Altra Superior 7

RRP £115.00.

Scorecard

From the spec sheet and 3 independent reviews.

• Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
• Wide fit: not sure yet. Wide fit available: Yes. Reviewers flag: Tight toe box.
• Grip: 6 out of 100. Outsole: MaxTrac rubber. Reviewers: improved grip.
• Cushioning: 0 out of 100. Cushioning: firm; Stack (heel): 21 mm. Reviewers flag: Too firm for heel strikers.
• Lightweight: 97 out of 100. Weight: 264 g. Reviewers: Lighter than before, light and flexible.
• Durability: 23 out of 100. Reviewers flag: durability doubts.
• Rock protection: 10 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.
• Stability: 18 out of 100. Reviewers flag: less secure descending.
• Breathability: not sure yet. Upper: Mesh with TPU toe cap overlays.
• Recycled materials: 12 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.

Independent reviews

• Cut in half: Altra Superior 7 Review (2026) RunRepeat
• Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick. Jack Wore The Altra Superior 7. Wear Tested
• Altra Superior 7 Review (Tested & Rated) Barefoot Run Review

Specs

Upper

Mesh with TPU toe cap overlays

Midsole

Compression-molded EVA

Outsole

MaxTrac rubber

Terrain

technical

Best for

fast, low-to-the-ground trail running with close ground feel

Weight g

264

Cushioning

firm

Release year

2026

Heel to toe drop mm

0

Stack height heel mm

21

Stack height forefoot mm

21

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