Altra is known for its women-specific fit, wide toebox, and zero-drop cushioning. We recommend the best Altra shoes—including ...

How different do On Cloud vs Altra running shoes feel? Which offers more cushion and which offers more stability? We tested!

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Shoe rec: To outrun intelligent, strategic, prehistoric killers you’ll need toothy lugs that’ll bite into the tropical Isla Nublar landscape. The Altra Lone Peak 9+ has the best traction, thanks to ...

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Women’s running shoes might be holding them back from reaching their full athletic potential, according to a recent study. Published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, the paper found that there ...

The Utah-born running shoe brand Altra posted over 35% growth in the company’s latest earnings report, marking its third ...

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And it’s even harder for women, as a recent study discovered that most women’s running shoes are just shrunken versions of men’s designs. When shopping for a running shoe, first ask yourself what type ...

Despite known sex and gender differences between males/men and females/women, most current running footwear is designed for and tested on males/men. This qualitative study aimed to explore the running ...

Is the carbon-plated SuperComp Elite v5 a race-ready weapon? Our resident distance runner tested it for months leading up to ...