The Altra FWD Via was replaced by the Altra FWD Via 2
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the adidas Adistar 5, 95% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Altra FWD Via line. Compared with the Altra FWD Via: 31.2 g heavier, with the same heel stack and drop.
±0mm stack±0mm drop+31.2gWhy the adidas Adistar 5
Compared with the Altra FWD Via: 1 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 5.3 g lighter. Both are in our max cushion category.
+1mm stack+2mm drop−5.3g| Spec | Altra FWD Via | adidas Adistar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 38 mm |
| Drop | 4 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | 269.32 g | 264 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Altra FWD Via.
- ±0mm stack+2mm drop+15.7gRRP £170
- +3mm stack+2mm drop+8.7gRRP —
- −2mm stack+2mm drop+25.7gRRP —
Altra FWD Via: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Altra FWD Via?
The Altra FWD Via 2 is the current version of the Altra FWD Via line.
What is the closest alternative to the Altra FWD Via from another brand?
On published specs, the adidas Adistar 5, at 95% spec similarity. Compared with the Altra FWD Via: 1 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 5.3 g lighter. Both are in our max cushion category.
How is the Altra FWD Via 2 different from the Altra FWD Via?
On published specs, going from the Altra FWD Via to the Altra FWD Via 2: 31.2 g heavier, with the same heel stack and drop.
Is the Altra FWD Via still available?
Trova lists the Altra FWD Via as discontinued; the current version of the Altra FWD Via line is the Altra FWD Via 2. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Altra FWD Via?
Published specs for the Altra FWD Via: 37 mm stack, 4 mm drop, 269.32 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our max cushion category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Altra FWD Via.
Altra FWD Via specs →