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Altra · Women's · High-cushion road running
Women's Altra FWD VIA in Light Gray
The Altra FWD VIA offers a premium underfoot experience, making daily training fun and comfortable.
Upper & fit
Engineered spacer mesh offers top-notch breathability and comfort.
Foot shape
Original FootShape is Altra's roomiest – the fit that started it all.
Lightweight build
Altra EGO FLO supercritical TPU/EVA blend delivers a soft, responsive, lightweight ride.
Product details
The Altra FWD VIA offers a premium underfoot experience, making daily training fun and comfortable. Built with Altra's innovative EGO FLO supercritical midsole foam, it delivers a soft yet responsive max-cushioned ride that's ideal for long road runs. The low-drop design, combined with a re-tuned rocker shape, promotes smooth transitions and efficient toe-offs with every stride.
The engineered spacer mesh upper ensures breathability and adds subtle style to your runs, while Altra's signature Original FootShape Fit provides ample room in the toe box and midfoot for natural movement. Whether you're logging daily miles, walking, working, or challenging your limits, the Altra FWD VIA is designed to keep you moving in comfort and confidence.
UPPER
- Engineered spacer mesh offers top-notch breathability and comfort.
- Original FootShape is Altra's roomiest – the fit that started it all.
MIDSOLE
- Altra EGO FLO supercritical TPU/EVA blend delivers a soft, responsive, lightweight ride.
- Rocker geometry creates a smooth and effortless heel-to-toe transition.
OUTSOLE
- Rubber compound with flex grooves is adaptable, durable, and designed to move with your foot for a natural effortless roll.
| Weight: | 8.1 oz Women's Size 8) |
| Heel Stack: | 37 mm |
| Forefoot Stack: | 33 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 4 mm |
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Fit & sizing
Use the live size and width selectors on this page for current availability. Fit can vary by model, activity and sock choice; Confluence Running can help compare this FWD VIA with another shoe before you order.
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