Altra FWD Experience with 4mm drop
Altra, known for its commitment to 0mm drop running shoes, has surprised the market with a new road shoe model featuring a 4mm drop. It's true! In an effort to reach a wider audience, the brand introduces the ALTRA FWD EXPERIENCE with a 4mm drop.
Key Features of these Shoes
The key features of these shoes are remarkable, especially considering Altra's reputation for its 0mm drop models. While this change in drop is significant, the brand continues to maintain its famous “Foot Shape Toe Box,” which provides a unique running experience by offering greater stability and a more natural stride.
The Eva foam midsole of these shoes enhances responsiveness in running, and their “Rocker Shape” geometry facilitates transitions, making them more fluid and dynamic. Additionally, their engineered mesh upper with minimal reinforcements reduces the shoes' weight to just 240g. The tongue and collar of the shoes are padded for extra comfort, with an extension at the heel to relieve tension on the Achilles tendon.
Regarding the dimensions of the shoes, they feature quite wide profiles of 28mm at the forefoot and 32mm at the rear, providing greater protection with each step. The outsole of this model follows the shape of the foot's phalanges, a typical feature of Altra shoes.
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What type of runners would these be good for?
Now, runners who were hesitant to run with 0mm drop no longer have an excuse not to try this brand; by adding a bit of drop, they have managed to expand their audience.
These Altra Fwd Experience are road shoes that will be perfect for light to medium-weight runners looking for protective shoes to accumulate miles.
Runners with wide feet or who use insoles will find them a perfect option thanks to their wide last.
Their main competitors
These shoes are similar to the Hoka Clifton 9 due to their high profiles and to the Nike Pegasus 40 or even the On Cloudgo for their dynamism, as they are shoes that can provide that touch of reactivity sometimes sought after.
What do you think of this change in direction for Altra?
As you know, you can find the Altra FWD Experience with a 4mm drop at Be Urban Running.
