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Altra Fwd Via 2 vs On Cloudsurfer Max

Altra Fwd Via 2, side view

Altra

Fwd Via 2

  • Weight 301 g
  • Drop 4 mm
  • Stack 37 mm

USD 165

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Altra Fwd Via 2 has a 2 mm lower drop

Profiles

  • Altra Fwd Via 2
  • On Cloudsurfer Max
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Fwd Via 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Durability: 4/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Grip: 5/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Cloudsurfer Max — Comfort: 3/5
  • Cloudsurfer Max — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Cloudsurfer Max — Stability: 3/5
  • Cloudsurfer Max — Durability: 3/5
  • Cloudsurfer Max — Grip: 2/5
  • Cloudsurfer Max — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionAltra Fwd Via 2On Cloudsurfer Max
Price
Catalogue price USD 165 USD 180
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 301 g 292 g
Drop 4 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 37 mm 36 mm
Forefoot stack 33 mm 30 mm
Midsole foam Altra EGO P35 CloudTec Phase / Helion
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.46 out of 5 2.89 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 2 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Not specified
Uses Daily training, Long runs Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Fwd Via 2

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

On Cloudsurfer Max

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Puma MagMax NITRO, side view

    Puma

    MagMax NITRO

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 46 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to On Cloudsurfer Max: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Glycerin MAX 2, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin MAX 2

    • Weight 310 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 200

    • Close to On Cloudsurfer Max: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Glycerin 21, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin 21

    • Weight 278 g
    • Drop 10 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Altra Fwd Via 2: same terrain, same category, same role

  • On

    Cloudmonster 3

    • Weight 295 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 35 mm

    USD 190

    • Close to Altra Fwd Via 2: same terrain, same category, same role

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