The Altra VIA Olympus 2 is a daily trainer that provides the stability, stack height, and outsole durability for a shoe that can rack up a lot of those easy/recovery miles
The outsole of the Altra Mont Blanc is a pretty typical scene from the zero-drop company and it’s one of my favorite parts of any shoe that they produce
Since my last review of the Provision (6th) the fit was different
Thanks to its moderate cushioning, it’s soft enough for distance runs and daily training, yet light and bouncy enough for speedwork—our testers have worn it for everything from marathons to track workouts
It’s a great daily trainer and can be used for some higher-intensity workouts and races
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TAYLOR: The Provision 6 is completely redesigned, yet maintains a simple equation for runners looking for a little more out of a
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Comfort
The Altra Rivera bridges the gap between the Escalante and the Torin Plush with a great mid-stack option that Altra runners will love
The Olympus 5
The sole unit of the Altra Superior 6 feels good on the feet, though there’s not very much between your feet and the ground
$150 at REI
SAM: As long as you get the Altra Outroad in the correct size, it deserves its place in the pantheon of hybrid shoes
Altra Outroad review: The Altra Outroad is a zero-drop trail shoe that seems to take the place of the Timp in the brand’s lineup: it’s a true, excellent all-rounder that proved to be reliable on almost all surfaces we tested it on
The Altra Superior 5 keeps you close to the trail with its zero-drop and 21mm stack height while giving you the option of added protection with the inclusion of a removable rock plate
Featuring Altra’s highest stack yet, the shoe is a The Provision 6, however, boasts a slightly firmer rendition of the foam
Something felt different running in this Rivera
Built with a wide forefoot and a zero-drop design, it offers 21mm cushioning for a protected yet intimate trail experience
The firmness is offset by the grooved pattern in the midsole; InnerFlex
The RW Takeaway: The Rivera 2 has a snugger, more secure fit than the first iteration