Customer Reviews Altra Superior 6

I have run in the superiors for at least 5 years. For whatever reason, the superior 6 are some of the LEAST comfortable shoes I have ever worn - something I have never thought about an Altra.

After having a great experience with the Superior 5, I cannot believe why they would change the Superior 6 to being so tight and narrow in the mid and fore foot. As a Physiotherapist specialising in biomechanics, these definitely do not promote splaying of the feet and a natural movement. Caused significant pain and brought back old injuries. The heel cup or back is too low whihc then pulled my socks down into the shoe. The only good thing is that the grip is better than the Superior 5 that was very slippery in the wet.

I recently bought the Superior 6 after being a fan of the superior 5 for many years. I had to return them because they have extended the rubber toe past where it used to be thus causing pain in the small toe. Why did you ruin an incredible shoe that actually worked and was extremely comfortable? Please go back to the superior 5 style and don't mess with something that is already incredible. Luckily I was able to find several pairs of superior 5 elsewhere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have loved running in Superiors for years, stocked up on the 4.5s before they went out of stock and came back to find the 6s FAR too narrow and uncomfortable to make it through a short run.

I loved my Siperior 5's! I have a super wide foot, and high arch so shoes have always been a struggle. The fabric on the 5's was super flexible and easy for my foot to stretch and move in. The new seam at the lacing and the new fabric make the shoe really restrictive and cause a lot of pain. I am used to needing time for a shoe to stretch on my feet, but after three days of wear, nothing. Super bummed!

I own 3 pair of Astra Superior 5s, I went into try on some of the new Superior 6 shoes. There is a new seam on the outside of the shoe at the placement of the knuckles of the toes, at the end of the toe box where the lacing starts. The seam is very restrictive and caused the shoe to squeeze my foot to the point of light pain. I tried a few different shoes and two different sizes to try to mediate this issue. No Good! Painful shoe now that it has this added seam. I'm sure it was to increase the structure/stability of the shoe, but I can no longer wear my favorite Altras. :(

Been running ultras in Superiors since beta version days. 100% loved & recommended ++ over the yrs. Bought v5.0 (same size per norm); Is +++ wide and large. Foot slips +++ and seam cuts toe :( DNB