Fwd Via 2
The Altra Fwd Via 2 is a soft, high-cushion neutral road trainer with Altra's signature roomy toe box and a low 4 mm drop.
- Terrain
- road
- Use
- daily trainer
- Also good for
- Long runs
- Cushion
- high
- Firmness
- soft
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 300.5g
- Drop
- 4mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- Altra EGO P35
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Upper
- Engineered mesh
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2026
A plush daily cruiser for runners who want Altra's toe room without full zero-drop; the soft P35 midsole and rocker prioritize comfort over snappy pace work.
Soft, cushioned underfoot with a rocker geometry that smooths toe-off; at just over 300 g it feels protective rather than fast.
Roomy Original FootShape toe box, but the tongue is anchored low so several reviewers found the midfoot noticeably snug for wide feet. Standard width only.
Easy daily miles, long runs, and time on feet for runners who want a wide toe box and a soft, forgiving platform.
You want a firm, responsive shoe for tempo work, a true zero-drop feel, or you have wide feet sensitive to a tight midfoot.