Rivera 3 Running Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Altra Rivera 3 Running Shoe
For a touch more cush and a slimmer, race-ready fit, we lace into the Altra Rivera 3 Running Shoe. The Slim FootShape fit shaves girth heel to toe for a performance-oriented fit that still lets our toes splay freely. As we run, the flexible zero-drop platform lets our feet act as they would barefoot while armoring them with Altra EGO foam for more shock absorption.
Details
- Daily driver for all your training and race miles on road
- Layered mesh upper delivers optimal breathability
- Slim FootShape fit for narrower feet or a race fit
- 0mm drop encourages a natural stride and midfoot strike
- Generous 28mm stack of EGO foam for lasting shock absorption
- Outsole's zonal rubber boosts traction and durability
- Item #ATRQ04A
- Upper Material
- layered mesh
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- Altra EGO, InnerFlex
- Sole
- FootPod (rubber zones)
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- moderate
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 28 / 28mm
- Drop
- 0mm
- Claimed Weight
- 9.8oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
- Activity
- road running
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Overall Rating
4 based on 52 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 7, 2024
This Was A Good Shoe
This is my third pair of Riveras. The toe box in the Rivera 3 is significantly more narrow than the Rivera 2. Why the change? Altra is supposed to be known for wide toe boxes, gone from this shoe.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 14, 2024
I love them so far!
I'm just now getting back into running after taking several months off. I figured this would be a good time to transition to a zero drop shoe. I've only been running in them for a couple of weeks, and taking it pretty easy, but so far they are great! The cushion level is spot on! I don't have a wide foot, but I wanted more room for my toes, and the width of this shoe is perfect for me. I can't wait to try these in my next 5K race.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 8, 2024
Great Shoes!
My 12 YO track running son loves these shoes! This is his first pair of zero drop/wide toe box, Altra shoes. It's all I will buy form here on out. I love them, my kids and husband too.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 6, 2024
I wanted to hate this shoe....
So I have been a long time Altra show buyer since the Escalante 1.0 Racer, and the Solstice 1.0. Best shoes ever. Hated that they changed what wasn't broken. My latest pair were the Turin 4.0 which I probably put about 600 miles on. I have bought multiple pairs of Kokiri's for my kids as well (before they got discontinued.... WTF ALtra!!! Zero drop shoes for kids... you had the market cornered). So in researching a new shoe I was so disappointed to see that after being bought, Altra, as expected, changed their philosophy about the "Original" toe box (which as a minimalist and barefoot runner, was their Unique Market Niche) and started offering a "Slim" and a "standard". I felt betrayed and left without an option. To a certain extent, I still feel like Altra has "sold out", because if I want an Original Toe box shoe, I have to go to an extremely cushioned shoe (Olympus) that is obviously trying to complete with Hoka (33mm of cushion.... come on, who needs that??? That defeats the purpose of a Zero drop shoe). Like, stay in your lane. Nobody competes with Altra in the eyes of true distance runners. Off my soapbox... I wish Altra would bring back the Original Toe box to ALL of their shoe offerings. Now, I have put on about 25 miles on these Rivera's. I wanted to hate them. I was skeptical about the "Slim" Toe box and how my "toe splay" would feel, especially coming from a set of Turin 4.0's that had the Original toe box. So far, I am more than impressed on the overall sole and upper feel, as well as the energy return of the sole. Despite this being a higher sole than I am accustomed to, the road response is very clear: I feel everything. The energy return is astounding. My pace has improved about 15% or so, at the same cadence, and am running longer with less fatigue. I have been able to remain in POSE (my running method / style) for far longer which is bringing back a lot of joy to my runs. My toes do not feel restricted and am very comfortable with the heel-lock mechanism. The heel is unique in the padding that does anchor the shoe to your Achilles, so if you don't use the heel-lock method of tying the laces, the slip is minimal. I did buy another pair of 3.5's as the 4.0 is slightly heavier and the upper mesh looks more restrictive on the toes than that of the 3.5's. The same error they made with the Solstice 1.5 to the Solstice 2.0 upgrade. At any rate, I so far love this shoe. Despite its many flaws. Altra, please go back to offering Original Toe box on all your styles, and stop putting Max cushion on all your shoes. Racer's shouldn't be the only ones who enjoy a more minimal cushion.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 2, 2024
I would buy this again
I received this today and I was just going for walk but ended running in the road, sidewalk too and the fact of having space for my toes to feel free motivated me to run more. Great feeling I wish they have more colors variety.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
February 26, 2024
PLEASE Bring Back the Original Last!
After owning both the original Rivera and the Rivera 2, I found these unstable and did not want to risk spraining an ankle. The new last is narrower in the ball of the foot. Had to return.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
February 6, 2024
Great First Shoe
Amazing shoe! Currently have 250+ miles on these shoes, which were my first pair of road shoes ever. Absolutely love this shoe, the width is great for runners new to zero drop shoes, durability has been satisfactory, and comfort is a great balance between cushion and response. I plan on putting another 100-150 miles before replacing these shoes, potentially with a shoe with a slightly wider toe box (standard).
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
January 28, 2024
Too narrow
Good shoes, but too narrow. My fault for not researching greater into the width.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
January 15, 2024
Best shoe I've ever owned!!
Since finding Altra, I've slowly been converting the majority of my gym shoes over to them. I've been extremely impressed. I don't even think about my feet on runs or while at the gym any longer.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
January 12, 2024
Love the color 0 drop and wide toe box
I love the look and fit on my foot with the shoe. The wide toe box is great. However! The material used on the inside of the shoe sucks my heels were slipping on my initial couple of runs because of the smooth slick material on the inside. Additionally the lace's material, length and them being round instead of flat made trying to use the last eyelid difficult. They also come undone a lot even when I double knot them.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
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