Best shoes designed for road running and trail running

Altra Superior 4.5 (Men's)
Description
What do you get when you improve on the already adventurous Superior? A lightweight, lightning-fast shoe you can trust on any trail. This certified speed-seeker is trail-ready with a MaxTrac™ sticky rubber outsole, the lightweight and responsive Quantic™ midsole, and the improved upper that’s more locked-in and durable. Throw in improved breathability, better drainage, and a removable StoneGuard™, and the Superior 4.5 is ready to blaze trail like never before.
Features
- Last type: FS2 - what is "Last"
- Weight: 8.9 oz / 252 g
- Insole: 6 mm Contour Footbed with removable StoneGuard™
- Midsole: Quantic™ with InnerFlex™
- Outsole: MaxTrac™ Rubber with TrailClaw™
- Cushion: Low
- Stack Height: 21 mm
- Upper: Seamless wrap-around engineered knit
Benefits
FOOTSHAPE™ TOE BOX
Allows your toes to relax and spread out naturally for more comfort and stability in uphill climbs and downhill descents.
BALANCED CUSHIONING™ PLATFORM
Places your feel and forefoot the same distance from the ground to encourage proper, low-impact form throughout your trail run.
QUANTIC
New midsole cushioning with a perfect blend of plush, responsive cushion and a lightweight ride.
GAITERTRAP™
Hook-and-loop tab allows strapless gaiter attachment that prevents debris from building up beneath the shoe.
TRAILCLAW™
Canted lugs positioned strategically beneath the metatarsals to provide traction at toe off.