Superior 6 Shoe - Women's
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Why We Like The Altra Superior 6 Shoe
Built for the trail runners who believe that less is more, the Altra Superior 6 is a nimble running shoe with plenty of trail feel. Starting around 8 ounces per shoe, the Superior boasts minimalist cushioning and the brand's famous blend of 0mm drop from heel to toe, a women-specific fit, and Footshape toe boxes that let our toes splay naturally. Updated for 2023, version 6 has updated the uppers with a new ripstop material, increased breathability in the vamp, and tweaked the Maxtrac outsoles for more tactile traction and durable tread.
Details
- Altra's minimalist trail shoe
- Best for simple dirt and gravel trails
- Synthetic mesh uppers cut weight and dry quickly
- Compression-molded EVA midsoles with a low 21mm stack height
- Balanced cushioning encourages a mid-foot strike
- Gaiter trap attachment points
- Standard Footshape Fit
- Item #ATRQ04O
- Upper Material
- synthetic
- Waterproofing
- none
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- EVA
- Sole
- Maxtrac (rubber)
- Last
- straight
- Support Type
- neutral, minimalist
- Cushion
- minimalist
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 21mm
- Drop
- 0mm
- Claimed Weight
- [single] 8.1oz
- Activity
- trail running, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
3 based on 48 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 7, 2024
Too narrow
I generally love Altras for the natural foot shape but these are way too narrow across the top of my foot causing my toes to go numb. Otherwise a great shoe - just wish they were wider.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 24, 2024
I would not buy these again.
Compared to the old superiors, these are way to narrow. The length of the shoe fits right. After wearing them for half an hour my feet started going numb. Not sure why they change fit of tgis shoe. They use to fit so comfortably and especially for people with bunions.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 15, 2024
Way too tight in the forefoot
After 3 pairs of the 5 and not being able to find any more I tried these. They put my pinky toes to sleep, the length was fine but they were a tiny bit narrower but was to tight across the top !
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 28, 2024
Fits like the older Lone Peak, less tread
I have a narrow foot and loved the older Lone Peaks with little padding. This feels more like them. Lone Peaks 8 and all weather are now too wide for me in the mid-foot area, so I'm trying the men's Offroad to get adequate length and holding on to this one to see which fits best. I hate to give up the grippiness of the Lone Peaks, so only 4 stars. (I use them primarily for walking and hiking daily; older pairs become gardening shoes).
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 9, 2024
Ah! These are sooo Narrow!
I have run in the Superiors for 5 yrs now. I bought these shoes in November and just finally had a chance to wear these. But I'm not sure I can. My pinky toe is curling in because they are so narrow.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
February 23, 2024
Way too tight in forefoot.
I love Altras but this design is too narrow and uncomfortable. These are the first pair of uncomfortable Altras I have ever owned. I had to cut my trail run short due to foot pain. Definitely not buying these again but they are very pretty.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
February 18, 2024
Stop changing good shoes!
Why do shoe companies change shoes when they have a loyal fan base? There's a reason why people continue to buy their shoes, but when they keep changing them and there are increasingly more options that are offering large tow box and zero drop, they are going to lose their base. If people, love the shoes then why change them? Superiors used to be low profile like Xero shoes but now they just seem like a regular road shoe. I loved feeling like I wasn't wearing hardly anything on the trails and I'm holding onto an early pair of Superiors! Also, make us colors for nature! These are trail shoes for God sakes.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
January 29, 2024
I used to love the superior.
I have been running in Altra shoes for years - the wide toe box has become a non-negotiable factor in choosing running shoes. When I got my first pair of Superiors (the 4.5) I felt like I had found the best possible shoe for my foot. The Superior 5 required an extra half size increase, which I stuck with when I ordered the Superior 6. It felt like an entirely different shoe. I triple checked the size on the box and tag because the toe box feels SO much smaller and narrower than my previous pairs. Yet, the heel is wider somehow? I had to stop to adjust my lacing three times to get my heel to stop slipping, while simultaneously dealing with numb toes from the lack of space up front. Why did you change the fit so much? I really want to know. Holding my last pair next to this one looks insane. They're the same size and the new ones look at least a full size smaller. I have been brand loyal to Altra since 2019, but I'm finding myself looking for something else.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
January 25, 2024
Seems like a terrible toe box height design flaw
I loved the Superiors. But when these arrived, I couldn't even get my toes into the shoes because the toe box fabric was so tight and low. I bought them on sale and couldn't return and ended up cutting the material off the shoe in hopes of at least salvaging a water shoe.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
January 24, 2024
Bring back Superior 4 or 4.5!
I absolutely loved the older Superiors. I bought multiple pairs of the 4.5 when I saw they were getting phased out. Sadly, the newer Superiors just don't have the same fit. They are narrow and uncomfortable to run in. It's a super bummer, because Altra brought back the joy of running to this flat footed gal. The "improvements" to newer versions don't work for me.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
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