Side by side comparison: Altra Outroad 3 vs Altra Superior 7

Altra Outroad 3
AltraOutroad 3

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.1

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$120$121$111$91$80

Overpriced

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 5Stability: 7Durability: 4Grip: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 4Door to Trail: 8

Pros & Cons

Spacious toebox
Natural zero-drop ride
Versatile road-to-trail use
Poor durability
Limited ventilation

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop0 mm
Stack27 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight261 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Versatile zero-drop shoe for road and light trail, but durability and breathability limit appeal.

Altra Superior 7
AltraSuperior 7

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$130$150$138$113$100

Reasonable

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 6Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 5Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 8Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Excellent ground feel
Lightweight and flexible
Secure fit for technical terrain
Firm, minimal cushioning
Upper durability concerns
Limited mud traction

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop0 mm
Stack21 mm heel / 21 mm forefoot
Weight235 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Minimalist, lightweight trail shoe with superb ground feel and grip for technical, dry terrain.