Altra Outroad

There is no doubt that the concept of 'off-road' running is here to stay and the new Altra Outroad, the model that the American company has designed and launched to meet the needs of those asphalt runners who also like to run in environments outside the urban, such as gravel roads, trails or forests without excessive technical complication.

Main features of the Altra Outroad

The versatility of this trail runningshoe is what differentiates it from other models of the brand, incorporating for it a type of sole that presents good performance both on asphalt and on more irregular surfaces and with greater need for grip and traction. A model that stands out for its great cushioning and reactivity, making each step a more than satisfactory experience.

As it can not be otherwise and like the rest of Altra's asphalt and trail models, the Outroad also have a 0mmdrop, that is, both the height of the rearfoot and forefoot profiles are identical. There is no doubt that the American company is a faithful defender and promoter of natural running.

Ideal Altra Outroad runner

The ideal runner for these Altra Outroad is a runner who, first of all, is used to running with low drop models, less than 4mm and even with other 0 drop models. Although it may seem that the difference with other higher drop shoes is minimal, when it comes to running it is noticeable, and very much so. As the name of the model indicates, they are designed for training on a variety of terrains, so they are ideal for combining sessions that run on several surfaces simultaneously.

Its cushioning capacity makes it a daily training model for running at easy paces, being a version that is suitable for runners of any weight. Lightweight runners will be able to use it for the most relaxed runs , while medium and light runners will be able to use it as an all-aroundshoe, even for competition or quality sessions. With it we will be able to train short distances, but we can even consider going up in distance to a half marathon and marathon that presents a route in various types of terrain.

Technical specifications of the Altra Outroad

One of the hallmarks of any Altra model is its Balance Cushioning system, which sets the heel and toe at the same height, promoting better alignment of the leg and ankle, promoting a better body position and reducing the impact of each step. The Altra EGO midsole increases the feeling of softness in each step, in addition to providing great responsiveness to the shoe.

Another of the aspects in which the designers of the brand pay more attention is to give a lot of freedom to the foot and, in particular, to the toes. Slim FOOTSHAPE technology improves the extension of the entire plantar area, thus improving stability and maximizing the power exerted by the foot in each impulse. Being a model that is suitable for walking in natural areas, it is designed with a breathable and tear-proof upper, in addition to incorporating a reinforced toe cap to prevent possible friction or contact with external elements.

The MaxTrac outsole is optimized to offer great grip on various surfaces, which gives it an added valor compared to the usual running shoes that lack sufficient guarantee for running on forest trails, gravel roads or in the presence of mud.

With a homogeneous 27mm profile and a weight of 303 grams in the men's version and 252 grams in the women's version, these Altra Outroad have arrived to become one of the models with the greatest potential for training and racing at relaxed paces on hybrid surfaces thanks to the company 's experience both in the design of models for asphalt and, especially, for trail running.