v2! Going back to '12! They stopped making that model. I stocked up in '19/'20! But, after several Merrell Trail Glove 6 disappointments...Recon for a new sneaker had started! After recommending the Altra Lone PEAK 6 to one of my clients...& him loving them; it was now the Trainer's turn! The Superior 5 is definitely leading the charge!
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
@@MattSupernova71 The Superior is a great minimal trail runner!
@GundoRunner3 жыл бұрын
Well done as always!
@MrHepcat343 жыл бұрын
I love my lone peaks. Think I’m gonna look at the superior.
@hazelamperpaspe78252 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I like your shirt.
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cjjams79302 жыл бұрын
I got em for warehouse work but I have a feeling I'll be wearing them 24/7 just to maximize my foot strengthening etc Not the same at all but I've been rocking hey dudes a lot and they are zero drop I believe etc
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about Hey Dudes but they look neato. It was also a fantastic TV show from my youth. Glad you are digging the Altra's.
@jp055983 жыл бұрын
Just for some context: I use my superior 4.5s for gravel paths and light buffed out or dirt trails but where it really shined is this past winter while it was snowing with 1-3 inches of snow on the ground and I would use it for road running
@yasminkhader66628 ай бұрын
Are they waterproof?
@Fabian-zd3ms2 жыл бұрын
So its low profile if i heard it right
@alquinn85762 жыл бұрын
Al Quinn bought these and is pleased after 50 miles, but sadly, they are not as good as the best shoe ever: the NB Minimus 10v4. 10v4 had much grippier tread (even after 500 miles!) and better trail-feel (even after tossing out the Superior's insole and rock plate). But Al Quinn's wide feet leave few options these days for minimal shoes (why are tall stacks of foam-style shoes in fashion again? It's like _Born to Run_ never happened?)
@JoeyKneecap3 жыл бұрын
Good looking shoes, and a nice beard trim!
@ivonikolov8709 Жыл бұрын
Great Review Just wanted to ask about the Stone guard, I mean do You put it on Top of The Shoe Inserts or under them or instead of them? I just received My Pair Today but No Description on That Front.
@thesii2133 жыл бұрын
Are these the only colorways? Can't say I love Altra's color/aesthetic decisions for most of their upcoming models...
@DutchieMcDutchface2 жыл бұрын
Depends what you like, I've got these in dark grey/anthracite with some red. They look pretty good
@sm2083 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, those colorways look sharp! How's the sizing for you? Altra says order 1/2 size up, did you find 1/2 size up worked best for you? I normally wear a 9.5 and hoping to order online once without having to exchange!
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
We do recommend going a half size up on the Superior 5!
@Dan_South2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, I'm seeing a few conflicts about when the superior 6 will come out. Do you know if the 6 comes out in 2022 or does the 5 carry over throughout the year? I thought I heard Brian Beckstead say the 5 was going to go through 2022.
@anamorphosci9185 Жыл бұрын
Hi there ! Thank you for a great and insightful review! I wear 12 in the LP6 and 12.5 in the escalante 2.5 (perfect for me), and 12.5 in the Sup 4.5 (a bit too narrow in terms of toe box height). Would you recommend me to stay at 12.5 as the escalante, even if it's a bit small in the sup 4.5 (assuming the upper could be a bit stretchy ) ? Thank you !
@yasminkhader66628 ай бұрын
Can you tel me the models of altra that are waterproof? For example i have lone peak and they are enough for me to not get wet when it rains, but the torin are not resistant to water at all. Which models are more waterproof
@kimwarner60503 жыл бұрын
I don't like that they raised the price. What reason did they give?
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
yea we don't like it either, unfortunately we are seeing a rise in price across all Altra shoes. The Torin 4 went from $120 to $150 :( I suppose with the design edits and new technology they are going to charge more. If we could give it to you all for cheaper we would! Just a random thought but it probably doesn't help that the value of the dollar is decreasing as well :(
@brianmiller31213 жыл бұрын
Doge to the MOON! hahaha
@dginta79323 жыл бұрын
If I wear an 11 in a Superior 3.5, would you go to a 10.5 in the Superior 4.5 or Superior 5? Thank you.
@hmf33 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I wanted to ask about the length of this shoe. I read a few reviews and they differed on the sizing of this shoe. Some mentioned to go true-to-size, and others mentioned to go a half size up due to the Superior being short in length. Would you be able to advise in this area? I generally wear a men's size 10, and find that I usually have a bit of length left at the top (in my average athletic sneaker). That being said, do these shoes run short enough to where you'd want to go up half a size?
@Dan_South3 жыл бұрын
Im assuming the Timp 4 will have the ego midsole. Oh how nice that would be!!!
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
The Timp 4 will have the ego midsole!
@jbp480803 жыл бұрын
I’ll check out ur site thx
@TwoBlueScrews3 жыл бұрын
Ive got three pairs of 4.5's and it looks like Ill be bargain hunting when they go on sale. Not that the 5's look to be missing anything, but I think Ill skip this iteration. Right now I think the Lone Peak 5 is the best all around trail shoe, with the Superior 4.5's being a walk around shoe and the Timp 1.5's (Still have 4 pair) being the only distance Timp worth having in the last 2 years.
@marekbily86772 жыл бұрын
Are the Superior 4.5 as wide as LP5? Or is there any difference?
@TwoBlueScrews2 жыл бұрын
@@marekbily8677 very similar. Narrow mid foot with wide open toe box. Huge difference in cushioning
@scottbuker32903 жыл бұрын
I just bought these after LOVING the superior 4. I have size 11 in both but the 5's are too small (my big toe is jammed into the front of the shoe). ill be returning and getting an 11.5
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
We have been finding these newer Altra models to run a bit short!
@jbp480802 жыл бұрын
Love the altra shoes. But I wear a 11.5 in brooks. And bought an 11.5 in this shoe and it was small. Like my toes were at the front. Very comfortable shoes. But they run odd. I don’t want a 12. I can see that being way to big help w size pls. My foot measure 11 on a scale
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
We would recommend a 12. Most new Altra models run a half size small, so we recommend sizing up. If you are at the front of the shoe in an 11.5, a 12 will not be too big.
@MrKnifeart2 жыл бұрын
What is the torin lux?? Hopefully it comes out in a wide version!!
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! The torin luxe is the traditional torin with a unique upper that is different from the traditional torin. Same feel, different look.
@otssan65483 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, any word on what the new Escalante Racer replacement will be?
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
Sadly the Racer is a 2-year shoe, but new colors are due out sometime this summer.
@mlaven11112 жыл бұрын
What size would you recommend for Men's Superior 5? The Superior 4 fit perfect in 9US but the Superior 4.5 required 9.5US.
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
I would stay with the half size up of the 4.5 and go with size 9.5.
@lindseyaverill7933 жыл бұрын
Any word on whether or not the King MT has been discontinued, and if so are they working on a replacement? Thanks!
@tekipaf3 жыл бұрын
Discontinued indeed. No noise about a replacement unfortunately...
@evy6843 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I am a woman ,but need a wide shoe. Since they don’t have woman’s wide, would a mans shoe be comparable To a woman’s wide ? Thanks
@sophotomia3 жыл бұрын
I use Altra men shoes and they work perfect for me, even the altra women shoes are too narrow for me so I can assure you that the men shoes are wider than the women's. (Just be aware on the size, on women's I am a 10 but on men's I wear 8.5).
@evy6843 жыл бұрын
Mónica, Thank you for replying. This really helps.
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
Hi Evy, the only Altra models with wide options in the men's shoes are the Lone Peak and Torin, so the Superior only has one width. If the women's is too narrow, try a men's shoe equivalent size.
@evy6843 жыл бұрын
@@RunMoore Thank You for replying. I will try them. Thanks
@alanrobinson22292 жыл бұрын
I usually go half size up on walking footwear,I take a 9,so ordered 9.5 in these,is that a mistake( never had Altra before).
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
It is always better to caution on the bigger side for shoes so that you have enough room for swelling. I would say 9.5 is likely the best size if you typically wear a 9 for regular shoes!
@giovanbattistafichera84392 жыл бұрын
The absence of a gaiter ring kinda sucks, as much as that maxtrac - zero durability. Vibram megagrip should be the standard at this price point!
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
Despite being the toughest outsole, the absence of Vibram definitely does add a level of flexibility you can't get with an Olympus.
@giovanbattistafichera84392 жыл бұрын
@@RunMoore but what if I want a shoe with minimal stack height and a sole that can go 300+ miles before being scraped to non-existence? The Olympus is a totally different shoe, with more stack height and less ground feel and I don't like that. Don't get me wrong, I think the maxtrac is good enough, but I'd rather have a slightly stiffer sole (maybe with carbon plate built in?) rather than this. I was about to buy the 4.5 but then I went for the Peregrine 10 because here the trails throw a lot of sharp stuff at you :)
@giovanbattistafichera84392 жыл бұрын
also, doesn't it have the same Quantic midsole that many Lone Peak users complain flattens out prematurely? I'd rather go for the LP5, which now has EGO instead.
@RunMoore2 жыл бұрын
@@giovanbattistafichera8439 It does have the Quantic midsole, but has been holding up well from what we have seen so far
@jbp480803 жыл бұрын
Are these ok for road running and walking
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
For a trail shoe, the tread is not too aggressive, so it can be used as a road and everyday shoe.
@ixsmaelable3 жыл бұрын
This has less cushion than the lone peak?
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is the most minimal Altra Trail shoe and is low profile, similar to the Altra Escalante.
@bluefirephoenix3473 жыл бұрын
Is the upper as stretchy as the 4.0 or somewhere between that and the 4.5?
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
It is definitely lighter and more breathable than either the 4 or 4.5 as well as slightly more stretchy and flexible.
@bluefirephoenix3473 жыл бұрын
@@RunMoore Thanks!
@grahamrichardson3623 жыл бұрын
Maxtrax outsole is really dissapointing. Slippy, VERY slippy on wet rocks.
@dcaudwell3 жыл бұрын
Yeah....it's really a Min-trax outsole that one! Here in the PNW with 8.5 months of sog this tread provides minimum traction! Still, in our 3.5 month summer the Superiors, in various iterations, are my favourite trail shoes.
@jeandrevanzyl25883 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Still can't understand why they don't go with the Vibram Mega-Grip
@bluefirephoenix3473 жыл бұрын
@The Crazy Amateur Runner Strange but true. My version 4 was super slippery on any wet surface at first and are much less so now.
@claytontsoi21703 жыл бұрын
Do you ship worldwide?
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
We unfortunately do not ship internationally.
@jbp480803 жыл бұрын
So I read these ran big. I wear 11.5 in brooks ghost 13. So would I be the same or 11?
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
After fitting many customers in the Superior, I have found they fit true to size (i.e. a man I helped earlier today who wears an 11.5 in Brooks wears an 11.5 in the Superior)
@jbp480803 жыл бұрын
@@RunMoore thanks for replying I appreciate it and I also got your email. Thanks.
@jbp480803 жыл бұрын
@@RunMoore so another question. Altra superior 5. If I do minimal trails and mostly road and lots of walking. Would the superior be ok for this ? Or should I stay away since it’s a train shoe. You did mention people enjoying the shoe either way. Thanks for the advice
@RunMoore3 жыл бұрын
@@jbp48080 Even though it is a trail shoe, the tread is not so aggressive that it can't be used on the roads. It works perfectly well as a hybrid shoe.