Altra Experience Flow ST vs Experience Flow 3

Experience Flow ST or Experience Flow 3? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a soft, light, foot-shaped shoe with mild support? Get the Experience Flow ST.

Want a foot-shaped toebox with a little drop? Get the Experience Flow 3.

Get the Experience Flow ST if

• Your feet roll inward or you like extra support

Get the Experience Flow 3 if

• You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride

These two are close. Fit will decide it, so try both on.

On the run

Experience Flow ST: Soft, light, foot-shaped guidance. Soft yet stable, light and easygoing for walks and daily runs, with a moderate 4mm drop. The support is mild, so it won’t suit strong overpronators.

Experience Flow 3: Altra’s easygoing, foot-shaped trainer. Very comfortable, light and super flexible, with an easy, natural ride. There’s little energy return.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Experience Flow ST. Runs slightly long. Very roomy, foot-shaped toebox that suits wide feet; low-volume feet may struggle. Wide available.

Experience Flow 3. True to size with Altra’s foot-shaped toebox, so your toes can spread.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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