The Altra Experience Form Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Altra Experience Form is a versatile running shoe designed with a **4 mm drop**, making it particularly suitable for runners who are transitioning to zero-drop footwear. This shoe features a spacious toebox and a stable ride, providing comfort for all-day wear, which is beneficial for casual use as well. However, the foam's lack of bounce results in a relatively flat feel during longer runs, potentially presenting a limitation for some users.

Despite this, the Altra Experience Form remains a stable and dependable choice for those seeking an accessible entry point into the Altra brand at a competitive price.


Pros

  • Travel friendly!
  • Roomy, foot-shaped toebox
  • Breathable upper
  • Excellent stability
  • Great for midfoot and forefoot strikers
  • Fairly priced
  • Reliable for daily miles
  • Good option as a first Altra

Cons

  • Needs a better foam
  • Not for long runs
  • Tongue should be gusseted
  • Not for zero-drop lovers

Key Features

  • Lightweight midsole for enhanced comfort
  • Guidance technology to promote natural foot movement
  • 4mm drop to facilitate smooth transitions
  • Responsive foam that adapts to your foot's shape
  • GuideRail technology for improved stability
  • Secure FootShape fit to accommodate wider feet
  • Breathable mesh lining for ventilation

Specifications

  • Fabric type: Synthetic-and-mesh
  • Origin: Imported
  • Sole material: Rubber
  • Outer material: Polyester

Altra Experience Form Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Altra Experience Form Adidas Supernova Solution On Cloudflyer 5 Hoka Gaviota 5
Price $145 $140 $170 $175
Pace Daily running Daily running Daily running Daily running
Arch support Stability Stability Stability Stability
Weight lab Weight brand 9.2 oz / 261g 9.8 oz / 279g 11.6 oz / 329g 10.5 oz / 299g
Drop lab Drop brand 4.0 mm 10.0 mm 7.9 mm 2.2 mm
Strike pattern Mid/forefoot Heel Mid/forefoot Mid/forefoot
Size Slightly small True to size True to size True to size
Midsole softness Balanced Balanced Balanced Soft
Difference in midsole softness in cold Big Small Normal Big
Toebox durability Decent Decent Good Decent
Heel padding durability Decent Bad Good Bad
Outsole durability Decent Decent Good Good
Breathability Moderate Moderate Moderate Breathable
Width / fit Medium Medium Narrow Wide
Toebox width Wide Wide Medium Wide
Stiffness Stiff Flexible Moderate Stiff
Torsional rigidity Moderate Moderate Stiff Stiff
Heel counter stiffness Moderate Stiff Moderate Moderate
Heel lab Heel brand 29.9 mm 33.1 mm 33.2 mm 34.9 mm
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand 25.9 mm 23.1 mm 25.3 mm 32.7 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Orthotic friendly
Season All seasons All seasons All seasons Summer
Removable insole
Ranking Top 8% Top 30% Bottom 33% Bottom 30%
Popularity Bottom 42% Bottom 29% Top 48% Top 6%