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Altra FWD VIA 2 vs Experience Flow 3

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Altra FWD VIA 2
Altra Experience Flow 3 
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Updated Apr 28, 2026 04:27 PM

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Weight
272.9 g (9.63 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
240.0 g (8.47 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
Plate
None

Our Verdict

Altra FWD VIA 2

Altra Experience Flow 3

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  • FWD VIA 2 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FWD VIA 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Experience Flow 3 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Experience Flow 3 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

5.3
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Design

Weight  

5.5
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Altra FWD VIA 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Altra FWD VIA 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight 
 

272.9 g (9.63 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Altra FWD VIA 2 Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height 
 

35.2 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.0 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.2 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Altra FWD VIA 2 3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width 
 

96 mm (3.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

85 mm (3.3")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

113 mm (4.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.73
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.65
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

100 mm (3.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

8.2
N/A

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Altra FWD VIA 2 Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

5.8 mm (0.228")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

5.8 mm (0.227")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.0
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.5 mm (-0.098")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

6.9
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-4.8 mm (-0.189")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

Toe Clearance Photo  

Altra FWD VIA 2 Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

Heel Rocker Photo  

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Heel Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

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Toe Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

None
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

1.4
N/A

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

66.2%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

2.3
N/A

Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

68.3%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.0
N/A

Heel Cushioning Picture  

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.43 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.66 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.16 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.1
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Altra FWD VIA 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.46 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.54 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

10.96 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.3
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

54.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

132.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

279.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.4
N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

115.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

241.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

446.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.3
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.86 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.63 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.59 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.79 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A

Forefoot Bending Video  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N

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