The Latest Breaking News from Altra

Altra thinks it has found a better way to build a carbon super shoe, and the big toe is the key

The brand has unveiled the Vanish Carbon 3, its fastest road shoe yet

T3 · Aug 18

Hoka’s got a new rival as one of America’s fastest-rising running brands unveils a Kevlar-reinforced ultra-trail shoe

The Olympus 275 HiLo combines a lighter, softer midsole with a Kevlar-reinforced upper and Vibram’s grippiest trail outsole

T3 · Jul 17

Altra gives its everyday road runner its biggest update in years

The zero-drop favourite returns with a new Vibram outsole and dual-density cushioning

T3 · Jul 6

I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far)

From New Balance's brand'new franchise to Brooks' change in design philosophy, here are the shoes in 2026 that excite me the most

T3 · Feb 25

In a world of carbon-plated running shoes, Altra just went the other way

Altra’s new Experience 3 shoes push back against the super-shoe era

T3 · Feb 4

The North Face’s latest performance hints at a bigger shift underway

Strong holiday-quarter results from parent company VF Corp put The North Face back in focus, as Altra continues to grow

T3 · Jan 29

I've got wide feet and struggle to find good running shoes — but these Altra shoes with unique lacing system are a supremely comfortable all rounder

Altra's Timp 5 Boa trail running shoe feature a unique lacing system for easy micro adjustments, and a supremely comfortable fit with wide toe box

TechRadar · Jan 8

The running brand growing 35% with almost zero name recognition in the US is outpacing HOKA and On

VF Corporation’s fastest-rising label isn’t The North Face or Vans – it’s Altra

T3 · Oct 30, 2025

I ran an off-road half-marathon in the Altra Timp 5 BOA — here’s my verdict

The Altra Timp 5 BOA is built for comfort and technical terrain, with a spacious toe box and quick-fit system that some runners will love — and others may find less forgiving over distance.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 16, 2025

"She's done it!": ultra runner Tara Dower sets new overall speed record on Vermont Long Trail, running 273 miles in less than 4 days

Dower made headlines last year when she smashed the Appalachian Trail speed record

Advnture · Aug 20, 2025