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Details & care
An anatomically shaped toe box provides comfort and stability in this breathable lace-up sneaker with a cushioned footbed for a responsive, low-impact stride.
- Neutral: provides soft, even cushioning with an emphasis on comfort during any activity
- Cushioning: absorbs impact and distributes weight for consistent, buoyant comfort under each step
- Removable, cushioned insole with arch support
- FootShape™ toe box allows your toes to relax and spread out naturally
- InnerFlex™ grooves provide increased flexibility
- Textile and synthetic upper and lining/synthetic sole
- Imported
- Item #6990422
Size info
- True to size.
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Most helpful positive review
June 1, 2023
Love these shoes, but please improve laces a bit
I own several pairs of the Rivera 2 (black, light blue, white, white/yellow and orange). My favorite ones are the light blue and white ones because the shoe laces are flat and easier to marathon tie. However, a small increase in lace length would be super appreciated. I keep two shoes in rotation for running and retire them at about 350 miles. They still feel okay, but I'm old and don't want to risk it, so they become walking shoes for a few months. For my feet, the width is perfect. I have a couple of toes that have been broken repeatedly and never healed to their original state. So the extra width at the toes is wonderful and I'm able to use my whole foot especially when doing balance exercises.
Didi
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Most helpful critical review
May 28, 2023
Not for me
I was excited to try Altra's for the wider toe box but I now have shin splints for the first time ever after wearing these. And yes, I did acclimate my feet to the zero drop.
Nat
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altrafootwear.com response
Hello Nat! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We will be sure to pass along your feedback to the appropriate team. Please check out our warranty policy at the bottom of any page on our website. Thanks again and have a great day!
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Didi
Reposted from altrafootwear.com
Verified purchase
June 1, 2023
Love these shoes, but please improve laces a bit
I own several pairs of the Rivera 2 (black, light blue, white, white/yellow and orange). My favorite ones are the light blue and white ones because the shoe laces are flat and easier to marathon tie. However, a small increase in lace length would be super appreciated. I keep two shoes in rotation for running and retire them at about 350 miles. They still feel okay, but I'm old and don't want to risk it, so they become walking shoes for a few months. For my feet, the width is perfect. I have a couple of toes that have been broken repeatedly and never healed to their original state. So the extra width at the toes is wonderful and I'm able to use my whole foot especially when doing balance exercises.
Nat
Reposted from altrafootwear.com
May 28, 2023
Not for me
I was excited to try Altra's for the wider toe box but I now have shin splints for the first time ever after wearing these. And yes, I did acclimate my feet to the zero drop.
altrafootwear.com response
Hello Nat! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We will be sure to pass along your feedback to the appropriate team. Please check out our warranty policy at the bottom of any page on our website. Thanks again and have a great day!
Amy
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May 7, 2023
Amazing responsive running shoe
When the escalante changed for the worse and I was unable to run in it I found the Rivera 2 and I am loving them. They are responsive and flexible with just the right cushioning. I was able to run and love it again. Unfortunately, version 3 is out and the shoe is going the way of the escalante, heavier, stiffer, thicker bottom. Altra please leave one shoe that is more minimal and flexible because that is what makes your company unique. Also please keep the larger toebed for toes to naturally splay when running. I sized up a half size in these.
Janet
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Apr 3, 2023
My Favorite Shoes but Disappointed
These are my favorite shoes for running, walking and every day comfort. I got my first pair over a year ago and loved them so much I ordered four more, but three of my new ones are coming unglued on the bottom after very little wear. I have already returned one, but would really like to find a glue to fix the others. I'm so disappointed in the quality of these shoes.
LJ
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Apr 1, 2023
So far so good, but runs smalls
Just got them so I can't comment on their performance or durability, but they're very comfortable. I did end up going up a full size from my usual size - I think a half size up *might* have been sufficient, but it wasn't available. So I'd say it runs a half to full size small.
Tracey
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Verified purchase
Mar 2, 2023
My favorite
Absolutely my favorite shoe. My orange was discontinued so I went with the next best color.