Altra Running

Altra Running You get better inside by getting outside™
It started with a shoe in a toaster oven.

Golden Harper, an elite runner and running store manager in Northern Utah began to notice the design of traditional running shoes was hurting customers more than helping them. He began experimenting on their shoes and used a toaster oven to peel back the midsole, carve out excessive heel height, and modify the shoe to a “Zero Drop” profile. Harper and industry research believed excessive heel height encouraged a high-impact heel strike. Once his customers fell in love with his Zero Drop modifications and saw they helped encourage a low-impact landing, he knew he had an innovative solution to a better run. A few years and awards later, Altra has evolved from the inside of a toaster oven to a Top 10 running specialty store brand. We are the only running shoe company to provide a complete line of footwear with a FootShape™ toe box and Zero Drop™ platform. Our innovative footwear allows your foot to remain in a comfort, natural position throughout your run and let you run the way you were born to. Give your run what it’s been missing and the freedom your feet deserve with Altra Footwear.

09/08/2026

What goes into a super shoe? Take a look behind the build of Vanish Carbon 3. Fast from the first sketch to race day.

Vanish Carbon 3. Available now.

09/05/2026

Strong feet = Strong performance. 🤝
Together with Super Age, we’re bringing to light the role foot strength plays in longevity.

Join us November 7 for Super Age Games. Link in bio.

For one week each year, the trails around Mont Blanc become the center of the running world.A look back on UTMB week.
09/02/2026

For one week each year, the trails around Mont Blanc become the center of the running world.

A look back on UTMB week.

08/31/2026

Robyn Lesh took on CCC — 108K through three countries, with more than 6,000 feet of climbing along the way. She pushed through to Chamonix for a 13th-place finish.

Well run, Robyn. ❤️

Video by Anna Marie Brannon

08/30/2026

Careth Arnold made her UTMB debut fresh off a 2nd place finish at Hardrock last month. With limited knowledge of the course, she crossed the finish line in 4th place.

Bravo, Careth. ❤️

Video by Emily Cameron

Amanda Basham. 11th place at UTMB.Amanda Basham put down her best run yet crossing in 24:18:09. Congrats on a huge finis...
08/29/2026

Amanda Basham. 11th place at UTMB.

Amanda Basham put down her best run yet crossing in 24:18:09. Congrats on a huge finish, Amanda!

Photo — Emily Cameron

Careth Arnold. 4th place at UTMB.Careth Arnold put down an incredible 23:05:20 to make her way all the way back to Chamo...
08/29/2026

Careth Arnold. 4th place at UTMB.

Careth Arnold put down an incredible 23:05:20 to make her way all the way back to Chamonix.

What a debut, Careth. Congrats on an incredible finish.

Photo — Emily Cameron

90 miles in. Gritty. Careth Arnold is making her way up the steepest climb of the course toward Les Tseppes. Final desce...
08/29/2026

90 miles in. Gritty.

Careth Arnold is making her way up the steepest climb of the course toward Les Tseppes. Final descent into Chamonix soon.

Courmayeur to Chamonix.CCC covers 100K through some of the Alps’ toughest terrain.Robyn Lesh (Robyn Lesh) — F13
Lindsay ...
08/28/2026

Courmayeur to Chamonix.

CCC covers 100K through some of the Alps’ toughest terrain.

Robyn Lesh (Robyn Lesh) — F13
Lindsay Allison (Lindsay Allison) — F17

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