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<p>Take it to the max on the road. With its max cushion, a low drop, and Altra’s roomiest toe box, the FWD VIA is ready to perform. Its lightweight and responsive underfoot feel is designed to help you stay comfortable and cushioned. The shoe’s rocker shape geometry provides an efficient toe-off so smooth, that you’ll wonder if it’s on cruise control.</p>
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<li>Engineered spacer mesh upper is designed for breathability and a sleek look</li>
<li>Wide toe box accommodates natural spreading and splaying at the moment of foot strike</li>
<li>Nitrogen infused Altra EGO™ FLO supercritical midsole foam, for a lightweight and soft underfoot feel</li>
<li>Balanced Cushioning™ promotes better form and foot alignment while reducing impact</li>
<li>Footshape™ gives your feet more space allowing them to sit naturally</li>
<li>Rocker shape geometry propels you forward with each step</li>
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Altra Fwd Via Road Running Shoes - Women's

'Minimal and natural' shoes offer low drop, lots of flex, and minimal cushioning. Most running shoes are 'Light and responsive' with medium cushioning and good energy return. 'Cushioned and floaty' shoes have maximum cushioning.

Some shoes include added motion control or stability features to help minimize over pronation, where the foot tends to roll inward in a biomechanically imbalanced running position.

The approximate thickness of the midsole cushioning under the heel and the forefoot. A thicker heel and greater difference between heel and toe height tends to suit heel-strike runners, while forefoot and midfoot strikers may prefer a minimal drop between heel and toe cushioning.

The drop is the difference in height between the heel and the forefoot midsole cushioning. Traditional running shoes tend to have a 10mm drop or higher while minimalist style shoes are on the lower end of the spectrum.

Waterproof shoes and boots feature a waterproof-breathable membrane and a gusseted tongue to help keep your feet dry in wet conditions.

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