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7 month update. April 2024These shoes are only worn for my disc golf rounds. Other than a tee shot on each hole they see all types of trails, woods, and fields. Basically what you would expect to see at your public park.I would guesstimate that I have maybe 15% life left in these shoes. The soles just do not hold up in comparison to most any other trail show I have ever owned. I honestly expected more out of these shoes considering the cost. The mesh area on the tops of the feet have pulled from various briars, nothing overly concerning, but did want to note they will snag/pull as they get caught on things. Lastly, as I use these for disc golf, the toe area for my right foot is wearing out faster than the left. This is coming from a slight toe drag for right hand forehand shots.Bottom line, I can't recommend the shoes at their retail cost as they really should hold up better.------------------------Bought Sept 2023, reviewed December 2023I love Altra shoes and I love disc golf. Finding a pair of shoes that keep my feet in zero drop and actually has decent traction has been hard. The tee pads with disc golf tend to eat up soles. So far so good with these.I do have a little concern that the toe area will peel due to some of the toe action the shoe sees during throws.Time will tell and I will update accordingly.

I needed a wider toe base shoe for Amy Spartan races. I bought these a month agi and have already ran about 15 miles with them and no blisters. I’ll be testing them out this weekend at a trifecta Spartan race so they’ll be wore for three races. I’m sure they’ll do great!

Purchased these for officiating soccer. Big fan it the larger toe box and zero drop. My go to shoe on the field in any weather condition.

I love the Altra Superiors. I have owned at least a dozen Altras.The Superiors have always run a half size small; even compared to other Altras.They are light and thin, almost like moccasins. I have used other light weight hikers, the Superiors are my favorite. If you are transitioning from more traditional Hikers, you'll want to transition to the thinner soles. They provide stone guard inserts to help you transition but I have never used them.They have great grip. I used to turn my ankles from time to time in sturdier traditional Hikers, even the mid highs. It's the heals and hard soles you can't feel what's under your feet. I haven't turned my ankles in years since I switched to Altras. With the Superiors, you are lower to the ground and can feel what you are walking on. I love the feel of the trail, even the rocks. My feet have adapted. I have hiked thousands of miles in them, from a 25 mile Rim-To-Rim, to 14ers.Oh, and I NEVER get blisters anymore.Now a couple of knocks, the rear foot on the Superior 5 is a kind of pleather. I liked the fully nylon mesh in the older styles. The Superior 2s were my favorite version. I am not a fan of the one sided wrapped tongue. It's not a deal killer and has some advantages but I liked the centered tongue better.Great shoes for a great price, (on sale).Happy Trails

This is my first purchase of this make of shoe, so I realized I might not get what I need/wanted with these shoes; however, I was pleasantly surprised, as the shoes fit my feet well (i.e., {"just right", not tight; my shoe size is 8.5 Medium (which I ordered) and found these to be true to size, with plenty of room in the toe-box). These shoes have a nice "bounce" feeling when you walk; I just turned 67 years old and don't run/jog regularly anymore (I mostly walk daily and regularly ride an e-scooter and e-bike, as well); however, if I did manage to do so without difficulty in the near future (e.g., this next summer, "when the living's easy"...lol) do half-lap run intervals on the nearby high school track, these would be the shoes I would wear while running and walking on the track.

I was going to return these because I thought for sure they were the wrong size, they looked so small in the box. I didn’t even try them on after reviewing my order I checked again and it turns out they were the right size. I’m so happy with the color the feel, the fit. I’m usually a woman’s 9.5, ordered men’s 8, perfect. If these hold up, I don’t know if I’ll ever order any other kind of trail shoe

I bought this shoe along with an Altra Lone Peak 7 pair. While this shoe looks very good and is comfortable it doesn’t compare favorably with the Lone Peak. If you love the color and look of this shoe perhaps you will like it. It’s fine and better than most. If comfort is your overriding concern go with the Lone Peak. I returned this pair and bought a second Lone Peak pair. I used to only wear Skechers. They are super comfortable but I wanted something different. I’m happy I was introduced to Altra. I’ve struggled with plantar fasciitis.

After my planned shoes let me down, I bought these a week before heading to Spain for the Camino. With no break in, I was blister and pain free while carrying all my gear. People I met had to leave the trail because of blisters. Magic slippers (for my particular foot shape).

Compre los Altra Superior 5 y LLegaron a tiempo y son muy comodos en terminos de espacio estos tenis ergonomicos, es la primera vez que utilizo unos asi y es agradable todo el espacio extra para los dedos (sobre todo se nota en el dedo gordo), la suela es super delgada asi que si no estas acostumbrado puede que moleste un poco andar por caminos de tierra y piedras, aunque este modelo incluye una plantilla extra que la metes y le da mas grosor y soporte a tu pisada

Scott all I could ask for in a trail runner. Good design, good construction.Quite breathable and quick to dry. Satisfactory grip on the tread. The heel of the foot is firmly secured in the shoe while the forefoot is free. The cushioning is neither too hard or too soft (both of which can cause discomfort). The shoe is comfortable for running and hiking woodland or alpine trails and city roads, while still preserving some ground-feel. I find standing in the shoes for long periods uncomfortable, though (which may come down to personal physiology).I'm most happy that the flexible toe guard present on the Lone Peak, which always digs into my toes when I climb or crouch, is absent from the Superior 5 on which a firmer, more structured toe guard preserves space for the toes.I use the shoes for hiking, wilderness backpacking, and travel/city walking besides running.

I’ve struggled my whole life with uncomfortable shoes because of width. Simply put, I have very wide feet not only the fore foot but also the mid foot. I also have boney metatarsal knuckles. This has resulted in some pinky toe malformation that causes severe blisters with just about any athletic shoe that I’ve tried. And this has really limited my attempts to get into running.These are the only shoes I’ve ever found that can accommodate my feet not only for day-to-day use, but for 15 to 20 km walks. No blisters, no hot foot, no issues. They are wide throughout the whole shoe and are made of flexi materials that do not impinge on my boney joints.I’m looking forward to adding running to my repertoire, and that will have been made possible because of these shoes.If you have white feet and have struggled with the so-called wide fit versions of other brand shoes, you really should pick a pair of these up and give them a try. They are relatively inexpensive. I’ve bought several years worth of them myself so that I don’t run out.Also, regarding the minimalist nature of these shoes, I find that they work a lot better for me than traditional shoes with drop and lots of cush but I am an avid cyclist that has been using Bont shoes for years and they are also zero drop. So keep in mind that they might take some getting used to.

Ottime! Tutte le altra. Questa scarpa risulta un po avvolgente sul dorso alto del piede quasi a livello della caviglia. Comode, leggerissime, plugs in rilievo, ma della rigidità giusta per lo sterrato.

If your main concern in shoes is tight Toe cap box, then this brand is the best solution for you as it comes with a largest toe vamp, wide enough so your toes are well spread inside. This is the top feature