Best Altra Trail Running Shoes

A cult legend in the dirt community, the Altra Lone Peak is a versatile trail running shoe with a zero-drop platform and a foot shaped fit that allows for toes to splay. With a comfortable yet responsive midsole, grippy claw-like outsole traction, and a built in stone guard that helps to provide protection from rocks and debris underfoot, the Lone Peak is a do-it-all shoe that is ready to conquer any trail segment whether running or hiking.

If your feet usually feel beat up after long runs, you will appreciate the abundance of cushioning underfoot featured in the Altra Olympus. This shoe brings Altra's signature roomy toe box and zero-drop platform to a highly cushioned trail running option, and the result is a reliable shoe that delivers a natural running experience with ample comfort and traction for long miles on the trails.

Designed to handle any kind of terrain, the Altra Superior is a fast, nimble, and lightweight trail running shoe. Sporting the brand's signature 0mm drop and a wider, foot-shaped toe box, the Superior gives runners a natural ride while flying down dirt-covered switchbacks or cruising along open fire roads. Those who want a lower to the ground feel and sleeker feel will enjoy the Altra Superior.

This Altra Timp offers a balance of soft and responsive cushioning that allows it to excel for both long miles on the trails and daily runs. With more cushioning than the Lone Peak but with a nimble feel, the Altra Timp is a great option for anything from faster trail runs, all-day adventures, as well as, regular trail runs and hikes. The new Timp 4 will be available March 2022.

Packed with soft and bouncy foam, the Altra Mont Blanc is a highly cushioned trail running shoe designed to excel at long distance trail races. Ultramarathoners and everyday trail runners alike will love the shoe's perfect balance of enough underfoot protection to keep legs feeling good well into long trail runs and the nimbleness and grip needed to tackle any trail.