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Altra Motiv Flx
Daily training
AltraWomen

Motiv Flx

A neutral daily road trainer with Altra's low 4mm drop and signature roomy FootShape toe box.

$125MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Daily training
Also good for
Easy / recovery run, Walking / all-day
Cushion
moderate
Stability
neutral
Weight
253g
Drop
4mm
Stack
28/24mm
Midsole
SmoothStride EVA molded foam
Outsole
Rubber
Upper
Engineered knit
Widths
standard
WalkingDaily trainingRoadRecovery runsBeginnersWide feet
Our read

A comfortable, affordable everyday shoe for runners and walkers who want toe-box room and a low drop without a chunky platform. Fit runs snug in volume, so it's more about foot-shape freedom than plush cushioning.

Ride

An EVA SmoothStride midsole gives a moderate, flexible, mildly responsive feel with a low 4mm drop for a natural stride.

Fit

Roomy toe box in the Standard FootShape fit, but several reviewers found the midfoot and upper volume snug and the foot bed flaring wider than the shoe. Standard width only.

Best for

Low-drop fans and wide-toe runners who want an affordable daily trainer or walking shoe with room for the toes to splay.

Avoid if

You need a high-volume upper, a plush max-cushion ride, or a wider fit than the standard width allows.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.