Altra  FWD VIA 2 Road-Running Shoes - Men's

So far (54 miles in) - this has been an excellent max cushioned trainer. Hardly any show of wear on the bottom of the shoe. And the P35 foam is like a little pillow for your foot. Definitely wouldn't want to try to pick up the pace in this shoe - but then why would you be buying a max cushion shoe for that. Lock down is solid and there's no slipping around in the shoe - it's true to size - but definitely fits like an Altra - wide toebox with plenty of room. Great option for a recovery shoe or eating up long run miles in comfort. I use it as a complement to the Experience Flow 2's.

After putting ~50 miles on this new version 2 I can see the reason people complain about the different fit. Shoelaces are 1000% way better on this model. The fit leaves a little bit to be desired. The comfort is there as a regular user of 2E or 4E sizes but the heel stability is a bit lacking. Overall I’d buy again but if they could blend some of the first gen stability with second gen technology this shoe would knock it out of the park into the stands every single stride.

I have been wearing another brand for my trail shoes but none of their road options suited my need for a low drop with adequate forefoot space without going to a wide size. My heel and midfoot don't need the width, just my forefoot. I'm 69 and do about 5k per day on trails. I was seeking a road shoe for recovery days. A drop of around 6mm and with adequate space in the forefoot as I had toe surgery a few years ago and don't like lacing that cinches down on the first metatarsal. I am used to wearing my worn trail shoes on the road so a really soft and lesser stack would not have worked for me. The P35 feels good and the upper as well with a comfortable tongue. Laces are longish so I can lace as I am used to for heel security. I like the fit enough that I have ordered the Wild 3+ for the trail.

Absolutely loved the comfort of the shoes, but about a month into wearing them the toe box created a camel toe crease on one shoe and the other shoe followed two months later. Also whenever walking on grass with a slightest residue of morning due, the upper fabric soaks it up like a sponge. It usually dries up before my walk is finished, but it would definitely benefit from some reinforcements in that area.

I have been using Brooks Adrenaline / Glycerin for several years, having toe space issues. Moved to Altra FWD Via2 as per Taylor (REI) recommendation, and these shoes have given me great comfort and overall experience. Love having these shoes. Definitely recommend to a friend. Thanks to Altra and REI Staff.

This was my first pair of Altras and I am extremely disappointed. They lasted not even a month! The fabric at the heel inside of the shoe started wearing out badly! NOT EVEN A MONTH! Used to wear Hokas for years, and many other brands, never had a shoe wear out that fast. Filled out two warranty claims with Altra, it's been 2 months and they still have not replied. Selling expensive shoes that don't last and then ignoring your customers - not a brand I am going to buy from again. Do not recommend. I ended up buying a pair of Topo shoes and I am very happy with those.

This shoe, with the EGO P35 foam, is a big step forward from the first generation. I find the foam to be soft and comfortable. It does not appear to suffer from compression, bouncing back evenly from every stride. Likewise I didn't feel any stability issues. The shoe is fairly plush and is extremely comfortable to wear. The 4mm drop is a great option for people who'd like to transition to a zero drop shoe. I was in an 8mm drop shoe and had no problems moving into shoe. Construction seems solid both inside and out. Heel cushioning is excellent. Forefoot cushioning is very good considering this is a 37mm stack height shoe. It's easily as comfortable as larger stack size shoes I've worn. The shoe has a slight rocker geometry which I really don't notice, making this shoe an option for standing without stability concerns. Laces are long so anyone needing to use the 2nd eyelet for heel lock down won't have an issue here. Opportunities for improvement: 1) the upper isn't as breathable as I'd like. If you are in hot climates like I am you will feel some heat during your outings. Using merino socks helps with this. 2) the midsole energy return isn't as good as other shoes I use.

Literally the most comfortable shoe I've owned from Altra so far (my 4th pair). Very comfortable and cushion is perfect IMO - not too little and not overdoing it. A MUST try and buy!

The mesh upper is nice. Cushion is very soft and comfortable. Unfortunately the FWD VIA 2 feels incredible narrow compared to other Altra’s. I have both the Torin 8 and Lone Peak 9 too. The tongue connects to the bottom of the shoe and feels way too tight on wide feet. I fell in love with the Torin 8’s, they’re the best running shoe I’ve ever worn. A 10k run in my Torin 8’s is very comfortable, but I can barely make it through a 5k without these shoes shredding my feet and blistering the inside of my foot.

I bought these to replace my Salomon Aero Glide 3s. I love the wide toebox and secure forefoot / heel but these shoes were terrible to run in. Immediately they felt lifeless and heavy. I felt like I was running in sand, struggling to lift my feet with every step. After 1. 5 miles, my feet were incredibly sore, muscles very fatigued, and immensly tired from what was a typical run for me in my old shoes. The next day I had so much knee pain in my right knee (which I have never had before) I started the return process. I have no idea why anyone would wear these. I am about 200 lbs & 5'-11" and run very light footed for the weight. Maybe I am too heavy for the foam? This is the second pair of Altras I have returned for quality issues in less than 3 months. Stay clear of this and of the Escalante 4s (terrible terrible durability)