FIRST LOOK: Altra Experience 3 Collection

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Introducing the Altra Experience 3 Family. Comprising of three brand new shoes, Altra have focused on creating a smooth, responsive and stable foundation, helping runners stop compensating and start experiencing that effortless, locked-in feeling people chase when they run.

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Each shoe is designed to help you build stronger, more capable feet and give you better control, assurance and longevity when you hit the road or trail.

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In this article, we’ll give you a breakdown of each shoe and deep dive into all the tech that they have to offer.

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The Experience 3 Collection in Brief:

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Experience Flow 3 - Road

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This road shoe is designed for daily training and paced runs. It offers a combination of lightweight construction, responsive feel and cushioning, ensuring a smooth transition with natural momentum. Perfect for an every day runner who is looking for a lightweight, performance-driven trainer with a low drop.

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The Flow 3 features an updated engineered mesh upper and redesigned heel collar for improved comfort.

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Experience Flow ST - Road Stability

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Previously known as the Experience Form, The Experience Flow ST delivers the same lightweight comfort as the Experience Flow 3, but incorporates GuideRail™ technology for gentle medial guidance. This combination provides a stable, effortless, and euphoric ride, allowing you to extend your time on the road.

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Experience Wild 3+ - Trail

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For demanding trail environments, this rugged trail shoe provides durability and confidence. It features an integrated toe bumper and a Vibram® Megagrip outsole with Traction Lugs for superior grip. The Experience Wild 3+ is a versatile and lightweight option that allows you to hit the trails hard.

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The Experience 3 Collection is designed to support natural biomechanics. It’s built for runners who value longevity, strength, and connection - not just speed, with each shoe featuring an Altra EGO™ P35 midsole, roomy toe box and 4mm drop. 

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Whether you’re tackling road, trail or need a bit of extra stability, the Experience 3 Collection has a perfect option for you.

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Deep Stack optiFOAM Midsole Foam

Salomon retained what runners loved about the Ultra Glide 3 - a super soft, super responsive optiFOAM midsole with a deep stack provides amplified cushioning from mile number one.

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Relieve Sphere Outsole Geometry

Salomon's innovative outsole technology is engineered for exceptional comfort on trail runs, aiming to minimise foot fatigue and relieve pressure. The distinctive, wavy geometry features concave spots to effectively absorb impact, guaranteeing a smooth and comfortable ride across any distance.

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Contagrip® Technology Sole

Tired and tested, Salomon’s Contagrip® technology featured on the Ultra Glide 4’s sole is hardwearing, grippy and has 4mm lugs, giving a reassuring foothold regardless of the conditions you face out on the trail.

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Redesigned Upper

The Ultra Glide 4 features a more premium, breathable upper designed for maximum comfort in all conditions. Built directly into the engineered mesh, the reinforcements eliminate the need for TPU overlays, resulting in an upper that is both soft and secure on the foot. Increased breathability ensures you stay cooler in warm weather and allows the shoe to dry more quickly when wet.

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4 vs Ultra Glide 3

Building on the success of the last model, the Ultra Glide 4 offers:

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● Reinforced engineered mesh and no TPU overlays offer a soft and supportive feel.

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● Ultra Glide 4 is 10g lighter than the Ultra Glide 3, contributing to a more efficient feeling when tacking trails.

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● Increased breathability in the upper gives a cooler feeling on hot runs and dries faster in wet conditions.

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The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is the ultimate option for trail runners looking for maximum cushioning for any distance. Boasting a vastly improved upper and retaining an already extremely comfortable midsole and outsole combination, the Ultra Glide 4 packs all the tech you need to keep secure and comfy on mixed terrain.

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