Altra FWD Via
The FWD Via is Altra's plush high-stack cruiser with a 4mm drop, a big rockered slab of Ego Max foam, and a wide, stable base. It brings max cushioning and the signature roomy toe box to runners who found the Via Olympus's zero drop too demanding.
Reach for the Altra FWD Via for easy recovery days, long runs and everyday training miles. A wide, stable base keeps it steady without stability hardware — a good pick if you're mostly neutral but like a planted feel. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Plush cushioning with a roomy toe box
- Stable wide platform
- Gentle drop eases the transition from conventional shoes
- Heavy
- Rocker feels clunky at quicker paces
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