Altra Experience Wild 3+
Get even wilder in the Altra Experience Wild 3+, a welcoming trail daily trainer with even stickier traction and stronger toe protection.
Best Use
Surface
All Men's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates while being adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Their high versatility also makes them great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running-shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Men's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
Learn more about stack heights and how we measure them.-
Barefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
At A Glance:
- World-class outsole grip for more technical terrain
- New midsole foam for ground-adapting impact absorption
- Gentle heel-to-toe drop for smooth efficiency
- Improved upper fit and plush comfort touches
Product Highlights:
The Altra Experience Wild 3+ is a special version of the standard Wild 3, with the same foam and upper upgrades as its near twin. This time, the updates take it to an even higher level, with a world-class Vibram Megagrip outsole for performance on more technical trails and wet rock sections.
Just like the Wild 3 and the road-going Experience Flow, the Wild 3+ features softly balanced EGO P35 midsole foam. This means you get enjoyable step-in comfort and ground adaptation, blended with smooth runnability. Like other members of the Experience family, its gentle 4 mm drop promotes higher running efficiency on flats and greater calf relaxation on climbs.
For a broader range from smooth to technical terrain and even greater confidence on all surfaces, the super sticky Megagrip outsole offers generous rubber coverage and wide Traction Lugs. With equal focus on upper comfort and security, the refined fit offers a plush tongue and redesigned ankle collar. This pleasantly padded interior is paired with an abrasion-resistant exterior and a burlier rubber toe cap for even greater defense against those inevitable kicked rocks and roots.
All told, these top-to-bottom upgrades make the Altra Experience Wild 3+ a surefire choice for all your daily training and weekly miles, no matter where your training adventures take you.
Model Number: AL0A85V0102
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
- Weight: Coming Soon
- Heel Stack: Coming Soon
- Forefoot Stack: Coming Soon
- Heel-Toe Offset: 4 mm
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Cushioning Level
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BarefootBarefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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MinimalMinimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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MaximalMaximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- EGO P35 is a compression-molded OBC (olefin block copolymer) blend, created for lightweight, balanced, and smooth running economy. It combines with a new sockliner for an improved underfoot feel.
- Rocker geometry produces seamless and easy transitions from foot strike to toe-off.
OUTSOLE
- Vibram® Megagrip features greater coverage and broad wider-spaced Traction Lugs for even greater performance and confidence across soft and hard surfaces, more technical terrain, and wet sections of exposed rock.
UPPER
- 100% recycled rolled mesh creates a refined overall fit, with tough abrasion resistance and ghillie eyelets for adaptable security for different foot types. The Megagrip rubber outsole wraps up to create a beefier toe bumper for even greater protection from impacts.
- GaiterTrap system provides a hook-and-loop heel tab as a strapless attachment point to secure optional trail gaiters to help keep out debris.
- Standard FootShape fit is Altra's most common, right in the middle of Original and Slim. It gives your forefoot room for its natural alignment, allowing your foot to act as a strong and stable foundation.
