Altra Superior 6

Altra arrives in 2023 to the trail running market with big names on the table. Some of them, novelties for all runners, others, reissues of many of its most popular lines. One of them, the Superior range, has already been replaced, and here we are going to tell you what's new in the Altra Superior 6

The Altra Superior 6 is a trail running shoe designed to make any mountain runner feel the maximum contact with the terrain. We are talking about the shoe with one of the lowest profiles of the company (21mm) that will allow a greater sense of control at all times of your career.

Altra Superior 6's most outstanding innovations

The Superior 6 is a trail running shoe from Altra designed to maintain contact with the surface at all times. It is a model with a profile of only 21 millimeters, that is, along the entire length of the shoe, since we are talking about a model with the already characteristic 0 drop of the brand.

As a worthy successor to the Altra Superior 5, this new model stands out for offering all runners a minimalist model, close to the surface, which provides maximum control over the footprint. A footprint that is also characterized by being more natural due to the non-existence of differences in thickness between the heel and toe.

The upper of the Altra Superior 6 has been improved over the previous version, with updated ripstop panels to lighten the weight and an improved mesh upper for increased breathability. The shoe has the standard FootShape last characteristic of ALTRA..

The midsole of the Altra Superior 6 has the characteristic Altra EGO midsole, which provides good grip and comfort, providing a cushioning sensation in the sole of the foot. Of course, the Altra Superior 6 is not the most cushioned shoe in ALTRA's trail range.

The outsole of the Altra Superior 6 features the MaxTrac compound developed by the American brand, which provides the perfect combination of grip, traction and durability during our mountain workouts.

Altra Superior 6 ideal runner

These Altra Superior 6 are shoes with an aggressive philosophy. We are talking about a model aimed at runners with great running technique who seek maximum contact with the surface to improve their control over the terrain. Therefore, and taking into account the 21 millimeters of thickness of its profile, these shoes are aimed at runners weighing no more than 80 kilos.

With a training and competition model for medium-high paces in which the naturalness of the footprint, control and the feeling of comfort take precedence over any other characteristic of the trail runners who run with these shoes.

Technical specifications of the Altra Superior 6

It is one of the most minimalist profile shoes of the brand, second only to the Altra Escalante 3, as it has just 21mm in both the front and rear of the shoe.

With the improvements in the upper that provide more breathability and lightness, the shoe is lighter and weighs 269 grams in the men's version and only 229 grams in the women's version, making the Altra Superior 6 one of the lightest ALTRA shoes.

In conclusion, these Altra Superior 6 stand as one of the models of higher technical quality and more complete of the brand, with a great combination of control and comfort. A model of great efficiency and response that comes to market in May 2023 with a starting price of 135 € and for which you have to be properly prepared to enjoy.